Let It Shine

Hey everyone!  I just wanted to let you know that from now until January 1, 2013   you can save 15% off any item in my shop!  All you have to do is use the coupon code save15 when you are checking out.

Feel free to save and print my calendar. Each month features a photo taken by me. Designed to be printed as a 5 x 7, would look good in a picture frame either on a desk or table top, or mounted on the wall!

Vintage housewares are strong, durable, beautiful and surprisingly multi-functional. Once washed the possibilities are endless! Not to mention, re-purposing old items helps the environment by keeping them out of the trash and giving them new life. And just to get your imagination flowing here are a few examples for you to consider. Vintage green chip and dip bowls from Little Shop of Treasures Chip and Dip Bowl Sets: *  Fruit and Yogurt Bowls *  Mail and Key / Catch All for Front Hallway *  Face Cloths and Q-Tips *  Necklaces and Earrings *  Plant Holders *  Veggies and Dip Vintage Pottery Ashtray from Flea Market Floozie Ashtrays: *  Candy Dish *  Jewelry *  Salt Cellar *  Peanuts *  Place Used Toothpicks From Appetizers *  Candle Holder *  Soap Dish * ...

Hi everyone out there in vintage land. This year is quickly coming to an end and very soon we will be welcoming in 2013. I look forward to the new year because all new beginnings bring limitless opportunities.  I love bright colours and flowers. They lift my spirits and bring me great joy. I adore this picture of a purple cone flower that my daughter took from our garden. I played around with the colours, added a calendar and viola - a constant reminder of the beauty all around us. I hope you enjoy the free printable. I wish you all happiness, health and prosperity in the year to come.

'Christmas Treats And Holiday Baking' by shemonster31 Only a week left until Christmas! That means it's time to get baking, so let's bake in style with hand-made and vintage holiday items! Chevon Red GREASEPROOF ... SweetsTreatsBo... ...

The following is a letter by J. H. Brainard, President of Westmoreland Glass: Historical Sketch of Westmoreland Glass Company A copy of the earliest record is herewith enclosed, and it indicates that in the Spring of 1889 a group of men operating the Specialty Glass Company in East Liverpool, Ohio, migrated to Grapeville because of Gas being on the property where our plant is now located. In October of 1889 construction of the plant started and actual production occurred in early 1890. My Grandfather, Ira A. Brainard, lived in Pittsburgh--about 25 miles west of Grapeville, and had many interests and was instrumental in financially helping two sons, with a widowed mother, participate in the development of the factory here at Grapeville. The men from East Liverpool sold out their interest in the very early 90's and the two West brothers, backed by my grandfather's finances operated the plant successfully until 1920. At that time, friction developed between the West brother...

Hey everyone! I just wanted to let you know that Free Shipping is only one week away! And Little Shop of Treasures will be participating! That's right, on Wednesday, December 12 you will recieve free shipping on all patterns, craft books and magazines ! Unfortunately this offer is only for Canadians. So feel free to browse the shop, and I hope you find something you like! Also, we will be adding more patterns and craft books within the next week.

Check out my latest treasury - and make sure to check out the items up for sale on Etsy! Some truly unique and beautiful items.  'Funky Lounge Room' by shemonster31 My ideal lounge room would be a mix of different hand-made and vintage items. It would include all the different things I love from an old Nintendo console, to leopard print and definitely lots of books and plants! Vintage Telephone N... ...