Before taking Sugarwings to a movie this afternoon, I hung out with Beth at an auction for a while. I didn’t buy much, the prices were outrageous for some reason.
I got a $2 shelf to fix up (hopefully as a booth display piece for Silver Bella, I applied to get a vendor spot) and this rug for $10.
The colors of the rug are just right for my pink, brown and ivory kitchen.
But I absolutely fell in love with the hand crocheted trim!
It was rainy and CHILLY?? Wait a minute, what happened to global warming? I haven’t even jumped off my boat into the lake yet this year, the water is too cool for me, which is really odd for July.
Once my sandals got wet, I couldn’t get warm for anything. I tried wrapping my feet in packing materials.
But what really helped was a plastic bag over the packing papers.
Luckily, Beth is a heck of a lot of fun. Or I wouldn’t have spent 5 hours sitting and shivering with my feet wrapped up like some weirdo while all the bidders at the auction were driving prices up too high to buy anything.
Beth always does well at auctions and estate sales. Garage sales are where I find the best stuff.
Before the auction, I went back to Roxanne’s sale, other wise known as the Bling and Button Bargain Blowout from yesterday.
My, my, she has pretty things. A pair of embroidered pillow cases for $2 and more buttons, of course!
She has more jewels to show me, but threw her back out and couldn’t get to them yet. 
She let me take a photo of some of her artwork, don’t you love this vintage button bouquet?
This Italian box was 25 cents. Its in good shape, but I bought it to alter a bit.
Right now, it is being used as a display for some giveaway prizes.
I gathered up summertime colors of bright greens and yellows, and added pearls to the mix for my July giveaway.
Vintage buttons, 3 brooches, 3 pair of earrings, a pendant, and pearls, all in cheerful colors and styles for summer.
I got as many excited comments about the buttons in the last post as I did about the jewelry, so I made the giveaway half and half.
Then I wrapped them all up in a pretty yellow hankie that has touches of shiny, metallic gold in a floral motif around the edges.
To that, I added a vintage millinery rose and a clip on crystal earring, and it is all ready to go to its new home.
All my comments for the month count, so leave one as often as you like, I randomly chose one from sometime during the month.
But, hey, that is not all! I decided to join in on Inez’s Christmas in July giveaway too.
Since I bought old greeting cards at the Bling and Button Bargain Blow out, I thought I’d give away a few Christmas ones, along with Red and Green buttons, jingle bells, and some cute red flowers with rhinestone centers from an old sweater clip.
So, every comment you leave this month is entered into TWO drawings, not just one.
I managed to do a little bit of Etsy listing, not much. I seriously need to set aside a day to get things listed to sell, instead of running around having fun, shopping and playing with the fairy grand baby all the time.
People ask me how I manage to do all the things that I do. The truth is, I just have fun and don’t do what I should be doing. That is the secret!
Maybe tomorrow, I’ll get more listed…. or maybe not.
I did finish this tag that I started when I had my blogger’s craft day, Thursday.
It is made with all French ephemera, and topped off with some of the prettiest velvet millinery posies I have, as well as a sweet little earring I got at the garage sale yesterday.
At the bottom, I have a mother of pearl button on a rectangle of old ivory.
If you’d like to buy it, it is $8, and that would save me from having to list it on Etsy, so I won’t charge postage. sold, thanks!
My buttons are selling well, so I’d like to offer a "special" on those. Here are the prices:
$3 plus $1 shipping for one large handful
$5 plus $1 shipping for 2
$7 plus $1.50 shipping for 3
These are for blue, warm browns, blacks, greens, metals, or a mix with white.
Just email me if you’d like some too.
OH, I just love these giveaways! Think I am going to have to buy me some buttons too though. I’ll email ya! Looks like loads of fun! I sort of believe in doing what you want too. That is why no one is allowed to look under my furniture or on top of things too closely!
brillant blog award coming your way, if you want to play.
You always have such beautiful pictures to share, it’s like looking at a magazine. Speaking of which, I got my first Romantic Country subscription issue and absolutely love it! I’m so glad they have a subscription option now. Your article on aging a photocopy is gorgeous! 🙂
oh my gosh! what a haul! I can’t believe she had a whole box of vintage cards! and all that bling! Wow! I NEED to go to more yard sales!
Just love those buttons. Sounds like you still were able to have fun even if the prices where too high.
wow!!! i need need NEED those buttons, i’d settle for just the bright green one (it’s my favorite!)
Ohh I just loe all your little bits and bobs you collect, and make. Just so beautiful.
