tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53825310976961180172024-03-15T18:10:11.605-07:00Foxburrow VintageFoxburrow Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04582678222079799020noreply@blogger.comBlogger97125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5382531097696118017.post-91987556349082284552017-05-03T10:12:00.000-07:002017-05-03T18:53:17.816-07:00How to Flip Clothing for Cash, Part One : Where to Source<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today we are going to talk about making money by flipping clothing. That is to say, buying clothing for cheap and reselling it for...well... as much as you can get for it. Flipping is not for everyone, but it's an awesome way to supplement your income. Say you want to take an expensive vacation, have disposable income for large purchases, or are unable to work in a traditional environment, flipping could be the perfect solution.<br />
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This is part one of a four part series, and we're going to discuss where to source for your product. It's <b>important to do research beforehand</b>, so stay tuned for part two: what to buy.<br />
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First things first, you need to decide what type of clothing you are going to flip, and this is going to determine a few things: where you sell, how you sell, and how much inventory you can find. If you are overwhelmed by the idea of going into a thrift store or bargain store and flipping through the racks for hours, you will need to focus your search. I say start selling what you know: If you are a fashionable woman, do women's clothing. If you wear nothing but yoga pants but your kids are dressed to the nines, do children's clothing. If you're a dapper male or a working gent, stick to menswear. From there, you can narrow your field further: perhaps you only want to sell women's vintage clothing, or kid's vintage, or men's quality workwear. Niche market items may be harder to find, but they also sell for more. On the other hand, the harder items are to find and the more difficult it is to locate buyers, the less you sell.<br />
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The most obvious place to search for things to resell is a thrift store. The racks are usually somewhat organized, and there is a minimal amount of work required in finding "good stuff." There is a common consensus that small mom and pop thrift stores, especially charity based ones, are the best. That is because they don't sort through their inventory and sell things online like places such as Goodwill. The potential to find a Chanel jacket is there at the mom and pop. Always try to go on sale days...for example my Goodwill has $1 days on Sun/Mon when a certain tag color is $1. And my Salvation Army has half off tags every Wednesday. Find out when your sale days are and go on those days.<br />
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Next up is thrift store outlets, or by the pound places. These places are dirty, and there is a lot of digging, but there's also a lot of money to be made. I am lucky enough to have one by my house so I go somewhat regularly. From one of my trips, about 2 hours of digging, I spent $27 and sold my items for $239. I still have a few left from that trip, but most sold. There are lots of resources out there about how to approach these places, and I recommend doing a little reading before you go.<br />
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Garage sales are a great place to find quality modern clothing for a good price. You want to pay $2 or less per piece, ideally closer to $1. Look for multi-family or community yard sales. Don't be afraid to bundle lots of items together and negotiate the price.<br />
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Estate Sales are goldmines for vintage items, but you have to put effort into checking the sales before you go. Look for estate sales on Craigslist and <a href="https://www.estatesales.net/">EstateSales.Net</a> . Particularly, look for keywords and look in all the pictures they have posted. Look for closets in the background. Often they think purses and scarves are coveted items and they lay them out on the bed, but don't forget to look in the background of these photos. There are lots of other resources for estate sale shopping but one thing I will say is: Go early and prioritize the best sales.<br />
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Consignment Stores can be a good place to buy if you find out their sale days. Look for higher end items or quick flip items (items that are guaranteed to sell quickly). Places like Plato's Closet will often have 90% off or $1 sales - go on those days.<br />
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Facebook Groups are another good place to get deals. Look for consignment stores that are closing, people who just cleaned out their closet and want to sell an entire bag of clothing for $20, etc. Skip the folks itemizing and selling their stuff one by one, you want to buy a bundle of clothing, not pieces.<br />
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Next up is online shops. This is a great resource if you're home bound. My favorite is <a href="https://www.schoola.com/stitch?ref=cp-3X9sdx5NX">Schoola</a> (If you use this link to sign up you get $10 referral credit on your first order). The normal prices are high, but if you wait until they have sales you can get killer bargains. The search is hard to use, but just search a brand you want to sell and see what comes up. Always spend over $30 to get free shipping. Once they had a $1 cardigan sale, and I bought 30 cardigans and within days had already made my money back, plus some. By the time they all sell, I expect to make close to $300.<br />
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Another online shop is <a href="http://www.thredup.com/r/YNJIQU">ThredUp</a> (again, use this link to get $10 referral credit). Their prices are high, but you get a discount on your first order that makes it worthwhile. Make sure to load up your cart and spend as much as possible! I think their limit for the first order is up to $50 in discounts. Search google for the best discount codes, or use an online plugin like Honey.<br />
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You can also buy from <a href="https://www.shopgoodwill.com/">Goodwill</a> online. Beware of shipping costs which are often calculated after purchase. This is the stuff Goodwill pulls from their donations to sell at a higher price, which I find annoying but oh well. No one is asking me. I once bought a gorgeous Mexican tooled handbag from Goodwill online and won it for around $10 but shipping ended up being $15. So not a bad resource but use with caution.<br />
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And of course you can buy lots and bundles from Ebay as well.<br />
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Many flippers also buy NEW items from places like Nordstrom Rack, Bargain Hunt, and Marshalls/TJ Maxx. Because these items have extended return policies, aside from shelling out the cash up front, if the item does not sell it is no harm, no foul, because you can simply return it. Go during clearance events for the best bargains. Sign up for email newsletters to get information about sales.<br />
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The last place I recommend sourcing materials, is your own closet or your friend's closets. If you or your friends are donating items, better to try and sell them! Let your family know that you would be happy to take their (free) quality clothing, and see what gets dropped on your doorstep.<br />
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Well, I hope this has been helpful for all of you potential resellers! Remember to tune in for part two which is more information on what to buy. Other topics will include where to sell, and the logistics of selling.<br />
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Leave me some comments, questions or feedback! Experienced sellers, do you have any tips for some people just starting out?Foxburrow Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04582678222079799020noreply@blogger.com229tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5382531097696118017.post-15773157111792424952015-12-29T18:07:00.000-08:002015-12-29T18:07:18.254-08:00Vintage PhotographsThis summer I went to Brimfield Flea Market and met up with an old college friend. I was super pregnant and did only a little walking around. My friend happened to love old photographs, which I normally pass over in my hunt for clothing and accessories. However this time I stopped to browse with her, and found a few favorites to bring home. This is a small batch I picked up from one vendor.<br />
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This is one of the Flume here in New Hampshire. It's a natural landmark and it just captured a piece of my heart. I guess there's something special about seeing a place you've been in a photo from 60 years ago.<br />
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I just loved the innocence of this one. Kids will never stop being silly.<br />
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Now that it's winter, I love this one even more. The mother in her malliot with her sweet little baby girl, playing in the waves. What a lovely moment, likely captured by an adoring father.<br />
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Look at this beautiful lady, all dressed up! Luxe mink cuffs on that dress, and such a beautiful neckline. Really classic elegance. I love this photo!Foxburrow Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04582678222079799020noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5382531097696118017.post-75623058774487163692015-12-03T19:10:00.001-08:002015-12-03T19:16:32.840-08:00Thrift Store Tips for Nursing MomsSo you were super excited to get back into your pre-pregnancy wardrobe as fast as possible ... only to realize most of it is not nursing friendly. Nursing is hard enough without having to deal with clothes. Let's just face it, whipping them badboys out at a moment's notice is essential when baby is crying. Additionally, despite your best efforts with burp cloths there's milk and boogers and eye gunk all over you at any given time. But you still want to look cute! I mean being a walking food truck with one special on the menu doesn't make you feel sexy, so nice clothes can at least do their part and help you out.<br />
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So what are a nursing mother's needs?<br />
1) A comfortable fit<br />
2) Easy access to boobs<br />
3) Durable, easily cleaned materials<br />
4) Fabrics that aren't too rough on baby's skin<br />
5) Make you feel good to wear them<br />
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That's a tough list by any standards, so here are some tips for thrifting clothes for the nursing mom.<br />
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First, <i><b>ignore all size tags.</b></i> Your body does not have normal proportions right now, and thrift stores are notoriously bad for putting items in the correct size category anyway.<br />
