OK, I know it is so one week ago, but my Etsy Treasury made it to the front page. Tiny dream come true! Also happy to say that most of the sellers items sold!
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Oh Where, Oh Where has Haus Proud Gone?
Has the mountain of shop stuff on her front porch collapsed, trapping her underneath? Not yet.
Has she gone into preterm labor? Oh, doesn't she wish she skip the next 11 weeks!
Has she taken full time to cleaning up animal messes around the house? Well, sort of.
Has she been up to fabulous shopping trips where she finds even more amazing shop items? A little bit.
Has the enclosed porch transformation completely consumed her every waking moment? Ding, ding, ding, ding. Winner!
Yes, the enclosed porch turned Haus Proud showroom project has begun. And taken over my life. This might be one of the harder project I have ever taken on in my house because of the budget. To call it shoestring would be an understatement. I have taken to raiding my daughters piggy bank to scrape together enough money for paint and posting crazy barters on Craigslist. I mean, I still look pretty good for 7 months pregnant ;)
So why is it so hard? I am having to scrape the barrel for every penny pinching idea I can come up with to try and get this room done. And I am pretty darn pregnant, so much of the physical labor and chemical use is out. The plan today? Go pick up some low VOC paint and con the three year old into helping. I have one corner of the room cleared out and the plan is to start there and then move the rest of the stuff to that side of the room when it dries. UNLESS a painter from Craigslist replies to my barter offer!
There is a serious chance for disaster here. If it all works out as planned I will be awesomely proud of my design prowess. If not, well then I blame the budget.
Has she gone into preterm labor? Oh, doesn't she wish she skip the next 11 weeks!
Has she taken full time to cleaning up animal messes around the house? Well, sort of.
Has she been up to fabulous shopping trips where she finds even more amazing shop items? A little bit.
Has the enclosed porch transformation completely consumed her every waking moment? Ding, ding, ding, ding. Winner!
Yes, the enclosed porch turned Haus Proud showroom project has begun. And taken over my life. This might be one of the harder project I have ever taken on in my house because of the budget. To call it shoestring would be an understatement. I have taken to raiding my daughters piggy bank to scrape together enough money for paint and posting crazy barters on Craigslist. I mean, I still look pretty good for 7 months pregnant ;)
So why is it so hard? I am having to scrape the barrel for every penny pinching idea I can come up with to try and get this room done. And I am pretty darn pregnant, so much of the physical labor and chemical use is out. The plan today? Go pick up some low VOC paint and con the three year old into helping. I have one corner of the room cleared out and the plan is to start there and then move the rest of the stuff to that side of the room when it dries. UNLESS a painter from Craigslist replies to my barter offer!
There is a serious chance for disaster here. If it all works out as planned I will be awesomely proud of my design prowess. If not, well then I blame the budget.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Haus Proud on Mad Men!
That's right folks! The lovely and talented Amy Wells, set designer for Mad Men came into the antique mall a few months back and bought up some of Haus Proud's lovelies for the set! What did she buy? Vintage pillows like they were going out of style and this amazing set...
It is a set of two nightstands and a matching vanity. Oh so Hollywood Regency fabulous! I hear Betty will be remodeling the Draper household this coming season. I will be sure to keep my eye out for this set and all the other little goodies from Haus Proud and pass along any screen shots I find!
And Amy, if you are reading this, we weren't able to locate the Yo Yo Man videos but we will keep looking. :)
It is a set of two nightstands and a matching vanity. Oh so Hollywood Regency fabulous! I hear Betty will be remodeling the Draper household this coming season. I will be sure to keep my eye out for this set and all the other little goodies from Haus Proud and pass along any screen shots I find!
And Amy, if you are reading this, we weren't able to locate the Yo Yo Man videos but we will keep looking. :)
Monday, January 25, 2010
The Pantry Moth Explosion
One day I came into my kitchen to find little moths everywhere. On the ceilings, the cupboards, flying around overhead. A quick trip to google quickly labeled them as pantry moths and they were nesting in my food. EEEEEEEEW.
We have a hutch in our kitchen that I used to keep our snacks on and it looks like that was where they started. I quickly decided not to have our food out in the open anymore. A serious cleaning of the kitchen from top to bottom was therapeutic as well productive. I also chucked any open food and pored over the sealed bags as well. Yes, the can get inside a sealed bag! Again, eeeeeeeew.
