Nifty Thrifty Owl

Do You Know How BAD the OIL SPILL is???

2010-05-14T23:28:00.003-05:00

THIS IS SCARY!!!

It's hitting the coast.
It's affecting wildlife.
No beach trips this summer...
Will some fish go instinct?
Birds feathers are stained.
Fisherman are losing their jobs.
This is the worst oil spill tragedy in the world.

What can we do?

Hope and pray that this gets under control asap.

this bird is drenched with oil.

It's scary for our city and I just hope it doesn't reach Lake Pontchartrain or our fresh water supply.

BLUE.

2010-05-03T12:14:00.000-05:00

Blue doesn't have to be sad.

BLUE IS BEAUTIFUL.

Images courtesy of IMGSPARK.COM

Crazy Days. I Love Shoes. Shop Update.

2010-03-08T20:57:00.002-06:00

Crazy Days.
so basically life has been crazy because...
1- The Super Bowl took place and the city went CRAZY!
   For New Orleans... football is more than just a sport.
   It means new hope for our city.
2- Then Mardi Gras took place and the city went CRAZY!
   After a Saints victory, people couldn't be filled with more glee.
   Traffic, parades, traffic, parades & barricades.
3- Then Jesse & I both got sick and our house looks CRAZY!
   We need to clean so bad. We try to keep up but it's been hard.
   So BLOGGING time has been limited due to CRAZY DAYS!

I Love Shoes.
If the shoe fits... WEAR IT!
Featuring: Vintage Flats

CLICK TO VIEW THIS SHOE!

CLICK TO VEIW THIS SHOE!
(love it for the man!)

CLICK TO VIEW THIS SHOE!

(New from my shop! State that
you saw them on my blog and
receive free shipping!)

Shop Update.

A few other new items in my shop.

& more coming soon!

An Extra.

Roscoe sleeping with a squishy nose.

& old fashioned editing.

This pic was taken last week.

He got neutered today and is sooo lethargic but oooh so sweet! haha

AFFORDABLE VINTAGE ETSY FINDS!

2010-02-02T12:48:00.005-06:00

SHOES

Red Booties CLICK

Black Ankle Boots CLICK

Brown Knot Heels CLICK

Avacado Sandal Flats CLICK

HOME DECOR

Desk Lamp CLICK

Soap Dish CLICK

Magazine Rack CLICK
Blue Candy Dish CLICK

BLOUSES

blue plaid long-sleeve CLICK

purple geometric dolman CLICK

plaid henley CLICK

navy sailor ascot CLICK

blue western ruffle CLICK

purple puff sleeve CLICK

Retro Sodas Are Back (for a limited time?)

2010-01-12T12:18:00.006-06:00

Mountain Dew Throwback style features real sugar. Real sugar + caffeine. You will only find that combination in these throwbacks. They have a Pepsi Cola version also. They, of course, are still not "good" for you BUT they are better for you. AND they taste soo much better. I love Abita Root Beer but sometimes I want caffeine!

check out these retro mountain dew commercials!

me and jesse can't stop staying

"yahoooo! mountain dew!" hahaa

and now DEAL OF THE WEEK!
Urban Outfitters is offering FREE SHIPPING on MANY SELECTED PIECES of FURNITURE
CHECK OUT THE SELECTION! (ends jan 24 @ midnight est)

broke? bored? advice? a song.

2010-01-08T13:15:00.008-06:00

pinching pennies? don't want to waste left over kitchen supply?
go HERE & TYPE
in what you already have
and see what you can make!
• less trips to the store and
• less stuff sitting around in your kitchen not getting used

I did this because I have eggs, flour, butter, and cream cheese and I wanted to make something without having to buy more stuff. I searched and found this!
I'm going to make these German Pancakes and then make a vanilla cream cheese icing to put on top! yum!

RANDOM fun...

Play a GAME << click

IS this the name of a FONT or a type of CHEESE?

