Throwback Tuesday: Discovery by ELO

I think I scored this gem for a whopping dollar, I broke it out and listened to it yesterday as I was snowed in and doing some photography for The Furnace Room. ELO is one of my favorite bands, orchestral themes mixed with rock and disco, what's not to love. Jeff Lynne is the man. This album is probably best known for "Don't Bring Me Down" which immediately slows my work flow as I cannot help but start dancing. "Need Her Love" is extremely sweet and "Midnight Blue" is probably one of my favorites as well,

I see you standing there far out along the way,
I want to touch you but the night becomes the day,
I count the words that I am never gonna say
And I see you midnight blue.

I wish more people would cover these songs because the lyrics are really beautiful. Although no one could ever outdue "Mr. Blue Sky", that song is pretty much perfect as is and will always be one of my favorites. So what is your throwback record for today? Leave a comment and maybe I'll give it a listen! 

Happy New Year and Many Happy Returns!!!!!

I'm back!! Happy New Year Everyone! And Merry Christmas!! 2014 was a blessed year and I see many exciting things on the horizon! Today we had a snow day with -40 wind chills and several inches of snow, this is the view of my kitchen window. I urge you to check back often as I have many very interesting projects in the fire. What are you anticipating this year?

The holidays lent itself to a bit of thrifting, my mom gave me a round paperweight with flowers in it and I found this one to match. I also found a big honeybee necklace for the shop, a bow and arrow pin, a brass parrot for the shop, and a set of some swanky glasses that I haven't decided whether I will keep them or sell. Maybe I will enjoy them for a little while. Look below for a few other items in The Furnace Room! And speaking of shops, check out my good friend and cousin's new blog 2014things.blogspot.com she is getting rid of 2,014 things this year to declutter her house and her life :)

Art Deco Paste stone ring

1890s Victorian Rose Gold Ring

1960s candle holders

Sparkly Snow and a Christmas Carafe

We had a big beautiful snow this past weekend it was lovely and made me want to stay in all weekend. I didn't have to go far, my girlfriends came over for our now annual Christmas Craft and movie night! We eat food, chat about all things, and then ditch crafts in exchange for painting our nails. I can't believe this year is coming to a close already, so much happened this year and yet there's so much I which I could have squeezed in too. I'm looking forward to 2014 though, I'm taking my writing more seriously now and am going to pursue some outlets. I've entered a contest with Writer's Digest so I will keep you posted there, and I'm half way through editing the novel that I've been crafting for the last 5 years. Also the Olympics are coming, Jimmy Fallon is moving to 10:30, and Hollow City the sequel to Miss Peregrine is coming out!!! It's going to be a good year! What are you looking forward to?

My mom gifted this to me for my birthday, I'm excited to use it. Even though I don't really drink I'm sure I can fill it with a tantalizing mocktail. It's so swanky!!!