tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3658399784948625907.comments2023-08-05T03:08:43.232-07:00The Yard Sale GirlThe Yard Sale Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10616751016757191441noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3658399784948625907.post-34280947103826073082011-05-07T15:50:18.496-07:002011-05-07T15:50:18.496-07:00Woops, make that your 2010 blog, and I love it aga...Woops, make that your 2010 blog, and I love it again in 2011!<br /><br />MomMick and Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09773994124400415921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3658399784948625907.post-8821137388156863752011-05-07T15:49:05.092-07:002011-05-07T15:49:05.092-07:00Kelsey,
Just wanted to tell you that I reread your...Kelsey,<br />Just wanted to tell you that I reread your May 2011 blog. It is such a gift to me, and it will be reread every May!<br /><br />Love you,<br />MomMick and Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09773994124400415921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3658399784948625907.post-24317473942372156622011-03-04T05:27:09.429-08:002011-03-04T05:27:09.429-08:00Hi there, I just found your blog (I thought throug...Hi there, I just found your blog (I thought through thrift share Monday, but now can't find the link) and thought I would say hello. I also blog on my thrifty finds, although sadly we don't really have yard sales or estate sales over here in the UK. Like you, I love jewellery, and have lots of pieces I've picked up here and there.<br /><br />The ivory rose is beautiful, but I understand why you're torn over it. I think the problem with vintage ivory, or furs for that matter, is that even though the deed is done, and the animal is long dead, the wearing of it still promotes the idea that ivory or fur is desirable and glamorous, thus fuelling demand. Mind you, I've heard that said of fake fur, and I'm not sure I subscribe to that theory. Fake is fake is fine, as far as I'm concerned. So, I probably wouldn't buy ivory, but if I inherited any I wouldn't dispose of it.<br /><br />Despite not wearing real fur, I do wear leather, and eat meat. Does that make me hypocritical? I don't know. I suppose I figure that leather is a by product of an animal I eat anyway.( I should also admit that when I stayed with a friend in Russia, I was forced by her grandmother to wear a fur coat. I wasn't thrilled about it, but it would have offended my hostess to have refused). So many ethical problems - we can only do our best!<br /><br />I will follow your blog. Perhaps you'd like to come and visit mine?Lakota [Faith Hope and Charity Shopping]https://www.blogger.com/profile/04247624645636227130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3658399784948625907.post-46433510277222072292011-02-28T15:26:10.495-08:002011-02-28T15:26:10.495-08:00Kelsey, thank you for writing this! My understandi...Kelsey, thank you for writing this! My understanding is that the "inner guide" that guilts you is really the critical mind, using some form of ethics or morality to beat up the part of you that enjoys the ivory piece. The real inner voice has no interest in criticizing, has no hidden agenda and is truly compassionate - unlike the critical mind. So, the critical mind seeks a perfect, ecologically-correct decision-maker! And it beats you up when you don't make what it considers to be the "right" choice. And even if you make the right choice, it is ready to pounce on your next decision!<br />This is like trying to get to the horizon. No matter how many steps you take, you never get there. So the walk will be very frustrating...and never ending in its anxiety, especially when the critical mind tells you that you MUST reach it!<br />The mystics talk about "choiceless awareness," where there are no ethics and no morality as such. The next moment is decided by THIS moment, without going to a schizophrenic mind that insists on making a dichotomy out of every decision. For the mystic, there is no mind to make that a problem, so the next step is just...the next step!<br />The problem for you is not that you are somehow wrong...or could be wrong...in your decisions about the ecology, the animals, human beings, etc. The problem is in the nature of the critical mind itself and how it makes life miserable.<br />So the work is learning to identify the critical mind at work, and challenge what it has to say, instead of accepting that somehow YOU are the problem!Subhanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09083236488388692732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3658399784948625907.post-66969493639738028422011-02-28T14:51:40.542-08:002011-02-28T14:51:40.542-08:00How wonderful! It's such a great, playful way ...How wonderful! It's such a great, playful way to remember what is important for you. Thank you for sharing it with us!Subhanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09083236488388692732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3658399784948625907.post-64807377078228289392011-02-28T12:56:08.023-08:002011-02-28T12:56:08.023-08:00Love the vision board! I do something similiar, bu...Love the vision board! I do something similiar, but not each year (more like find it, like it, want to accomplish it, pin it, and forget it...for years approach). I have a board just waiting to be hung and maybe putting it somewhere where I can see it daily will be great inspiration! Please keep us posted on how you do with your goals.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10788740577135090145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3658399784948625907.post-26058956597623282882011-01-11T18:20:45.934-08:002011-01-11T18:20:45.934-08:00I would like to see more posts when you have time!...I would like to see more posts when you have time! Also, great garden. I can't wait until I have some space for one as well.Laura Royhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09929871620074091997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3658399784948625907.post-28150247289782148672010-12-06T17:26:22.961-08:002010-12-06T17:26:22.961-08:00the garden looks gorgeous and makes me jones for s...the garden looks gorgeous and makes me jones for spring!<br /><br />our little garden went crazy this year and we only planted tomatoes, lots of different kinds of peppers and eggplant. seems suuuuper boring now that i've seen your rocking garden. this year i will definitely be adding more variety!Jessica Kayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12782259461573845392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3658399784948625907.post-46644981712139205412010-12-01T12:36:37.965-08:002010-12-01T12:36:37.965-08:00Kelsey, great post. I can identify with having to...Kelsey, great post. I can identify with having to adjust to big changes and having to redefine what a concept like home means to me. I'm glad you shared that insight.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17332294698021639243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3658399784948625907.post-22380823601493040482010-11-30T09:55:32.188-08:002010-11-30T09:55:32.188-08:00LOVE your garden :) the little gnome is so cute!