SO... I've been wanting to open up another shop. One that is for more chic, intricate, handmade things. I've done lots of brainstorming and thought of the name PAR LES MAINS (yesterday) which is French for by the hands. I want to keep my shop, Nifty Thrifty Owl, but maybe have that be a line of just vintage finds, maybe minor alterations, and kitschy simple creations. So it will be lower prices and the other shop would be more labor induced, more expensive supplies, and more intricate designs, so higher prices. What do you think of the name idea?

SWEET DEAL of the week! click >> Urban Outfitters basic PE Cardigans are now $29!

A Song to Share

ATTN: Lovers of Books & Independent Music

2009-12-30T14:03:00.010-06:00

So I just got some insider information that Barnes & Noble is giving 10 free music downloads with every purchase of a textbook. (purchase 3 books = 30 downloads) Ends Jan 30!

They are even offering free shipping for new textbooks + some books qualify for discounts! (up to 30% off new books & up to 90% off used books!)

and the music you can select from to download is excellent.

Here is a list of the artists: Vampire Weekend, Neko Case, Diane Birch, Phoenix, Grizzly Bear, Gossip, Devendra Banhart, Tegan and Sara, Swell Season, Tom Waits, Alec Ounsworth, Mayer Hawthorne, Polly Scattergood, Amanda Blank, White Denim, Black Lips, Au Revoir Simone, The Raveonettes, Cage, King Khan and the Shrines, Temper Trap, White Rabbits, Cage the Elephant, Jonah Sees In Color, Metric, Avett Brothers, Wale, Chester French, Built To Spill, Fanfarlo, Brandi Carlile

Some of these I have actually not heard of but I think I will look them up on rcrdlbl.com and check them out

Some of my favorites from the list are Phoenix, Grizzly Bear, and some select songs by Au Revoir Simone, Metric, and White Rabbits

CLICK HERE TO SHOP FOR BOOKS AND GET YOUR DOWNLOADS!

listen to this lovely song by au revoir simone

SHOPLIFTERS PISS ME OFF.

2009-12-21T18:48:00.009-06:00

I'll start off by saying though this post is starting off on a negative note, it will divert and end in a positive one.

Never have I known (or wanted to know) how easy it can be to shoplift. People are devious and cunning when it comes to stealing. They think they are clever and creative but retailers already know and have figured out all of their schemes. Unfortunately, corporate retail requires sufficient proof seen by a manager to accuse.

Sometimes it's who you expect and other times they smile innocently and make you think twice. I understand the holidays and all days currently for most people are rough and tight, but just get a grip and GET A JOB! earn your own money.

I swear I could tell you story after story of people who have known to shoplift but most of the time we can't accuse them and can't catch them. MAKES MY BLOOD BOIL. seriously.

DIVERTING...
A few finds I have a crush on...

THIS SWEET PHONE.

THIS LOVELY LAMP

THESE FABULOUS PILLOWS

LASTLY... CURRENT URBAN OUTFITTERS DEAL:

•Free $10 gift card with $100 purchase (exp 12/22, card will come within 2 weeks shipped sep, card will not appear in checkout, US only, web only)

JUST CLICK THROUGH

and don't forget my 25% of all merch this month special at nifty thrifty owl!

happy holidays!

Urban Outfitters Promos: Get 'Em Thru THESE LINKS!

2009-11-30T16:56:00.004-06:00

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Mid Century Modern Furniture: LOUNGE CHAIRS

2009-11-23T11:13:00.009-06:00

I've been missing the blogging world so I've worked hard to put time in here and there to finally create this post!

