Tuesday Treaures

This is a weekly feature where I post my favourite finds from Etsy--a handmade/vintage/supply online marketplace. 

Aren't hot air balloons cheerful? While my fear of heights would prevent me from ever going near one in real life-- they are one of the cutest things around. They are circular, bulbous, brightly coloured, and float in the sky--- I don't think it gets better than that. I needed a good dose of cheer this week, as I'm applying for jobs, writing cover letters, and am extremely nervous about the whole process. I ended up with a delightful eye/side of head/ sinus migraine today, which was just what I needed to start off my week. On that note, lets forget all our worries and go somewhere far far away in a hot air balloon.. (or just look at some).

Love the vintagey feel of this balloon illustration

Ferris wheels are inherently terrifying, but I might make an exception for this. So cute!

This would be adorable in a children's room or nursery

I love that this print is done on a dictionary page. It gives such a neat vintage feel to the piece.

I love the stitching on these balloons. This mobile is so whimsical and would be loved by any kid (or me, because I would totally have this in my apartment)

Links:

1. Balloon Box

2. Carnival Print

3. Balloon Banner 

4. Wonderland Print

5. Balloon Mobile 

Thanks for reading and have a great week! Wish me luck with the job hunt!

Changes

I’m feeling fairly overwhelmed with everything in my life right now, but it’s kind of a good feeling.

After four years at University taking Art Education and History (ending up with a History Degree), I decided to take charge of my life (and career) and take the Medical Office Assistant course at Sprott Shaw College. After a grueling seven months of tears, late nights, and aggravation (honestly, it made writing papers seem like a breeze) I have received my honours diploma in the Medical Office Asisstant Program.

I’m starting a new career, and will be working a real job for the first time in a very long while. I’m handing out resumes, writing cover letters, and hoping that someone will like me enough to give me a chance. 

Another change is that my relationship with my boyfriend of almost two years has ended. We’re still on good terms, but we had differences and different life paths and goals.

I’m glad we both realized this and could separate caring about each other from what was a good choice long term. We had some great times and I’ll miss him. 

It feels like I’m starting out with a completely clean slate. I’m twenty-three, single, with a degree and a diploma, waiting for my real “adult” life to start. I’ve debated moving apartments to somewhere closer to the ocean or maybe downtown with a lot of things to do in walking-distance.

I have a huge apartment for cheaper than most, with parking included, so it’s REALLY hard to look at other places. The trendier the area, the more expensive and the tinier they get. Jury is out on that decision, but that’s okay, I’m in transition. I want to stay in Victoria, as most of my family live here, and I can’t imagine being without them. Growing up, I didn’t really know my cousins, aunts or uncles, or even my dad’s parents very well. We drove for our annual visit, stayed with my mum’s parents in a huge house, and had “that yearly visit” with his side. 

Now I’m looking forward to a 15 person Thanksgiving and Christmas, not just the three of us. I’m invited to baby showers, first birthdays and days at the lake. I’m so lucky to finally be back and be a part of things, and I can’t quite imagine giving that up. I look forward to bringing my own baby to play around with the (probably much older haha) kids, growing up with memories of huge Thanksgivings, Christmases and Grandparents that are just around the corner. 

I'm very glad that I created Blue Anchor Crafts a little less than a year ago. It's been a great outlet for my creative energies, and I hope it will continue to be so. I also started a blog for my drawings, Dearest Doodles where I post my latest drawings. I have so many great ideas that I suspect I will never be bored again, haha. I've learned a lot and found a lot of great blogs to read. I'll continue to follow my journey into the working world, my life and my dollies.

It’s all terrifying and wonderful.

Karen

Tuesday Treasures

This week's Tuesday Treasures is all vintage items. Etsy.com not only sells handmade goods, but also vintage items and supplies. It's like having an online Thriftstore at your fingertips (without the weird-smell-haha). There are amazing things from animal shaped salt and pepper shakers, vintage toys, jewellery, glasses, old pyrex containers-- it's all here (though not everything ships to Canada--sigh).  As a grad present my mum let me pick out a few brooches. I'm super excited to receive them (can't wait to wear them on my jacket this fall!) Here's a vintage-treasures edition of Tuesday Treasures! Enjoy!

PS: This is my 101st post! Thought I'd share! :)

I love the colour and the detailing of these 1950s cats-eye glasses

This necklace reminds me of bubbles and cotton candy

This brooch would be so striking on a black pea-coat in the autumn

This set is absolutely to die for. I wish I dressed up more!

These are just sweet. You can't get much better than ice cream, but serving it in a pretty dish definitely is the cherry on top (oh, you could do that too!)

Links:

What is your favourite vintage item? Something you inherited? Found at a Thrift Store? Or just something you've been on the hunt for?