Chicago..by way of the Mitten.

I do apologize

2011-01-14T19:10:00.000-08:00

Please excuse my very long absence from blogging! I have decided as a new years resolution to keep up the blogging both personal and business related. This shall be my hub for both of those ventures.

So why not start the year off with a few of my favorites on ETSY :

Loving this vintage red and black rockabilly sweater from local Chicagoian BombshellShocked .$28

Since I have been cooking more often I love this Vintage Black Gingham Apron from the lovely ArtDecoDame. $9

Two things I love Citrus smelling soap and Marilyn Monroe. Put them together and you get BELIEF Natural Hand Soap by bnoelaromatics. $10

Enjoy-

Vintage $25 Gift Certificate Giveaway!

2010-03-26T08:53:00.000-07:00

My shop Great Grandma Agnes Vintage is teaming up with My Vintage Addiction for a giveaway!

Check it out here.

Its free and easy to sign up!

Thanks,
MJ

COME TO THIS EVENT AND SEE ME AND MANY OTHERS!!!

2009-09-12T09:04:00.000-07:00

FINALLY OPENED MY OWN SHOP!

2009-06-03T08:03:00.000-07:00

Etsy: Your place to buy & sell all things handmade
greatgrandmaagnes.etsy.com

More great vintage finds coming soon!

Also running a shipping sale. $2.00 shipping anywhere!!!!

Please check out my new shop!

I simply remember my favorite things and then I dont feel so bad!!!!!

2009-05-08T16:06:00.000-07:00

I don't know about you, but I am obsessed with going through my favorites on etsy. I look at them, see if they have sold, contemplate buying, sometimes delete them cause I change my mind, sometimes organize them. Yeah...I did say obsessed.

So, here are literally a few of my favorites!

"Dangling Conversation" by pepography

Super cute and ON SALE necklace by Leeya.

porcelain and ceramic mine by ricochetstudio

Easton the tiny knit lion by ptitebaloue

Just a few of my favorites!

-MJ

Shoes...glorious Shoes!

2009-04-24T19:20:00.000-07:00

Sorry for my absence in the blog world.....I have been going through a lot in my life and have been so busy with everything. So, in honor of making it through some crazy I figured what better way to celebrate then with a little shoe shopping......

I must note...none of these shoes are in my size....but they might just be yours...sooo snag them while you can!

by RockZombieOldies

by stabbyvonkillerstein

by 4pippi

by kalliber

Oh the joy of some great one of a kind and custom made shoes!!!

-MJ

TREASURY!

2009-02-16T17:26:00.001-08:00

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=40527

Thats my treasury I snagged on etsy today...check it out please!!!

Unique Gifts for Valentines Day

2009-02-14T19:05:00.000-08:00

Disclaimer: I do not promote Valentine's Day. I think love should be celebrated everyday, not just one day of the year. On that note I have chosen items from Etsy that aren't jewelry, flowers, candy, chocolates, a proposal from a man who might not really love you, or any of the common "gifts" on this day.

I say we celebrate the love for crafty people and their art!

I absolutely adore this mixed media art piece by LethaColleen. It has gorgeous colors and a beautiful use of texture. Its one of a kind and in a class all its own.

You might be asking yourself...isnt lingerie a typical gift for Valentines day? Well this isn't lingerie its a custom made tribal bellydancing bra by ReadMyHips. Not only could you get the bra you could also give a gift of some classes with the Read My Hips tribal dance troupe, if you are a local Chicagoan.

If he or she loves Bettie why not get them this linen Bettie Page pillow by tutae? Not only can they enjoy the fun imagery but also its practical for people who want a more one of a kind accent pillow for their couch or bed. R.I.P. Bettie....you will be missed.

Something vintage...but something revamped vintage. Perfect example is this super cute and again one of a kind revamped sweater by PierogiPicnic. This sweater even comes with a cute little matching brooch so its like two gifts in one!!

Alright, so I will admit...these choices are extremely biased because well they are all gifts I would adore. But then again...would you have seen these totally unique gifts in any other valentines day list??????