I'm in love with all of these chairs. I really enjoy the contrast in aesthetics from classic to unique to bold to simplicity.

click picture to view bigger

Here are the links to the chairs.
Yellow Danish Teak Chair Red Parlour Blue Wombat Chair Leather Sleeper Cream Bird Chair Charcoal Rocker Poppa Bear Chair Eames Recliner Wood Lounge Yellow Diamond Chair

AND I've thought of an interesting poll to take. There are no two chicken strips alike from two different restaurants.
So which fast food restaurant has the best chicken strips? (chicken STRIPS, not nuggets)

P.S. URBAN OUTFITTERS PROMO!
Free Shipping on orders $75 or more. Enter Freebird in coupon code field. click through THIS LINK!!! >>> CLICKTHRU (expires 11/30)

puppies take up so much time!

2009-10-27T19:03:00.007-05:00

What I have NOT been able to do since all of my time goes into my puppy:

*Do my own laundry because I'm washing the towels I've used to clean up his mess.
*Take pictures or list anything for my online shop.
*Spend true alone time with my hubby.
*Have a scratch free hand and arm. (he loves to play...)
*Really clean my house.
*Create this blog post in one sitting.

BUT it's all worth it. Roscoe is loving, so cute and quick to learn. He already knows how to sit, lie down, shake and roll over! (though, also... quite the A.D.D. pup)
and why it is extremely hard to take a picture of him lately that is not blurry...

Something I'm sad to say that I've been seeing every day: A car wreck.

OH & ALSO I just got a part time sales associate position at Urban Outfitters in the French Quarter!
Take Note of this sweet deal:
$10 Off orders of $75 or more using code URBANLEGEND (ends Nov 1)
I don't know how all of my profit is not going to go right back in to that store...

Things I want right now:

Thanks to those who have participated in my polls. I suppose they will remain extremely inaccurate until I get more readers and voters. ;-) but they are still fun!

Mad Men Style. Your Favorite Color. My Puppy.

2009-10-19T17:08:00.009-05:00

click click click ! click click click
Banana Republic & Mad Men team up to provide great vintage modern styles! Click the big exclamation point. There you will see fashion for women and men!
I am currently in love with Banana Republic's line!
60s. Classic. Modern. Vintage.

Quality. Versatile. Chic.

AND... WHAT's YOUR FAVORITE COLOR???

Don't forget about your favorite color poll to the right! >>>

Will the warm or cool colors win?

OUR Puppy! We got a miniature Australian Shepherd. We found a great deal on him because he was 10 weeks old. He is so pretty and soft and such a good dog. His name is Roscoe!

PAUSE.

2009-10-15T17:17:00.003-05:00

Many things in my life are on PAUSE right now.

So, in these things I've been a bit M.I.A. - including my online store, blogging, and things of that nature.

But the good thing is I have some great opportunities. No final decisions yet. But huge life changes are coming.
So fortunately, yet unfortunately, I will continue to be a bit M.I.A. for a little while longer...

But no worries, I will be back.

MEANWHILE...
What's your favorite color? Take the poll to the right!
Mine is Teal.
Last poll: Sour Apple won over Grape 9-3

Mid-Century Modern Furniture: SIDE TABLES

2009-10-09T11:50:00.004-05:00

Side. Night. Accent. Nesting.

Authentic Vintage:

WHERE TO FIND THEM: (click pic to make larger)

Top Left.    Top Center.    Top Right.
Middle Left.        Middle Right.
Bottom Left.       Bottom Center.
Bottom Right.

Today's Remakes:

WHERE TO FIND THEM: (click pic to make larger)

Top Left. Top Center. Top Right.
Middle Left. Middle Center. Middle Right.
Bottom Left. Bottom Center. Bottom Right.

So, yeah, I love interior decorating.

Don't think I could be one for other people though.

I'm too picky with my own taste!

Have any favorites of the pics I shared?
Any you would like to share? Sites? Pics?

Candy. A Secret. Time. A Puppy.

2009-10-05T00:06:00.018-05:00

FYI the Midcentury Modern Furniture posts continue, but I like to do random posts in between series. :-)

Perhaps you have already, or are about to NOTICE the poll I have on the right side of my page. It asks the?, "if you had to choose between sour apple or grape flavored candy, which would you choose?"

