New Thrifting Love | Pyrex

John and I are big mid-centrury fans.  Thiere is something just fun about mixing pieces from the 1940's-60's in with our decor. 

I also love thrifting, yard/estate sale browsing, and generally finding things for amazing deals (who doesn't??). 

But my newest love is vintage Pyrex. 

I am just loving that many of these pieces are over 50 years old and still look BRAND NEW.  I also LOVE the patterns and colors that were popular in the 50's and 60's... just so FUN!


So, of course, it would follow suit that I would become a blogger at the super-cool blog The Pyrex Collective III.  Check it out for some awesome eye candy and amazing vintage pieces!

I went to post something...

... and I ended up changing the whole layout and design of the blog.  Man, I am so easily sidetracked!!

It was driving me NUTS that my margins weren't allowing the extra large sized photos here on blogger.  So, after a few hours of tinkering I am happy with the new margins, the ability to now show extra large horizantal photos, a more simple and clean white background, and a fresh new header. 

(This counts as being crafty, right?)

I also added a whole section of the ten most recently updated iLoveToCreate blogger blogs over there on the right side ---->
I am thinking of adding another section of crafty inspiration blogs, but that list could get REALLY long... if you have a crafty blog that you would like me to include, send me a message or email. 

And now, I will try to get back to my regularly scheduled post :-)

Summer Color and June: the month of craziness

I logged onto the blog today thinking that it had been a few weeks since I posted and I'd better try to get something up on the blog to show that I haven't completely gone AWOL.  Then I realized it has been since May 18th that I have posted!  Woah! I truly didn't mean for that to happen, but photography has been demanding my attention over the past few weeks and I have been putting all my creative energy into some truly wonderful photo sessions and a beautiful wedding. 
Isn't it funny that there are months that just demand more attention than others?  Before I even turned the calendar to June it was full of summer events and parties, end of the school year assemblys, photo sessions, and birthdays.  For some that might be overwhelming, but I LOVE it.  I think June and July are my favorite months. 
So, needless to say I haven't had the opportunity to get crafty.  I have a few things in the works that I am excited to get completed... and summer is the perfect time for this! 
Speaking of summer, I am in love with walking the local Farmer's Market.  Not only is the produce WONDERFUL, but the colors and textures are bright and provide an abundance of inspiration. 
So, before I let my crazy schedule get the best of me I am going to soak up this beautiful time of year.