Selling the Goods

Because a garage sale is too mainstream… 😉

sustainability wench

Yesterday I helped my good friend, future bridesmaid, and business partner, clear out a big part of her garden. This involved digging out masses of hellebores (winter roses).  Kàren transplanted a few of these to a new garden bed, but this still left us with a large pile of the plants. I was going to biff them, but apparently people spend quite a bit on these in the shops.

This morning I set up a wee stall outside my house with the help of my six year-old. I made sure we only used materials we found in our garage (ie, free). The stall has directions for payment (through the old-fashioned letter slot in our front door), so we’re relying on people’s honesty + karma. I also added some of my extra Aloe Vera plants to the stall. It’ll be great to cover some of the cost of the native…

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Vintage Turquoise Van and Sloped House

My future home and car 😛

Unfortunatly. . .

Of Monsters and Men, is officially mainstream, my friends. It was a sad moment for me  when I heard a young woman butcher ‘Little Talks’ on the Voice tonight. This isn’t the only symptom this band has been showing of leaking into the mainstream world. The other day, I heard the same song on the radio. We’ve had a good run, Of Monsters and Men, but it is time to let go. I Love Love Love this band, but since everyone does now, it’s time for me to have a Little Talk with myself and let them go. For those of us who are feeling the nauseating effects that are quite similar to a bandage being quickly ripped off our skin, here are some similar bands to listen to while we mourn the loss of this band.

• Passenger
• Kodaline
• Writer’s Block
• Carolina Liar
• Dave Barns
• I wish I could add Florence and the Machine, but one of their songs is in the new movie, The Great Gatsby. . . 😦
• Embrace

My Dream Hair

I absolutely love this hair. I have a shoulder-length hair that angles up to the nape of my neck in the back and I love flipping it over to one side and pinning the rest so it looks like it’s shaved, but alas, I don’t think my parents would condone such an outrageous hairstyle. If only…

The Five Bucks Bespoke Bookshelf

sustainability wench

The other day I went to EcoShop  This is the Christchurch City Council shop that sells all the bits and pieces that are one person’s trash, but another person’s treasure. It’s the best place in town for big time bargains. I bought a $5 wooden ladder which Occupational Safety and Health would not approve of. I also picked up a couple of wooden skateboards for a total of $8. Occupational Safety and Health wouldn’t approve of those either, but the kids do, which is the main thing.

It took me a couple of hours to sand back the icky paint and splodges and to do the primer coat on the top. This morning I put the pop of red on it and bunged in some books. Choosing the books probably took longer than refurbishing the ladder. With such a vintage-y shelf, I was reluctant to put in any trashy novels…

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Indian Head Test Pattern Laptop Bag

This would be perfect with a gray beanie, orange cardigan, and brown saddle shoes. Anyone else seeing it?

NDGRags & Friends Stuff

 

Indian Head Test Pattern Laptop Commuter Bag by NDGRags

Upgrade your daily commute with a customized Rickshaw laptop bag. Made in San Francisco with a focus on sustainability and durability, this sturdy bag stands up to daily wear ‘n tear. This unique vintage Indian Head TV Test Pattern inspired design features handy compartments for everything from a 15” laptop to your trusty journal. This “Old School” school bag will make it easy to take it all with you from sign on

to the end of the broadcast day.

See other Vintage commuter bags at zazzle.com

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Vintage Beetle Parked on Street

I LOVE that beetle. LOVE.

Combat Boots

these boots pretty much speak for themselves. They are defiant, tough, and utterly masculine. Perfect for the typical hipster female.