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Next, look for <i><b>materials that are easy to care for.</b></i> Cottons, acrylics, polyester, some rayons... anything machine washable.<br />
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All well and good, but what styles do you look for?<br />
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The most obvious is <i><b>button up shirts</b></i>. These will be hard to find in a size that fits both your waist and your bust. You'll likely have to size up from your normal size simply due to the increase in your bust size. When you are trying these on, if you've just pumped or fed, remember that your chest will get noticeably larger the longer you go without expressing the milk, so something that fits now might not fit in 2 hours if it's very tight to begin with.<br />
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<small><span style="font-size: small;">You can pair button up shirts with pencil skirts, or any other type of skirt, with a belt and accessorize from there. Remember that baby will play with your jewelry so make sure it's sturdy. You can also swing your jewelry around your back while you nurse if you don't want baby to play with it. </span></small></div>
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<small><span style="font-size: small;">Make sure to also <i><b>shop the men's or oversized button up section</b></i>! A belt will turn a big shirt into a cute tunic dress that can be worn with leggings and boots. If you go for a men's shirt that's much larger, consider cutting off the arms, which can be an obvious indicator that you've sized up, even if you belt the shirt.</span></small></div>
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<small><span style="font-size: small;">Button ups are also great with pants and jeans, especially for the working mom who has to pump on the job. Wear colorful selections, and pair them with <i><b>fitted cardigans</b></i> for a more refined look, and <i><b>blanket/kimono cardigans</b></i> for a looser look. </span></small><br />
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<small><span style="font-size: small;">Another great thing to look for is <i><b>partial button downs</b></i>. Look for comfortable henleys, sweaters, and blouses that have a few buttons near the collar. I find that unbuttoning these allows pretty easy access to the chest. </span></small></div>
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<small><span style="font-size: small;">Next up is <i><b>crossover blouses and dresses</b></i> (also called surplice blouses/dresses). I love these and find they are the easiest for breastfeeding because they require no buttons and are a simple matter of pulling the fabric aside. However, don't be fooled - not all crossover tops are nursing friendly! The fabric must be stretchy enough to be pulled aside without tearing. Jersey is great for this. I always try them on in the dressing room and see if I can get my breast out easily. </span></small><small><span style="font-size: small;">If
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<small><span style="font-size: small;">A few other things to look out for include:</span></small><br />
<small><span style="font-size: small;">- Soft sweaters (but skip the cashmere! It might feel nice but it's too delicate for the regular washing it will need) Go for acrylic, cotton, and sturdy blends that can stand up to machine washing.</span></small><br />
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<small><span style="font-size: small;">I hope this has given you some ideas on how to dress while nursing! Sometimes you just feel like your sole purpose is feeding the baby, and it's nice to not have to sacrifice your personal style. Do you have any other favorites for nursing? If so leave a comment and let me know! </span> </small></div>
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Foxburrow Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04582678222079799020noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5382531097696118017.post-11212089338422055592015-11-19T19:33:00.002-08:002015-11-19T19:33:43.606-08:00Mama + Baby: Two Months of Telling It Like It Is<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So we've made it to 2 months, and the journey has not been easy, but I'm glad we're here. The house is a dirty mess. I haven't swept in weeks. The kitchen stove looks like a messy day in a diner kitchen, but we're pretty happy and nearing a semblance of schedule that is heartening. I'm waiting for my first giggles, to be reached for when I come near, and more interactive play.<br />
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I found myself speculating at one point that I couldn't imagine my little man looking any different. It's almost like I could picture him before he was born, and this is the picture I saw. Of course I think I'm just projecting, but he feels like he belongs and always has. That makes the rough times easier to deal with, I think.<br />
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And boy are there some rough times. Days when my orders for my Etsy shops are piling up, and my to do list is huge, and I want to be independent and do it all, and he wants none of it. Will he sit idly by in his bouncy seat while I work? No siree... He wants feeding, and a diaper change for good measure, and some interaction, or to be held, or simply just to fuss and cry. And those are the days that are hardest for me, because I have to put aside what I want to be doing and my desire to be productive, and just give it up to be a nurturer.<br />
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And other days are magical, and we work in harmony and he is content to just be nearby, and he naps like a champ, and I get a lot done and it feels just like I imagined it would having a little one around.<br />
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I guess the gist of it is - it's all a mixed bag. Every day is a mystery, and learning to surrender to it is a tough thing for any independent, active person to do.<br />
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Luckily at this point we've gotten pretty good at breast feeding. I'm irrationally terrified of mastitis so that spices things up a bit... is my boob turning red? what was that pain? am I sleeping too far over on my side? It's a bit annoying to be so paranoid, but I am not sure I'd make it through a bout of mastitis and still come out breast feeding on the other side. So I try to be extra cautious and attentive.<br />
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I wanted to make this post a little more detailed and less philosophical, but it's late, and I'm tired, and my hot tea is running out, and there's nothing else I can think to say right now. I'm excited to see what the next month brings as we celebrate our first holidays together. I've already done a little Christmas shopping for our little fox... I'm just hoping I don't go too overboard, since I'm primarily indulging myself.<br />
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I'll leave you with this sneeze outtake from our 2 month photo session. Good night.<br />
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<br />Foxburrow Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04582678222079799020noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5382531097696118017.post-17247354865402302572015-10-21T19:52:00.000-07:002015-10-21T19:52:52.818-07:00Surviving the First Month with a Newborn<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Wow! Sometimes it's hard to believe a month has passed since our little man was born, but other times (particularly the times when I think about my recovery and our struggles) it seems about right.<br />
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As a first time mom, I think my biggest challenge was absolutely not being prepared enough for the weeks post-birth. I was ready for the delivery and what labor would entail, but I just wasn't well versed in what to expect afterwards. I definitely should have done more reading...but you don't know what your questions and struggles will be until they happen...so I am not even sure if it would have helped.<br />
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I don't think anything can prepare you for the sleepless nights, the quickening of your heart when your baby cries his all-out cry, the mental and emotional struggle that is breastfeeding, the absolute lack of schedule, and the sense of loss when you realize that it's an accomplishment if you can even get a load of laundry into the washer - never mind the dryer.<br />
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So here are a few tips for getting through that first month. Some are things I had to learn the hard way, and some are things that other bloggers and moms helped me come to grips with.<br />
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1) <b>Do what's right for you and your baby. </b>You can read a million online posts and blogs and each baby is different. What works for some babies may not work for yours, or it might be spot on. Other moms or relatives may tell you to do things one way or another, but the bottom line is that it's YOU doing this day to day, not them, so you need to do what works for you and your baby. If you decide you need to supplement formula, or you want to give them a pacifier before they are 6 weeks old, or whatever - as long as you know the risks and benefits you shouldn't feel bad about making any decision you feel is right for you. After too many frustrated night feedings and screaming fits, I decided that my breasts needed a suckling break through the night hours and so did my mental stability, and so I pump and bottle feed through my night feedings. It lets me get back to sleep faster, I know how much he is eating, and he has no nipple confusion so why not? <br />
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2) <b>Learn to make concessions and try new things. </b>We have a pretty picture in our minds of how life with a baby will be. Well scratch that out with a big marker because you're going to be making some changes and adjustments to suit you and your baby. Just think - you don't know their personality before they come out of the womb. You have no idea who they will be and how they will act. So you make lots of plans for their existence without knowing them. That's why when they come along you will have to make changes. After too many nights of having him fall asleep on us after an hour of soothing, then putting him in his bassinet only to have him wake up less than 10 minutes later, we realized he just wanted to be near us. So we bought a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Baby-Delight-Snuggle-Surround-Silver/dp/B01476ZJBW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1445452918&sr=8-1&keywords=snuggle+nest+xl" target="_blank">snuggle nest</a> for the bed and now he sleeps much easier just being close to us, and I sleep better because I'm not always wondering if that snuffle he just made means I'm going to have to spring over to the bassinet for soothing in 5 minutes. Did I ever expect to share my bed with the baby? No. But getting some sleep, easier feedings, and the comfort of my little fox is worth it.<br />