Janet McKinney
That rug is nice! I still have ‘learning to crochet other than ropes’ on my to do list. Perhaps tomorrow. Hahaha these pictures of you dressed up as a vamp! I had to laugh thinking of the looks of other people, but you are right! It can be chilly here too in July. I’m sure my aunt (80+) still has her central heating on! To tell you the truth I hate temperatures like 113 F, of which I’ve read in Betty’s she sew pretty blog. In the south of Europe and Turkey (all populair vacation destinations) it’s always hot too in Summer. It’s good for people who like to sit and swim and do nothing else, but I like to do things, like wandering in a castle or a beautiful garden and you need modest temperatures for enjoying that. A long way to tell you that I’m not unhappy with the dutch climate, you’ll never know what wheather it will be tomorrow, but the chance that it will be 113 F is almost nill, lucky me! Have a nice Sunday!
You and Beth should activate your Wonder Twin powers and open up a web boutique.
Oh, you know I want in on this give-away! They don’t call me a button floozie for nothing:>)
I can’t believe how chilly it was yesterday!! Love all the pretties you found and your tag you were working on turned out great! Do you and Beth ever make it to Weston? We should go sometime.
You have such wonderful shopping excursions with Beth! What a wonderful time it looks like you had. Thanks for sharing all the beautiful pictures!
I can’t believe all the buttons you got at one place! The jewelry is really pretty too.
Gretchen
Karla, every time I come to your blog I get inspired!!! You are just awesome, I love you to pieces 🙂 I wish I could have your energy, I dont know what is wrong with me lately 🙁 I LOVE everything you havep purchased! And the button bouquet is so neat!!! LOVE both your giveaways 🙂 Thought I just won a FABULOUS one!!! I am so enjoying all of my new pretties! I pinked up the sweet white teapot with some pink ribbon and a few flowers, I just love it! I wish I could find another like it. The baby dress is just darling hanging in my living room! And oh the watering can!!! LOVE it so much 🙂 Thank you so much again for everything 🙂
Hugs,
Amy
Sorry, I meant THOUGH I just won a fabulous one 🙂
Your blog is so beautiful—and your little Sugarwings is the sweetest little fairy I’ve ever seen!! Thanks for sharing your lovely things!
Hello Karla! Hope your tootsies have warmed up!! We’d love to join your giveaway – love buttons and jems!!
Have a great weekend!
Karla & Karrie
I covet your new rug! The color combination is perfect. And the jewelry…. ! Do you really find that sort of thing at garage sales? I end up at antique stores, etc. and pay way too much!
The rug goes so perfect in your kitchen!! Love the crochet edges!
I love your tag, and love all of the pretty buttons! Christmas in July sounds like fun as well. Sounds like you’re having lots of fun!
WHat a wonderful post to wake up to! I love old buttons and your tag is just beautiful!
have a great week! karen b…
Those buttons are so gorgeous, and you have them packaged so prettily.
I’m going to have another giveaway soon! But I’ll keep everyone posted as to what or when. I love your little feet wrapped up in paper, little paper chick!! LOL You’re so cute!!
Smoochies,
Connie
I’m going to have another giveaway soon! But I’ll keep everyone posted as to what or when. I love your little feet wrapped up in paper, little paper chick!! LOL You’re so cute!!
Smoochies,
Connie
I want the tag! I’ll email you. And maybe some buttons too! You are so talented. And how do you get everything done? Even if I don’t get what I should get done, I don’t get crafty stuff done anymore somehow!
Brenda
You are the most talented garage sale queen ever!!!! I am in need of a few tips and lessons on how to find such great stuff!
You inspire me! Love your blog and buttons too!
Not one but two giveaways! Wow! I would love to win either of these great giveaways so please sign me up.
I’m happy to see someone else joined in the Christmas in July giveaway. I’m having fun with my giveaway right now too. Hope you signed up for mine. I can’t remember who has and who hasn’t. If you haven’t then stop by and see if it’s anything that interests you.
I’ll put a link to your giveaways on my blog for you.
Hugs,
Joanne
Ok, I’m moving to Kansas. I don’t find anything like that in Texas. Not for those prices so I don’t find any coming home with me. Maybe on my way through to Iowa in September I can hit some garage sales and find some goodies. I bet my husband and boys would go for that! LOL I’m a button lover also, and my husband just don’t get it. He tells me no more there is no reason for it, but I just love picking them up and sorting them and putting my hands in them. I know some people don’t understand, but if you do then you get it. Have a great week.
You might just start a new fad of foot attire. There really is nothing any worse than cold feet. I always enjoy reading your blog of many adventures. The colors of the rug are really pretty , and more beautiful buttons. It really would be a great treat to win one of your giveaways. You have a wonderful Sunday evening, you hear.
