A semi-real update. Or at least getting back to the real reason of this blog.

So, on my trip I got these awesome, awesome plates in Belgium.

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However, on a sad note, two of them didn’t make it home in one piece.

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But you know, it wasn’t all that sad, because in all honesty I paid one EURO for them. Now, you may ask, “How in the world did Ali buy those really awesome green plates for just a Euro?” Well, that is because she went here. Do you know what this is? This is Dekringloopwinkel, which is a Belgian thrift store which was so much more awesome than American thrift stores and if I had as much room to pack as I wanted, well, I’d be taking home most of the store and still have plenty of money left over.

So I might save some of the broken pieces to make something out of. I don’t know what yet. Maybe a mosiac or something.

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So, I came across this blog, which I found pretty entertaining, I think Adam might like it. Unnecessary Quotations are one of my favorite things spot on signs, especially professional signs!

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Oh, St Vincent, how I love you. Today Heidi and I got some major scores at St. Vinnie’s, including this awesome retro apron.

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But this was my favorite find of all:
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And it only set me back 99 cents. I was so thrilled with this suitcase. And yes, it’s just as orange as the pictures make it look.

It’s beautiful.

Highlights

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Thanks for putting up with all of those! And for those who want more there are more here and here! Loads more. I took a lot of pictures. Like….1,400…. but don’t worry, I weeded out some. There’s only like 975 on Picasa….

Blog Lameness

Sorry for not updating in forever. Been pretty busy lately. Not alot of new craftiness to show you. Getting ready for my trip to Europe coming up here in two (!) weeks. Getting some health issues taken care of. (Just got a root canal done today, yech) Anyhow, I’ve had some really good time thrifting lately. I found some fun dishes at St. Vincents, and these place mats at the Dollar Tree.

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Also, my dear sisters Erika and Heidi found me some gnomes to take to Europe with me! I am very excited, because I don’t think I’d be brave enough to steal one out of someone’s garden.

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I also got to spend last weekend with Paul, which was nice. And my Valentine is crafty, too! He can cut letters in cursive! Very impressive.

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Martha’s Neck Scarf

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The yarn from my mother I got for Christmas

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Mmmm, yum.

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The pattern, ripped out of Martha, dropped in a puddle, crumpled in the backseat of my car for a few days and generally very abused.

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Le Finished Project!

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I’m smitten!

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So I completely love it.

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And it’s perfect for my trip to Europe next month.