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3) <b>It's OK to cry. </b>You just spent 9 months on a hormonal high, carrying and growing this much-anticipated baby, and now he's here, and you're just awash in mixed emotions. On one hand it's amazing what you've grown, and each day you see development as their limbs become more coordinated, their facial expressions more diverse, and their features becoming more defined. On the other hand there is a sense of loss for your own individuality, and the overwhelming pressure of this little life being absolutely dependent on you for survival (especially if you are breastfeeding). And sometimes you just need to cry. I cried almost every day in the shower for at least the first week, in the middle of the night when he was inconsolable, and sometimes even when things were going well and I was just enjoying the moment. You don't need to be strong - you already are just by pushing through each day. There's no need to hold it in.<br />
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4) <b>It's OK to walk away.</b> Sometimes you've done everything you can. You've fed them, burped them, they pooped, you changed them, you put them in fresh clothes, you walked around with them and bounced and soothed, and sometimes they just need to cry. It's OK to put them down in a safe spot and walk away. Close the bedroom door and go make some tea and sit on the other side of the house. Take 5 and don't feel guilty. You'll be a better, more patient soother when you come back and pick them up, or maybe they'll sooth themselves and stop crying. Babies can go from full tilt to dead asleep in seconds.<br />
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5) <b>Remember...nothing they do is to hurt or manipulate you. </b>This was one of the most important reminders and pieces of advice that I read while I struggled. Until 6 weeks to 2 months, and maybe longer, there's nothing you can do to spoil your little one. No amount of picking up, bouncing, feeding, etc is going to spoil them. They don't have the mental capacity to understand that crying means someone will come take care of them. When they aggressively suckle your super-sore nipple while your whole body tenses up they don't know they are hurting you. They don't understand night time and day time. They have no internal clock or circadian rhythm. So many times I had to remind myself "he's just a baby, he doesn't know."<br />
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6) <b>Take a shower every day. </b>Maybe you wake up covered in milk from leaking. Maybe your little one spits up on you. Maybe you get overheated through the night and wake up sweaty. Take a shower every day. Even if you also take a bath that day. The relaxation of a hot shower works wonders on the nerves, and makes you feel fresh again which will help give you a boost to get through the day. Don't skip it. If you have to skip something, skip sweeping the floors or loading the dishwasher. Take your shower and enjoy your me-time. It's limited. <br />
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7) <b>Baby hair is the softest and best for a mother's nerves. </b>The softness of my baby's hair and head is what keeps me sitting on the couch snuggling him. It's what I bury my face in when I come back from one of my "walk away" moments. It's what I smell when I pick him up and what I miss when he naps. It's helped me get through my toughest moments. Maybe it will help you too.<br />
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<br />Foxburrow Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04582678222079799020noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5382531097696118017.post-6537931383220471382015-09-29T13:50:00.000-07:002015-09-29T13:50:51.590-07:00Little Fox's Birth StoryPlease note, this is a personal post, so if you're here just for the vintage you can skip over this one.<br />
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Time flies after you've had a baby. Newborns take up so much time and energy. So I wanted to record his story before I forgot too many of the details.<br />
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Christopher James Fox Jasper was born on September 24th, 2015 at 9:13 PM, after 24 hours of labor. He weighed 9 pounds and 3 ounces at birth, with a 14.25" head AND a 14" chest. He came out 22 inches long, with long fingers and toes that like to curl. He had a nice light head of brown hair and stormy sea blue eyes. But that's the end result, and to tell the whole story we have to start at the beginning.<br />
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The night of the 22nd I had a terrible night's sleep. I didn't get to sleep until after midnight (though that wasn't that unusual, Little Fox loved to wake up at 11 PM and jig around and get hiccups) and after I did finally fall asleep, it was fitful. I was overheated despite the AC running full tilt, and every time I woke I had the suffragette song from Mary Poppins stuck in my head on repeat. If I tried to sleep on my right side I had terrible indigestion that nothing could fix. Then I finally passed out around 5 AM and slept until 9 or so in relative peace.<br />
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Fast forward to the night of the 23rd, and I was ready to have Little Fox on the outside, not the inside. His first due date had come and gone and I was tired of being pregnant. We decided to try to get him out the same way he made it in - sex. (And this might be TMI but semen has the highest count of natural prostaglandins perfect for starting cervix thinning - basically the natural equivalent to PIT which they use to induce labor in the hospital) On previous occasions, I had gotten sporadic contractions afterwards lasting anywhere from 3 to 4 hours. This time, they came on quickly afterwards and after 2 hours of relatively regular contractions I decided to start timing. Early labor can take hours, or even days, and I wasn't supposed to really call the midwife until contractions were 5 minutes apart and lasting 45 seconds each. So I timed and timed until 2 AM, unable to rest in between for anxiety and excitement. Finally at 2 AM I got up and called the midwife to let her know that early labor was beginning and that if it didn't subside I could be in labor soon. She alerted her assistants and they developed a plan in case it was real labor - then she told me to call back when they hit a certain interval or when my water broke. One hour later, my water broke.<br />
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I had just woken Aj to tell him that it might have worked! I might be in labor! And if that was the case he might need to set up the birthing pool soon. We had decided to do a home birth, because the idea of recovering in my own bed, in the comfort of my own home was perfect. And I didn't like all of the hospital interventions, or pressure put on women to speed things up and not be in labor too long. And I hated the idea of not instantly holding my little one. And I didn't think lying on my back to give birth sounded like a good idea - why not let gravity help? Plus we wanted to try water birth, since I was going to do natural child birth with no pain medications.<br />
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So there was no packing into the car and heading off to the hospital, but I called the midwife and let her know my water had broken and she said they were going to be on their way to our house. She arrived at 4 AM and shortly thereafter I was checked by one of the assistants for dilation and effacement status. She said I was 6 cm dilated and almost fully effaced, and the baby was at 0 in my pelvis (3 is when they start to pop out!) I was so pleased! It had been somewhat painful but nothing unbearable and labor was looking like it was going to be a decent length but nothing too long. Unfortunately, and heartbreakingly, the assistant mistook how far effaced I was and it wasn't until hours and hours later that they checked again and the midwife said I still had a ways to go. This was devastating.<br />
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Time basically lost all meaning as Aj helped me through contractions, holding my hand, feeding me bits of food and water and juice. When 4 PM rolled around I started to break down. I hadn't slept since my fitful night of sleep on the 22nd. I hadn't eaten anything but tiny bits since dinner on the 23rd, and my legs were getting weak from walking and squatting, trying to move the baby along. I just remember hugging Aj and saying "I'm so, so tired."<br />
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Onward the night went. Around 7 PM he was finally in place to begin pushing. I pushed for 2 hours, moving from the couch to the floor, and trying a couple of different positions. Aj held my head and hand, and fed me water or crushed ice.<br />
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As the contractions really started to come on hard and beyond intense, and the baby's head was close to crowning, his heart rate plummeted. The umbilical cord had dropped down and gotten wrapped around his neck, cutting off oxygen supply. I had read <a href="http://bleubirdvintage.typepad.com/blog/2011/02/gemma-bird-a-birth-story.html" target="_blank">this birth story from a fellow vintage shop owner</a> and the same thing had happened to her. Somehow this helped me. I knew what had to be done. I was afraid to lose him. When the midwife told me she needed him out and I had to push with everything I had, I gave it every ounce of strength in me, but I still couldn't get him all the way out fast enough. She performed an episiotomy and told Aj urgently that we had to change positions and that I needed to get into a squat. My fear rose and I tried to comply as best I could. As he was trying to lift me a contraction came on so hard and huge I couldn't do anything but bear into it and try to get my little man out. Poor Aj had a bad foothold and struggled but kept me up despite my putting everything into bearing down. Finally, finally the baby popped out with an assist from gravity and they put Little Fox immediately into my arms and covered us up.<br />
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His heart rate rose quickly, though his breathing stayed elevated and he was alert and red and screaming and wonderful. I just remember thanking the universe that we were both alive, and OK. We made it through.<br />
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After such an insane, long labor with so little rest and food, my body was exhausted. My legs trembled, and I couldn't really move. Aj held Little Fox and sat next to me while I rested. I laid there for what I think was hours, trying to stay awake and alert and to eat a little and look at my baby, and my husband. I started getting worried about feeding Little Fox, and was moved to the couch to try to breast feed. We got only a few drops. My body was just too tired.<br />
