Honey Bend

Luci B.

Tiffany at Shabby Scraps is having a Show Me Your Form party.    Before I slipped away on vacay I had to dress Luci B. up a bit.  She is going for a vintage cowgirl look.  I love the picture on her necklace of a cowgirl in Wyoming.  Found it in my family stash and I have been waiting to use it, love it. 

 

Lots of Stuff

We are in countdown mode for our annual Michigan vacation.  My parents have a cottage in the upper peninsula of Michigan.  Most of the family will be up and it is just a blast.  I can't believe I don't have pictures to share.  I just got a digital camera last August when I got home from Michigan and started blogging.  I am always About 10 steps behind.  Anyhoo I will be sure to take pictures this year.  My Mom has put a lot of heart in soul in to the place and it is perfect~  One night we will pack up and head off to Mackinac Island.   I just have to get through a rough week at work, inventory and meetings yuck~

Indian Lake

Mission Point Resort Mackinac Island 

On to the next order of business~ Honey Bend Vintage is going through a complete makeover.  I have handed off all my ideas over to Kelly at Lil' Dolly Designs and I am sure she will design just what I have been looking for.  I hope to be adding a new category to my Vintage Horse show ribbons~  Custom Horse show ribbons.  I love vintage horse show ribbons but newer ribbons have all the fun pastel and sherbet colors.  I am testing a few things out and hopefully will have that going in mid August.

Hope everyone has a great weekend~

Bristol

Things are good

Things are good here at this house on Grant St.  We are getting ready to go on vacation and  my husband got a new job.  My career and my little Honey Bend Vintage shop are good.  The kids and animals are great~  I spent my day off tending to the little business and working in my area.  We transformed the peg board frame into and inspiration board.  I am inspired and things are good~  I hope things are GOOD for you~

 

I like birds, but.....

I like birds, love their beauty.  I love to use vintage bird graphics, see my banner.  I however do not like birds in my house~  I was getting ready for work this morning, it was about 7:15.   I was half dressed in the basement trying to get ready.  I heard someone let the dog in.  The next thing I know, there is a bird flying down the stairs.  My eyes must have been bigger then saucers.  He was flying right towards me.  Instead of staying calm I freaked,  screaming my head off.  I ran and the bird flew.  I must remind you I was not fully dressed.  I ran to the door to get out, the next thing you know I was running up the driveway, clearing the deck steps and in the house.  When I looked out the window I saw him lurking about.

I do believe our little Otis chased him into the house.  Don't let the picture fool you he is about 10 pounds heavier.   

My husband, son and Mom(visiting) went downstairs, no bird.   I finally got dressed and went to work.  I called a couple times throughout the day for the bird whereabouts, no bird.  My husband asked were you hallucinating, did you see Elvis?  When I returned home, still no bird.  I hope he flew out when I bailed through the basement door.  I will never live this one down.   All I can say is, there really was a bird~

The lovely Nip has been on guard all day and I have not been in the basement yet~  Oh and another thing, I hope there were no neighbors out that early.

A Leap of faith

I have always been a safe person.  Scared to take chances because I don't know what the outcome will be.  Well its time to take a little leap.  I started HoneyBend Vintage on a budget.  I took a little money from a bonus and put it into the little venture.    I purchased an already made web template, which was very cute.  But I just never felt it projected my style.  So after much thought I have decided to have a custom site designed for the little shop.    Wish me Luck~

Fun New things at Honey Bend Vintage

We have updated HoneyBend Vintage .   Check back updating will go on through Monday~

Kiki and Griffin

I remember when I found out I was pregnant with Griffin.  It was a a total SURPRISE.  We did not think it was going to happen.  I was 34 and my husband was 38.  I was so worried how my stepchildren would handle the news~   I  remember going to dinner to tell them what we were having.  When we told them a boy, my stepson was relieved and my stepdaughters response "I already have one brother."   Let me tell you that changed when we had Griffin.  Both are so good with him.  The age difference is great, for my stepdaughter 15 years and my stepson 13 yrs.  Billy (my stepson)and Griffin have that natural bond, there brothers.  Sheri and Grif have a close bond for a sister and brother.  She was given a name by him early on KiKi and she is forever now Kiki.  She is a caregiver, friend and big sister to him.  Thanks KiKi!  For the girl who never wanted another brother look at you now, two peas in a pod~

 

Perfect Estate Sale

I was so happy yesterday to find a great estate sale right in my community.  I took my little partner Griffin with me.  No matter where we go he leaves with something free.  This timea whole box of chess pieces and other doo dads, he was in heaven.  I have trained him well he asked the lady "how much do you want for this" of course free for you, who can resist his big brown eyes and long lashes.  I did not walk away with anything free, but I sure did get some good buys.  I love engraved silver,  I found two pieces of that for $ 5 and an ironstone platter for 0.50.  I also got a box of old opera programs and music.  I will be adding that to Honey Bend Vintage some time this week, it is really neat~  Here's a picture of my finds.  Of course some have already found homes.

Sweet Treats

I just purchased two wonderful things.   First up is a cute as ever charm bracelet fromCharm School Jewels  Melissa is a great shop keeper!  I can't wait to get it~

I then ordered the most perfect keychain wristlet from Jimmy Pickles