Toys that delight young and old!

The season of giving, gifts, and that means toys as well, is upon us! And my obsession with Etsy is acceptable! My favorite toy stores are the farmer's markets/artisan markets and Etsy.  I picked up these 2 play covered wagons from Etsy store:  Tweet Toys by Willow Baus 

....to go along with our love for the 'Little House' series!
 

This month we finished our 3rd Little House book, Farmer Boy. And I have to say, that it was my favorite so far. That women, Mrs. Wilder Senior was AMAZING! If there is any women that I know of like this one, she was it!

I also purchased this PDF pattern off Etsy store Woolhalla
When I have some of these beauties completed I'll be sure to post some pics. For now, my crochet needles are moving as quickly as possible in time for Christmas....and Mrs. Wilder comes to mind, as her knitting needles moved so quickly that they heated up with the friction they caused!

How are your holiday preparations coming?

Vintage Gifts On Their Way

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It was the day of our deadline as I sent the small vintage gifts on their way.  Just wanted to share a small peak at it...Of course after they left my hands, other vintage items crossed my mind - 'shucks I should have added that AND that!'
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Finally, I think I can say that our home is healthier, after a lengthy winter sick spell.  Fennel tea here, always good for throats, mama's milk, and colic...With a seed or the bark of a herb, it's best to simmer rather than steep to really take advantage of the healing qualities.

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We were blessed last month with a surprise - We were the happy recipeints of a blog giveaway.  Thank-you so much Miss Mouse Crafts  and fellow Canadian - (Canada you kicked buttocks at the Olymics)! 

Go and check out her delightful Etsy shop HERE!  I love Miss Mouse's handmade maple buttons

amongst her other unique and lovely items - WOW.

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Have a day of delight and wonder...here comes dose of my day to day real life...gotta run, there is some little one cryn'

WIP Wonderful Farm Fest!

We had a great time at Farm Fest 2009! The weather was dreamy - Summer in September - I'm loving it! (No, not you McMonster) We had lots of interest in our Little Quiver bed - so that is exciting! I also met a succesful Etsy seller, Spirocreations - herself and her work was inspiring! Have a look for yourself!
Over the last few months, I have attracted into my life, women who've put down their active hands - because of age and health issues. They are full of wisdom and deep knowledge of the fiber arts....if I could sit with one of them each week and just glean from them - I know it would be better than any course or schooling. Life is busy - right?! If you have 'littles' you know this. Rabbit trail: I had a dear friend over yesturday and with our combined children, there were 7 'littles' under the age of 6! Wonderfully busy. I think our conversations between her and I probably lasted a maximum of 60sec. before needs arose, like consoling, intervening, and solving. It's great fun!

Back on track: I've slowly purchased some VERY useful items from these women, like a lovely antique swift for unwinding and winding skeins of yarn, different sorts of sewing items, and yarn. Recently I bought 20 lbs of leather for $20. Much of it is leather clothing that has been taken apart or leather samples. 'Sew', I'm making plans. Today's WIP is my 3 Poppy Purse. It's upcycled from some blue leather pants!

Have a lovely Wednesday!

p.s. If you haven't already checked out the Vintage Swap, do, there are some lovely blogs that are participating.

Vintage Green Beauties

I think I love GREEN! I don't want to cheat on purple, because if one were to ask me my favorite colour (canadian spelling), I would indeed say purple...but I'm definately not acting like it's my favorite.

As I take a little jog around my blog, I see green.....green.....and more lime green. I think it's my life flavour. Green for LIFE! Green means life.These are a couple of vintage lovelies in my Etsy shop.

Open for business

Today I am 33. In 1976 my mother went into labour on Labour day, and I was born. So I thought it fitting for today to open for business my new Etsy shop Ticvaah's Trunk ! Most of the items will be vintage, but now and again I will post handmade items as well. Although there are only 4 today, I hope in the days and weeks to come to gradually add more and more pretties to the shop. My dear friend Coralee asked if I would share the how-abouts to the name Ticvaah's Trunk. Ticvaah has been my email address for about as long as I have used email. I loved the Hebrew name that I found in a Zion Chronicles novel (I think) years ago. It means "precious treasure". My dear husband was not too excited about naming one of our children after my long time email address. So there it stays as my online user name in many places! It is also not the correct Hebrew spelling, I just chose letters I liked ;) I have always had a "tickle trunk" of costumes and vintage things. And so it seemed fitting to name the store Ticvaah's Trunk, with a mix of vintage and a splash of handmade, we'll see where this adventure can lead.