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We decided that a trip to the hospital to get stitched up and ensure that I was not loosing too much blood was in order. So at 2 AM I was loaded into an ambulance, and taken to the hospital where they stitched me up. The nurse helped me use a nipple shield to feed Little Fox and he slept soundly. He was a very good baby through everything. We left the hospital at 6:30 AM. We made it home and Aj helped me into bed, and I slept a few hours before Little Fox started to cry for hunger.<br />
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Those first days were beyond hard. I couldn't even move. My arms were bruised from the blood test and hydration IV and weak from the hours of labor. My hip was bruised from hours of pushing on the floor. My neck was weak from straining into my pushes. It strained and hurt when I coughed or sneezed or blew my nose. I could barely hold Little Fox to feed him. Aj looked ragged and exhausted but took amazing care of me.<br />
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On day 3 in the morning we had a well visit with the midwife. The baby had already lost 9% of his birth weight, right at the limit of acceptable. My milk was FINALLY starting to come in and I felt like we could turn this corner and I was feeling better each day. Later that morning Aj took our little one to the pediatrician for his hepatitis B shot and another wellness checkup while I slept. He came back right as I was waking from my nap and I got the news that, though Little Fox was healthy in all other ways, he'd developed jaundice and the best thing to do for him was to feed him. He told me that they had fed him a little bottle of formula supplement and that he had absolutely guzzled it. This was devastating to me, and made me feel inadequate, and hurt my heart that my little one had been so hungry.<br />
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We had to go back the next day for another blood test to see if his bilirubin went down and his jaundice was disappearing. Now I know that jaundice happens to a huge number of newborns, but between our trouble getting a good latch due to poor positioning, my weak muscles, my large breasts and my (apparently I never knew?) flat nipples, I felt discouraged. But I knew that we needed to push through. I spent hours online looking for tips on breastfeeding. How to tell if they were actually getting anything. Good positions for latch with bigger breasts. How to breastfeed with flat nipples. Anything to help.<br />
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I pumped after he fed, and then we bottle fed him that. We gave him another supplemental formula bottle and we just kept feeding on demand. Learning together. The next day we went back and did another bilirubin test and it rose but just by one point. However he had gained 5 oz back overnight! So I knew he was getting enough food. We decided to keep nursing and feeding and do one more test. If it came back any higher we were going to have to do phototherapy treatment, which I didn't want to have to put him through. Today we went for that test and finally we are over the jaundice. It's on the decline and together we have learned how to nurse effectively. He's a hungry, hungry boy.<br />
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So there we stand. It wasn't an easy, run of the mill birth like I had hoped. If I had had the baby in the hospital it almost definitely would have been a C section birth. And the 3 days after his birth were probably some of the emotionally toughest days of my life. But here we are on day 5, happy and well fed and together and healthy and alive and there is nothing I've ever been more grateful for.<br />
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<br />Foxburrow Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04582678222079799020noreply@blogger.com65tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5382531097696118017.post-42369596315154771942015-09-21T11:58:00.000-07:002015-09-21T11:58:46.211-07:00Vintage Maternity Outfit<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Today is my "early" due date! Because we don't know EXACTLY when my last period was, we have two EDDs, one based on what I remember and one based on his size. Today is the day based on his size. Not that I think our little fox would do something as conventional as arrive on his due date! To keep spirits high, I decided it was a good day to dress up. </div>
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One of the things I've missed most during my pregnancy is the ability to wear vintage. After about 25 weeks the body just really changes and normal clothes simply don't fit in most cases, even if you size up. However, I've found that 70s maxi dresses can be very forgiving, and I've been getting my vintage kicks that way.</div>
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Most days I just veg out in some stretchy dress or wear my "ninja" outfit (as my husband calls it) which is just a black tanktop and leggings with black flats. But it definitely feels good to get dressed up again. </div>
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I went out to drop off some Foxburrow Vintage packages (<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/foxburrowvintage" target="_blank">the shop is still open</a>!) and stopped by Trader Joe's for some frozen meals. </div>
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I also picked up some mums and a pumpkin. I have an idea for a visiting board to go outside the house so that we don't get unexpected visitors at bad times, and I wanted some pretty fall stuff to go at the base.<br />
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Dress - 1970s Vintage / Local Vintage Shop</div>
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Hat - 1970s Vintage / The Vintage Bazaar</div>
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Purse - 1970s Vintage Coach / Brimfield Flea Market</div>
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Shoes - Modern / <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Seychelles-8-Black-Suede-Chunky-Cone-Heels-Strappy-Braided-Open-Toe-Zip-Ankle-/381387593959?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368" target="_blank">Seychelles (Same)</a></div>
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Bangles - Vintage / Hollis Flea Market</div>
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Necklace - Modern / <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ZacharyPryor" target="_blank">Zachary Pryor</a></div>
Foxburrow Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04582678222079799020noreply@blogger.com50tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5382531097696118017.post-582711831954886212015-09-10T12:00:00.000-07:002015-09-10T12:00:01.428-07:00End of Pregnancy Blues...A lot of people talk about pregnancy and motherhood, but I also think a lot of people don't talk about the hard parts. You want to show people your best side, that you're doing well and you don't want them to worry for you or about you. Sure it's easy enough to admit when you're physically not feeling great - morning sickness, back pain, it's part and parcel for most women's pregnancies and we don't have to feel out of the ordinary saying anything about it. But what if you're emotionally not feeling great? We have a hard time talking about our emotions without over thinking what people will say, or think about how we feel. But that's got to stop - because it shouldn't be something we're afraid to get off our chests and talk about.<br />
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So I'm here to talk about my end of pregnancy blues. You might think I mean "oh, sad face, my pregnancy is ending and I don't want it to" but that's not it.<br />
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About a week ago my little guy dropped into position. As you may or may not know, this usually signals the last 2-4 weeks of pregnancy in first time moms. Since my due date could be the 21st or the 28th (and most first time babies come at 41 weeks!) we're not entirely sure when he will come. And that's OK... he'll come when he's ready, but something else came along with him dropping. Feelings.<br />
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I've had an easy pregnancy by anyone's standards. Enviable even. No morning sickness, generally still energetic, without mood swings, only a few restless or sleepless nights, etc etc. And I haven't taken that for granted. But now I wake up and I don't want to do anything. I'm tired, both emotionally and physically. I don't feel like myself. I can't muster the enthusiasm for my businesses that I've always had. I feel like the days fly by and I get nothing done. I just don't want to <b>do anything</b>, and everything I do takes so long. I don't want to go out, I don't want to lay around, I don't want to do any of the things I told myself I'd do when I finally had time, I don't want to cook or clean or take care of things around the house. And it's weighing on me.<br />
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When the baby dropped it was like a weight suddenly fell into place. His head is firmly in my pelvis, his back to my font (a good position for starting labor!) but wow is it uncomfortable. Where before my whole body could support him and the growing weight, now it's all resting on my pelvis and straining my lower back. I can't sit for long periods of time. Laying down really isn't that comfortable. Standing isn't comfortable. Nothing is comfortable. I found this image today and realized why.<br />
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Yep. When they say your organs get squished, they mean it. Except drag that baby's head down about another half inch and there we go - that's where I am. How do our bodies do it? I don't even know.<br />
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But with the physical discomfort and exhaustion, emotional exhaustion begins to set in too. It's upsetting being at partial strength. Especially when you have always been an active and engaged person, it's like now there's this barrier between you and enjoying daily life. And there's nothing for it but to wait it out and try not to let it get to you. It's like this weird stage of stasis where you don't want to start anything new, but you still have to pass the time. <br />
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And that's hard. And it's OK to be blue. Foxburrow Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04582678222079799020noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5382531097696118017.post-36841519780748521922015-08-28T15:10:00.000-07:002015-08-28T15:10:13.085-07:00Last of SummerEven though it's still warm outside, hot in some places, every now and then we're starting to get that nip in the air. And that means that autumn is on its way slowly but surely.<br />
