Old Worthington Market Day and Quarter Beer Festival

Finally, more pics from nearly two Saturdays ago. (Yeeps! Time flies!)

We were surprised at just how big the festival was upon arrival. At first it was cloudy and cool, but it quickly became gloriously sunny and warm.

A band and balloons in front of the Mason's Lodge. 

The antique and vintage quad of the green.

Things that I passed on that I wouldn't have minded taking home included this loverly old Christmas tree stand. So much better than the clunky modern plastic ones. No skirt required. Couldn't justify it as we haven't had a real tree (or any other kind of tree) the last couple of years and don't know when we'll be having one again as we are never home for Christmas.

And this old aluminum milk delivery crate complete with bottles. Wouldn't it be fantastic for flowers at a rustic-y wedding or (insert special event)? So many possibilities in that context. An ombré arrangement, something like here, would be gorgeous.

Looking pretty fall-ish.

Appreciating Worthinton's cupolas atop St. John's Episcopal Church (above) and the Worthington Hardware Co.(below).

We dropped into the beer festival for a bit right when we got there, then while Greg got his haircut I did my looking about, then we rendezvoused back for some more yummy midwest craft beer.

All proceeds benefited the Worthington Food Pantry, so we were drinking for a good cause. (Or a better one than usual I should say. Hehehe.)

This chap was in the spirit. It was also Columbus Oktoberfest at the state fairgrounds that weekend.

Cheers! *Clink!* (Or rather the plastic cup equivalent.)

Last weekend we went back to Champaign for University of Illinois homecoming (we are both alums). Festivities included skipping around downtown Champaign Friday night, followed by tailgating and an (exciting!) football game bright and early Saturday morning. Alas, we had to drive back shortly after the game as Greg had to fly away to the other side of the world Sunday afternoon (literally, to Tokyo). And he won't be home till next week. Boo. But I'm not too gloomy as I am getting away to Florida tomorrow to meet our new niece and celebrate the other's third birthday. Hooray for hot sunshine, a pool, palm trees, and birthday cake!

Antlers and an Afghan

Saturday was Old Worthington Market Day downtown. The normal farmers market was replaced with oodles of craft and food vendors with a splash of antiques and vintage thrown in, stretching down High St. and spilling on to three out of the four quads of the village green. Simultaneously, House Wine and the other Old Worthington Quarter (as the l-shaped building on High St. downtown is apparently known) merchants hosted the Old Worthington Quarter Beer Festival in their lot. Pictures of the festivities to come.

The Worthington Historical Society had a flea/antique market set up alongside a couple of other antique/vintage vendors on one of the quads as a fundraiser. That's where I spotted this pair. At first I wasn't too sure. And I walked on. And then I couldn't stop thinking about them. So I went back and asked what the best price was. Hmmmm. Back to the beer festival. Still couldn't stop thinking about them. Had to have them, but Greg had to get home for the football game. Dropped him off and back I went. Still there. Whew. Made an offer. Did the deal. Mine. Hooray! 

I know bits from dead animals aren't everybody's cuppa. I love animals alive and I am certainly do not support their killing just for the sake of trophies. But I'd rather see more of an animal utilized than less, even if in part for a decorative purpose. Anywho, I don't mean to offend by my description of having obsessively coveted these and I understand if anyone out there just wants to move on to the afghan. 

I love that they are proudly autographed by Ron. I'm really not sure how old these actually are. When I Googled Ron's Taxidermy, it popped up on Google Maps, so he very well might still be in business, and if so, Ron, if you're out there, well done.

Now that I have them I am currently thinking that I will be keeping both. I am totally in love with these painted antlers by Cassandra Smith on Etsy. They are naturally shed, so no animals are harmed in the creation of her art. Isn't this one especially gorgeous? (They go very fast from her shop, so move quickly if you happen to be interested, and keep an eye out for new designs and colors.) I may very well come up with a scheme and paint one of my pair for hanging in the (more feminine) living room and keep the other au naturel for the basement room when it's all put back together (in a masculine manner).

