BOUTIQUE @ the busy bee

There have been a lot of changes going on in this household.  First my oldest son left for college last week and I am coping pretty well.  My other three children also start back to school and left me with the puppy.  Phoebe is our 5 month old Corgi.  She is adapting as well to be expected after being pampered by her Mommy (my 17 year old daughter) for a solid three months.  We have progressed from whining to pouting to now chewing on the carpet.  Good times. My new office buddy! I have dealt with the changes by purchasing two new-to-me sewing machines.  First is the FUNLOCK by Bernina.  I have always wanted a serger and now I get to figure out just how to use it.  Thankfully I also purchased a book, The ABC's of Serging. Bernina Funlock The second is a Bernette Deco 600 by Bernina. This is an embroidery machine.  I have been looking at embroidery machines for over two years now and I finally found one in my price range. ...

This has been a week of awesome finds!  From a brand new 1974 Sunbeam Mixmaster to a Steelcase Desk, I have been very lucky.  Maybe I should buy a lottery ticket? Here is a list of what my daughter and I found at a hoarder's garage sale for $35.00: 1.  NIB Sunbeam Mixmaster 2.  NIB Pyrex Baker in a Basket 3.  Vintage Large Ceramic Christmas Tree 4.  Vintage Fabric (6 yds. total) , (4) NIP Rick Rack, and (8) NIP Bias Tape 5.  Vintage Angel Blow Mold 6.  Winnie The Pooh Book 7.  (30) Vintage Quilt Blocks 8.  Oven Knob (for the play kitchen) 9.  (3) NIP vintage sheets 10. NIP 1975 NFL Pencils The Steelcase tanker desk is going to be my new office desk, it was a steal for $12.  Of course it needs a little TLC!  Someone had poorly painted this beauty and drilled holes in the top.  I am currently in the process of stripping the cream paint.  I am going down to bare metal and applying a clear coat.  A...

One thing I have learned over the years is these two things do not mix.  Every time I set a goal a kid then needs me for something. Monday's goal of putting fabric on bolts didn't get accomplished until Thursday.  Monday kids needed to me to be their taxi service, the dining room table needed emptying, and a few items needed to be hung on the wall before a kid destroyed them. Tuesday kids needed food, which meant a trip to the grocery store.  Wednesday, kid needed a ride to camp an hour and half away.  Leaving Thursday afternoon, the only time I would have this week to complete ONE goal.  I made a kid help me wrap fabric in exchange for her favorite cup of coffee on our way to buy more foam board. Now my office is sorta manageable.  I say this as I am in need of more storage.  I am opting out of my gigantic desk for a smaller metal desk with two drawers. Gigantic Desk I would love to find a metal credenza to replace the rolling carts.  ...