Play Time

  Play, vintage flashcard at Field and Ramble

Manbird, wood sculpture by ilurama

 Play Time, an Etsy treasury by Yours Truely

April means more walks, more visits to the park, more time with the windows flung open (both in car & house) and in general it means....more play time! A happy month of April to you ;)

Etsy Vintage Toys

Vintage Wooden Rolling Toy at Bellalulu

 

Vintage Beanbag Animals at Ghosts and Garters

The Ultimate Etsy Vintage Toy Gift Guide

Speaking of vintage toys....there is a plethora of well-loved gems on Etsy. This afternoon I searched through my own shop favorites for the best ones I've discovered over the past months. Probably not time to get these before Christmas but ya never know. It doesn't hurt to ask! 

As for me, I'm still shipping out Christmas goodies. The USPS postal shipping deadline for Priority Mail delivery on Xmas Eve is December 21st so here at Sushipot & Sushipot Vintage if you make a purchase by Friday morning (USA folks) I'll upgrade you to Priority Mail for no extra charge and ship the same day. 

And...I want to say "Thank You" to each and everyone of you who sent Lizzie birthday messages via the blog and email. She has enjoyed these little notes and wants you to know she loves being eight years old :)

Oh La La

Vintage Clown Erasers at Ruggy Design

 

Oh la la, an Etsy treasury

One of my quirkiest clown finds to date--a pair of costumed erasers. This little treasure was inspiration for a fun Etsy treasury last week. Oh la la! I'm gonna tell Santa that these would make a great stocking stuffer for me ('cuz I've been so good this year).

Tacks 'n Bits

Old Wooden Tool Drawers at Bellalulu

Rabbit Mask by The Glue Factory

Tacks 'n Bits, an Etsy treasury

Well I sat down at the computer this morning and promptly fell down the rabbit hole of Etsy. This collection of neutrally gray goodies came together quite nicely if I do say so myself. But after I sent out messages to all the lovely sellers included I realized I had called it a "Tuesday list" and it's Wednesday! Since its lookin' like it's "one of those days" I'm off to scavenge another cuppa caffeine.

Oh Happy Day

Vintage Scrapbook at littlebyrdvintage

Oh Happy Day (an Etsy treasury)

Today marks six years on Etsy and boy am I happy I stumbled across it when I did! Patrick pointed out to me that it's the longest I've ever held down a job (haha!). Perusing the Etsy marketplace for daily inspiration and composing treasuries is a guilty pleasure of mine. At least I don't have a boss telling me it's time to get back to work (just that nagging voice in my head!). 

Pssst....don't miss Sushipot's shopwide Etsy-versary sale. Details here.

Silence Is Golden

Silence Is Golden, embroidery on linen by Colette Copeland


Silence Is Golden (an Etsy treasury)

So true. I covet golden nuggets of silence--those little pockets of quiet in the day when silence tends to sparkle for a moment. Earlier today I discovered this charming embroidered piece by Colette Copeland and was inspired to put together a treasury. Enjoy!

Worry, Worry

Worry, Worry Mug at Luola


Worry, Worry by Suzanna Scott

A simple mug with a big message inspired this latest treasury. After putting the list together I indulged myself by purchasing the Worry mug. It arrived yesterday so I drank my morning cuppa out of it today and I had a lovely, worry-free day. I can attest that its reverse psychology charms worked :)

Some Like It Hot

Lady Tea Pot at English Shop


Some Like It Hot by Suzanna Scott

A happy Mother's Day weekend to all you Mamas out there. Be sure to put your feet up at some point and sip a cuppa tea-- 'cuz you deserve it!

Spring Dreams

Vintage Metal Cage at Maison Paulette

Spring dreams are the loveliest of all! A Spring-inspired treasury I put together this afternoon. Enjoy!

Inspiration Treasured

Vintage Brush Collection at Solstice Home


Tools Of The Trade...a peek inside the studio.


Driftwood Sailboat Napkin Holders at Ocean Swept


The Voyage...have a beautiful weekend!

Grey Garden

Smock de Meule by Mother

When dreary weather calls for inspiration it's time to make a treasury! The fabulous Yokoo opened her new shop, Mother, earlier this week so I had to include my latest object of desire--the Smock de Meule. I don't think I've ever considered wearing a smock before but now I have this insatiable urge to wear this one. If I owned it I think I might wear it every day...it would become my uniform of sorts. Let's just say I love Mother! Oh...and be sure to take a look at my entire treasury, Grey Garden.

A Quirky Christmas

Holiday Star Urchin Ornament by kissa design


Rudolf Reindeer Spool Ornament by Jannee Lookerse

Have yourself a quirky little Christmas! A treasury of some favorite things for the holidays. Isn't that paper star urchin amazing?

You & Omega

Popping in to give a shout out to my awesome Team Omega over on Etsy! If you're looking to support independent artists this season, these folks have a lot of talent and some crazy cool gift ideas. Take a peek at my treasury YOU & Omega or browse our list of Omega members.

I'm Dreaming...

White Half Apron at The Elms Vintage

...of a vintage Christmas! Between Etsy's amazing selection of vintage wonders and Pandora's endless supply of nostalgic holiday tunes I'm all about celebrating the season in a old fashioned way. How about you?

Are You Blue?

With all the rain we've had in the last 24 hours I was feelin' a bit blue...so what to do? Make a treasury of course! Isn't this antique lace amazing? I don't think I could ever remove its tattered blue paper backing though. Hoping to wake up to sunshine tomorrow 'cuz I've got new goodies to photograph. If you've got a minute go peek at the entire "Are You Blue?" treasury.

Hand-sewn Lace on paper at Mushroom And Moss


Are You Blue? by Suzanna Scott

Put Out My Lights

Put Out My Lights Carnival Sign at bellalulu

I have no idea what's involved in the carnival game "Put Out My Lights" but I do know it only cost a single dollar (and had some really cool signage to boot)! Anyhow, the sign inspired this collection of vintage objects from my Etsy favorites. Enjoy!

Luscious Lines

Fresh'nd Aire Electric Fan, All The Best Vintage

Wishing you a breath of fresh air on yet another hot summer day. Take a peek these Luscious Lines, a collection of my recent Etsy favorites.

Rush Less, Play More

Skipping Rope from Box Of Hollyhocks

I'm thinking "Rush Less, Play More" is a fitting mantra for this new month as we soak in these last weeks of summer. Happy August!

I Love You Like...

"I Love You Like..." is a treasury I put together of my current Etsy favorites. The chippy pink phone is just one of many great vintage objects over at Sara Kate Studios. Enjoy!

Favorite Art Objects

A collection of my current favorite art objects on Etsy. The quirky wire glove stretchers are from Leslie Janson's shop which is chock-ful of repurposed vintage home goods and jewelry. Click here to view the entire collection.