I prefer Grape, personally. BUT my husband prefers sour apple.

See, grape nor sour apple is either of our favorites. I mean, usually, everyone's first choice would be strawberry, cherry, or watermelon. So, the question intrigues interesting results. I've polled people at work, and it's fun to watch people think about it. Sometimes it's instant; sometimes they have to think about it. Sometimes they hate both so much; they cannot answer.

DOES ANYONE KNOW THE SECRET???
to folding FITTED sheets?

Mine end up looking like some misconstrued blob.

I guess they require extra patience. But who has time for that?

I HATE TIME. (but I do love this CLOCK)

Things always end up taking longer than you planned.
And somehow, you run out of time.
If time was for sale, I'm sure I could not afford it.

We've decided that we want a Mini Australian Shepherd.
One Day.

Aren't they so beautiful!?
(this is just a few of many google images i've been perusing through)

They are bred smaller to do well in apartments, but still need lots of exercise. We will be in shape! BUT sadly, It will be six months or more before we can afford one. I hope we are blessed to find one to rescue from a nearby pound. (& a redhead would fit in with the family...)

I'm Smitten With MIDCENTURY MODERN

2009-10-01T16:21:00.000-05:00

Oh boy! Is how I feel when I see vintage modern furniture. The more I look, the more I fall in LOVE. Here are some Iconic pieces of the era to COVET, Kindle Memories, or CONSIDER For Purchase. FIRST: LIGHTING Desk. Table. Floor. Pendant. Wall. Where to Find Them TOP LEFT TOP RIGHT BOTTOM LEFT BOTTOM CENTER LEFT BOTTOM CENTER RIGHT BOTTOM RIGHT HERE ARE SOME REMAKES OF THE ERA Where To Find Them Top Left Top Center Top Right Middle Left Middle Center Left Middle Center Right Middle Right Bottom Left Bottom Center Left Bottom Center Right Bottom Right Tip: "Contemporary" does not always mean modern. "Modern" does not always mean Midcentury Modern. Keep that in mind when looking for the style. This is my first post of this series. I will also feature side tables, coffee tables, chairs, sofas, dining, storage, kitchen, clocks and misc. decor.

New ITEMS THIS Week!

2009-09-25T18:43:00.000-05:00

Click Image to View Bigger.

CLICK TO SHOP!

The Worst & Most Hated Typeface Of All

2009-09-22T18:30:00.007-05:00

So this is my last post on fonts.

I consider this the worst, and most overused, abused ugly, terrible font known to mankind.

PAPYRUS.

Truly causes nausea.

So there it is.

A Quick History.

Made by Chris Costello, Papyrus was designed to mock what writing would have looked like on papyrus (paper) 2000 years ago in Egypt. In 2007, even Chris Costello agreed it had been overused. People tend to choose it because it has a distressed, old look, while overlooking its terrible letter shapes, its illegibility, and Egyptian characteristics.

Perhaps the following photos will get you in the mood for hating this terrible typeface.

a few of these may be familiar.

Doesn't really look like a hip place to hang out. A bit Egyptian and 90s looking for my taste in coffee shops...

The following are pictures that my husband and I took around town in search for the notorious Papyrus.

I don't think this restaurant serves Egyptian food.

Another restaurant chooses Papyrus.

I doubt they have books dating back to 2000 years ago.

I looked in the window. They don't even sell vintage-inspired clothing. So, it wasn't because it's distressed...

Seriously. I can barely look at it anymore.

I've really lost respect for any business that makes this choice.

Here, you see, the fate of those who choose this font.

I'll admit I am a bit close-minded on the issue.

I wouldn't want to get my hair cut here. I think it might appear outdated.

HERE You can find a website with even more Papyrus sitings. The website is actually devoted to watching for, finding and documenting Papyrus. Prepare to be overwhelmed.

Just for fun, look around for this font in your local city. You will be surprised how often it creeps up.

