Velvet Everything♥️

Velvet is a trend that has been around for a while now. I remember in the 1990’s, it was usually incorporated into cute crop tops or dresses, but now it is everywhere, even on shoes!

I really love when velvet comes and adds an unexpected pop in certain accessories! Would you believe I thrifted these shoes?!😍 I found them at Goodwill for only $5.99! They were my size, so I had to get them! Normally, these shoes would retail for anywhere from $14.99-$24.99 easily!

I love the way velvet looks in different lighting, like in these pictures! It has a sheen and life all of its own!

I also found this 1990’s Gap Brand Velvet Shirt!😍 It is actually listed on my Etsy!👇🏻

https://www.etsy.com/shop/EdisonsPlace

I just loved the red and the fact that it’s such a staple piece, a button down shirt! It’s soft and comfortable, but also stylish! One of those shirts that can be worn normally or tied up!

I also thought it was such a festive red for the holidays coming up!🎄

If I can give you any tips for velvet, it would be this: THRIFT IT. 🙌🏻

Velvet is one of those things you can easily find at thrift stores, if you’re willing to get out there and look. I mean, you can also buy some newer pieces that incorporate it, but there’s just something about finding it secondhand and vintage!

It’s definitely a trend that has been around for the last year or so and here to stay a little while longer, I think!

What are your thoughts on the material? Do you like velvet? And if so, what’s your favorite color? I have to say green and yellow have always caught my eye!

Passion for Vintage✨

If you’ve read my blog long enough, you know I’ve probably discussed my love of vintage with you guys! Doesn’t matter what it is—clothes, kitschy animal figurines, kitchenware—I love it all!

So much, in fact, that I keep some for myself, and I sell other pieces that I think people might like!✨

https://www.etsy.com/shop/EdisonsPlace

Etsy has been one of the most fun and creative outlets for me! I love sourcing out unique, retro items and bringing them to people literally all over the world! I really don’t deal in any certain thing, I just think, This is cool! and then I buy it and bring it to you guys!

There’s actually a lot of work that goes in, between finding items, taking pictures of them, doing the research—but I freaking LOVE IT. ❤️

I’m going to share with you guys some of my favorite recent finds! And P.S. the plaid/tartan dress I’m wearing in the picture above is actually on the store as well! The colors in it are amazing!😍

1. 1960’s Suede Coat with Sage Trim

Oh, wow, guys. This COAT. When I saw it, I knew it needed to go on the store! It needed some work—I had to find the perfect buttons to match it since it was missing quite a few, but—-

I think these green ones ended up matching nicely!🙌🏻

The trim color on this coat, the deep pockets. LOVE it all. It has a kind of cardigan feel, which I thought was very unique!

2. 1970’s Anchor Hocking Fire King Gradient Mug

This cup is so gorgeous!😍 I’m the type of person that picks up random cups and dishes in different patterns—honestly, I’ve thought about just having mismatched everything, because who can just settle for one pattern when there is so much glorious vintage to be had in the world?!😂 You need a cup for every mood, right?

I thought the fade on this was so beautiful and Fire King is super collectible!

3. Made in Taiwan Dog Figurines

I’m a sucker for animal figurines. There, I said it. Sorry not sorry! I just think it is so cool that for every person out there, there is an animal figurine for them. You like dogs? Cats? Rabbits? Look long enough, and you’re bound to find some!

These are so detailed and I found so many in the wild today. I was SUPER excited. I think it is cool how there are different breeds of dog figurines, like the above two which are Pit Bull and Shiba Inu, I believe.

I want to know though—what is something vintage that you all love? Something you can’t pass up when you see it?

Home to Roost:Petsitting for Thanksgiving

It’s been a little over a week since I last posted. I was kind of still processing some family drama and trying to disconnect from some other things that were bothering me. Thanksgiving is tomorrow though and GUESS WHAT?!

I’m watching a farm!🐐

I seriously love my job. I can’t believe I’ve been petsitting fulltime for going on 2 1/2 years. 12 years total if you count the previous years where I was only doing it as a hobby in conjunction with restaurant jobs. I feel like that part of my life was so long ago that another person lived it sometimes!

Anyways, I’ve been waking up at 6:00am and going nonstop throughout the day, mucking stalls, feeding animals several times a day, turning them out in the pasture, cleaning up after them and just loving on them! I am watching 22 animals right now.(Funny, when I said that, it sounded like a band name, kind of like 21 Pilots!😂) There are dogs, cats, burros, goats(one is a fainting goat!), miniature ponies and even a pig named Patty!🐽

I am so grateful for what I GET to do. I think it is so funny how, often times, we are defined by what we do. I mean, in a way, it makes sense, because often times, our jobs shape us into who we are, but I’m glad that with my job, I shape myself, continually, each and every day. I follow my values, my core set of beliefs and I don’t have to compromise on what’s important to me, like spending time with family. 🙌🏻

Even though I’m technically “working” this Thanksgiving, it kind of feels like a vacation to me, except I get paid. 😂🤷🏻‍♀️

It’s been sort of nice staying here on this farm and working every day, taking care of animals that need and depend on me. I haven’t turned a tv on in the last 48 hours and have been reading in my downtime, watching the animals in the pastures or looking down at the river. It’s so peaceful here, miles away from the family crap and dysfunction I was dealing with of last week. Now, granted, I go to spend Thanksgiving with family tomorrow, but I’m not really dreading it like I was last week.

Last week, it had me all down. This week, I am zen and I will probably just tell people that they would be much more charming if they weren’t constantly speaking ill of other people. 😂 But really though. A little give and a little take. It’s all about balance. Keeping the peace…but also speaking your mind when it needs to be spoken.

I’m not sure what tomorrow has in store…or even next year! But I am so happy that I am no longer defined by my “job”. It is what I do and it makes me so happy! I don’t wake up dreading tomorrow, I just wonder what new animals I will befriend on this crazy, fun, exciting, petsitting journey!

Not gonna lie, I feel like Newt Scamander sometimes, being around more animals than people, but it is cool. I can’t wait to see The Fantastic Beasts movie, maybe I can talk Tim into seeing it this next month!🍿🎥

P.S. When I work on the farm, I don’t always look like this, but you can bet these overalls are vintage!😂 They are Washington Dee Cee brand and I found them at an estate sale for $5!🙌🏻 They retail for $100-$200. They have removable straps and are so cool, comfy and great for working in–I knew I had to have them for working on the farm! The boots are some rooster rain boots from Cracker Barrel from a few years ago.