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Here's the last of the summer goodies for 2015! There's nothing like a little late-season treat to wear once or twice this year and be excited about when you pull it out next year!<br />
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A collection of whites with floral prints made their way to the shop this week.... We're talking 1950s to 1980s floral goodness in XS, S, M and L sizes.<br />
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These pieces could be great transition pieces for your fall wardrobe. There's two pretty sheath dresses from the 60s, some florals with longer sleeves from the 70s and one killer 80s chambray dress. Primarily sizes S/M. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/FoxburrowVintage" target="_blank">Shop now.</a><br />
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Lastly a stunning vintage haori from my trip to Japan last year, as well as a buttercup yellow slip, an XL pattern from the 50s and two great leather accessories.<br />
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<br />Foxburrow Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04582678222079799020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5382531097696118017.post-43253812335730485312015-08-24T13:54:00.000-07:002015-08-24T13:54:03.052-07:00A Woodland Nursery for Christopher "Little Fox" JasperI knew we would do a woodland themed nursery long before we knew we were expecting. We love the woods, and we love nature, and I've been collecting woodland themed things for ...well... a long time. When we first found out that I was pregnant it was actually a bit of a surprise - we had been trying but between work and my Etsy businesses, I had zero time. So I stopped really paying attention to my cycles and lo! Next thing you know it's February and I'm late for my period. And into the picture comes our Little Fox. <br />
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We found out it was a boy at the second ultrasound, and I immediately began thinking of names. If it was a girl, we had a few names picked out and we were going to wait until she was born to see what her personality was like, but for Little Fox it just fell into place. Aj really wanted to name the boy after his best friend, and also his father. I really wanted to name him Fox. We came to an agreement and decided on Christopher James Fox Jasper. He'll have plenty of options when he's older for what he wants to be called, but as long as he is little enough to not know better he'll be our Little Fox!<br />
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Since I work from home out of my studio, and Aj is working through his electrical courses and still needs a quiet place to study (not to mention play music!) we knew we wanted to have a "Nursery Nook" as opposed to an actual nursery. We talked about that long before we conceived, when we discussed what we hoped for from a baby and how they would fit into our lives. Eventually, I will move my studio to our basement where I already have my Foxburrow photography studio and storage, and we have the guest bedroom. However, we have to put heat down there for the brutal New England winters before I can go anywhere. So while we're raising a baby and remodeling the house, Little Fox will have a more integrated place to stay.<br />
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A lot of people really questioned this decision, but now the living room really feels "right" to us, and it just feels like Little Fox will be more a part of the family in a community space. We don't use the living room a lot, so we don't foresee early bedtimes or naps being a problem. However, when he's still a newborn he will sleep in his bassinet in our bedroom. Artwork from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetMelodyDesigns" target="_blank">Sweet Melody Designs</a> on Etsy - a surprise gift from our baby shower!<br />
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I love this fox wall art. It was one of the first things I
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For the dresser, I bought the <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90219612/" target="_blank">Ikea Tarva 3 drawer chest</a> and my good friend from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/SandandSparkleShop" target="_blank">Sand + Sparkle</a> came over to help me paint it. I picked a soft, mossy green. I wanted it to fit in with our living room and feel like an extension of the space, so I picked colors that would work well with our existing furniture and decor.<br />
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The owl rug we had on hand from our first bathroom in our first apartment. (I told you I've been collecting woodland stuff for a while...) I'm actually really glad to find a new use for it...<br />
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I painted and decoupaged the knobs on the dresser with artwork from <a href="http://oanabefort.com/" target="_blank">Oana Befort</a>. I considered picking up some woodland critter knobs from Anthropologie, but since I'm self employed now I had to do something thriftier. <br />
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We'll be doing cloth diapers after the first week so we ordered a starter set of 10 Best Bottoms diapers. They have little owls and foxes and hedgehogs on them...too cute. Aj really had a hard sell getting me to agree to cloth diapers. The things he described about the process did NOT help. But he finally got me with the impact to the environment over the length of the diapering process. When I did some research I found that cloth diapering has really come a long way from the past, and I set to work choosing the right cloth diaper for us. These have a gridwork of snaps that will allow them to be worn from birth until he's no longer in diapers - yay! They also have the option for disposable inserts for situations when you really don't want to be toting around a bunch of cloth pads to be cleaned. That was a big factor in my choice.<br />
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The little fox hat hanging on the picture frame was also a gift from our baby shower, and came from Etsy. The Totoro music box spins and plays the theme from Totoro - it was a gift from my host sister when I left Japan after studying abroad. It goes so nicely with the little mobile we got as a gift! From Etsy shop <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/155920162/crochet-totoro-nursery-mobile-with-neko" target="_blank">AmiAmigos</a>. <br />
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I put his little toys in a vintage plant hanger I found at a thrift store. He doesn't have many toys at this point (and we plan to keep it that way). In the basket there's a crinkle tag ball that I made for him, a blanket fox plush from my god mother, a vintage hedgehog hand puppet that I found long ago and squirreled away for our future little one, and a fox plush from WWF that Aj brought home for me from a trip. Our general philosophy is less is more. We don't want to end up drowning in toys, especially with his space being part of our living space.<br />
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The little fox figurines are actually salt and pepper shakers from my grandmother. I thought they looked cute nesting in the leaves. The ivy plant I've had for almost 5 years! It came from the book store I used to work at when it closed. I found the wicker baskets at the Goodwill Outlet for pennies. They're both empty right now but I'm sure they will fill with something or other eventually. <br />
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Our glider we picked up from a Facebook Yard Sale post for $20. It was white, and had an ottoman with no cushion. We didn't want the ottoman anyway, so we bought it and painted it dark brown to match our furniture (thanks Ashley!). I definitely didn't want to keep the cushions it came with, and looked at custom options on Etsy. There were lots of nice ones, but the price and the time frame didn't match what we needed, so the cushions came from Wayfair.com. I had the rug from Pier 1 already, and the white fox statue which was on our mantle, and I snagged the lamp from <a href="http://www.target.com/p/threshold-floor-shelf-lamp-with-ivory-shade-walnut-includes-cfl-bulb/" target="_blank">Target</a> to complete the space.<br />
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The wicker basket is to hold my breast pump stuff, and I picked one with a lid to keep the dogs away. Scored that for $1 at the flea market, along with the vintage wicker plant stand (also $1...must be my favorite price)!<br />
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The rabbit pillows help make the glider perfect. The fabric I got in Japan last year and I used soft minky fabric for the back. The long rabbit fits nicely behind the neck too.<br />
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Next to the rocker are a few of our favorite books, including a couple of my Dr Seuss books from childhood, and Little Fox's first primer on sushi. We have a TON of children's books in our closets and downstairs in the guest bedroom. I've been collecting them for years and years.<br />
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Nearby on the wall is his soft glow night light. This is one of my favorite things in the nursery. <a href="http://www.shopnwf.org/2780-NWF2584-Fox-Night-Light.pro?sSource=GoogleAdwords_Toggle&kw=PLA_NWF2584&gclid=Cj0KEQjwgeuuBRCiwpD0hP3Cg4kBEiQAHflm1ls_Ex9-B1_P8tVMM71i1wkO77npHWZ7rU-Yi7UqRugaAnBx8P8HAQ" target="_blank">Here</a>.<br />
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How amazing is this fox blanket we got from our baby shower! It's hand crocheted and I know it will be a household favorite. So whenever you're ready, little one...we're ready for you!Foxburrow Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04582678222079799020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5382531097696118017.post-11655029208737228322015-07-12T17:52:00.001-07:002015-07-12T18:27:28.144-07:00My Maternity Basics<div style="margin: 0 auto; width: 600px;">
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When I first found out I was pregnant, I knew that I really didn't want to invest a lot into maternity clothing. So I set to making myself a list of basics that I could integrate into my existing wardrobe and make my clothes last as long as possible. I added a couple of things as time went on but here's my "core wardrobe" - the pieces I wear regularly and that can help turn something non-maternity into a stylish maternity option. </div>
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1) First up was black and white tanktops. I got mine from Motherhood.com and they came in a two pack - one black and one white. (<a href="http://www.motherhood.com/Product.asp?Product_Id=97343Z10010&MasterCategory_Id=MC2?PINK" target="_blank">here</a>) These have been my most worn maternity clothes. I wear them under blouses and dresses to "smooth out" my bump or just by themselves around the house and at night. I ended up going back for a second pack so I have 2 black and 2 white.</div>
