Friday, August 19, 2016

Friend Promotion Friday: Artist Jess Pfohl of JessMessin'


Hello and welcome to Friend Promotion Friday!

Self-promotion may be hard and awkward, but friend promotion is easy and fun.    

Feast your eyes on the art of Jess Pfohl, aka JessMessin'

http://jessmessin.com/jessmessin-store-merch-gifts/

Jess is an amazing artist based in the Baltimore area. Her works are bold and fun!

They are available on a wide variety of media including: signed prints, stickers, tote bags, cups, magnets, and pillows.

Pop art portrait illustration magnets!


http://jessmessin.com/jessmessin-store-merch-gifts/

Crab pillows!

http://jessmessin.com/jessmessin-store-merch-gifts/

Lobster prints!

http://jessmessin.com/jessmessin-store-merch-gifts/

She also does major art installations for festivals and other structures, such as Flower Farm


http://jessmessin.com/collections/flower-farm/

 She is legit, check out her resume: 



Check out her website: http://jessmessin.com/

Check out her current works: http://jessmessin.com/work-in-progress/


Check out her store: http://jessmessin.com/jessmessin-store-merch-gifts/


Check her out wearing a t-shirt I made specially for her which says "Happy Birthday" on the front, and "Sorry for Your Loss" on the back.  She was attending a birthday party in the afternoon, and a memorial concert in the evening and needed something suitable.


All in all, she is a wildly creative person who makes vibrant, fun, and functional art for a living, so show her some love!

Please keep in mind the vast majority of these friends are hustling to pay for their own health insurance. Supporting their businesses helps in many far-reaching positive ways.

Wednesday, August 17, 2016

WTF Wednesday: Aerobics Record, Shot Put Bribe

Hi Wednesday! Hi WTF!

Every koala bear needs a doll, and every old lady needs a figurine to commemorate them. 

koala w doll


 High heel sequin piggy bank? 

high heel piggy bank


Appalachian spring...looks pretty depressing. 

appalachian spring

I love 80s workout records, and I love the name Joanie. 

joanie greggains


Last but not least, with all the Olympic fever going on, I was reminded of the time that I threw the shot put for the high school winter track team.  As I recall, my teacher was the coach and they had no girl shot putters that season and I was offered a 100 on a math test in exchange for competing - if I could huck it even 10 feet, our team might get a point or two in the meet, better than zero.  In retrospect, it was a corrupt bribe, and I am no better than crooked shillary, but it makes a WTF picture. 

heather mctammany shotput shot put


As with all wtf wednesdays, there are no answers, only questions leading to more questions.

For more vintage wtf wonders (for sale), click here: vintage wtf

New WTF this week:

Wednesday, August 10, 2016

WTF Wednesday: Goulet, Bob Robert, Many Dolls


Hello Wednesday. Hello WTF.

Please excuse last week's absence, there has been a sudden death in the close family and posting may be off in the future as i travel. 

I did unearth some WTFery last week I'd like to share, starting with Goulet: 

goulet

Bob, short for Robert? 

bob robert


Some hilarious person added facial hair. 

jerry


The Rambos have great hairstyles.

rambos


 Acrylic rug yarn.

rug yarn


Christmas cat feet.

cat tail front


Christmas cat a white squirrel?

cat tail


Is that a whale penis? 

whale penis


Curtsy or something? 

curtsy


Yes that is a tiny skull in his hand. 

worst doll


Jester on the sidelines in a cast. 

kissed clown


Finally, if he wasn't before, he will be when he sees this on the coffee table. 

is he depressed


As with all wtf wednesdays, there are no answers, only questions leading to more questions.

For more vintage wtf wonders (for sale), click here: vintage wtf

New WTF this week:

Friday, July 29, 2016

Friend Promotion Friday: Fresh to Death Vintage


Hello and welcome to Friend Promotion Friday!

Self-promotion may be hard and awkward, but friend promotion is easy and fun.  

It is with great confidence and joy that I recommend my friend Stephanie Biagioni and her vintage shop Fresh to Death Vintage

https://www.etsy.com/shop/FreshtoDeathVintage

Imagine Jerry and Elaine had a baby and raised her on Salt n Pepa videos - that would be Stephanie. She is hilarious and whip smart and has excellent taste in clothing and housewares and music.

Go Trailer, Go First Class vintage patch, anyone? 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/286660637/vintage-go-trailer-go-first-class-patch


Future Harley Rider Maternity tee?


https://www.etsy.com/listing/466634185/vintage-1980s-future-harley-rider-born


Stephanie cares and hustles and will do everything possible to ensure customer satisfaction. She will probably wrap your purchase in some cute vintage thing and may even put surprises in the box.

Check out her reviews on Etsy:  Fresh to Death Vintage reviews.

