Wear ever cookie press and frosting tips

I'm in the process of collecting more mid-century goods for my spot at the 57th st Antique Mall and I've been thrifting almost every day. It has been totally awesome and I can see myself doing this for quite some time (depending on my sales, of course). Anyway, while I was a the Goodwill two days ago I came across this awesome cookie press. This is a photo that I found online, mine is actually in a lot better condition and I didn't spend 100 bucks.

I can't wait to use it. I will be sure to share photos of whatever I create with it.

party ware

Yes, we all love vintage Pyrex, Fiestaware and Franciscan ... but lately I can't get enough of Melamine and Melmac stuff. I want it all (in turqouise, of course) and I have been hoarding it like crazy. Most of it is for resale, but I just think that it is so darn cool and completely practical.

Eventually I will have an awesome set like this --- except mine will probably be mismatched because I'm not tryin' to spend $230 :

This is one of my favorite sets that I have for sale. If I collected orange dishware, I'd totally want to keep it. I love Birds of Paradise!

Oh, Texas Ware, Dallas Ware, Russel Wright Ware, Miramar, etc ... I love you!

I love to dance!

It's true! I just love it. I have taken some swing classes (I'm still pretty terrible) and it is way too much fun. Unfortunately I have not been able to make it to as many classes as I'd like, but this Friday I am finally going again. At this point it looks like I am even going alone ... unless you'd like to join ;) Midtown Stomp is having a 300th dance celebration and this band will be playing 50's swing tunes

Phat Cat Swinger - Rock Around the Clock / Video by Vim Crony from Vim Crony on Vimeo.

Here are some of my favorite dance videos to get you inspired to come out and dance with me:

Lindy Hop - this is so flippin' intense. Could you imagine moving your body like that?




This 50's swing video is pretty awesome. I love all of the clips.



Lastly, I'd like to share this jitter bug silly instructional video. It is very cute!

I'm a hustler baby, I just want you to know ...

I have recently begun my side project of finding cheap mid-century furniture and other goodies at yard sales/ thrift stores and selling them to people on Craigslist. It has been pretty fun and successful so far. Yesterday I picked up six Danish chairs for $15 (that are in need of some serious work) and immediately listed them on Craigslist for $125. I have five people interested in paying full price for all six chairs - broken and all. It is nuts!

Here are some photos: