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Showing posts with label yard sailing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label yard sailing. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Handmade Fan Shirt, New Shoes, New glasses, and a Fabulous Friend




I'm sure many of you have seen the movie "Pitch Perfect." In this movie Rebel Wilson stars as "Fat Amy." And I created this shirt based off a few of Fat Amy's lines within the movie (you'd have to see it to understand). However for me it's not enough to be a Fat Amy Enthusiast...so I made this shirt using stencils and fabric paint along with a $7 sweater from Walmart. It turned out great! (above the 01 is my last name and it turned out perfectly fine but I blemished it for Internet safety reasons)

 I am not a Jordan's fan. I prefer Nike or champion tennis shoes; however while my friend and I were yard saleing 2 weeks ago she found this particular pair for $1.25. They were worn one or twice if at all, they were still in the box increasing the value. The shoes were her exact size so she bought them because she loves the Jordan brand, but could never afford them. After some research I discovered that they were 2010 Jordan's, leather and suede exterior and memory foam on the inside. The original price was $230. To say she got the find of the year is an understatement. Go Breanne, I taught you well. 

As for me, I scored two new pairs of shoes! The first pair (to the right) was $25 at Payless, on sale for $19. They're a 40s style, cream colored, lace, memory foam shoe and I'm obsessed with them. As far as my knock-of-brand-chucks go they were a must have. Typically I look at quality in a shoe, but this time the One Direction fangirl in me kicked in and I bought them not for quality but for looks. These originally $60 shoes were on sale for $45. The first time I tried to put them on they tore at the seem down the side... Looks like were going back to Kohl's for another pair.




 Let me start off by saying that I love my new glasses, not just because of the way they look either.
  • They weigh next to nothing and you don't even feel like they're on
  • The light charcoal goes well with my fair skin-tone (It's not as harsh as black)
  •  My vision span is bigger then it's ever been. All my life I've had narrow glasses but with these glasses it's like seeing the whole world for the whole time. I'll omit that for a while after I put my glasses on it was like just my eyes were on some kinda drug... again I had never had that much clear range of vision before ESPECIALLY under my eyes. I guess I had always accepted that past a certain point toward the ground it was going to be a bit blurry. Now that I can see every blade of grass, every elevated area, and every step I take it was actually hard to walk at first, haha.
  • No nose pads!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!





Good friends are hard to find in this world... especially in today's world. Breanne drove all the way down from PA (7 hours away) to come visit me for the second summer in a row.








I promised myself, swore, that I wouldn't cry but right after she left there I was with my make up all messed up because Goodbyes are always hard. Despite the logic there is no way you were up here for two weeks... It went by so fast. It's gonna be another long year without you friend; and it's sad we won't be going to high school together like we've talked about for so long. On the bright side it was nice to just hear a familiar voice. To be able to hug one of my closest friends again was probably the best part of my whole summer. And more then likely all of this year. And as I sat there on my front porch I wish you would've turned back in so I hug you one more time before another year here starts. But I know that's not going to happen so I'll just wish you the best with your school year too. Best wishes to you sis, I love you.
 <<< We broke a swing set

 You are never too old for dress up; so we decided to dress up from our favorite time periods. While she dressed up as a lady from the 80s I dressed up as a 40s pinup girl...















 ~Hugs and love from Hayley




Thursday, May 28, 2015

Yard Sailing


      We went yard sailing 2-3 weekends ago and I found a lot of good finds, this post has been a draft for weeks now and I haven't had the time to complete this; however due to my parents going on a movie date in honor of their 21rst wedding anniversary so I have time to complete this post; congrats mom and dad!!!

My first item is a jewelry box with a faux leather finish and clear gloss on the top. On the side is a place to lock the box. Price $3
Sorry for all the pictures of this one, haha. This is an eggbeater from 1921. It was made in the US and I'm honestly really fascinated by it. Price $1



These are decorated bullet shells, I'm using them as singular flower vases. Price $1 each


These suitcases are from the 50's and are in the best of condition! Price $1 each

I actually got this beautiful glass clock for free, special thanks to my neighbors :)


This retro looking mustard tin is from the 50's, and yes as scary as it sounds it still had mustard in it... but I emptied it and cleaned it thoroughly using it now for decoration. Price 25 cents 


Considering I got this for 25 cents I don't think this little box is real silver; however it is made in Japan and is pretty cute.


