I turn 34

Posted on November 20, 2011 by admin

I turn 34 today. I don’t really need gifts. Everything I want need , I can buy or thrift.
NK is well known for buying me stuff that is completely unrelated to what I like. Like $110 nail polish from Nordstrom, or giving me $32.55 for my previous birthday( because that’s all the cash he had in his wallet)

Yesterday though he told me what he got for us( notice not me but US)

He went out and ordered us the iPhone 4s. Which normally would evoke feelings of joy and excitement because I love shiny new gadgets. LOVE. But the thing is, we are in a 2 contract with tmobile, the only cellphone company not with the iPhone. To get the iPhones, he went ahead and cancelled our current contracts which will be $200 per line, mine, his and our oldest child’s.

Which to me is like throwing $600 down the toilet. I like the iPhone but but it’s not worth the extra $600.

I am trying not to be angry about this. We can afford that money but why to waste?. My thrifty heart is bleeding.

Last night, we were watching Aisha. I told him if i was turning 24 and he was my boyfriend and he did this for my birthday. I would be thrilled to bits, that hey my boyfriend loves me so much, look he bought me an iPhone. But I am not 24 and we are married with 4 kids.

I told him I am still upset about it and he told me to go write it down on the blog and never to mention it again.

He has been reading the Steve jobs book and I think he was possessed by the spirit to go and do this. I told him I would never be able to enjoy Siri because each time I use her, I would see $600 floating in front of me.

So dear readers your take on this? Chalk it down to stuff that happens in marriage and one should let go and not worry and enjoy the new iPhone? Happy birthday to me.

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Go read this article

Posted on November 18, 2011 by admin

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So fun talking about vintage cookware. And getting my store name out, so exciting!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Have you heard from her?

Posted on November 16, 2011 by admin

Listening to 70s song on a very low volume.
Me asking NK: does this remind of you the time when you were sitting down at the tayla(no that means bags) teal no no not that word as well. What is the word darling? Tea shop?

NK:thela?

Me: yes that one.
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Me telling a friend abt a recent convo: uskne kaha bahut din say suniye nahi diya
I shake my head and tell me friend, no that’s translated wrong, I want to say that I haven’t heard from her in many days.

My friend: I thought you we going to tell me she was/is deaf. Can you just speak in English?
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Monday Moneysavers

Posted on November 13, 2011 by admin

The kids and NK and Friday off. NK decided we needed a quick get away. he booked us a hotel stay for 2 nights. I had a lot of stuff to catch up on and we left late Friday afternoon. And we drove both cars. I wanted to hit estate sales the next morning.

(side convo I had with NK, if I wasnt bringing in the money I am, would he have been okay with us driving both cars. He smiled and said No. So its not love, its just $$$ that talks)

I hit 3 estate sales. One was just a garage sale disguised as an estate sale. I bought 4 cast iron skillets there

Drove to another house which was on a golf course. Fantastic house with a huge swimming pool. They had a 3ft tall Buddha which they were asking $300. I love Buddhas but not that much.I bought a bunch of Xmas stuff from that house.

Then drove to house no 3. The ad stated that one should come prepared with face masks since everything was so dusty. Owner had collected owls. I bought these three.

The smallest one is a wooden coin bank.

This heavy bird bath.

Evil 60s Santa with Bambi and elves. I had to buy him as well

More Mason jars. I see these pretty quickly at Alameda.

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Alameda Update

Posted on November 8, 2011 by admin

Another successful market. This one had me slightly scared. The weather forecast called for rain/showers. The show has a rollover policy but they decided to hold the faire as usual.

When we were setting up, a lot of booths were empty. It was cloudy and cold but still no rain.

This is my Christmas set up. I sold quite a bit of Xmas.

There was no rain. And because there were less dealers, there were more shoppers to go around. Does that make sense. Almost every dealer I spoke to, had an awesome sales day.

I sold this wonderful caddy and the bar cart it is sitting on. The caddy is going to a lady who is hosting a Mad Men party.

The bar cart went to a couple who recgonized me from my Twitter profile picture. And they read my blog. Only the 2nd time it has happened.

I also love shopping at the faire. I went and bought these chairs. I was going to bring them home.I had them in the booth and got some interest. So I turned around and sold them.A quick $50 profit in 40 mins.

I had to take the day off yesterday. I had a cold with running nose and sneezing and coughing. I went to bed at 830. Which is something I never do.

In other news, I won 2nd prize in my raffle. S0 close to the $500. I won an overnight stay and brunch for 2 at local boutique hotel.

 

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The good and the bad

Posted on November 2, 2011 by admin

After 1.5 years of selling on Ebay, I still get a pang when I see a message from a buyer. Did they not like the item? Did I mess up their widget. Did I send something wrong? Most of the time, its things I can fix.If its lost, I try to track it down. If I can’t, I refund and file a insurance claim. I changed my policy and am accepting returns. Its a whole long reason why but I just updated my TOS.

