Another Rainy Monday

Well its Monday and its raining, again. The weekend was beautiful and I enjoyed every second. I got some nice new work done which can be found in my shop this week. I am continuing my quest for old vintage mirrors in need of a fresh face! I am excited to expand PolkaDotPassions to include vintage items. My fiance is doing well with his etsy, www.thingswehandeddown.etsy.com ! He has inspired me to include vintage in my own shop as well. At first I was concerned with mixing new and old items but once I found this passion for upcycling mirrors and frames I think the shop will flow nicely. I am taking steps to make the business end of my shop more professional. I am tweaking spread sheets and tracking sheets so that at the start of 2010 I will be ready to run PolkaDotPassions as a true business. I am setting a goal that by 2011 I will be able to significantly supplement my income. My goal has been from the beginning to be able to stay home with my kids and work part time. Until now I assumed that the PT job would have to be out of the house but wit PDP I may be able to do what I love, Stay home with my kids and make money! We shall see....If you dont have a dream it cant come true.

Happy Monday

Quote of the Day - April 17th

In the hopes of reaching the moon men fail to see the flowers that blossom at their feet.
Albert Schweitzer

Looking forward to this Wonderful Weekend

To purchase this item go to - http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23781349

Well I have survived the cold rainy week and I am hopeful and excited for high 70's and sunshine this Saturday! I have been ignoring my garage and my growing number of projects because I could not take the rain and cold. I was able to get a little time in last night after work and I added a few items to my shop. I am so excited about my Dose of 70's Sunshine vintage mail holder. I took an old beat up vintage mail holder bound for the trash and gave it a bright fresh coat of sunny yellow paint. Then just because I love antiques I distressed it a bit to give it character! :) I hope it finds a home with someone who enjoys its quirky character and warm sunny appeal.

Living for the weekend

I have survived another week of work and now its SATURDAY! My fiance has a track meet all day so I got up with 6 AM, I am on my second cup of coffee and I am getting ready to make the most of it. I plan on spending some time cleaning up our house but a lot of time in the studio. I got some new fun supplies I have never used before this week and I am excited to play with them. I am out of tiles though so a trip to the hardware store is probably going to have to fit in somewhere. I will post pictures later of what I accomplish today!

Enjoy the day!

My Treasury!

If you know etsy you know how hard it is to score a treasury...chewing on your fingernails as you watch the seconds count down and then quick click as fast as you can!

Well I got one today and I love how it turned out....

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=49627

Leaving work early today to pick up my little niece from daycare! So excited...here she is...