r-anne-dom : a place for me (anne) to leave random blog posts.
Such as:
..knitting, sewing, and other random activities pursued
..Girl Guides of Canada : yep, Guiding Lives Here
..the 4 shops on Etsy : one features quality handmade items; the second has lots of patterns, & crafting supplies; the third is stocked with Vintage; and the fourth is guiding flowers.
Enjoy the r-anne-domness!

November 11, 2010

Work Sock Cup Cosy in Canadian House & Home magazine

The December 2010 issue of Canadian House & Home magazine has hit the stands!!

Turn to the last page - TrendWatch - to see my Work Sock Cup Cosy!

Isn't that exciting?!

To get your cup cosy, please visit my shop ennadoolf now.

And then run to your nearest magazine vendor to pick up your copy of the magazine! It's a great issue with 100+ decorating ideas! 
(I'm going to make a cup of tea and read my issue now ... if I can stop flipping to the TrendWatch page!)

Remembrance Day Poppy to Knit

November 11th is Remembrance Day in Canada.

I found a lovely poppy pattern to knit here 
... thanks Laura!

... do remember to donate to the Poppy Fund if you make one.

November 10, 2010

"HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS" a Vintage Team Promotion

My vintage shop on Etsy - Vintage And Such - is a member of the Vintage Market Team.

And the Vintage Market Team is holding a Home For The Holidays promotion this holiday season.

View this slide show for a sneak preview.


And be sure to visit Vintage And Such - where we are promoting 20% off items in the SALE section. Purchases must be completed between November 10 - 24th.  Simply enter the code "vmteamhoho" in the Notes To Seller field when you check out with your purchase, and I will refund your discount to your Paypal account.

November 09, 2010

Teams on Tuesday - EtsyKnitters Holiday Gift Guide

Holiday Gift Guide featuring the Etsy Knitters Team

Thanks so much to Jackie of JackieDKnitBoutique for organizing the Etsy Knitters team's feature on the Handmade Spark!

Knitting is not just scarves and mittens!

Just look at the skill and variety of knits available from this team.

And that is just the smallest possible sampling you can imagine!

Simply click here to search for EtsyKnitter Team items available for sale on Etsy.

I'm thrilled to be part of such a skilled team.

To see the quality handknit gifts for men, women, teens and children
in my shop, visit ennadoolf.etsy.com

November 06, 2010

Vintage Love Saturday - Dolls


Vintage Love Saturday

Vintage Dolls


My original Barbie - American Girl
My original Barbie is an American Girl - an early 1966 American Girl Barbie.
The butt markings on the American Girl Barbies differ and because mine has both raised and indented markings she is an early 1966.

That kind of ages me, too, doesn't it?  :)

I am planning to have her model some of the new fashions I will be adding to my ennadoolf shop on Etsy so watch for her debut there hopefully in the new year.


When I was younger I loved paper dolls too. 

Lennon Sisters - purchased on ebay
I had a set of Lennon Sisters.  Sadly we lost them during a move. 

I did find a well-loved set on ebay!  I bought them.  LOL 

Even though one of the sisters was missing, I loved the fact that they had fold marks at their ankles because I remember how fragile the ankles of paper dolls could be! All of them had tape to reinforce them.

Now I'll be adding them to my vintage shop on Etsy one day as I enjoyed the chase of recapturing my youth and am now ready for them to go to a new home.



This post is presented to you by my vintage shop - VintageAndSuch - and is part of Vintage Love Saturday hosted by Southern Lady's Vintage.



November 05, 2010

Time to FALL BACK

Fall Back

Remember to set your clocks BACK an hour this weekend!

ZZZzzzzzz .... an extra hour's sleep!!