...LOVE your garden :) the little gnome is so cute!<br /><br />http://notsocountry.blogspot.com/Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04402578694480743656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3658399784948625907.post-13189623751485099942010-11-17T09:11:23.719-08:002010-11-17T09:11:23.719-08:00Thrift Porn is exactly right! I look forward to t...Thrift Porn is exactly right! I look forward to the show every Monday Via ATG--Sometimes I even contribute. I especially look forward to your scores because you do not share vintage christmas or shabby chic--which are not my thing. Love the green side board. That's my favorite color.katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15593097431061356349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3658399784948625907.post-46913987409694563412010-11-15T16:27:44.906-08:002010-11-15T16:27:44.906-08:00Have you seen the retro-inspired knobs/pulls at An...Have you seen the retro-inspired knobs/pulls at Anthropologie? They're funky/glam enough that a different paint colour might not even seem necessary. Also, I encourage your quest for urban chickens: I've had mine 4 years now, and it's been a fantastic (addictive/therapeutic) experience!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3658399784948625907.post-22131313006950655992010-11-15T10:16:46.815-08:002010-11-15T10:16:46.815-08:00I really like the sideboard color, actually.I really like the sideboard color, actually.Laura Royhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09929871620074091997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3658399784948625907.post-53962706252843412942010-11-15T09:33:20.280-08:002010-11-15T09:33:20.280-08:00Love the sideboard! And wow, the shoes. Isn't ...Love the sideboard! And wow, the shoes. Isn't it amazing to find just what you need sometimes?Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07359856959698258580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3658399784948625907.post-30365656895604188522010-11-15T07:58:07.133-08:002010-11-15T07:58:07.133-08:00Your photos, homes, and finds are lovely. Love you...Your photos, homes, and finds are lovely. Love your still lives! I love the thrift porn, live for it. Hell, I wrote an article on thrift porn :) --> (http://bit.ly/bNE2AS) And since your blog qualifies as thrift porn, I'll be back for more!Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00445764937751339633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3658399784948625907.post-19749059387360312142010-10-28T06:20:05.273-07:002010-10-28T06:20:05.273-07:00I love those flowers too. I think they make such ...I love those flowers too. I think they make such a great statement!Free Art Printableshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11039092552330624383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3658399784948625907.post-24201480858787319822010-10-26T16:15:23.100-07:002010-10-26T16:15:23.100-07:00I still wish your home were in Iowa!I still wish your home were in Iowa!Laura Royhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09929871620074091997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3658399784948625907.post-36584064047842721652010-10-09T07:28:59.423-07:002010-10-09T07:28:59.423-07:00The distance from our grown-up kids makes it hard ...The distance from our grown-up kids makes it hard to experience "home" as much as we would like. We are blessed to have been able to raise you in the time and place that we did and to have such great kids! Cannot wait to hug you at Thanksgiving and welcome you home!<br /><br />Mom and DadMick and Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09773994124400415921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3658399784948625907.post-58241719517858261102010-09-29T21:34:55.754-07:002010-09-29T21:34:55.754-07:00BeautifulBeautifulLaura Royhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09929871620074091997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3658399784948625907.post-36399873691284168552010-09-28T15:39:37.865-07:002010-09-28T15:39:37.865-07:00Beautifully said... after a new marriage, 3 moves ...Beautifully said... after a new marriage, 3 moves & 3 surgeries in 3 years I seem to have lost my own sense of home (which as well has always been an utmost priority).. and lately feel myself moving forward towards "reclamation". Thank you for provoking some thought....Nyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08068262737141412197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3658399784948625907.post-60529721652552752442010-09-28T08:51:07.199-07:002010-09-28T08:51:07.199-07:00I love the lemon juicing fish! You have a cute blo...I love the lemon juicing fish! You have a cute blog, I love your finds :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3658399784948625907.post-82147890608005366532010-09-27T11:50:44.849-07:002010-09-27T11:50:44.849-07:00This was like reading about me this past year. We...This was like reading about me this past year. We moved to Kansas City and it was probably the worst decision of our lives and we knew we needed to move home. So we did. Without jobs, or a house or any stability. We just up and moved. And I am SO happy we did. Glad you are finding your home as well.Jessica Kayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12782259461573845392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3658399784948625907.post-64068979708790172122010-09-24T12:00:06.605-07:002010-09-24T12:00:06.605-07:00A deeply moving post.
"Home" has taken m...A deeply moving post.<br />"Home" has taken many forms in my life and is still evolving. It used to be synonymous with possesions but after loosing everything twice, what was most important was brought into stark relief. Your journey has not been an easy one, but from your words you've found how it relates deepest to you.<br />Well done!Halimahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11773524104246539240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3658399784948625907.post-51345840559954309232010-09-21T07:30:25.939-07:002010-09-21T07:30:25.939-07:00Thank-you. How nice to hear.Thank-you. How nice to hear.The Yard Sale Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10616751016757191441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3658399784948625907.post-43610366478907428022010-09-17T08:04:57.072-07:002010-09-17T08:04:57.072-07:00Thanks Brother :-)Thanks Brother :-)The Yard Sale Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10616751016757191441noreply@blogger.com