And my other recent find. There just happens to be a thrift store next to my fav grocery, Weilands, so the other day before going to get the necessaries, I popped in and had a quick look around and found this crocheted afghan in the brightest orange with cream trim, perfect for a cheery fall pop of color.

It's in really perfect shape, but as I was photoing it this afternoon, I noticed it is quite a bit longer at one parallel end than the other. Perhaps that's why it was cast off. But I don't mind one bit, I love it just the way it is. I think it's a keeper too.

♡,

Erin

Vintage, Vintage Everywhere

Finally, here are the goodies we scooped up at the estate sale I mentioned oh so long ago. I am up to my ears in finds that I need to scrub up, inventory, photo, and list in The Little Green Vintage Shop.

Isn't this baby beautiful? I'm pretty sure that all it needs is good cleaning and a new ribbon (or two, I think there's a button to switch colors). 

All of the keys seem to work just fine, no sticking at all, and the return too, and it still makes that satisfying ding when you reach the end of the line. 

I think it's early 20s. I've currently got two other typewriters as well that I found at garage sales this summer, both a bit newer than this one by a few decades. One is a script typewriter that works just perfectly (even the ribbon is a-ok) and the other has got a few sticky keys and needs a ribbon. I am debating as to whether or not to sell them as is or find a place to get them all serviced and in working order first. Or do the latter and then just have the start of my own typewriter collection. Hmmmmm.   

This gem had been relegated to the garage, apparently it had long ago become too unfashionable to keep the bread. But I daresay its chrome-plated loveliness has come full circle as far as the looks department goes.

I picked up some polish yesterday and I think with a little elbow grease it would look right at home in today's modern stainless-filled kitchen. Or whatever room one might have things to keep tucked away out of sight inside something shiny.

These coasters are a keeper. I already have a set just like them but with pewter rims. The more the merrier.

I keep picturing this basket with one half full of peaches and the other full of blackberries. In keeping with the season.

Perhaps in a couple of months jammed full of yarn, a couple of needles, and the latest project. And I don't even knit. Yet.

It too was out in the garage, with a couple of odd nuts and bolts in it. Now ready for a new purpose.

Speaking of cooler weather, how's about a little Stewart plaid?

Oh, Scotland. I'll be back soon, I promise. (Our honeymoon destination. Hopefully I'll show you in the near future.)

And finally, one gorgeous chenille bedspread. I know you always see bits cut from these, but this one is in nearly absolutely, if not absolutely, perfect condition, so it will be remaining intact. As I mentioned, I first stopped into the sale Friday, but decided to wait on getting anything and go back Saturday afternoon when everything was half price. The one thing I missed out on that I really wanted was another all-white chenille spread. I don't remember if it was wedding ring pattern too or something different, but it was in equally fabulous condition. It would be adorning our bed now, but alas, I suppose that's the risk one takes in trying to get the best bargain.

Well, I am planning to do some chores, get a little exercise, and then spend the rest of the day working towards getting new things into Little Green Vintage. (While enjoying having the windows open for the first time since I don't remember when, as it seems the heat wave is finally over, hooray!) So watch for those items above I haven't indicated I plan to be selfish with, plus many more, coming soon. I am also still working towards a new line of handmade/upcycled items, hopefully in time for the holiday season, if not sooner.

In other news, we've half gutted the previously finished side of our basement, and my Dad arrives tomorrow to help in beginning its rehabilitation. I will do my best to still be a good blogger though.

♡,

Erin

Treasures on the Green

Wow-y, it's nigh on Wednesday already! Time flies when your motivation keeps melting into a puddle. Extreme heat and extreme cold seem to both have the effect of rendering me motionless.

I thought I'd share a few pics of my booth at Treasures on the Green Saturday, because, well, I remembered to take some, and because they contain a little preview of some of the new things that will be going into Little Green Vintage on Etsy very shortly.