Old Avon perfume bottle shaped as a white elephant... How cool! Price 10 cents


The key part of this little wooden box doesn't function... and the inside is pretty rough, It's beautiful and works as a "junk drawer" but in the box form it's in. Price 50 cents


Honestly I have no idea why I bought this... For some odd reason I had to have this thing. It's a little wooden sculpture from Jamaica and  looks to be hand carved. The phrase "No Problems" is edged into the side. Price $1


This is a baret I picked up more for decoration rather then a hat. Price 25 cents  


This is a long thin box with a lot of famous landmarks in England such as Big Ben. I'm using it for all my drawing materials.


I discovered this ceder chest for $3. I'm using it to store some of my favorite books in. 


This is a wooden decoration, Price 10 cents.


How adorable is this little 2x3 frame? Price 50 cents 


I absolutely love this scarf! Price $1


I bought this hat for 15 cents. It's actually really soft and fuzzy.


{Sorry for the blurry picture} This sweater was only 50 cents. It's manufactured by one of my favorite brands, Route 66!


Okay, I've seen a gazillion dictionaries in my lifetime, but one that's 6 inches thick?!? How cool! It's from 1989 and the price of $5 is more then I typically spend for a book at a yard sale; I had to have this one!


Although a little dusty I loved the look of this bracelet holder! Price $2


Let me first start off by saying I love ocean city Maryland (the place where it was sold at), and this little box is pretty nifty. I'm using it for a place to put my ear buds in and two of my favorite rings. Price 25 cents


American Eagle handbag? Not only do I love American Eagle but there merchandise is really expensive, so when I found this bag for $1 I couldn't pass it up! 


I've been interested in tennis for a while now... I did some research on rackets and well they're are to say the least expensive. This particular racket I picked up with the case is $400. However the handle needs to be re-rapped... I tried using it and the purple dye made my hand purple... other then that and some dust its brand new! Price $4


These two rolls of fabric {5x5} were $1 each.


WARNING THE COOLNESS OF THIS NEXT ITEM WILL BLOW YOUR SOCKS OFF!
Okay, some of you may know I like older things. Old books, retro fashion, etc.but this newspaper was printed in Dec. 1894, the stories and the adds are intriguing. For example there is an add in there about organs and pianos for $25... cool!
Free


This is a Boho style purse I bought for 50 cents.


More old books! 50 cents - $1 each


This Victorian style frame has a small crack in the glass. With the picture I put in it it's not even noticeable! Price 50 cents


Victorian style lamp shade... Free once again from the neighbors!


A handmade and painted Stine Free


This is a large Paris themed canvas which is now located on the back of my door.


This MTV Aeropostale Sweatshirt is massive on me but its awesome, $3


Fashionable, grey toned, classy dress $5


This cardigan is supper warm and has a pretty mix of grey's, and white 25 cents 


Free fleece kitten blanket, because one can never have enough blankets!!! 


Yay, more old books! 10 cents - $1


A Victorian style decoration, 50 cents 

A Victorian Style pin, 25 cents


A Victorian style choker... 25 cents


Mini decorative tray, 10 cents 


Boho chic style hanging organizer. I'm using this for my headphones! Price $1


{Another item from OC. Maryland!} My mom got a kick out of this piece... I'm always loosing my glasses!!! Price 25 cents 


This is a vintage style, enhanced blue, purse Price 25 cents


Got this Victorian looking frame in the Free bin.


I've been in desperate need of a good jewelry box. And for $1, I got my wish! 


And lastly being a fashion lover I've always wanted a prescription of fashion magazines...  Delema? I'm not rich... So I picked these copies up at a yard sale for $6. Never even read! 


I hope you enjoyed my yard sailing post as much as I enjoy yard sailing! 


Here's a funny to wrap up my post,




Haha, who's with me?
Have a good one,
Hugs from Hayley