Plush Love

My Valentine this year? Monsters. Monsters galore! 

Still working on adding more to my repertoire. I guess I should start putting some on Etsy or taking them to craft shows before my house becomes full of monsters.

Here are the two newest ones I've done. Along with an owl pillow I made for fun.

 

My Vintage Finds

Last summer, my mom and I became obsessed with thrift stores, yard sales, and flea markets. We began collecting various vintage goods that we couldn't resist to pass up. Needless to say, the items added up quickly so we decided to open a shop on Etsy so we could continue to hunt and share all the goodies we find.

Check out our shop here:http://www.etsy.com/shop/EmmaBeansandMore

I have to be honest, and I'm sure those of you who buy and sell vintage will agree, that some things are too irresistible to pass up. 
Here are some things that have found a permanent place in my home.

I love crates. Love 'em. The candle sticks I have were all brass that I spray painted. They're actually supposed to be used in my upcoming wedding but until then they've just been hanging around

More candle sticks, cast iron ship bookends and a brass reindeer.

Little ceramic figurines! An owl, cat, and bear along with an old hand carved wooden cowboy and a brass unicorn.  

Vintage printer drawer with some vintage antlers. I made the bunting. I've been debating on whether I should put some on Etsy or not.

Little bitty wooden figure in my printer drawer

A close up of my antlers. They came from a deer my grandfather shot in the 60s. My mom made the plaque and covered them with fabric. She made a couple more of them which can be found on our shop. I'm not much for hunting, but I think these are super cute.

This is my favorite piece! My mom found this old library drawer at a flea market for $10! We found the legs from an old end table that someone was giving away for free at a yard sale. We slapped the legs on the drawer and *boom* I got a sweet table! Notice the painted bud vases below-also some future wedding decor.

I guess my collection isn't as cohesive as a theme as it probably should be, but oh well. I love it all! Sometimes you find that one thing you can't pass up and think, "I don't know where I'd put it? Eh, I'll find a place."

I find myself uttering that phrase often.