Check her out all over the interwebs: 
                         Etsy shop: Fresh to Death Vintage
                    Wanelo shop: Fresh to Death Vintage 
                        Instagram: Fresh to Death Vintage
                           Pinterest: Fresh to Death Vintage

Check her out in a couple of SHV original What the Flock t-shirts (which she commissioned): 

I love peanut butter. 



And garbage!



I told you she was cool! Now head over to her shop and buy something(s) equally cool!

Please keep in mind the vast majority of these friends are hustling to pay for their own health insurance. Supporting their businesses helps in many far-reaching positive ways! 

Wednesday, July 27, 2016

WTF Wednesday: Pouting, Maternity Undies


Ellohay, Wednesday! Ellohay, WTF!

I was introduced to a new church thrift store last week and it was full of treasures, inside and out. 

Thrifting in Weaverville. #thrifting #toilets #manytoilets #thrift #weaverville #wnc #whatswrongwiththesetoilets


The doll is called Precious Expressions. 

kilt doll 2


I have a different definition of precious.

kilt doll


Hey look, it's Pouty Patty!

sad doll


Tongue out Tuesday magnet. 

tongue out pom


What is happening here? Diary? Guest book?

picture girl


Anybody need a maternity stretch panel?

maternity undies


Last but not least, as pointed out to me by my friend SuperMama, Darrin's Coconut Ass - a real life album by Goldfinger. 


As with all wtf wednesdays, there are no answers, only questions leading to more questions.

For more vintage wtf wonders (for sale), click here: vintage wtf

New WTF this week:

Friday, July 22, 2016

Friend Promotion Friday: Up the Ladder Painting & Power Washing


Hello and welcome to Friend Promotion Friday!

Self-promotion may be hard and awkward, but friend promotion is easy and fun.

My friend Justin Kaiser does a fantastic job with indoor and outdoor painting at Up the Ladder Painting and Pressure Washing Co.  

After 4 years of dog claws and puddles, you could say our deck needed major attention. 



Nacho has been gone for 2 years now and look how bad it was already back then.


Justin is an excellent communicator who is honest, direct, and very reasonable about pricing and time.

We had some storms the first few days and he was able to continue sanding and painting through the rain by creating an ingenious "tarp city." 


Our deck was particularly challenging as its cracks were filled with pounds of dog fur. Justin removed all of this!



After a ton of sanding, two coats of paint, and a massive ladder and tarp operation, here is Justin applying the finishing touches.



It looks brand new, we can't believe it.  Our chipped, buckled, mildewy deck feels smooth and looks fantastic - our expectations were greatly exceeded!


Justin is also very friendly and tidy and wonderful with pets. If you are in the Asheville area and have a deck or house that needs some freshening, call Justin at Up the Ladder Painting and Power Washing!



excellent with pets
wonderful with pets

Please keep in mind the vast majority of these friends are hustling to pay for their own health insurance. Supporting their businesses helps in many far-reaching positive ways. 

Wednesday, July 20, 2016

WTF Wednesday: Drinking Bear, Womenfolk


Halló Wednesday! Halló WTF!

Let's begin with a beer drinking bear doll sent in by my friend Beth H. who was thrifting last week in my old stomping grounds on Main Street, Ventura, California. 

drinking bear

Sometimes you drink with the bear, and sometimes, well, the bear drinks with you.

More about Jesus.

more about jesus

I know where I'm going, and it appears to be an abandoned beaver den.

i know where i'm going

Last but not least, who let the Womenfolk out of the kitchen?  

the womenfolk


As with all wtf wednesdays, there are no answers, only questions leading to more questions.

For more vintage wtf wonders (for sale), click here: vintage wtf

New WTF this week:

Friday, July 15, 2016

Friend Promotion Friday: Robin Egg Surprise Vintage


Hello and welcome to Second edition of Friend Promotion Friday!

Self-promotion may be hard and awkward, but friend promotion is easy and fun. 

My friend Allison Griswold sells vintage clothing, toys, and paper ephemera on Etsy at Robin Egg Surprise

It's easy to recommend Allison's shop because I have known her for several years and she is extremely kind and thoughtful, and will work with any customer before or after the sale to make sure they are happy. 

She is based in Indiana, has a great eye for vintage, and finds some wonderfully fun things.

How cute is this toddler fire chief t-shirt


https://www.etsy.com/listing/451333838/70s-toddler-t-shirt-fire-chief-striped

She has an amazing collection of (cheap) old photos


https://www.etsy.com/shop/robineggsurprise?ref=l2-shopheader-name&section_id=16713150

Check out her gushing reviews from customers. Nothing but 5 stars all day long!

I do not have any photos of Allison in my t-shirts, but her 4 year old son wears t-shirts and hoodies from me, and I do have a photo of her with Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings after she gave them a bunch of vintage clothing, which they loved and immediately wore on stage for the rest of the tour. 


So if you like vintage things, head on over to Robin Egg Surprise on Etsy and buy something, or buy two things from Allison, you will not be disappointed! 

She also has a twitter if you're into that: Robin Egg Surprise twitter