Magic City

Hello all! I promise to get back into the blogging loop this week! Still not feeling well, getting used to a new job etc...I wondered, why has no one mentioned "Magic City"  ?? I loved the scenery, clothes etc. but it was a little graphic as far as sexuality. It takes place in Miami Beach 1959 and is on Starz. Just found out it has been cancelled after two seasons..but check it out!Hope everyone is well! Still enjoy looking at your blogs! See you soon!

Update

Wow! It seems like forever since I posted! In the meantime, I am all moved in my new place (pix to follow!) and love it, but have had some health issues that continue to bog me down. My back pain is crazy and I now think there is some nerve damage because of some new symptoms. Yes, it is slowing Zmama down on the new decor, but I am trying! I'll tell you all one thing, that basement cleaning was a horror I NEVER want to repeat. I have definitely "hit bottom" on my hoarding! So many broken and ruined items, too. What a waste. But all we can do is move forward. I plan to "keep it simple" and just decorate with my very favorite at the new place. Well, can't wait to look at all of your fun blogs and  to show you my new digs! Stay tuned!

Hope all are well-

Zootsuitmama

Looking forward a few weeks!

Summer means all these things to me! Pretty flowers, going for a Mugs Up root beer, sitting on the porch and just relaxing! Can't wait for a few more weeks when I can hopefully do this! It's been nine years in this little cottage, and it's bittersweet. I'm not planting a big garden this year because I'm moving, but did put some tomatoes in buckets! and Basil, of course! But my new house will be so much more tidy and not so much hassle...no basement that floods to clean up! I can enjoy my time off on the weekends without feeling like I'm spinning my wheels. And my doggies will have a big yard to play in!!

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Angel

Still having sales and clearing out! The last one (I said that before) before moving. My two older granddaughters are coming up for the first time in two years! I can't wait to see them next week, although it will be a mess around here! Well, more soon. Hope all are having a great Summertime!

Howdy!

Getting ready to move soon and still cleaning out. No fun, but I know the end result will  be that I get to decorate all over again!

In the meantime, I may be letting go of some of my holiday stuff, blowmolds etc...I know...it's hard,  but I have a LOT! Remember to contact me if you're interested! Christmas too!

Leftovers!!!

Some of the items that didn't sell at the garage sale this weekend! I'll make you a great deal! Just contact me at xbettiexdoll@aol.com.More to come!

Big Sale at Zootsuitmamas' house and etsy!

Hello, it's been a while...so many things changing it's wild! Hope to be moving by the end of June after nine years in this house! Maybe a new job, and my eyes are finally better!! Exciting stuff, yes, but NOT as exciting as the fact that I am PURGING the house and all of my stored items! Cheapo cheapo! I will be featuring some of the items on Etsy, here and of course my house again this weekend (Sat. only, May 25th indoors). Last week was just "ok" because of some rain and I think lots of graduations. So I've lost my mind and am doing it all over on Saturday, estate sale style. I will give my readers super good prices, so when I list, please feel free to contact me and even haggle!!!



vases tables etc...



barkcloth and drapes



statues figurines



vintage maytag stove, kitchen items



radios, dishes, pink and turquoise melmac

More specific pix will be posted tonight!

Thriftstore finds and gloomy weather

Not a whole lot of thriftin' been goin' on around Zootsuitland! With my double vision still hanging on from my high bloodpressure scare (partially paralyzed my optic nerve) and the gloomy weather hanging on with it, rainy cloudy and cool, I just seem to make it to work and home. But last week I found a bunch of cool stuff all in one place! This Copper retractable hanging lamp in perfect condition, this blonde corner table ($4.00!) that has a few little scratches, orange vintage sheets, and my pride and joy, this vintage fan on a stand, Vernon, with a cool starburst insignia! Also, a really nice Pendleton!

I am sooooo ready for the rain to stop so I can start gardening. How's the weather where you are? The sheets, Pendleton and hanging copper lamp all went to Etsy shop!

Hoppy Vintage Easter

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The Easter Bunny Family Welcome you at Zootsuitmama's house! Here are a few of my Bunny and Lamb things....hope you and you families have a Happy Easter!

Snow, lazy dogs and a trip to the hospital

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angel

baby

Sorry to post such a downer but, anyone else tired of Winter? My bloodpressure went sky high Thursday and I ended up in the hospital, sent home last night with very few answers and now it's snowing again. At least my dogs are a comfort to me. I used to love blogging, and sharing my vintage things, but some idiot wants to ruin that too...and has started leaving horrible nasty comments. I think I have figured out how to stop this? I see other people have their blog set so there is a way to block out these comments, but I don't remember how. Help! I love my blog and blog friends, and want this to stop!!

Orange cha glad I didn't say Banana?

Just a quicky post to show you my new living room colors

I brought out the Fall curtains and I'm going to accent with turquoise! Just need a change. The barkcloth plumed drapes and flamingos are going to my bedroom!

Something about these sixties printed curtains are really appealing to me lately...If I remember right, they came out of some really low budget catalogs...definitely not the caliber of barkcloth, but I think they are sooooo fun

and the sixites harlequins...too!

time....for a new post

I think too much time has passed since my last post!so I thought I'd let ya know what I've been up to. I have been trying to brighten up the place, so I used the cheapo option, paint! I have brought out the fishies for the Spring and Summer, got a cool cheap shower curtain and voila! instant cheery!

my son Matt getting ready to dig us out last week, Ziggy the dog watching!

I plan to spruce up some other areas of the house with good ole spray paint, now that the weather is getting warmer and all the monstrous snow is melting.All the sudden, I'm all about color! I dug up this Harlequin plaque when I was searching through the basement! Love it!Well, if anyone is still interested in the ballerina give a way, Show me what you're doing to prepare for Spring, and mention my blog!