Luckily Saturday was nothing like yesterday and today in terms of temp and humidity. It was quite a pleasant day to be outside really.

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Greg was wonderful and held down the fort for awhile so I could do a bit of looking around. Not to mention was the muscle behind the operation, brought me breakfast and lunch, and kept me company. I showed my gratitude for all his help by scooping up this little gem, the likes of which has been on both of our wish lists since we developed a serious weekend, fresh-squeezed cocktail habit back at the beginning of summer. 

I also nabbed these lovely paint-by-numbers pieces for a song. I haven't decided whether or not to keep them for myself yet.

But I am particularly fond of this pup.

All in all the show was a good learning experience, though to be honest I think I'll be sticking mostly to my Etsy shop, at least in the near future and at least as far as vintage selling goes. It was quite a lot of work for a Saturday!

Hope you had a lovely weekend!

♡,

Erin

Show Time

I am doing my very first show tomorrow and it's just occurred to me that it might be a good idea to let you know. I will be at Treasures on the Green, downtown Worthington from 9-4. If you by chance happen to be in the greater Columbus, OH area, please come by and say hello! The fabulous Worthington Farmer's Market will of course be going on too, from 9-12. I will be on the southeast quadrant of the village green with my back to Dublin-Granville Rd. I've accumulated a lot more goodies than just what's in my Etsy shop at the moment. I'll be taking my shop down here in a bit and will have it back up next week and will be adding new stuff all the time, I promise! In fact I am on the verge of expanding my offerings to include some handmade things with a vintage twist. Thus the slight name-change on my new card (above). 

New cards are the 2x2" square option from UPrinting.com, which I first saw and liked the looks of here over at the Merriweather Council. I do like my results overall, although, as those with the critical eye can see, the cut was a bit off, resulting in my images and text not quite being centered. But I let them know about it and a fresh batch is on the way.

Hope to see you tomorrow!

♡,

Erin

Have you met Mollie?

So I mentioned I am addicted to magazines. Well, I've added another to my must-have-every-issue list. I discovered Mollie Makes at the bookstore a few weeks ago while there picking up my other international must-have-every-issue read (introduce you to it soon). Mollie Makes is published in the UK, so it's a bit pricey here, but if you're into any or all of the below, it's worth every penny. And it seems each issue is to come with a little craft kit. How great is that? 

I managed to come in on the very first issue (which feels really good as I somehow seem to always be late to discover neat things) and then earlier this week I stopped in to check and see if perhaps the next issue of either this or my other bookstore buy was out, and was just in time to snag the last copy of the second issue. And it's as good as the first!

I was delighted to see All the Luck in the World, of which you already know I'm smitten, featured. 

And will you look at that lovely tea towel on the right there! The editors have excellent taste! But seriously, it's great to discover new wonderful things one loves in mags, but it also feels good to see the shops and items one already loves too. Quite validating. 

There are projects galore. I'm in need of a pin cushion as I plan to kick my sewing hobby up a notch (from 0 to at least 1. But I've just done a project! and I'll show you soon).

I hope I get around to learning knitting/crochet before granny squares are granny again. I do like the look quite a lot at the moment. 

And there are inspiring people and interiors too.

Yessiree, that is a full piano cozy. Love the eccentricity of the idea. (And that deer-head light.)

Whatever the topic, pretty well every spread is pure eye candy.

Mollie Makes is available by subscription nearly everywhere. And for us in the US, though it may seem a staggering sum, I did the math, and a subscription is slightly cheaper than the cover price. I am still considering whether or not to bite the bullet. Maybe as a birthday present to myself.

Do try to check it out though, it really captures the Etsy, craft-y, vintage-y, blog-y vibe sweeping around right now. And as someone trying to really embrace that culture and especially work harder on her crafty-ness, I find Mollie quite inspiring.

♡,

Erin