Turns out the hutch that I used to keep my Baked Cheese Crunchies on makes for a pretty nice display shelf. I ditched the food and replaced it with some of my favorite kitchen items (and a few I snagged from the shop! See if you can spot them...). I am still on the hunt for a vintage hutch that is the right size to fit there, but for now the one from Costs Plus has served us pretty well. I can't tell you how much of a difference it made in the kitchen. I never realized how junkie the shelves looked packed with food until it was gone and replaced with sparkling glass and mid century baking dishes. My food will stay hidden behind the pantry door from here on out.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Overstock.com Seating Gems
I'm cheap. There, I said it. Two weeks ago I stood in the thrift store holding a pair of Liz Lange maternity pants in my size and almost left them there because of the $4.99 price tag. And I have nothing in my house to cover my bottom half! My mom finally told me to knock it off. ( Though truthfully, I have a serious dislike for maternity clothes. $180 for a pair of jeans that I can only wear for a couple months and don't even look that good on me anyway? No thanks.) I have trouble paying full price for anything though. Even on our "splurge" items for our bathroom remodel, I waited till they went on sale AND I had a coupon. Which might be why I love Overstock.com. First of all, they show you the retail price and how much you are saving right there on the site. And shipping is only $2.95 no matter what you buy. Seriously, we ordered a rug for a client and it shipped for $2.95! Here are a few of my current favorite seating options from their site.
A word of caution, read the reviews carefully before purchasing! The reviewers are very forthcoming and you can spot any potential deal breakers before you place an order.
Cream Oval Back Settee
Flynn Mocha Velvet Sofa
Cary Gray Velvet Sofa
Ronnie Wire Base White Chairs
Dark Brown Andalucia Bench
Cream Eclipse Club Chair
Flynn Mocha Velvet Sofa
Cary Gray Velvet Sofa
Ronnie Wire Base White Chairs
Dark Brown Andalucia Bench
Cream Eclipse Club Chair
A word of caution, read the reviews carefully before purchasing! The reviewers are very forthcoming and you can spot any potential deal breakers before you place an order.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Haus Proud Showroom
With purchase of the aforementioned shed, the enclosed porch will be freed up to be the future headquarters of Haus Proud! It has it's own entrance and everything. So, it will be my photography studio / showroom. I am so excited to have inherited my very own space even though it comes with lavender walls and green cement floors. I am having to remodel on the super cheap, which might be limited to a dude with a spray gun and some white paint. If I could do it all with a limitless budget it might go something like this...
Two of These Pendant Lamps
Cork Floors
Two of These Pendant Lamps
Some Fabulous Wallpaper (but just on one wall!)
Some Gorgeous Sheers to Let in Just the Right Amount of Light
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Weekend Browsing On Etsy
I have an awful, pregnancy-related varicose vein on the back of my leg. TMI? I was just trying to segue into why I spent so much time on the sofa shopping yesterday! The downtime is doctor (well midwife) recommended. Now, she didn't specifically say I should spend my hours browsing Etsy, but I inferred it from her advice to "keep my leg up" when it was hurting. Here are a few of my favorites from my hunting.
Oh Swiss Lamp! This is an absolutely stunning piece and handmade to boot! My entry NEEDS this lamp.
I have lusted over this bowl for months. It would be the perfect centerpiece on my coffee table (move over giant deer antler!). I love how light and airy it is. It would be a great gift for those "hard to buy for" people on your list.
These mid century modern "squished" napkin rings are killer. Totally makes me want to iron some cloth napkins and throw a dinner party!
Much like my coffee table needs the nest bowl, my bathroom shelves need these art glass bottles. The perfect shot of color! These art glass beauties would be the perfect vessels for less-than-attractively-packaged bubble baths. Heck, they could sit there empty for all I care. I just want them to sit there!
This hand painted dish is amazing. And a steal! I might have to buy it before I even post this. The detail is phenomenal. I imagine it on permanent display in my kitchen.
Oh Swiss Lamp! This is an absolutely stunning piece and handmade to boot! My entry NEEDS this lamp.
I have lusted over this bowl for months. It would be the perfect centerpiece on my coffee table (move over giant deer antler!). I love how light and airy it is. It would be a great gift for those "hard to buy for" people on your list.
These mid century modern "squished" napkin rings are killer. Totally makes me want to iron some cloth napkins and throw a dinner party!
Much like my coffee table needs the nest bowl, my bathroom shelves need these art glass bottles. The perfect shot of color! These art glass beauties would be the perfect vessels for less-than-attractively-packaged bubble baths. Heck, they could sit there empty for all I care. I just want them to sit there!
This hand painted dish is amazing. And a steal! I might have to buy it before I even post this. The detail is phenomenal. I imagine it on permanent display in my kitchen.
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