Category Archive: Nifty Stuff I Found

Jul
07

A Plethora of Knitting Needles

Ewe Stash App

El Guapo: Jefe, would you say I have a plethora of piñatas? Jefe: A what? El Guapo: A plethora. Jefe: Oh yes, El Guapo. You have a plethora. El Guapo: Jefe, what is a plethora? Jefe: Why, El Guapo? El Guapo: Well, you just told me that I had a plethora, and I would just …

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Jul
02

Auction Score and Moms Rock!

Auction Tapestry Wool - 3rd Layer

So most of you know I love to Auction… but this weekend’s pickings were slim and I had so much to do (none of which got done… but that’s another story); so I abstained from the block. Really the one local auction was for a local lady who was a pillar of the community who …

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May
25

1978 VW Bus!

1978 VW Bus Front

We went and bought us a 1978 Volkswagen Type 2 Van (also known as a Hippie Bus) – oh yes we did! Check her out!  As if I needed another project – as if Hubby needed another project! We got her mostly to get us back and forth to the Farmer’s Market (just call her …

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Dec
21

Tacky Gold Birds!

Tacky Gold Bird Wall Plaque 1

Found these beauties at the Goodwill - and my husband wanted me to leave them there! But for $2 – I couldn’t leave that tacky goodness behind! I think I’m going to spray paint them Lime Green… or White… I haven’t decided yet. What do you think? They’re made by Syroco, USA, Copyright 1966. (The date …

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Dec
14

Royal Typewriter

Royal Typewriter 1

Found this Royal Typewriter at an estate auction a couple of years ago - paid a whole $1 for it.  I LOVE AUCTIONS! No date on it – I’m pretty sure it’s missing a metal base plate from the bottom but it’s nothing that would affect it mechanically.  All the buttons work. Beautiful machine… and $1! …

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