Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Thrift Shop Finds!




I scored these two books at the goodwill in niceville this afternoon! I had gone up there to have lunch with my friend Tina. we stopped at the chinese buffet next to Kelly's and man all I can say is the sushi in there is sooo good and for the pirce? seriously we both ate for 14.00 and change. And the food is clean and attractivily presented. Great spot! So I went by the Bargain Box behind Bank of America and scored some white stuff to dye including two linnen table cloths, and some nice pants for myself. I also went by the Good will and Found these great craft books for a mere pittance. I picked up Rachel Ashwell's Shabby Chic treasure Hunting and decorating guide. There is a beautiful quote on one of the pages although it doesnt say who originally penned it, but it seemed so apropriate as I have been contemplating the Subject of humility lately a lot and how it pertains to my life. This quote says it all for me......words to aspire to:

Humility

Humility is perpetual quietness of heart. It is to have no trouble. It is never to be fretted or vexed, irritable or sore, to wonder at nothing that is done to me, to feel nothing done against me. IT is to be at rest when nobody praises me, and when I am blamed or despised it is to have a blessed home in myself where I can go in and shut the door and kneel to my father in secret and be at peace, as in a deep sea of calmness, when all around and about is trouble.

Sunday, October 25, 2009

ZOMBIE walk!

Last Night was Zombie Walk in Down Town Fort Walton Beach Sponsored by the Jaycees. We had a good 1000 people or so in a very festive and undead mood in front of our store. The whole event kicked off in our courtyard next to Fokkers Pizza. The jaycees were on hand doing zombie makup and collecting canned food. This was my Zombie Look, Which was fitting since after 3 hours of sleep from the night before partying with the cool art girls, I looked about like I felt!
The View from above as people start to arrive to have their faces painted, the kids were doing a down town trick or treat.

The whole family got in on the act. My little Mad Scientist Zombie. And his Candy ;-)


Even Dave donned a little face makeup but alice cooper eyes were as far as he'd Go............


Unfortunately my camera crapped out before the real action started but I Have to say we had a much larger turn out than I anticipated. The store diddn't have a lot of sales, but zombies don't typically walk around with their pocket books. So we had a LOT of people who saw the store and said they would Be Back! Hopefully before the Next Zombie Walk!





Monday, October 12, 2009

More Shrimp Fest Fun

Check it out, I traded some tie dyes for these COOL coin Jewelry pieces. The earrings are mercury dimes, I picked them out and diddn't even realize it was mercury, (my ruling zodiacal Planet) also the cool 100 years of quarters bracelet! isn't it awesome? I just LOVE IT. It will be a premanent piece of my wardrobe. Check their website out at www.getcoinjewelry.com




Also I have to mention this friday night is ART walk in Down Town Fort Walton. we are still looking for artists to come and set up, contact piper gaffrey at www.stellala.com Don't miss out on your chance to sell art to this enthusiastic clientelle. It's free for artists. Merchants will be hosting artists and serving free refreshments to the public.
I have a whole slew of long sleeved shirts and hoodies that I have just hung out, in the store.
See you Friday Night!

Saturday, October 10, 2009

Shrimp Fest Peeps!

This is a shout out to all the shrimp festival people who have taken the time to look me up on line. Thankyou all so very much for seeking me out again this year. If there is anything I can custom dye for you please do not hesitate to contact me. I dye first, and collect payment later, that has always been my policy. You only pay me if you are happy with the results.
I hope to see you all at shrimp fest next year!
Kris