However, once in a while, I get a nice letter. A personal thank you for my prompt shipping or careful packaging. This morning, I got this in my messages

I have no question. I just wanted to thank you for letting me have this item at a lower price. I have been looking for this item for a very very long time. There have been other sellers but they are asking way too much for it. I found it a flea market once for $10.00. I used to wear this fragrance when my husband and I were dating and he used to love it. We have now been married for 22 years so thank you thank you thank you again!!!!

Made my day. Happy Wednesday

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Happy Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2011 by admin

 I dressed up as well. Took the kids out by myself, came home, PJ, dinner, count candy, consume 3 pieces of candy each, brush teeth and all 4 were in bed  by 9p/m. NK is taking a class on Mondays and doesnt get back till 10 or so.

Not only that, I also opened a store on etsy Asaaan on etsy.  I currently have only 3 listings up and am still working on my wording and policy. My empire is growing. LOL. I feel like such a super mom.

Stitch

Thor

All costumes in these pictures have been thrifted. The axe is from our Skunk train ride. The Gorilla was from Goodwill. Avasha’s costume is a 1950′s ballerina costume. Ashwina tutu is 3 yrs old. I had bought it from a local photographer. It will passed onto my niece next I think.

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Monday Moneysavers

Posted on October 31, 2011 by admin
I went to 3 estate sales on Friday. All 3 started at 10 a/m. I chose one closest to me. I bought 3 things from there. Then I raced 5 miles down and found this sale much better. I spent $45.
A vintage sewing caddy/ organizer.
     
I also got a bunch of Xmas stuff from this. Sewing patterns all which need to be listed . I found this globe behind some boxes. Paid $1 for it. Its missing the base but still very cool. I have yet to date it.
I then left for the 3rd sale where I bought plants for my self.
I found this wire basket for holding fruits on Tues? Wed?

Got the new Steve Jobs book for NK fo Diwali present.
This upcoming week looks to be just as insane. I am going to work really hard Mon/Tues to get as many listings as possible while the kids are in school. I have been really slacking and I need to list my inventory and get ready for upcoming Xmas season.Xmas, who has done their shopping? Not me!
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Happy Diwali

Posted on October 30, 2011 by admin

I have had a crazy week.

Monday: Swimming and stuff

Tues: Neil’s Boy scout event/Getting rid of clutter so that cleaning lady can clean on Wed

Wed: Diwali Presentation in kids’ school/Diwali/Swimming

Thursday:Estate sale

Friday:Estate Sale/Halloween Parade/Girl Scout Event in Evening

Saturday: Pick up some merchandise/Diwali Party at my house

Sunday: Boys’s party at friends house/Girls went to a different party/ Afternoon pumpkin carving party.

I haven’t worked much on my ebay store. I am now down to 136 listings. Argh!

Check out how pretty my bar looks.

My favourite Buddha corner.

I found another Buddha this past weekend. he is hanging out in the garden.

Diwali was a simple affair. Awesome home made food, simple puja and sparklers. Saturday night, I hosted a party for 5 families. We played teen paati, drank, ate and everyone left at midnight happy.Surprisingly the kids all behaved. No one fought or cried.  I forgot to take pictures.

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Monday Moneysavers

Posted on October 24, 2011 by admin

Obviously the nablomopo thing has been shot to hell. I missed 3 days. And I was doing so well. New resolution is stop doing NABLOMOPO from now onwards. Ever!

I headed out on Friday estate sales. I found this bar cart. My 4th one this past week

Its in fantastic condition. I created a pinterest board of all my bar carts. Follow it here here.

The hobnail pitcher on the top of this cart as well as the pump dispenser were from Friday’s sale.

Another large sewing box. I currently have 3 in my inventory.

I drove late Friday night to the city to pick up this dining table. I am just tired of my house and want to change the decor. What perfect timing to do, than to get ready for Diwali(although the stuff I buy is not new>:)

I had Parca come by and pick up stuff . I put my old dining for FREE on CL. It got picked up within the house. I then brought this up. The rug is brand new from Home Depot. Original price $289, clearanced for $101. I am now on the lookout for a credenza and mcm chairs. Though the rug gives it a Moroccan look.

Saturday was spent doing this and cleaning. I didn’t go out estate sales.

Sunday I drove 300 round miles round trip to pick up a MCM Danish dining set and metal rocker. 300 miles.Alone by myself. I rented a trailer from Uhaul, left home at 11a/m and got back by 7p/m. It took me 2 hrs 30 mins on the way there and slightly longer to return because of traffic.

A friend called while I was driving, I told her where I was headed.She then asked me “NK lets you do this.” I kept quiet, thinking of the least rudest answer I could give to her. I then replied, I am not 16 and he isn’t my father and this is business. He doesn’t interfere in my business “

No pictures of both. Wait till Alameda.

Linking up to ATG’s Thriftshare Monday.

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