Jean in Virginia
What a beautiful rug! And wow you found a lot of great stuff! Good for you! It’s so much fun to rescue other people’s unwanted treasures!
Happy treasure hunting!
Kim
Oh my blog goodiness! .. I want to win..You poor dear feezin! We are in the 90’s today ..Yuck! I hate it when it’s over 75.. I have your parcel all ready ..a little of this and a little of that…xoxo
Would love to be in a place where my feet could be cold:)!! Great giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win!
I love that rug!! Gorgeous, and it looks fab in your kitchen. Sounds like you are having a fun summer so far–funny, but we have had some really cold weather for July here too. It’s ok–the heat will come, lol.I had to laugh at your paper “shoes” though!
Smiles, Karen
You might have cold feet, but I have a warm heart. Have just spent the last half hour pouring over your archives. What a wonderful blog, so rich in things I love!
Dawn
dropping by to say *HI* & let you know I am moving to Kansas!! I can’t BELIEVE the goodies you find! Here in Cali you’d never find such charm!! Then I could attend a tea party & craft day! Ahhhh…dreamer, I am!
Hi Karla,
I love your blog–but I have to tell you I LOVE your stories about your adventures with Sugarwings most of all. Your relationship is so sweet! I have two wonderful boys but fantasize that someday I might have a granddaughter to do girly things with! Thank you for sharing!
We are going to KC for the first time in a few weeks. Do you have any “must see” vintagey places to suggest near or in the city?
Stephanie
Karla,
I forgot to mention that I love your new rug and the colors and crocheting on the edges. Is that a built in corner cupboard in your kitchen? It is too cute. The glass front makes it a great display case for all your goodies.
Gretchen
I found your blog through the Christmas in July giveaway; I’m participating, too! I love all of your buttons and artistry, I’ll be back to look around more. Please enter me in your giveaways!
Hi Karla
I just love all the creative things you do. Hope i win the giveaway. It looks great!
Rhondi xo
Please enter me in your drawing . I also ask if it wasn’t to late tobe in the july christmas giveway.Just waiting to see .I love the rug, never can find anything like that here.
love Debb
Oh I love buttons, my stash from a Canadian antique store is getting low, think I’ll buy some from your stash. love giveaways too.
Wow! Thanks for entering me in your sweet giveaway!
Look at those buttons!! (and those cold feet!!) A friend just gave me some beautiful shell buttons for my birthday. Love ’em!
Jody
I am already a winner just by finding this place. I love the things you create.
What fun your post was! I enjoyed seeing the vintage button displays. I had to laugh how you kept your feet warm …but there is nothing like having cold feet…you just can’t get warm!
I’m off to check out the Christmas in July giveaway… 🙂 Can’t help myself.
Jillian
Hi, Karla — hope your feet have warmed up by now! What fun things today — love the tag and the pretty buttons, and I think I need to visit Inez to find out about this Christmas in July!
Ooh, ooh, I gotta a thing about buttons. I just love them and the more vintage the better. Someday, I hope to come across a big button box or jar or tin at an auction and I am able to bid high enough to bring that bad girl home!!! I love this drawing!!!!
Love the rug, the color combination is very beautiful. What a great bargain on the buttons. Like I said before, you just seem to always find the great garage sales. Hope your feet are now warm.
Irma 🙂
the tag is so pretty i would have bought it yesterday if it were available too! i love your tags.
Please throw my name in the hat, I would love to win some Christmas cheer and vintage button love!
Sue Cahill (sonetsue at yahoo dot com)
What a wonderful collection you have put together. It’s so homey (is that a word?). You really do find some wonderful items!
What a great blog! I’ve been visiting as many blogs as I can to get ideas for my own. You have a very creative mind – thanks for sharing your creations!
I need to go garage saling where you live. I never find such good loot. LOL, What wonderful buttons and cases. I have been searching for pretty embroidered cases to make my daughter a pillowcase dress. Someday..
LOVE the bright green buttons.. pick me!! 😉
HI!
Please enter me in your drawing! I’m coming back to read more about you, when it isn’t so late…or early. (1:20AM)
Thank you!
I am already in a Christmas mood!
Lovely lovely giveaway!
I’d love to win, your so wonderfully creative.
Such a lovely blog you have! I thoroughly enjoyed my visit! Please enter my in your drawings!
dbstout[at]juno[dot]com
What a great site! This was the first time i visited and I love it. You have exciting creative ideas!
Lots of great things here! I’m ready for the give-away! Thanks for sharing!