Saturday, July 24, 2010

Etsy LA Meet Up

Etsy hosted a poolside meet up at the Figueroa Hotel in downtown last night. I had been looking forward to it all week. I was kind of nervous about walking into a place where I didn't know anyone, but the Etsy admin immediately welcomed me and set my mind at ease. What was I worried about? From all the Etsy encounters I have had in the past did I really think the people at the meet up wouldn't be just as awesome??? They totally were. I fell instantly in love with all the Etsy staff. Christina was so easy to chat with and super interesting (if you ever come visit again I would love to take you estate sale-ing!), Morgan gave me my most interesting bit of rugby trivia, Randy was the adorable guy in glasses that became even more adorable when he admitted to playing Dance Dance Revolution in the arcades and I have a full on girl crush on Vanessa (you have the prettiest eyes!). And the Etsy sellers were every bit as nice. I put together a quick sampling from their shops. I love that everyone is so different. Hoping to make it to the Renegade Craft Fair today to see some of their stuff in person.

Vintage Enameled Unicorn Metal Decorative Plate




Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Feeling Blue?


Well, I would have said no if you asked me before I went to the flea market. But after coming home and gathering the daily purchases into one place, the verdict seems pretty undeniable. I am feeling blue right now! And I mean really feeling it. It seems to be my color du jour. Here is some proof and a quick preview of some items that will be hitting the shop pretty soon!

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Guess Who's Back?

That's right. Haus Proud is officially back after maternity leave. Took a little longer than anticipated to get back into the groove of things, but grooving again I am. Making my way through an entire showroom worth of stuff. Washing, drying, photographing, measuring and listing each item sure takes some time. And doing it while holding a newborn takes even longer! But rest assured, it's coming.