Thrifty Thursday - August Edition

Where have I been?

Lottsa changes going on 'round here folks.

Bill's new position at North Carolina State University has prompted us to make some tough but wonderful changes.

We are selling the house and moving to Raleigh!

This will be the third state Capital city in which I have lived! I love living in historical surroundings. 

Buh-bye to the 45 minute one way commute.

So long to over $250 a month for gasoline.

See ya later being stuck at home cause 

we just have one car.

Hello Big City of The Oaks!

Greetings 20 minute drive to work.

Welcome sidewalks, walkable neighborhood and 

I can walk there shopping centers. 

And city buses. 

I like buses.

Whew!

The PODS unit is in the yard. 

It's nice to be able to fill it at my own (slow) speed. 

We are planning a big indoor/outdoor yard sale for the last weekend in August.

I am going through every thing with a 

critical set of eyes. 

I am trying to be ruthless. 

If I haven't looked at it/forgot I even had it/what was I thinking, then it's outta here.

Lots of crafty books.

I would love to share them with you.

I have created another page here with the list  

and instructions.

If you see something you NEED ;)

All I ask is for you to message me - 

beckysews [at]hotmail[dot]com

and I'll tell you how much the postage will be. 

That's it - pay the postage and you have new crafty books for your enjoyment.

The list will change as books are shared and as I go through another room.

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As promised on facebook - here are the before and after pics of my Clemson University roommate, 

Dr. Cindy, and me! 

She came down to visit from 

Academia in Virginia.

We had a blast talking, eating (twice at Virlie's!), talking, shopping and talking!

Here we are when living in Columbia, SC

30 years ago

Toasting our friends with a tall cold glass of be- I mean, apple juice, yeah, apple juice!

 And here we are just a few weeks ago.

In Pittsboro, NC

Toasting our friends with little glasses of wi- errrm, 

Water!

Haven't changed a bit have we?

 Off to pack boxes and find more treasure to sell.

 Wish me luck!

XOXOX

Becky

July Celebration in Liberty and We have a Winner!!!

 Welcome to the "Bizarre Bazaar" featuring Becky of Sew In Stitches and Libby of Glassifications.

This is our first joint show and our tent was festive but sorta mishy mashy.  As soon as we broke down I was coming up with ideas for better display for this weekend's show in Garner, NC

We didn't sell much but no one else did either.

What we did is have fun!

  Libby and I have the sweetest Hubbys in the world. 

Both named Bill. 

They stayed to help and keep us company.

And check this out! 

That's me with Debbie Lyall-Church.  From my hometown!  

We hadn't seen each other in 30 years!  

 Talk about catching up.  

She makes and sells the most adorable hair bows, headbands, tutus and diaper pants evah!

 

 Please show some love and check her website

Gigi's Girly Girlz

It's still under construction but you can shoot her an e-mail or give her a call to order from her.

Ladies, I need a bit of help.

I look positively frumpy in these pics. I know my vintage apron had too much stuff in the pocket so it was dipping and letting my shirt untuck.

What do you think? I need ideas on what to wear to convey the vintage aura and stay cool and comfy at these shows.  It was only 96 in the shade last Saturday.  I don't do hot weather very well.

 Help please!

 And now for the winner of a $40 gift certificate to CSN Stores!!

Thank you all for playing!

Thank you to CSN for letting me review a product and give y'all a chance to shop their 200+ stores.

The random Number Generator at random.org chose Lucky #8!

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 I will e-mail you with details!