On the Fritz!

Sorry for the absence of new posts this week! The computer I use for all my photos and uploading has died.  I'm in the process of having the old hard drive transferred to a new computer, frankly it feels like Best Buy is holding my new computer hostage.  So...to my one follower...be back soon, and thanks!

I Took a Leap

I hadn't planned on sharing this information on the blog just yet, but I've been encouraged by other blogs I read, namely:

Apron Thrift Girl
I know it's silly, but this is one of my favorite images that she recently posted.


So...I decided to open my own shop on Etsy. 

I've been an Etsy member for a couple of years now and have occasionally thought about various craft projects or children's activities that I could make and sell.  Only very recently did I consider selling vintage goods. As I've stated in previous posts, I love using vintage finds in my home. When I was a kid my folks used to drag us around to antique stores and auctions.  I probably complained at the time but I developed an appreciation for things old and of good quality.  Three and four years ago I mostly shopped thrift stores for our family's clothing.  I browsed antique stores in my free time but could rarely afford to make purchases.  In the last year I've been able to spend a little money on our home and have found things I truly love at estate sales and antique markets. When I have free time, I really enjoy searching, and sifting.  About a week into the new year I decided to take the leap.  Within 48 hours I had expanded my Etsy profile, set shop policies and listed a handful of items (most of which had been in my possession for some time). 

Gorgeous oil pastel. Part of me regrets listing this, I feel like I know this girl.

I've thrown away most of the plastic kid cups in our house and we use juice glasses instead.

Lovely canning jar I found at an estate sale. I'd never seen the cut-out Presto lid so the research prior to listing taught me something new!

This leads us back to Apron Thrift Girl.  In the past I've enjoyed her blog for the thrifted yumminess but over the past weeks I've focused on the reselling tips and even provided a link back to this blog from her "Thrift Share Monday".  ATG is hosting a "ReSeller's Listing Challenge" for the month of February and I'm going to join in with a goal of increasing the items in my Etsy shop.

Over the Threshold

Welcome to the first post. Try not to fall asleep, would you?
Since my intention is to include small home projects, thrifting finds, and inspiration photos in this blog I considered naming the blog "threshold".  Well, Google that and see what pops up. Did you?  See what I mean?  So, Inside Voices it is.  This is an excersise in procrastination as much as it is motivation.  Here we are, full swing into the holidays and suddenly I need to start a blog?  Here's a gander at my to do list:

1. Invites for kid's bday party
2. Plan said party
3. Christmas shop for 3 kids and husband
4. Find photo for and prepare holiday cards
5. Clean dining room where homeless objects seem to gather
6. Spruce up house in preparation for neighbor/interior designer who has offered to give decor advice
7. Unpack remaining boxes from move (7 months ago!)
8. Hang pictures

Of course these are just the highlights, the boring SAHM tasks don't even make the list.

The goal is to stretch my creative muscles and reacquaint myself with this fancy gadget they call a computer. According to my husband I can't be a SAHM forever...we'll see about that.

Clearly there's not much to see here but please come again soon. Maybe next time I'll have pictures! Don't bet on it, but I'll see what I can do.