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

Beveled Bottom Circular Bowl

Lumberjack Saw Earrings

Embroidered His and Hers Glasses- 2 Towel Set

Cyclone- Coney Island

Squid Linens - chartreuse yellow - set of two

LAS SANDIAS - ORIGINAL PAINTING (8 x 10 inches)

Reversible Fabric Coasters set of 4

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!

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.

Haus Proud's Newest Addition

Haus Proud is thrilled to announce it's newest addition to the family, Eloise, born 4/28 at 10:30 pm. 7 lbs, 2 oz of loveliness. Big sister Adelaide is pretty happy about the whole thing.

Coming Soon to the Shop

Yes, yes it was a good day indeed! Cathrinholm loveliness, Fred Press and some fab mid century wood. All coming soon to the shop...

Blenko Glass

Ever since the PBS series on Blenko glass I have been hooked. It was shortly after that I bought my husband a Blenko crackle vase for Christmas. It wasn't the prettiest one out there, but it fit my 20 something, shoestring budget. And it had a shiny Blenko sticker still attached so I knew I wasn't being taken.

I've since picked up a few pieces here and there, mostly at estate sales. But, the pictures I came across the other day make me want to take up seriously collecting. These are some of the most beautiful displays I have ever seen. Best of all, the newsletter even provides tips to create beautiful displays.



Whether you choose to display in groupings, soldiers or stand-alones is one area to consider. The other? Color! Single or Multi? And how many? Here are a few of my favorites.






Check out the wonderful newsletter and website, Glasshouse.

Haus Proud Goes into Depression

Okay, gloomy title, I know. But this has been a really rough week for me. I had to put my kitty of fourteen years down on Monday. I have struggled every day since then with that decision. Even though the vets said his condition wouldn't get better, you can't help but think maybe he would have had some more good days if I brought him back home. The only thing that has brought me solace is having buried him in the garden. Every time I look out the window I say hi to him.

Truthfully, I think I can label it depression since I have been completely unable to focus on work. I have mountains of stuff to sort, photograph and list in the shop and can't seem to bring myself to do any of it. I just mope. Until now. I finally found the motivation I needed last night when I decided to donate 10% of all proceeds from the next two weeks to Fix Nation. They are an organization that does free spay/neuter and vaccinations for feral cats. Considering the colony that lives in my neighborhood, I have taken many a kitten to them and will be taking the big kitties (aka the breeders) in to see them after this next litter is born. I see mama kitty waddling across my property every day. We are both feeling very pregnant right now.

So, in memory of my handsome, wonderful Ferris, I will be donating 10% of all proceeds from my Etsy site to Fix Nation. Starts Feb. 14th and goes through Feb 28th!