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2) Black and white leggings. I wear a lot of leggings, so I knew I wanted some that would fit my growing bump. I got these from Motherhood.com as well (<a href="http://www.motherhood.com/Product.asp?Product_Id=91610Z10291&MasterCategory_Id=MC27" target="_blank">here</a>) though the white ones I had to find in the store. The thing about maternity leggings is sometimes they have the weirdest seams or the fabric isn't soft or it's too tight or too loose. These are perfect. Comfortable enough to wear around all day long, thick enough not to be see through, and light enough for any temperature below 75. A must-have. </div>
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3) Two maxi dresses - one in a solid color that you love, and the other in a fun pattern. These don't have to be maternity items. I got my solid color maxi dress at a thrift store for about $6, and my printed maxi dress from Old Navy for $15 (on sale). The solid color maxi was Liz Lange from Target and I found that you have to have a bump to make it work because I'm 5'4 and the length in the front would be too long without it. </div>
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4) Chambray dress. I'm lucky - I found this item at a thrift store for about $4. Mine is from H&M Mama, and is short sleeve. You can mix this one up with a variety of belts, leggings, and shoes. The look is totally different with a pink belt and flip flops than it is with leather boots, belt and a scarf. That kind of diversity with your existing accessories is a must!</div>
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5) A striped shirt. Stripes do something fun to the baby belly and I enjoy wearing a good striped shirt. I went for thin stripes because bigger ones make my already huge bust a little over the top. I picked black and white, and I pair it with anything from a black maxi skirt and jean jacket to blue jeans and flats. </div>
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6) A solid color shirt. I got a pink one in a two-pack from Motherhood.com (<a href="http://www.motherhood.com/Product.asp?Product_Id=97347Z10580&MasterCategory_Id=MC28?MULTI%20STRIPE" target="_blank">here</a>) - Can you tell I love the two-packs? This can be paired with just about anything, and I find just a couple of maternity shirts are essential for the days when you try on a number of things and "nothing fits" - You always have a fall back option!</div>
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7) Maternity shorts. Being summer, shorts are necessary. I am not a big fan of jeans, and after my first trimester my hips expanded so fast I couldn't get any of my pre-pregnancy pants over my thighs. I take this as a good sign that my body is "getting ready" but it certainly didn't make it easy to have my hips jump 5 inches in a matter of weeks. I do personally find that I like the "full panel" pants and shorts better because they put less compression on my lower abdomen and are more comfortable (but they also don't stay up as well). When I wear the shorter, tighter elastic waistbands they cause cramping and a foul mood, so I recommend trying on any pants/shorts before buying!</div>
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8) Maternity overalls. This one was kind of a surprise to me, but sometimes I really wanted to wear shorts or pants without having a waistband to contend with. Overalls are coming back into style, and they look adorable on pregnant people. So grab the advantage while you can! I bought a pair of Motherhood cropped jean capri overalls, and then found another pair of khaki short overalls while thrifting. Perfect. </div>
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9) Not pictured - Black maxi skirt. Find a nice, super comfortable, super stretchy black maxi skirt. You'll be able to pair it with a lot of your non-maternity blouses for a stylish look and because these are usually stretchy anyway it doesn't have to be maternity! So you can wear it after your pregnancy too.</div>
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Well I hope this list helps someone out there... I feel like maternity clothing is such a racket. You want to look cute while you're growing a baby, but sometimes it can feel like you have to break the bank, especially if it's your first pregnancy and you don't have any friends you can borrow maternity clothes from. This list of "basics" got me through the first 6 months of my pregnancy without issue. After that, maternity clothing becomes more necessary so I really recommend shopping thrift stores, consignment shops, and EBay. Remember that a lot of these clothes were only worn a couple of times before mama had her baby and didn't need them anymore. It's nice to cut down on the environmental impact, as well as the budget! Save it for stuff you really will need - like baby wipes. Hehe.</div>
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So I bought a scanner! I've really been wanting to scan in some of the wonderful photos I find in vintage magazines (along with some of the funnier ones). Today, I found a copy of the 1958 November copy of the NYT Magazine, and was instantly attracted by this super swimsuit spread. <br />
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Here's what 1958 had to say about bikinis: Normal Waistlines may have vanished everywhere else, but on southern beaches this resort season they are not only back but also bare. Not for a decade have so many two piece bathing suits been seen. More daring types may even try the Bikini for maximum exposure to the sun. With these brief swim suits go hats almost as big as parasols. <br />
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(about the polka dot suit) A classically cut, body-molding suit for free-style swimmers has a bit of dash added by dots. This is black on white in cotton and lastex knit. By Elizabeth Stewart. $20 at Saks Fifth Avenue. The shiny licorice straw hat by John Frederics.<br />
(about the stripe suit) The midriff plays peek-a-boo here - covered in the center front by a striped triangular piece hooked onto the briefs. A detachable strap loops around the neck. In black and white lastex wool knit. By Rudi Gernreich for Westwood. $23 at Lord & Taylor.<br />
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A large dose of sun is prescribed for this suit. The top is almost pure Empire, cut straight across the front above and below a rounded bosom. Hand-loomed wool and Helanca nylon of a rich green shade, with blue and white stripes. By Margaret Pennington. $30. Available exclusively at Bonwit Teller. The enormous, floppy straw sunshade hat by John Frederics. <br />
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The basic black uniform in every woman's resort wardrobe, with this season's difference - cut in two to reveal the middle. Bandeau around the bust is gently shirred for subtle fullness. In hand-loomed wool and Helanca nylon. By Margaret Pennington. This is $30 at Bonwit Teller. Striped hat in red and white denim is a Sally Victor design.<br />
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For the more adventurous soul, a Bikini, seen up to now mostly on European shores. This miniscule amount of cotton is printed with a giant Paisley pattern: purple, green and red on white. There is a "surf ruffle" all the way around the hips. By Jeanne Campbell for Sportwhirl. $12 at Arnold Constable after Jan 15.Foxburrow Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04582678222079799020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5382531097696118017.post-31375644151700693812015-05-31T18:39:00.000-07:002015-05-31T18:39:57.474-07:00DIY Vintage Hair Bow <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I used one of my favorite tiny floral fabrics. A beautiful field of poppies and daisies. Very Liberty of London I think. <br />
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First, cut two pieces of fabric measuring 5.5" x 4.5" - The longer side will be the top and bottom of your bow, so arrange your fabric print so it is upright.<br />
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Then, cut another strip of fabric measuring 2" wide x 3.5" long. This will be to go in the center of the bow.<br />
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Next, place the two sides of the fabric with right sides facing each other. You want to sew the back side of the fabric - if you can see the bright front of your fabric you don't have it placed correctly. (see <a href="http://howtosew.com/blog/q/what-does-right-sidewrong-side-mean" target="_blank">here </a>if you are still confused)<br />
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Now sew around the edge, leaving a quarter inch seam margin. On one of the long sides of the fabric, leave a hole about 2" long in the middle of the fabric square. Double stitch on each side of this hole.Trim the corners, without cutting into the stitching.<br />
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Your end piece should look like this. Now use the hole in the bottom of the fabric to turn the whole thing inside out. Reach your fingers inside and pull the right side of the fabric through the hole, as if you were turning a t-shirt right side out so you can wear it.<br />
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Now, take the long strip of fabric and with an iron (or your force of will) fold in both sides of the fabric strip so that the reverse side is a nice clean strip about .75" wide of right side printed fabric. Again this is for the center of your bow. After you've made a few, try a little knot-work or try doing the center out of a different matching fabric. <br />
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Take your fabric square and pinch it in the middle, fluff it up and arrange it until it's just how you like it.<br />
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Rub in more fabric glue to keep the edge down and secure the loop. Let it sit for an hour, and voila! a new hair bow.<br />
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Snap up some of my amazing Brimfield finds for 20% off, including the pictured dress above! Wow-ee!<br />
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Sale runs from Saturday morning until Monday at midnight EST. No holds, so grab it while you can!<br />
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Foxburrow Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04582678222079799020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5382531097696118017.post-42568958508725316682015-05-22T15:17:00.001-07:002015-05-22T15:17:52.426-07:00Thrift Store Review: Salvation Army in Medford, MAMy favorite Japanese market is in Medford, MA (<a href="http://ebisuyamarket.com/" target="_blank">Ebisuya</a>). They're unbeatable because everything they carry is Japanese, so it's not like a mixed Asian market but a true Japanese market. I visit as often as I can, and recently I took a road trip down just for my favorite Shokupan and bento ingredients. While I was down there I decided to check out the local thrift scene and I went up the street to Salvation Army.<br />
