Happy Monday!

Okay, I've been MIA for a long time. Which is lame of me, but also smart. Because as much as I love blogging and sometimes hope to make it a real "job", I have a lot of other items on my plate that take priority. So, I needed to take a step back and figure out some things.

But I'm back now! And ready to roll! :)

First up, in The Great Kate Improvement Project, I have good news and bad news. The good news is that I have lost a little over 30 lbs since January. Yay! AND I'm nearing my halfway point - a fact that is totally exciting and also a bit daunting. Because if all this work is leading to halfway, then I have some really tough stuff ahead of me!

 The bad news is that I had a really horrible week last week. Two weeks ago, I was .5 lbs from a milestone, a really exciting fabulous number. Then, I found out that I gained over 3 lbs the next week. Which means I went in expecting to be wowed and came out destroyed. I'll be honest, I got pretty discouraged. I kept telling myself, "THIS is why I shouldn't have started this, THIS feeling." Which is so ridiculous and horrible and unmotivating, but that's where my head went. Luckily, I have good friends and, apparently, some willpower because I picked myself back up and righted my perspective. So, hopefully, at tomorrow's weigh in... I will be at least 2 lbs down. Yes, I'd LOVE to be past that milestone point, but I'm realistic enough to realize that you can't expect a 4 lb loss every week or you'll just give up.

In other news, I have TONS of cute new vintage listings in the shop! Take a look:

Don't forget to check out the Studio Tuesday giveaway and keep an eye out for more fun finds later this week!

New Vintage Listings!

I recently posted some great vintage finds in my shop!

More vintage items will be posted this week; I can't stop looking for great finds! I'm toying with the idea of opening a second shop just for my vintage finds - what do you think? Most of the advice I've gotten so far is that if you have distinctly different products, you should separate them. But, it sure does seem like a lot of work! What do you guys say?

Vintage Floral Casserole Dish - 1.5 Quarts - Taylor, Smith and Taylor

This vintage casserole dish is a creamy white on the outside with an inside glaze of the lightest sage green. The high sides give it a unique look and the lid has hand painted yellow and green flowers clustered around an aged brass knob.

The lowest points in the center are 3.25" high and at the highest points, it measures 5". The length, from tip to tip is 10" and the width of the base is about 5".

There is a very small chip on the side, at most angles, you can't even see it. This can be easily repaired with filler if you choose to do so.

There is no marking on this pattern, but it is made by Taylor, Smith and Taylor.

Vintage Floral Casserole Dish - 1.5 Quarts - Taylor, Smith and Taylor - Wild Quince Pattern

This vintage casserole dish is a creamy white on the outside with an inside glaze of vibrant burnt sienna. The high sides give it a unique look and the lid has hand painted pink and gray flowers clustered around an aged brass knob.

The lowest points in the center are 3.25" high and at the highest points, it measures 5". The length, from tip to tip is 10" and the width of the base is about 5".

There are no chips or nicks of any kind.

There is no marking on this pattern, but it is made by Taylor, Smith and Taylor, see here.

Vintage Fabric Belt - Black and White Chic - 38 Inches

Wish you had an hourglass shape? Maybe you want to jazz up that little black dress? A belt is EXACTLY what you need! This one is printed in a loose leafy pattern in black and white with accents of brown.

This great vintage belt is 38" from tip to tip. There are no holes in this belt. The width is 1".

See women's size conversions here.

Vintage 1981 Calendar Tea Towel

Need a gift for someone born in 1981? Maybe an anniversary gift for someone married in 1981? Really like 1981?

This is a really great tea towel with a 1981 calendar printed on it below "A Happy Home Recipe". The colors are muted oranges, sages, yellows and greens.

Vintage Fabric Belt - Purple Passion - Sizes 6 - 12

Wish you had an hourglass shape? Maybe you want to jazz up that little black dress? A belt is EXACTLY what you need! This one is printed in a loose floral pattern in shades of aqua, lavender, navy and white.

This great vintage belt is 33" from tip to tip. The first button hole is at 27.25" and the last is at 30.5". The width is 2". There is a printed "6" on the back.

See women's size conversions here. According to that data, this belt could fit a US size 6-12.

Vintage Fabric Belt - Safari Sage - Sizes 6 - 12

Wish you had an hourglass shape? Maybe you want to jazz up that little black dress? A belt is EXACTLY what you need! This one is printed in a loose leafy pattern in shades of sage, butter, orange and black.

This great vintage belt is 33.5" from tip to tip. The first button hole is at 26.25" and the last is at 30..25". The width is 2". There is a printed "6" on the back.

New Vintage Kitchen Listings!

I posted some new vintage finds in the shop today!!

{Space Age Vintage Milk Glass Casserole Dish}

{Set of 4 Melamine Melmac Sunshine Yellow Cups}

{You're A Star Vintage Juice Tumblers}

And these are the ones I'm keeping! :)

{two awesome fire king/anchor hocking bowls}

{really amazing flowered juice glasses!}

{super cute kitchen timer - the color is actually a beautiful rose bronze}

{oliver wanted to help with the photo shoot. of course, i'm keeping him, too!}

New Supplies Section

I made a Supplies section in my shop today. I tend to buy multiples if I get a great deal on something, but who needs 3 of the same stamp? Also, as time goes on, I may use that section for destash items - but I don't have any I'm willing to give up yet!

Here are two of my listings in the new Supplies section!

Love, Elsie Clear Alphabet Stamps from the Forest Collection

*free shipping*

This is my favorite alphabet set EVER, so when I found a good deal, I got a few extra! :)

We R Memory Keepers My Deer Clear Stamp Set

*free shipping*

This one was actually an accident; I got home and realized I had purchased two!