-M

Why I'm... I'm Mrs. Voorhees, an old friend of the Christy's

2009-02-13T11:52:00.000-08:00

In honor of Friday the 13th...some wondeful etsy items to get you ready for the return of Jason!!!!!!!!!! I love horror movies and hopefully you love them too.

The Haunted House Slip Dress by Daguerres:

The Skeleton Flower Hair Clip by PinkSprout13:

The Campfire Plate by ChinaDoodle:

ENJOY...and have a wonderful Friday the 13th!!!!!!

-M

Look me in the eye when I'm talking to you!!

2009-02-12T17:24:00.000-08:00

equivoque...In the Form of A Dream

5erg...green eye aceo.

wickedpen...cat eye glasses....yum.

I believe eyes say a lot about a person. When I approached fellow etsians about being featured in my blog, I was quite amazed at the response. The middle picture, which is a gorgeous ACEO done by 5erg , immediately struck me. It was like looking in the mirror and seeing my eye. Really beautiful but really interesting...it almost seems to be a sad eye. Maybe that means I need to smile more!

I'll just sit and think about it..............

hilariagalle ries...cust om pin up paiting

What ever happened to handmade?

2009-02-11T16:48:00.001-08:00

So the other day I was in a large popular retailer in chicago...probably a french company, the "t" on the end is silent, and they like archery...you can guess where I was! Anywho, I was just checking out the dishes and realized they havent really changed their dishes in years...so I thought I would check out some of the pottery and kitchen items ETSY has to offer.

My top pics:

CircaCeramics...Chicago Cup!

Sincerely...Pale Blue Glass Plate set!!!

LynnCardwellPotter.......Custom set of bowls!!!

DearFrances...LEFT HANDED cherry wooden spoon!!!

Enjoy....and click click click!!!!

-M

My apologies!!!

2009-02-11T08:31:00.000-08:00

So here are the links from my last post...done correctly...I was so eager to promote I didnt even post the links right...hahah....

alright here goes!!!

Dress:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19924158

Shoes:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20815373

Swimsuit:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19983983

and Carry on Bag:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20900238

Sorry to everybody!!!

Just booked a trip to MIAMI!!!

2009-02-10T16:17:00.000-08:00

Going through my list of things to do for the month...#15- Book trip to Miami.......it is now crossed off!!! I will be going in March...I am so excited!

My list of essentials.......................

1. ) Cute little dress

http://http//www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19924158 com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19924158

2.) HEELS!!

http://http//www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_18&listing_id=20815373&ga_search_query=high+heels&ga_search_type=tag_title

3.) Bathing suit

http://http//www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19983983

4.) A bag for Carry On

http://http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_10&listing_id=20900238&ga_search_query=luggage&ga_search_type=tag_title

And now I am ready!!!

-MJ

Check out those links!!!!!

EVENT

2009-02-08T16:58:00.001-08:00

Hey Guys-

Just wanted to post a link to a great fundraising event in Chicago!!! Its at Exit on North Avenue and its fun time sponsored by PBR and others. Its a great way to have fun and give back to a wonderful cause...the Chicago Bully Breed Rescue! Lots of raffle prizes for your dog, yourself, or that special someone! Also PBR giveaways as well!

Pitbulls need love too!

http://chicagolandbullybreedrescue.org/index.htm

First Blog post....

2009-02-08T16:39:00.001-08:00

So after a long stint and some vacation on Live Journal. I have chosen to create a blog on this website. I figure...livejournal is for when I was younger and more personal, this blog can be something that will be a resource for many people.

Let me explain why....

-------I love finding new and fun things that most people would overlook or never discover.

-------I enjoy funny stories of everyday life.

-------I want to help you with whatever you want. Need advice? Go ahead and ask. Need some advertising space...let me know! I am here to help and teach.

Therefore, I have decided to start to blog in an effort to entertain but also with the purpose of exposing people to new and wonderful things!

So please come back often!