I have been working on projects for my apartment today and it got me thinking; I will finally be able to use my Orla Kiely dishes! I purchased them back when all the Orla stuff at Target came out back in February and they've been quietly stored away awaiting my move in. I am moving in less than a month! I had almost forgotten about them but I came across them a few weeks ago while cleaning. I'm re-excited about them! :D
In addition to my new excitement about the Orla dishes, I realized how little I will be using my dishwasher. The Pyrex, which will be getting a lot of use, can't go in the dishwasher. Many of my pots and pans are non-stick, can't go in the dishwasher. And I figure that if I want to keep the Orla dishes looking nice, I shouldn't put those in the dishwasher either. My conclusion is that I probably won't use it at all! Haha. Which will be fine! I think I may end up using it to store some of my dishes instead :)
Today I love the..
Smell of: Pizza House chicken
Sound of: Harry Potter
Taste of: Diet Coke
Sight of: Projects in progress
Feel of: Snuggling
Good Things about Today:
- Finished two projects today!
- Picked up supplies for more projects
- Spent lazy time with Michael
- Watched some Harry Potter Movies
Orla Dishes
Friday, July 24, 2009
Starting off today with an early blog. The light was pretty nice as the sun was coming up this morning so I thought I'd snap a few photos since I will be gone most of the day. I finally managed to repot a few succulents last night. A few were still in terra cotta so I wanted to move them to some nicer looking pots. This little guy got moved into a Pyrex Terra Mug! Since it's handleless it's perfect for a little plant! :)
My first Zinnia bloom from the plants I started! I cannot wait to start everything from seed again next year, it was really fun and rewarding! It was also way more cost effective! :) The first one to bloom is pink, yay!
Almost all of the Nasturtium seeds I planted came up, so I ended up with a lot of plants! The flowers are such pretty colors :)
I have found loads of white lotus bowls and some of them are chipped. So in order to fulfill my desire for colored ones I'm experimenting with painting chipped white ones with enamel paint. This was my first one, the next one is looking a lot better already. The directions on the paint were a little sketchy and the paint did not smooth out at all in the oven. Overall, I'll definitely be making more of these, hopefully the next one will turn out even better! I think I may spray this with a coat of gloss as a final touch! :) I am currently working on a purple one, so we'll see what happens!
Today I love the..
Smell of: After rain air
Sound of: Simon & Garfunkel
Taste of: Cheerios
Sight of: Zinnias
Feel of: Kitty
Good Things about Today:
- Got up early and am already being productive!
- Working on crafty projects!
- Michael is coming today for the weekend!
- Sunshine
My first Zinnia bloom from the plants I started! I cannot wait to start everything from seed again next year, it was really fun and rewarding! It was also way more cost effective! :) The first one to bloom is pink, yay!
Almost all of the Nasturtium seeds I planted came up, so I ended up with a lot of plants! The flowers are such pretty colors :)
I have found loads of white lotus bowls and some of them are chipped. So in order to fulfill my desire for colored ones I'm experimenting with painting chipped white ones with enamel paint. This was my first one, the next one is looking a lot better already. The directions on the paint were a little sketchy and the paint did not smooth out at all in the oven. Overall, I'll definitely be making more of these, hopefully the next one will turn out even better! I think I may spray this with a coat of gloss as a final touch! :) I am currently working on a purple one, so we'll see what happens!
Today I love the..
Smell of: After rain air
Sound of: Simon & Garfunkel
Taste of: Cheerios
Sight of: Zinnias
Feel of: Kitty
Good Things about Today:
- Got up early and am already being productive!
- Working on crafty projects!
- Michael is coming today for the weekend!
- Sunshine
Thursday, July 23, 2009
It has been a few days since I've had a chance to update! I have been busy working on projects and cleaning! I have definitely found time to do some thrifting as well! Here are a few of the things I've found since Saturday!
My favorite is this super cute yellow glass juice carafe! I picked it up today for a measly $.79. I don't know if it's vintage or new or what, but I really don't care! I love it! :D
Managed to find more lotus bowls! Picked up this lot of 15 for only $6.99! Crazy! I am experimenting with ceramic paint on a few of the chipped ones, I'll post my progress in the next few days! :D
Picked up this little set of Swiss Chalet dishes at Salvation Army for $1.50. Such a lovely pattern. I hope to find more eventually!
Scored these never-been-worn heels at Salvation Army for $7.50! Not too bad!
Finally made it to my first Flea Market in months on Sunday! Came away with lots of pyrex and some tupperware! Only paid $11.25 for the lot!
Found this at a consignment store I discovered on my way back from Thrift Nation. It needs a new lid but it works! It came with a lot of extra blades/attachments too! Only $8! :D My Mom said that when she bought hers it was around $170!
