A sailor's delight

So, I live in a tiny one bedroom guest cottage 

with my five year old, and often find it challenging to create a space that

is not only beautiful, but super functional as well.  

Everything that comes through the door must

thoroughly justify the space required, especially if it's furniture. 

I'll admit to you upfront - it's a work in progress!

I've started taking "before" pictures of areas that I am going to start

working on, but they are just a little too embarrassing to post

without the "after" picture.

So instead, I'll start sharing a few areas that maybe aren't quite

the way I totally want them, but at least make me happy

and bring a little sense to the "project guest house."

This should be fun, because as my budget is close to zero,

it's going to have to get really creative.  I hope to have this place 

whipped into shape sooner rather than later.

This little dresser is by my front door.

The floor space is totally justified, because this dresser is jam packed full

of beads, jewelry findings, thread, needles, scissors, fabric, and all

kinds of misc. crafting tools or supplies.  

When I moved in they were all stacked

in little boxes here and there, but I was able to score this adorable, perfect blue/green colored dresser from the lovely Vintage Bricoleur which is not 

only one of my favorite places to shop, but completely inspiring as well.

One of the few things that equals my love for antiques 

and vintage inspired goodness, is anything from the sea shore.

There is always room for another sea shell or split of drift wood,

and most definitely always room for my all time favorite: beach glass.

So between the bottle of beach glass, starfish and vase of 

beach combed treasures this is a little happy place in my house.

The box earlier this year was broken down and in really bad shape,

but I couldn't let it go, because my Nana had stored some of her jewelry in it.

So, a fresh coat of paint, a screw and some general tlc, and now I'm using it

to store all sorts of things.

How does the weekend go by so quickly?

I can't believe I'm pulling out clothes for work tomorrow and 

making a school lunch for my five year old.

She specifically asked for a hand packed lunch for tomorrow,

so I've done my best.  :)

I realize this is probably not the best photo you've ever seen,

but in light of all the recent cool and stormy weather, I just had to share.

It made me think of the fisherman's proverb that goes:

"A red sky at night is a sailor's delight,

A red sky at morning is a sailor's warning."

Although I didn't photograph it very well, we certainly did have a

red sky this evening, so I am taking that as a sailor's delight.

(which, by the way means good weather)

Here's to hopes of a little better weather this week.

(I checked the forecast, and it's in favor of the sailors too)

affectionately, Miss. Worm

I 

Let me introduce you to my necklaces

A few necklace's I've just added

to my space at

Scout Living

I love, love, love jewelry,

and these necklaces have been a lot of fun.

Each one is completely unique.

I try not to photograph them too much,

only because then it's so tempting to look at my 

pictures for inspiration and end up with duplicates.

I'll have to get some close up pictures for this blog though.   :)

All my necklaces seem to end up with at least one bead, 

and range from filigree pieces, to found objects like vintage keys 

and my newest ones are hand stamped metal 

with sentiment ranging from sweet words like "gorgeous" or "beautiful',  

to a little more fun like "spunky", a little thoughtful like "strong" or "loved."  

I have other styles in my collection 

and even more on my idea table that I will feature in a later post.

But for now, I wanted to mention that:

Scout Living

is officially open

They are open 11am - 7pm daily!!

Here is what the store looks like from the front.  

You can find it at:

1215 18th Street • Sacramento, CA • 95811

The store is so welcoming and also very

diverse - there is something for everyone!!

Of course, I'd love for you to stop by my space

it looks like this:

for now, anyway.

I hope to get a large space when

one comes available!

(fingers crossed)

Thank you to everyone that has signed up to follow my blog!!  

It has been one week, 3 posts 

(that includes my internet being down almost all week) 

and I have 11 followers!  Yay!  Thank you!!

I have received notes on face book and otherwise from people saying 

that they are reading the blog but not officially "following."  

Let me take this opportunity to say "follow!"  I am cooking up ideas 

for a giveaway as a celebration when I reach a certain number of followers.  

(although I haven't come up with a firm number yet)  

SO, sign up, stay tuned for a giveaway, and remember

 you'll have to be signed up to win.

Hopefully it is warmer and less rainy where you are today 

than it is here at my little house.  

Enjoy your day, be thankful, smile, compliment others, 

trust and above all, love.  

(even when it's difficult . . . ahem, especially when it's difficult)

(even if you've been burned and don't feel like it . . .  

ahem, especially if you've been burned and don't feel like it)

affectionately, Miss. Worm

Be Inspired

Dear, internet/phone/cable provider.  Good timing.  Just kidding.

