Where Have I Been?

So I realize I've been pretty absent from the blog lately and I wanted to take a moment to explain why.

I'm a pretty private person despite the amount of social media you see from me around Vintage Baubles & Bits and so even most of my family has no idea of what's been going on in my life for the past two months... so here's the big reveal.

At the end of April I lost my day job, the one that actually pays the bills. As much as I would like the vintage job to be my only job, I'm not quite ready to give up a steady paycheck and take the chance on a fluctuating income just yet.

I was lucky, I got a month of severance and I had some time to hit the job market before things became really tight. You'd think that given all that extra free time I'd have spent it writing oodles of blogs right?! Well I actually didn't achieve any of that type of work, but what I did do was grow my inventory, expand into fine jewelry for the shop and photograph more than 100 new items for you all.

I also raised my Etsy shop inventory from 400 items to 500 items.

But I also took some time for myself. I went on vacation, yes vacation while unemployed. I'd had it scheduled and the money was spent, so why deny myself that gift?

I wasn't slacking on the job search either, in fact within the first two weeks of being unemployed I had four solid leads and at the end of my third week of unemployment I had a job offer. After accepting the position I finally started telling people about losing my position.

It's been two weeks since I started at my new job and I'm going through that phase of trying to learn the ropes, get invested in my new client's business and re-establish a routine. For awhile I'm going to be really busy with the day job and I'm probably going to be a terrible slacker when it comes to keeping up with my blog, but hopefully you'll all forgive me and stick with me as I get into my new groove!

I have tons of lovely new things to show you and stories from thrifting experiences to share. So check back now and then and I promise to be better and not go nearly two months between chats from here on out.

Hugs and tons of vintage love!

Mandy

Item of the Week - April 22

https://www.etsy.com/listing/181269254/vintage-1970s-egyptian-pendant-gold?ref=shop_home_active_13

Vintage 1970s Egyptian Pendant / Gold Necklace / Egyptian Revival Necklace / Egyptian Pharaoh Pendant

This gorgeous goldtone Pharaoh pendant necklace from the 1970s. It has a huge chain and great details in the pendant. Part of the Egyptian Revival scene, very funky and cool!


| MEASUREMENTS |

Pendant: 2" x 1 3/4"
Length: 30"

| DETAILS |

Era: 1970s
Style: Egyptian Revival
Material: Metal
Colors: Gold
Condition: Excellent

Item of the Week - April 15th

https://www.etsy.com/listing/180637660/vintage-1950s-lipstick-holder-and-mirror?ref=shop_home_active_2

Vintage 1950s Lipstick Holder and Mirror Compact from Japan / Lipstick Case / Lipstick Holder

This cute piece holds your lipstick and provides you with a mirror so you're always ready for a touch up! It's marked Japan on the side with the hinge. The mirror is the exact size of the compact. You'll see some wear on the mirror due to its age, but the enamel, paint and metal is in great shape.

| MEASUREMENTS |

Length: 2"
Width: 1"

| DETAILS |

Era: 1950s
Style: Victorian
Material: Metal, glass, paint, enamel
Colors: Gold, pink, blue, white, yellow, green
Condition: Excellent

Item of the Week - April 8th

https://www.etsy.com/listing/171330134/vintage-rhinestone-brooch-gold-bunny?ref=shop_home_active_6

Vintage Rhinestone Brooch / Gold Bunny Brooch / Easter Bunny / Rabbit Figural Pin

Get a jump on Easter with this super cute vintage gold and rhinestone rabbit pin. The Easter Bunny has never looked so good!

Perfect for wearing on your scarf, hat or coat lapel!

| MEASUREMENTS |

Width: 1 1/2"
Length: 3/4"

| DETAILS |

Era: 1980s
Style: Kitsch
Material: Metal and rhinestones
Colors: Gold and clear
Condition: Excellent

Item of the week - April 1st

https://www.etsy.com/listing/128704715/vintage-shoes-beige-heels-town-and?ref=shop_home_active_13

Vintage Shoes / Beige Heels / Town and Country / Cutout Heels

These vintage shoes are stunning! They're a soft beige/tan color with adorable cutouts. They were made by Town and Country and are in their original box! They're a vintage size 7 1/2. I would consider these to be a bit narrow.

| MEASUREMENTS |

Size Listed: 7 1/2
Width: 3" across the ball
Heel: 2"

| DETAILS |

Era: 1960s
Style: Cutout heel
Brand: Town and Country
Material: Leather
Colors: Beige , light tan
Condition: The shoes are in great condition, the heels do have wear and will probably need new tips eventually, but these are definitely wearable!

Item of the Week - March 25th

http://etsy.me/1cLnznp

Italian Mosaic Pill Box

These mosaics were usually floral in nature and made up of small pieces of glass or gemstones to create the lovely pattern. 

This little box is an inch in diameter and absolutely stunning. It’s in very good condition and would be a cute addition to the collection of Italian mosaic fans. Originally $20, but if you want to take this dainty little number home for a steal use coupon code MARFEATURE20 for 20% off! 

My Other Passion - Doggie Rescue

While this has absolutely nothing to do with vintage, I need a way to share some additional photos of Willis, my foster puppy and the other pups that are available through the rescue group I work with - MOSH Pits.

Meet Willis!!

Willis is a 10 month old pitbull mix available in the Kansas City, MO area. He is fixed, up-to-date on shots and is a healthy little ball of energy and excitement. He's about 45lbs right now and will likely be between 60-75lbs when he is full grown. 

Willis is dog-friendly, but has not been around cats or children. I believe he'd do best in a house with children over the age of 7, as he's still learning his puppy manners and can be a little mouthy in his play. He is used to being crated during the day, is working on his potty training and is very intelligent and treat motivated! 

His adoption fee is $125. Contact me if you'd like to meet this handsome little man!