New ITEMS on Nifty Thrifty Owl!

2009-09-18T09:38:00.000-05:00

Newly listed items in Jewelry, Accessories, and Housewares. Check it out!

Next week look forward to Vintage Shoes, Fabric Bracelets, and More!

On a Side Note

One day, probably not sooner than later (unfortunately), we will be launching our own personal website. We have also been pondering changing the name. Nifty Thrifty Owl describes some our merch but it also puts us in a box. And we want to be able to expand. Re-branding can be kind of scary since it takes so long for your name to get known... But it's a good idea, no?

Deal or No Deal?

2009-09-16T11:41:00.000-05:00

No, I'm not talking about that old game show...

I recently discovered this website where you can get amazing deals on really expensive top designer brands. (Sometimes getting better quality is a better investment. If you can afford such an investment.) Granted, even the sales can be unaffordable. BUT every now and then, items are marked down like 75% and it may or may not still be a splurge but a worth it splurge for better quality.

I've seen amazing deals on Marc Jacobs, Vera Wang, Frye, Dolce & Gabbana, Smashbox and much much more. It covers jewelry, shoes, clothing, accessories... for Women & Men.

marc

jacobs'

mod designs

woo me...

Smash Box is a palette of beauty...

These Frye Sandals were marked

down from $148 to $44!

WANT A DEAL? A SPLURGE FOR QUALITY?

GO >>> HERE <<< & CHECK IT OUT

Membership to the website is free.

Only members know about the deals.

Deals sell out fast and only last for 36 hours.

So what do you think? Deal or No Deal?

Fonts Fonts Fonts: I'm almost done with this.

2009-09-12T22:56:00.000-05:00

This is my 2nd to last post about fonts I'm sick of.

I'm saving the worst for last.

I'm actually going to breeze over all of the other ones I want to mention.

This video about COOPER BLACK is kind of long, but really funny. >> WATCH IT << <<

NEW ITEMS on Nifty Thrifty Owl!

2009-09-10T16:56:00.000-05:00

Just in case you're interested...

new items have been listed in the jewelry and hair accessory sections of our shop!

and more items will continue to come in the other sections...

including...

vintage clothing for men and women

vintage shoes

fabric bracelets

vintage and handmade home decor

books

small electronic pouches

laptop bags

totes and purses

etc etc etc...

yay!

watchya think?

If you like what you see... sign up for the mailing list to receive info about updates and discounts! Just email niftythriftyowl@yahoo.com and put MAILING LIST in the subject line.

Bad Font/Overused Font Reality #2

2009-09-03T09:06:00.004-05:00

The deal is... that a font can CREATE, GUIDE, INSPIRE, DESTROY, ALTER, TRANSFORM, etc. the tone of anything and everything.

Some fonts are great for body text. Some are NOT. Some fonts are great for headlines. Some are NOT. Some have a very specific, intended purpose that others mistake for "fun and different" yet so many have this same idea that it becomes UGLY and BORING and CONFUSING and UNORIGINAL.

The first font I talked about was Trajan, the overused movie font.

The next font I will discuss is COMIC SANS.

Now the titles of these fonts, often give a hint on how it was supposed to be used when created.

Comic Sans. Perhaps for COMICS???

In other uses other than comics, it creates a tone of IMMATURITY, ELEMENTARY, UNEDUCATED. Of course, now it has also been overused to the point that it is BORING, UGLY, CONFUSING, UNORIGINAL.

"It is classified as a casual, non-connecting script, and was designed to imitate comic book lettering, for use in informal documents. The typeface has been supplied with Microsoft Windows since the introduction of Windows 95, initially as a supplemental font in the Windows Plus Pack. The font's widespread use, often in inappropriate situations, has been criticized." - Wikipedia

Windows 95???

SO ALSO- Can I Say OUTDATED??? If fashion gets outdated... shouldn't fonts? Why are we still using these DEFAULT/OUTDATED FONTS??? (i guess the same reason some of us are still wearing outdated fashion...)