Hopefully I'll get back into the blogging swing this weekend!
Today I love the..
Smell of: Strawberry Jam
Sound of: Keane's first album
Taste of: Raisins
Sight of: Thrifty treasures
Feel of: Kitty
Good Things about Today:
- Thrifted great things!
- Trying out a new project!
- Fabric Remnants
- Kitty visiting me without being picked up
My favorite is this super cute yellow glass juice carafe! I picked it up today for a measly $.79. I don't know if it's vintage or new or what, but I really don't care! I love it! :D
Managed to find more lotus bowls! Picked up this lot of 15 for only $6.99! Crazy! I am experimenting with ceramic paint on a few of the chipped ones, I'll post my progress in the next few days! :D
Picked up this little set of Swiss Chalet dishes at Salvation Army for $1.50. Such a lovely pattern. I hope to find more eventually!
Scored these never-been-worn heels at Salvation Army for $7.50! Not too bad!
Finally made it to my first Flea Market in months on Sunday! Came away with lots of pyrex and some tupperware! Only paid $11.25 for the lot!
Found this at a consignment store I discovered on my way back from Thrift Nation. It needs a new lid but it works! It came with a lot of extra blades/attachments too! Only $8! :D My Mom said that when she bought hers it was around $170!
Hopefully I'll get back into the blogging swing this weekend!
Today I love the..
Smell of: Strawberry Jam
Sound of: Keane's first album
Taste of: Raisins
Sight of: Thrifty treasures
Feel of: Kitty
Good Things about Today:
- Thrifted great things!
- Trying out a new project!
- Fabric Remnants
- Kitty visiting me without being picked up
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Today went a lot better than expected! I got out of class early, my final was canceled and I found pink Pyrex! I finally managed to stop at a consignment shop near campus this afternoon. I have tried stopping a few times but they always seem to be either closed or I'm in too much of a rush. They had a few other pieces that were in bad condition, but they had this beauty! And it was only $5! I was thrilled. It had quite a bit of baked on grease on the handles but a little scrubbing (baking soda helped a lot!) and magic eraser and it looks great! It will look so cute with my turquoise round casserole :)
Managed to pick up a few other goodies today as well. Found navy vintage polka dot fabric at the church thrift store. There is 2.5 yards of it, and for only $1.75! I love using polka dot fabric to line things. It's subtle but more exciting than a solid fabric. I also found these handle bowls today. They are for Michael. His family has some and they are perfect for ice cream! For only $.80 I couldn't leave them! It will be like a little bit of home for him here in Berea! Now we just need to get some Schwan's chocolate ice cream and we'll be good to go!
I've been on a movie spree since I've been here alone this weekend. Tonight I watched 21 and Horton Hears a Who. 21 was pretty good! It was pretty interesting and I mean, Jim Sturgess is in it. So even if it had sucked, there's some nice eye candy! ;) Horton Hears a Who was actually pretty good! I was a little skeptical and I've never read the book, but I enjoyed it! The look of it was really neat. I was pleased :) Now it's time for some Entourage!
Today I love the..
Smell of: Morning air
Sound of: Jack Johnson
Taste of: PB&J with Strawberry Jelly!
Sight of: A clean kitchen
Feel of: A comfy futon
Good Things about Today:
- Thrifted Pink Pyrex!
- Got out of class early
- No final for my immersion class!
- Found a new thrift haunt
- Two good movies!
Managed to pick up a few other goodies today as well. Found navy vintage polka dot fabric at the church thrift store. There is 2.5 yards of it, and for only $1.75! I love using polka dot fabric to line things. It's subtle but more exciting than a solid fabric. I also found these handle bowls today. They are for Michael. His family has some and they are perfect for ice cream! For only $.80 I couldn't leave them! It will be like a little bit of home for him here in Berea! Now we just need to get some Schwan's chocolate ice cream and we'll be good to go!
I've been on a movie spree since I've been here alone this weekend. Tonight I watched 21 and Horton Hears a Who. 21 was pretty good! It was pretty interesting and I mean, Jim Sturgess is in it. So even if it had sucked, there's some nice eye candy! ;) Horton Hears a Who was actually pretty good! I was a little skeptical and I've never read the book, but I enjoyed it! The look of it was really neat. I was pleased :) Now it's time for some Entourage!
Today I love the..
Smell of: Morning air
Sound of: Jack Johnson
Taste of: PB&J with Strawberry Jelly!
Sight of: A clean kitchen
Feel of: A comfy futon
Good Things about Today:
- Thrifted Pink Pyrex!
- Got out of class early
- No final for my immersion class!
- Found a new thrift haunt
- Two good movies!
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