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Now the prices were definitely higher, which you can expect considering the area (closer to Boston, and Cambridge where MIT, Harvard, Berkeley, and Boston University all reside). And it was actually not a great store for vintage-hunting...but if you're looking for some sweet threads for yourself it's definitely worth checking out!<br />
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Here's what I picked up for myself... a little vintage planter which now has a home by my bed, a knock-off LeSportsac bag that is made with a Fifi Lapin print I couldn't resist, a silk floral Mossimo Dutti dress (<a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Massimo-Dutti-Womens-Blue-Floral-Dress-Size-6-38-Silk-Short-Sleeve-Summer-/151688128722?" target="_blank">for sale on Ebay</a>) that I totally would have kept if I wasn't pregnant, and a super-adorable polka dot fit-and-flare dress I won't even be able to fit into until next year, but bought anyway because it's so me!<br />
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The whole store was filled with the kind of things you'd find in the closet of a college kid from a pretty wealthy family. Anna Sui dresses, and other name brand and designer items.<br />
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An entire rack of colored cords and jeans... Yes please! All Jcrew, Talbots, Banana Republic, etc.<br />
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And the movies and books! Never have I been to a salvation army and seen such an intellectual group of books! Not one trashy romance in sight - all of it was literary fiction, psychology, popular science, and nonfiction. I've never seen 3 copies of For Whom the Bell Tolls at a thrift store before...<br />
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It looked like you were looking through your friend's bookshelves... Good picks!<br />
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And the movies were the same! $2.99 for most every movie, including Poirot box sets, foreign films, a few classic animated titles, 80s classics... it was hard not to walk out with a few movies, but since we downsized after reading <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-life-changing-magic-of-tidying-up-marie-kondo/1119564096?ean=9781607747307" target="_blank">The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up</a> I try to be really conscious of what I'm bringing into my home. <br />
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Seriously, how could you resist those mustard yellow cords!?!?!?! If I weren't pregnant, they would have been mine. <br />
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And the movies! Annie Hall, Benny and Joon, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Random foreign movies... and all in perfect shape.<br />
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Their furniture section, while the tiniest thing ever, was filled with amazing mid-century pieces (with price tags to match, though!) Awesome sideboards, china hutches, mirrors, etc.<br />
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They also had really clean dressing rooms, and a clean public restroom (amazing! Being pregnant and over an hour from home sometimes you don't have a choice). So props for that.<br />
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So whether it's just the stuff they get donated from their local population, or whether they've learned to curate for what is selling, it's definitely worth a fun visit. Just don't take someone who's your size.Foxburrow Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04582678222079799020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5382531097696118017.post-68874345396951438492015-05-08T14:42:00.000-07:002015-05-08T14:42:39.802-07:00SPRINGing Back into Vintage!So you may have noticed I've been gone for a while! Life's been busy, but the best news is that now I'm doing this full time!!! Between my two etsy shops, and a baby on the way I'll have my hands full, but I couldn't be happier. So here we go - back into vintage just in time for the spring's best weather!<br />
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Remember that when you order from Foxburrow you could have your item in just a few days! Nothing says instant gratification like a quick delivery!<br />
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Here are today's new arrivals to help you celebrate spring:<br />
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<br />Foxburrow Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04582678222079799020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5382531097696118017.post-6744200236675940092015-05-08T14:25:00.001-07:002015-05-08T14:25:58.323-07:00Vintage Black and Red<div style="width:600px;margin:0 auto"><div style="position:relative;"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.polyvore.com/vintage_black_red/set?.embedder=8259791&.svc=blogger&id=158010997"><img width="600" alt="Vintage Black and Red" src="http://cfc.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-set/.sig/2jRqtSsGNdzHzt8BfViLA/cid/158010997/id/Iv3Zz8j15BGXm4ZPnCklpg/size/c600x713.jpg" title="Vintage Black and Red" height="713" border="0" /></a></div></div><br/><div style="text-align:center"><small><a target="_blank" href="http://www.polyvore.com/vintage_black_red/set?.embedder=8259791&.svc=blogger&id=158010997">Vintage Black and Red</a> by <a target="_blank" href="http://foxburrowvintage.polyvore.com/?.embedder=8259791&.svc=blogger">foxburrowvintage</a> on <a target="_blank" href="http://www.polyvore.com/">Polyvore</a></small></div><div style="width:600px;margin:0 auto"><small><div style="padding-top:16px"><p style="clear:both;margin:0em;padding:0px"><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=8259791&.svc=blogger&id=137754085"><img width="50" align="left" hspace="4" src="http://ak1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/137754085.jpg" style="border:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0 8px 8px 0;padding:2px;background-color:#ffffff;" height="50" /></a><div style="margin-bottom:8px;text-align:left;"><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=8259791&.svc=blogger&id=137754085">1970s Silk Indian Block Printed Skirt / Black by FoxburrowVintage</a><br/>etsy.com<br/><br style="display:none"/></div></p><p style="clear:both;margin:0em;padding:0px"><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=8259791&.svc=blogger&id=137754049"><img width="50" align="left" hspace="4" src="http://ak1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/137754049.jpg" style="border:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0 8px 8px 0;padding:2px;background-color:#ffffff;" height="50" /></a><div style="margin-bottom:8px;text-align:left;"><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=8259791&.svc=blogger&id=137754049">1970s Red Polka Dot Pussybow Blouse / Vintage by FoxburrowVintage</a><br/>etsy.com<br/><br style="display:none"/></div></p><p style="clear:both;margin:0em;padding:0px"><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=8259791&.svc=blogger&id=137754123"><img width="50" align="left" hspace="4" src="http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/137754123.jpg" style="border:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0 8px 8px 0;padding:2px;background-color:#ffffff;" height="50" /></a><div style="margin-bottom:8px;text-align:left;"><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=8259791&.svc=blogger&id=137754123">1950s Black Velvet Strap Sandals / 50s Summer by FoxburrowVintage</a><br/>etsy.com<br/><br style="display:none"/></div></p><p style="clear:both;margin:0em;padding:0px"><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=8259791&.svc=blogger&id=137754189"><img width="50" align="left" hspace="4" src="http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/137754189.jpg" style="border:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0 8px 8px 0;padding:2px;background-color:#ffffff;" height="50" /></a><div style="margin-bottom:8px;text-align:left;"><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=8259791&.svc=blogger&id=137754189">1960s Mod Wood Bangles Vintage FoxburrowVintage</a><br/>etsy.com<br/><br style="display:none"/></div></p></div></small></div>Foxburrow Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04582678222079799020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5382531097696118017.post-66524767024335538322015-01-05T06:20:00.003-08:002015-01-05T06:20:35.857-08:00New Year Sale! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Foxburrow Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04582678222079799020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5382531097696118017.post-58476422249331191482014-11-04T13:22:00.002-08:002014-11-04T13:22:44.873-08:00Mariel and Mr. Mog and the Teal Sweater<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Mariel hopped on one leg as she struggled to get into her pleated black skirt. With both legs in, she slid it up and zipped the side, pulling her favorite boucle teal sweater over her head as her arms flailed wildly. She loved this sweater - it matched her hair and she liked the vivid contrast of the bright color against her black leggings, boots and skirt. She tugged at the hem until it sat just right, and ran her fingers quickly through her hair.<br />
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Stretching her arm to its full length, she picked at a few stray cat hairs on the ribbed cuff of the sweater, discarding them onto the floor. Her phone buzzed with a text message and the screen illuminated. 5:48 PM. <br />
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"Oh no, " she moaned. She was going to be late. Again! The last time she was late for her music lessons her tutor had threatened to stop teaching her all together, and he was the best teacher in the city. If she was going to get into Wyverly University on a music scholarship, he was her best bet.<br />
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She hooked her finger into her key ring, jerking them off of the night stand in a raucous jangle of metal keys and plastic charms. Snatching up her phone she ran toward the door, reaching down only for a brief moment to pet her white cat. "See you later, Mr. Mog!" Her voice trailed off as she got closer to the door. She certainly didn't see the human-like, up-to-no-good grin on Mr. Mog's face as she latched the door behind her. <br />
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If you can't tell, I've been reading the Old Kingdom books by Garth Nix. It started with the recent release of Clariel, but now I'm re-reading Sabriel because I am so loathe to leave the Old Kingdom behind until the next book comes out. The idea's been rolling around in my head recently to play with the idea of Mogget and the descendants of the abhorsen family. So this quick little scene is just me playing with some ideas in my head. Perhaps something will come of it, perhaps not. Either way, here it is.<br />