How do the following pictures make you feel?

CREDITS

image one

unicorn image

cop car image

A Few Random Thoughts

2009-08-31T10:28:00.000-05:00

(The next font bashing will come next post.)

• Pops of red are great in fashion. THOUGH it's probably not the best idea to wear these "pops" of red if you have any reddish blemishes that day. Otherwise your red blemish(es) will shout out to strangers on the street, "hey, look! I'm red too! See how my red shirt brings me out?"

• A VIDEO WORTH SHARING: (if you like pixar)

Partly Cloudy, the last short movie from Pixar (13.4 Mb)

• Does this happen to anyone else? OFTEN when I am leaving a message on someone's voicemail the automated lady voice will cut me off half way through, "MESSAGE ERASED." Ok, seriously. Great. I'll hang up and try again? OR I'm checking my messages and I want to listen to a message again and when I press "1" to repeat... it repeats it half way through. Ok. What I wanted to hear was the beginning. "1"... Ok, I give up. I'll hang up and try again. Crap.

• A SONG WORTH HEARING: (if you like flapper music)

The Boswell Sisters

• A note on New Orleans' Driving:

You have two choices.

a) drive crazy, cut people off, run red lights, speed, make rash decisions and it's condoned.

b) drive by the law, use common logic of safety, be cautious in high traffic areas and you will get an impatient horn and/or the finger.

You Can Make the World a Better Place By NOT USING BAD TYPEFACES and encouraging others to do the same #1

2009-08-24T08:52:00.000-05:00

What was once created with a purpose has been overused, misused, and now creates disgust among mankind. This is the beginning of a series where I will address typefaces that we are taught in Graphic Design schooling to avoid for various reasons. Even non-graphic-designers can be taught these simple principles. BAD TYPEFACE #1 A LITTLE BIT OF HISTORY Trajan was designed in 1989 by Carol Twombly for Adobe. The design is inspired by Roman Square Capitals that were inscribed at the base of Trajan's Column. Trajan was the Roman Emperor of that time. (Thus, how it got its name). This typeface could have been used correctly for Roman movies. Or other purposes similar. But now it is so overused, so recognized that people don't see it for what it was intended. It doesn't match the tone of most of its uses today. It's the default movie font and its making us sick! Watch This Film. So what do you think? Think Trajan should be used for a Comedy? A Romantic Drama set in Paris? A suspense thriller? What about a Roman Epic? NO. IT IS TOO OVERUSED AND HAS LOST ITS CHANCE FOR RESPECT. I END WITH THIS... WHICH IS BETTER??? THIS? OR THIS? thank you for your insight

Cute & Maybe Fuzzy Things

2009-08-20T10:01:00.000-05:00

The following pictures are of random but some of my favorite pics of baby animals that you look at and something in you cannot help but go "awwwww" or "what!?" and this goes for guys too! They pretend not to be affected at times but they like cute animals too. I promise you. (DISCLAIMER: I don't remember where I got these pictures but these are all ones that I have found online, not taken myself. I apologize for any lack of crediting.) ^ very fuzzy ^ ^ not so fuzzy ^ ^ hello! ^ ^ i need to munch on a nut ^ ^ i look fake, but i am real ^

Do you really KNOW what you are EATING?

2009-08-13T18:53:00.000-05:00

This isn't about how the industry is treating animals. This isn't about how you shouldn't eat meat. This isn't about how organic is the only good food. This is about knowing what you are eating. This is about how what you eat effects your health. This is about that what your "food" (meat or veggie) eats is also what you are eating. "The industry doesn't want us to know the truth about what we are eating... Because if we knew, we might not want to eat it." Official Trailer CLICK HERE ACTUAL CLIP FROM "FOOD, INC"

Impatience.

