Shop Update!

I'm excited to share with you a huge shop update, just in time for the holidays! I listed a whole bunch of new items last night, and I'd love for you to give them a look! I've had a lot of extra time on my hands while I look for a new job, and it's been nice to be able to take the time to design new stuff. I had a lot of fun trying new things, and I really hope you guys like them. I have a few more designs I want to try out before holiday shopping really kicks into gear, but I'm  really proud of everything I've listed so far :) I try to make each new year with my shop the best one yet, and I've definitely accomplished that in terms of product. Now I just need to make that happen with sales, ha!

In other news, our good friend Aly is trying to get a kickstarter going to fund her new EP, and we'd love it if you'd check her out! She's an amazing musician, she was even on American Idol and The Voice! We saw her perform a few weeks ago and I was totally blown away, we've known her since high school (middle school for me!) and we just know she's gonna do big things. So give her a listen :)

Shop sneak peeks!

Well hey there! Apparently I decided to disappear for almost a week. To be honest, this whole unemployed thing has thrown my game off. I definitely love having time to myself, and time to work on shop stuff, but my days sorta run together and the lack of fundage has been wearing me down. I've been in a bit of a funk for the last week or so, but I'm starting to feel better! I'm getting really close to doing a big shop update, and that always makes me happy :) It's been really nice to be able to crochet to my heart's content, and I'm really into all the new designs I've come up with. I can't wait to share more!

I'm still here...

 I love this photo of Chris, and I love him and how supportive he's been.

I feel like these last few weeks have been an absolute whirlwind. I have so much going on right now that I'm struggling to keep up with everything. A lot of the people I'm closest to are going through some really tough stuff (some are sick, some are splitting up, some have had their lives turned upside down...). I'm trying my hardest to keep things together well enough to support everyone who needs it, and it's tough, guys. I'm starting to feel a little more in control now, so I think I can get back into my usual swing of things :) I have a lovely guest post from a sweet friend coming soon, and hopefully a cool tutorial by the end of the week! Right now, I'm off to bed (after I finish this episode of Bones... I'm obsessed!). Goodnight lovelies.

Etsy update, and Shop My Closet!

I added a bunch of new items to my Etsy shop, like cowls, heaadbands, and barrettes, and I'd love it if you checked them out! I'll be adding more colors soon, but if you're looking for something in particular let me know and I'll see what I can do for you!!

I also wanted to let you know that I've opened a new Shop My Closet store! I have sooooooo much stuff, and I need to make room! I've listed a bunch of dresses and coats so far, and it's a mix of vintage and new. I'll hopefully be adding more soon! Check out my Shop My Closet store here!

Happy shopping! Please email me (susannahbean at gmail dot com) if you have any questions about anything I've listed!

Thrifted finds and a little update.

I went to my local Goodwill yesterday and found some amazing little pretties to bring home! I had to share, even though it's been raining for two days and these photos turned out grainy and poorly lit :)

This lamp was $10 and the shade was $2! I think I'll be buying a replacement shade at some point, it's a bit too short now.

I've been searching for framed embroideries to hang in my bedroom for months, and this is the first one I've come across! And, it's perfect. I'm a sucker for little birdies!

I also bought the crystal dish in the bottom left (it might even be an ashtray!), to hold all my plugs! I ran out of room in my jewelry boxes, plus I like to have them displayed for everyone to see.

I got a few new dresses and a denim jacket too! One of my new dresses is this awesome 80s grandma style, but I want to do a little alteration before I share it!

In other news, Chris and I have decided that we will not be moving at the end of the month. We thought about it, and we actually really love this little house. The only reason we've had a pretty awful time living here is because of our terrible neighbor. But I overheard her (through the wall) talking about needing people to help her move, so hopefully she's on her way out. I'm totally relieved, I was having a hard time finding something to fit our needs and our budget, and we were running out of time. Plus, with Chris only recently starting his new job, we weren't totally ready financially for a move. So we'll be living here for one more year and hopefully next April we can find a new perfect little house!

I wanted to leave you with a quote I used to have written out and taped on my bedroom wall in high school (my walls were covered with quotes and magazine pictures!). I think you should try approaching every day this way!

"Choosing to live a happy life is not only our greatest gift to ourselves, it is also the greatest gift we can give to those around us. When we are happy, we radiate happiness, and that is infectious. Consider giving the gift of happiness to yourself as being your gift to all humanity." -Dalai Lama