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<br />Foxburrow Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04582678222079799020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5382531097696118017.post-41146465988979059082014-10-28T09:45:00.004-07:002014-10-28T09:45:59.492-07:00Practicing for NaNiWriMoI decided to do a sample story and practice for my NaNiWriMo challenge. This coat from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/DearGolden" target="_blank">Dear Golden Vintage</a> has always called to me - I think it has a story to tell. Whoever owned that coat was bold, independent and fun. I think its story is a happy one. It's a little rough around the edges - it's been so long since I've written a story. But here we go.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Snow floated down from the dark gray clouds, white and pure
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wavering between solid and liquid. She pulled a handkerchief from her handbag
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">“Aw, I’ve been fine! It’s been boring without all you fellas
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a lot so we girls are always having a gas at the office!” She laughed softly,
grasping his hand between both of hers, the mottled gray of her rabbit fur
cuffs enveloping both their hands like a muff. “Gee Mikey it’s been so long
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Suddenly he stopped, staring up a tree still clinging to its
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weighed them down. “Evelyn, your letters, they” he stopped, and the breeze
pushed his hair from his face. He looked over at her. “Hey that’s a swell
coat.” She smiled, not wanting to push him to finish his thoughts before he was
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her breast. He smiled. “Real swell.” Suddenly, his finger paused and his eyes
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your letters arrived… Well, you got me through the war. Just tellin’ me of your
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wouldn’t have taken his hand first, would have been pink in the face and
wouldn’t have dreamed of being alone in the park with a man. But she wasn’t
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they were still meant to be together. In a flash she saw it all – the farm they
would buy after a few more years of work, the golden retriever named Mac they
would get from a fellow at Christmas, the evenings with friends, the kids, the
everything. </span></div>
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I haven't been writing much for the past few years. I don't just mean blogging, I mean writing. I have a degree in creative writing, but aside from using my writing skills at work there's not much writing in my life. In my Etsy listings I strive to keep it simple and descriptive, without bogging the shoppers down with a detailed story or setting. It's good for getting listings up fast, with accurate decriptions that don't have fluff, but it really doesn't satisfy the storyteller in me.<br />
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For the last few days or weeks I've been craving writing again. I always knew the day would come when I wanted to start writing again, but I've been so consistently busy that I keep putting it off... off..off. Save it for another day. But my cravings almost always get the better of me, and this time is no exception. I need to write. I need to tell stories.<br />
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So for the month of November, I'm going to try to post a story a day here on the blog. Not just any story, though. I'll be using pieces from my Etsy shop as anchors to each story. The clothes talk to me when I pick them up off the racks and decide to take them home. They tell me a story about who they have been worn by, and who they will be worn by. So I'm going to tell some of those stories.<br />
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NaNoWriMo stands for "National Novel Writing Month" and while I'm not going to be writing a novel, I am going to be committing to writing every day in November. I'm going to be telling 30 stories of 30 garments. And I'm going to be doing it right here.<br />
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Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04582678222079799020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5382531097696118017.post-3791825720710493772014-08-13T09:58:00.001-07:002014-08-13T09:58:14.956-07:00Modern Minnie<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><div style='width:600px;margin:0 auto'><div style='position:relative;'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/modern_minnie/set?.embedder=8259791&.svc=blogger&id=131862354' target='_blank'><img force='1' border='0' height='620' title='Modern Minnie' src='http://cfc.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-set/.sig/5LNwHwzLHFMiurkgFpO9A/cid/131862354/id/fvSkAQsj5BGdqtPC2__Y_w/size/c600x620.jpg' alt='Modern Minnie' width='600'/></a></div></div><br/><div style='text-align:center'><small><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/modern_minnie/set?.embedder=8259791&.svc=blogger&id=131862354' target='_blank'>Modern Minnie</a> by <a href='http://foxburrowvintage.polyvore.com/?.embedder=8259791&.svc=blogger' target='_blank'>foxburrowvintage</a> featuring <a 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target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img force='1' height='50' style='border:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0 8px 8px 0;padding:2px;background-color:#ffffff;' src='http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/116270534.jpg' hspace='4' align='left' width='50'/></a><div style='margin-bottom:8px;text-align:left;'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=8259791&.svc=blogger&id=116270534' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>1980s Red Polka Dot Dress</a><br/>etsy.com<br/><br style='display:none'/></div></p></div></small></div></div>Foxburrow Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04582678222079799020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5382531097696118017.post-68061459483964544822014-08-05T08:25:00.000-07:002014-08-05T08:25:25.593-07:00Plus Size VintagePlus size dresses and really quality vintage is so hard to come by! I'm always on the lookout for dresses in all sizes, and here are a few of the beauties that I found, size Large to XXL... Just click on the image to see the listing!<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/191036848/1950s-teal-floral-day-dress-garden-party" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwcKjkV9oMIC0Wa5KUZmJ7bNlXqheBq5SJ_34Yy1lta-bfT0BkqBelrwENAwA3kgqmXRz1wP-Vy3ejiPmlFLUsphvneUe0j5rO0V_jBSBtrn6vgWyFS7bud0u9uKZIZXcgZ-ntYaGdf2Q/s1600/IMG_6195.JPG" height="320" width="213" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/191036848/1950s-teal-floral-day-dress-garden-party" target="_blank">1950s Floral Dress</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/191165567/1940s-1950s-vintage-dress-navy-blue-plus" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN1youv7plDE1242Qn5PcBbuMgQOpR4pQ0yE5jymcweuEj-Y-C2tXKKyMjsKlII8vM2QQS5ev0GzQsdyoJgSVDW9-DRzY8nKkU_0H1PTATEG9Apgv76Wysk2m85WGzRsHT3PPxr5qmaOs/s1600/IMG_6213.JPG" height="320" width="211" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/191165567/1940s-1950s-vintage-dress-navy-blue-plus" target="_blank">1940s Sophistication Dress</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/191155462/1950s-purple-lace-overlay-floral-dress" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs13Y42WvaRaHcp2rG6NQ5BUByTYInTG_hyQLRueU9lHrGcnoiW-Nchop4-OziJf11DzCdzsUkXY1jIN5QHUDYwk_4zAczVz52F1hS1eYjy1UoJCReNPpB2VBtDt0J3b5MNSgO8sRHY5E/s1600/IMG_6257.JPG" height="320" width="213" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/191155462/1950s-purple-lace-overlay-floral-dress" target="_blank">1960s Floral Lace Dress</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/191170037/1950s-vintage-dress-50s-60s-brown-wiggle" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk0cv-SCu-0SxCrrln9bqMIKxC4pOgkW5EB7opWjvDayYbVN0Dg5Lx0tqL4zl7YLn6144J2QUA06yZVX_zNiBE8XWWkPI_x5GI5R8BC5TT0i0j8U6fdaE9SiS8G8KIJ2KaAKB5TjB0oCc/s1600/IMG_6281.JPG" height="320" width="213" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/191170037/1950s-vintage-dress-50s-60s-brown-wiggle" target="_blank">1950s Wiggle Squiggle Dress</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjO4RqMSUEx6EZfqguprLHP_jYzTnjGKN57huamHJUmL7ntIcvvMJeC7etkfvkoGRsBOY48FH1WNHxhTxFAQYpEmihaysNjAwk5_O2FTh-cwZtRA4ik7EYxt1r1ESX8sBzrdANkwRRAC4/s1600/IMG_6178.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjO4RqMSUEx6EZfqguprLHP_jYzTnjGKN57huamHJUmL7ntIcvvMJeC7etkfvkoGRsBOY48FH1WNHxhTxFAQYpEmihaysNjAwk5_O2FTh-cwZtRA4ik7EYxt1r1ESX8sBzrdANkwRRAC4/s1600/IMG_6178.JPG" height="320" width="213" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1950s Polka Dot Dress</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/191563600/1950s-vintage-dress-50s-60s-green" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjXpmHdKpVA1yEtH0f_j0egdMPApWdf0HjQMV9JNENoQIhtfVBDz4I8GmL8ks-0tiR2rQTSCrg2VxYrMNsR8KGrV2oqfMheLCIOzBAtHJnLpyNJaRLLalMljZQLjs0PX0b76kDMWlpTgw/s1600/IMG_6291.JPG" height="320" width="213" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/191563600/1950s-vintage-dress-50s-60s-green" target="_blank">1950s Brocade Dress</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/192036538/1960s-vintage-cotton-day-dress-1960s" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibVoy-NNxBQODmZAVRNrIoRfkdE1cOxrS3ViYRXVFWb5VotA0mQEIhCUiUNESgvMrj5DXLf_uvLbFEtky7mVynteT5S0HGZQLqecNjuGegzgPAOgroJ_djjnF4OcN1iZHO886EhgV5yPg/s1600/IMG_6306.JPG" height="320" width="213" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/192036538/1960s-vintage-cotton-day-dress-1960s" target="_blank">1960s Baby Blue Dress</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/192244424/1970s-natural-cotton-striped-dress-v" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpQVPt5l_JPZso8NqN_bNwS9PrVTI3QLHmoQPFmMGXaWbS5BebANeTfGoktQCylQOD18iNn7oW3JdPdTBd1p9MFUWstwuKoWeSnbi4C_0oTHl5pUsmeE_OwHver-V7jyW8yTcdD1pb8d4/s1600/IMG_6354.JPG" height="320" width="213" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/192244424/1970s-natural-cotton-striped-dress-v" target="_blank">1980s Stretch Stripes Dress</a></td></tr>
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<br />Foxburrow Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04582678222079799020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5382531097696118017.post-19046749090469170092014-06-16T16:55:00.002-07:002014-06-16T16:55:48.033-07:00RSVP to the Vintage Bazaar and get 20% off!!!Hey Foxburrow Girls (and guys)! Make sure to RSVP to this year's 2014 Vintage Bazaar on the Foxburrow Facebook page and get 20% off your entire purchase at the Foxburrow tent!!!<br />
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<b>The Bazaar is held at 45 Ferry Rd. Salisbury MA at Pettengill Flower Farm. It's a fantastic experience for the whole family!</b></div>
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