2009-08-09T19:08:00.001-05:00

We just moved to New Orleans (Metairie to be exact, but it's 10 min from the city) Moving can be fun but draining! Right now we/I/he is/are waiting on - - - - - - - - - *our funky new couch being delivered via truck in 2-3 weeks - meanwhile currently reclining in chairs or floor cushions *nifty thirfty owl shop! :-( i can't get to my sewing machine much less define a space for photography and uploading new items... alas... i take a deep breath and must wait. *more cool/vintage/mid-century furniture, lamp, clock, decor... to stock our home with... *mula. being recent college graduates = broke = moving to better more fun bigger city = more to do = no money to do anything with. we must wait. *he wants to be a famous designer. *i want to be a multi-tasking wonder. *he wants to build a side table, a book shelf, a shelving unit for my craft room... *i want to build a shop, boutique, art, a fashionista extravaganza! we must wait.

I WANT THIS!

2009-07-19T15:49:00.000-05:00

Just a few things that have been catching my eye lately... I LOVE PLAID! and these sneakers look so comfy yet so cool.

I found these on etsy at Old Baltimore Vintage. Check out this hot dress! You can't go wrong with black, lace and a one of kind vintage style! What a find! I found this on etsy at Ramona West Vintage.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I am in love with this chair from Urban Outfitters! As soon as funds come in we are getting this for our living room! <<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Lastly- I found this adorable basic denim skirt at She Hearts Vintage. They were nice to publish one of our books in their blog. I was browsing through their finds and this skirt will give someone lots of use and versatility! View it up close! CLICK That's it for now.

Why an Owl?

2009-05-25T13:26:00.000-05:00

Nifty Thrifty Owl actually started out as my ebay username several years ago. I came up with Nifty Thrifty but it was taken and then I just tacked owl on there because I love them! (Then when I opened up my etsy shop niftythriftyowl.etsy.com , that's the name I ended up sticking with.) The funny thing is that my owl collecting just happened naturally. First off, I love birds of all types. (I actually have a pet parrot. That's an illustration I did of him below and to the right. and yes he is full grown!) But an owl... well that's the ultimate vintage bird. They are everywhere! A very popular theme from the 60s/ 70s for sure! They are just so aesthetically beautiful as decoration. The only thing I don't like is that they eat other birds. But I don't keep any real owls around, so my parrot is okay. Another interesting tidbit is that my mom actually collected owls when she was my age (in the 70s) but I actually didn't know this until my collecting had already begun! ... All it takes is buying more than one of something, then, someone sees that you like that and you will get gifts of that "thing" for life! It's the easy thoughtful cop out. But not always a bad thing. (i've gotten some pretty cool owls as gifts) Except that some people start referring to you as obsessed. I'm not, honest! ;-) One last thing to share: THIS IS CUTEST BABY OWL EVER! (google image i found)

Finally, I now have a blog!

2009-05-22T16:47:00.000-05:00

Ok, so, don't currently have much time to keep up with it very well, but that will change soon! My dreams for my business, Nifty Thrifty Owl have barely begun! With school and then right after graduating, now... planning a wedding, I have had such little time to put in what this company needs. BUT - in 3-4 months... I hope to have my own personal website- niftythriftyowl.com - along with a line of numerous other types of things- we will have a larger selection and more of a variety! From Handmade to Vintage - for Women, Men & your Home! I'm very excited! My fiance is my partner in this business, though I am the main brain behind it all. He will also have a job as a graphic designer, where as I will be doing this full time. Check out his website @ jessegresham.com We are getting married June 7! 16 DAYS! That's all for now. - Alison

Nifty Thrifty Owl

Do You Know How BAD the OIL SPILL is???

BLUE.

Crazy Days. I Love Shoes. Shop Update.

AFFORDABLE VINTAGE ETSY FINDS!

Retro Sodas Are Back (for a limited time?)

broke? bored? advice? a song.

ATTN: Lovers of Books & Independent Music

SHOPLIFTERS PISS ME OFF.

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