Mama's Dolls

I just realized my mom has some really cool dolls that she's found thrifting or has saved to give new dresses, hair, etc. I wanted to share some of my favorites because they are just too precious and unique.

This doll is part of a vintage gift set that came with a book, The Little Wooden Doll. I have been trying to learn more about the doll, but the only hit online is about the book. The book alone goes for quite a bit, but I have yet to find the little doll. She is probably one of the most beautiful closepin styled dolls I've ever seen. 

The second doll is a storybook doll, also vintage, but this little gal was balding, missing arms, and without clothes. Mom gave her doilie wings, patched up her hair, found a dress, and pinned the arms so you barely notice her arms are missing. I love this doll's face; she is so dainty. 

Winter Break and Thrifted Finds

I'm officially on break! Can't believe I'm already halfway through my sophomore year. Everything is going by so quickly! Anyway, I got to spend some good old quality thrifting time with my family today. I almost slept in today too... I'm glad I didn't because I found some great stuff today!

Awesome halloween-esque skull planter, jolly roger sparkly bowl, vintage tupperware cups, a vintage crazy quilt pillow (my favorite find of the day), a groovy vintage recipe tin, and two little kewpies. Probably one of my best thrifting days, because I found a ton of new clothes too, including a vintage 'Judy T. of California' dress, which is in a Gunne Sax style. Most of these finds will be making an appearance on my etsy store too, so keep posted here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/jreyesha

I usually blog things I've made, but since I've started adding vintage items to my etsy store, I'm going to start posting some of my favorite finds from thrifting and my collections of vintage trinkets I have from my room.

Antique Alley, Hattie's Sweet Shop, and New Etsy Listings!

I haven't blogged in a while because school has been taking up so much time. But, this weekend I got to spend some time at Antique Alley, one of my favorite antique stores in Portland. While I was there I found the coolest poster. I'm going to see if I can find another online and buy it for my room. I just love Aunt Sam's femme sign earrings. I'd love to have a pair of those. I need to do some research and see why and when this poster was made. It's just too awesome!

Also, a new candy shop opened by Found on Fremont! It's called Hattie's and they sell every kind of candy you can think of, including these 'Jelly Babies'! Apparently, one of the original Doctor Who's used to eat them in the show. For the longest time my mom talked about them and I didn't know they actually existed. Well, they do and they're delicious! The candy store is the cutest and I can predict lots of my money is going towards licorice malties and jelly babies... :) 

Check out their website here: http://www.hattiessweets.com/

Also, just added a ton of new things on my etsy store! I now have a vintage category. I'm moving out of Found on Fremont soon and transitioning to etsy for everything.

Check out my new listings here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/jreyesha

Halloween Night Porch Decorations

I haven't made anything new as of late, but I just wanted to show our porch decorations from Halloween. Mom went all out with candles up our pathway and glitter snow globes. I'd like to think the decorations helped bring trick-or-treaters to our door because we had a whopping 15 kids that night, which is about 5 times more than we usually have... 

I absolutely love the glitter pumpkin faces mom put on our pumpkins. 

Purple glitter is the best contrast on a pumpkin!

New Displays at Found on Fremont

Thought I'd take the time to share some of the new things mom has in her space at Found in Fremont. We have acquired some really great display pieces, like a tall brown corner shelf and a new jewelry glass class. It has definitely added a fresh look to the space! For more about Found on Fremont, visit and follow the store blog: http://foundonfremont.blogspot.com/

The new corner shelf is perfect for displaying our groovy vintage finds.

Owls, mushrooms, pyrex, and lots of other great items!

Getting ready for the holidays little by little with vintage postcards. 

Also, some of our jewelry. Vintage and handmade!

One of my favorite parts of mom's space. Our Japanese inspired shelf 

and the growing collection of purses we pick out when we shop. 

Of course I saved the best for last! A wonderful glass display case for all of mom's handmade jewelry!

My Fall Break Creations

So, fall break is nearly over. I have one day left and homework has already called dibs on it. :( I didn't make as much art as I would have liked this break. I actually spent most of my time catching up with friends and working at Found on Fremont. But, I did manage to make a recycled slide lamp shade, which is something I've wanted to do for a while. I still need to add another set of jump rings to the top, but for the most part it's finished! I'm so excited about it. I can definitely send 'Scrap' in NE Portland kudos because they always have recycled slides for only 10 cents a piece!

I also started another mixed media assemblage. I haven't made one in a while, so I was stoked when I got inspired. The funny thing is, this is actually one of my brain stormed ideas from high school IB art two years ago. I'm going to try and use all those young high school ideas from now on, because I really like how this feminism/women inspired piece is coming along.

I made use of an old drawer and some old dictionary pages for the backdrop of the piece.

I hope I'll get a chance to finish it soon!

Storenvy Shop!

Last weekend I launched my new online store through Storenvy. I haven't decided if I'm going to try to have both my etsy and storenvy shop concurrently, or eventually transfer everything over to my storenvy shop. So, for now I have both shops open. Storenvy allows creative control with shop appearance, as well as being completely free! Etsy is definitely more popular than storenvy right now, but both sites get a fair amount of traffic. I haven't had a lot of time to post anything aside from some old printed shirts and lego jewelry, but I'm on fall break for a week, so hopefully I'll get some crafting done.

Take a look at my new storenvy shop: http://jreyesha.storenvy.com/

Here's a preview of the store!

Also, for those of you that have visited Found on Fremont, I recently redecorated my space. I put some of my Dia De Los Muertos art on the wall, cleaned out some items, and added in some new creations. If you live locally in Portland, come visit Found on Fremont. The store literally has something for everyone: vintage, resale, clothes, jewelry, etc.