So I start this blog and most of this past week I have not had internet service (or phone), but I’m glad to report that I now have internet and phone.  So, thanks for your patience waiting for my second post.

I want to encourage you to be inspired.  

If you have things you love, use them!  

Don’t save them for that perfect thing.  

I sometimes hang onto treasures 

and then get tired of them after shuffling them around.  

A perfect example is this little stack of treasures.

I’m into canvas right now, and I had some left on a bolt I had purchased.  

Then the linen was beautiful, 

it was the only piece of linen I discovered in a sweet quilt shop in Vancouver.

It was high quality and made me feel happy.  

Lastly, the vintage sheet music which I also love 

(and there are so, so many things 

you can do with perfectly aged sheet music.)

First I made these adorable little flowers out of the sheet music, 

and they’ve been quite the conversation piece 

just sitting in this bowl in my house.  

Next I started ripping the canvas in strips 

and also a little bit of my prized linen.  

The linen became a bow 

and the canvas I loosely hand gathered

and then hot glued onto a wreath. 

Now, accent with the linen bow and sheet music flower, 

and I have a sweet little wreath which I have hung above my bed.

So, take the things you love, and use them.  

This wasn’t originally what I was thinking of for these little treasures, 

but I used them while I still in love with them, 

and it has made a nice little addition to my home.

affectionately, Miss. Worm

two giant steps

Mother may I take two giant steps?  Yes you may!

Okay, so the only thing better than taking a big giant step that you've really been wanting to take is to take TWO giant steps, and that's exactly what I've done today.  

This maiden post on this new blog is one of my giant steps.  I hope all you fans, friends, family, neighbors . . . you know know who you are . . . . are proud of me.  It is a lot easier for me to create somewhere other than online.  

Some of my thoughts behind this blog are to share what I'm working on with all of you that are always asking, show you what shows I'm attending, where I'm selling my wares, offer a few personal notes, a little humor, a little encouragement and have fun - and of course to hear back from you!!  So, if you are interested in this, please sign up to follow my blog and feel free to spread the word!

I'll share my other giant step shortly, but I thought I would post a few pictures from one of the shows I participated in this spring.  One of my favorite little spots is The Tattered House in old town Roseville,CA.  Twice yearly they host The Roseville Antique Market and this spring was my first time as a vendor for this show, although certainly not my first time shopping the event!

Here's a look at my booth

this show is a lot of fun to shop

 and the weather cooperated nicely.

wish I had taken some closer up pictures - I'll know for next time.

one-of-a-kind jewelry, "the girls," and a few misc. items. 

A list of local shows I've sold at:

Antiques in the Garden - hosted by Frolic (Chico)

The Roseville Antique Market - hosted by The Tattered House

Sacramento Antique Faire - located on 21st street (between W and X)

 

At this time, I'd like to do a couple little "shout outs."

First, to my sister C.  She is always interested in what I'm doing and lives out of state.  It is because of her that I even have this pictures, because I took them to send to her, but never did.  

Also, my brother & sister-in-law D&T who have given me constant encouragement with this whole thing.  (between you and me I think T has a lot of misplaced trust in me)  :)

Lastly I'll shout out to all my friends and family who have encouraged me and stood by me always, but especially in this past year which has sure been a difficult one for me.  Knowing that you all love me and believe in me has given me the strength to continue on with a smile and accomplish more this past year than I would have dreamed was possible.

Now, weren't we talking about giant steps?

The other giant step I took was to finally sign up to rent space in a retail store.  While I did not exactly plan on doing this when I woke up this morning (I spent the first half of the day in my night gown), I was totally enamored with the awesome, new (soon to open) store located in the lovely hub of Midtown (Sacramento).  

I. am. so. excited!!!! This is something I've really wanted to do, and was so glad to have the opportunity to partner with some really great folks.  

Scout Living

Here are two shots of the inside of the store.  It may look a little bare, but I was in there today, and it's filling up quickly with lots of one-of-a-kind treasures!

Scout Living Design & Antiques.

1215 18th Street, Sacramento 95811.

It will be open 7 days a week,

11a.m. to 7p.m.

open on June 1st 

~GRAND OPENING~

June 11th

(June Second Saturday Art Walk)

So, if you live even remotely close, be sure to stop in and check out Scout Living. My items will be displayed in the shelving units shown directly above.  I will have the first section  in the second set of shelving which are located about in the middle of the store.  If you get confused, just look for tags that say Miss. Worm!!