Like all best laid plans, todays plan of cleaning out my cobweb room went up in flames. It's a job that I've been wanting to finish for the past month, but have been able to convince myself throughout the day that I don't have the energy for such a large project yet. And believe me, it is a large project. The room has become a catch all, mostly for furniture, craft supplies and books. I know where everything should be and where it should go, I just can't bring myself to start, because I know once I move one thing, I have to move another to make room for that thing. So, once I start, I can't stop. And really, getting my sewing machine working sounded like a much better idea at the time. I have about a dozen more birds to make for my tree, and if I could get my old White's machine back to working, it would make the job that much easier. Unfortunately, I lack the skill to bring the machine back to working order.
I've tried everything, from oiling, de-linting, adjusting tensions all over the place, using high quality strong thread, rethreading, using different bobbins, adjusting bobbin tension, using new needles, etc.

Thank goodness I have such a generous mom who is willing to lend me her machine..again. She will lend it to me for 6 months, I'll *reluctantly* give it back to her for a week, then ask for it again. It's a vicious cycle. I love adding things to my ever growing wish list.
So, the day went to me unpacking all of my Christmas stuffs & decorations, and putting up my tree. The very first grown up tree I've ever owned. 6.5 feet of pre-lit artificial holiday happiness!
I refuse to post or even take a photo of the tree until it is finished.






Yesterday, had a thrifting date with Samaree. We broke a record and managed to go to two shops in one day! Usually, we can spend 1-2 hrs in one store, scouring every nook and cranny, flipping through every hardback, magazine, coin purse and Cosby sweater.
My favorite shops to hit are St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store & the Granger Goodwill.

And I consider myself lucky to have a friend like Samaree to thrift along side. That's not a fluff compliment either, she understands the fundamentals to thrifting and does not complain when I'm concentrating on looking through old frames instead of holding a conversation with her, because she's too busy concentrating on looking for treasures as well. Speaking of treasures..




$1 ice tub,  matches my tea pitcher!

I can imagine this sitting on a large formica desk, someone in a wool power suit sipping from it while screaming for more Caramel deLites.

The skirt. The beige, khaki, tan whatever, its the right color! skirt. In the right size. In the right length. With some pleats. And it's more than a just a simple skirt or something over flashy. I love it. I'm happy I found it. Enough gushing, it's a work skirt.

Definitely had to get for all of my "no-reason parties" in the future.