Here I Am!

If you follow Shop66 on Facebook you can see I'm around, but not here so much. So sorry! After breaking my wrist, I fell out of the blogging routine. On top of that I have a new job and I'm participating in volunteer work. I'm just a tad busy. 

BUT not too busy for a little collecting. See my newest addition? A vintage, made in Japan, tiny 1950's-60's 'fancy' pet PlayMates giraffe (with tag)!

I'll try to make it back more often but for now visit me on Facebook or Flickr. 

(Links are on the bar above.)

Free Hand!

Hello friends! I will be blogging again soon. Hooray! My cast is off and my hand and wrist is rehabilitating fast. I will be back with photos, news and regular sharing this weekend. And as usual, in the meantime, here's a couple photos.

Detroit

 

I've been home two weeks and still owe you a trip post!

Soon! My broken arm has me at half capacity. I'm typing this with my left hand and I am not left handed.

Here's two little photos from Henry Ford Museum.

Enjoy!

Remember to visit me on FB, instagram, twitter, or pinterest. (Little more activity there.)

Greetings from Detroit

I'm visiting baby  Mona Mara this week!

I will show & tell all about when I return.

Baby Mona Mara!

Look! She's here!

Mona Mara, 12:01 pm on 07.27.13, 6.5 lbs

Our very own Cupie!

What else is new?

I broke my arm falling on the gym floor while playing a fun game with kids at Vacation Bible School!'

But who cares!

Look at our baby!

xo 

What's Up Pup?

What's up here? Nervous excitement. 9 days until the baby's due date!

We don't know what we are doing or thinking or anything.

Soon!

xo

Celebrations & Anticipations

Hello! Good Sun-day, to you! 

Look at the great things I see via the Metrolink train 

(above, a horsey passenger; and, below, Los Angeles skyline).

On Wednesday 'Summer Nights' at church we had a chili cook off and matchbox car races. That's Dade jumping as his car speeds down the ramp.

On Thursday, it was a July 4th, Independence Day AND my boyfriend's birthday. 

In other words, it was his special day. 

We had brunch and then went out to play:

BADMINTON!

Later I had some Fluff Ice to cool down.

Then we were on the hunt for sparklers and fireworks.

TNT had stands all over Alhambra and Monterey Park.

Here's my super short video of a 'flower bloom'

We had a marvelous day. Happy Birthday, Bobby!

My summer posts might be a little short and personal. My apologies in advance. Baby 'P' is due this month and I'm distracted. She is now full term and even though she is due at the end of the month, she could come any time now. I get excited every time I see a message or phone call from Samantha. 

Look at all the things I've collected over the past 7 months!

Here they are all spread out. OMG. 

(I think there's 6 or 7 handmade vintage sweaters.)

And here is my baby, Samantha.

Have a great week!

Good night.

xo

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Zero

Here is rare snapshot of my fur baby, Zero. He is the youngster of my ferret family. He is naughty but super sweet and nice. He loves to hang out with me when I'm hanging out at home. He also adores playing in water and stands up for treats and snacks (even when I'm not offering any...like a beggar).

xo

Recent Finds, Little Finds

Saturday is typically a collectors dream of estate sales, yard sales and garage sales all over town (and for me Thrift Shops) but today I started the day by helping Charles baseball team's (the Cobras) Yard Sale to raise money for their trip to Cooperstown. Of course, I happily organized and priced all the toys.

Below is a few of my awesome finds.

Above is a wood musical toy from Greece. This is for my future grandbabygirl.

(Thank you Debbie for putting this aside for me!)

Below is an amazing find I found last week but shared only on my Instagram: cute whale shakers. 

They will be listed in 'forourhouse' soon. 

This wood stacking toy and doll (above and below) were mixed up in a random bag of wood toys we put together for the sale. After seeing them sit forever on the toy table, I finally gave in and bought the bag. They make me smile.

  This battery operated Wiener dog (below) was one of my amazing $1.00 or  less finds (and from my favorite secret thrift shop). The label says 'works'. I've yet to give him his battery to see. 

(I hope he barks.)

 Any odd crocheted dolls will naturally stand out and make it to my house. 

Look at that amazing curly head of hair!

Hand drawn vintage ceramic teacup (below) for only 50 cents. 

 A fantastic handmade tiny wood owl (below) was only 10 cents. 

He's a magnet! I love him.

Little totem pole (below)! Only 25 cents.

And another vintage souvenir - and I'm not sure where from? - in perfect condition. 

This might make it's way to 'forourhouse' also.

And finally a vintage view-master. I love this particular style/design and color. 

(Only $1.50)

What did you find today?

xo

A World of Amazing Illustration

Oh my! I've had one of those weeks and now DAYS of finding and 'pinning' amazing vintage and new illustrations from all around the world. All in one place... wonderful Pinterest. 

Today, as I near 1,000 pins on my Illustrate board, I'm sharing some of my recent favorites.

 

I'm smiling on the outside and the inside! How can it be that I keep finding more? And even more exciting is seeing them from all over the world. 

xo