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Saturday 11 January 2020

Where can you find vintage board games?

Hi There.....Are you creative?

I am and have always been as long as I can remember. As a kid I used to love drawing, playing music on my block flute and melodica.....When I was a bit older I started to knit and sew all kinds of things for myself or for my dolls.....There were no computers or iPhones to keep us busy.....I was a teenager when we got our first pick-up (record player).....I know what you may be thinking.....Wow this woman is ancient 😁

But did you know that this month is also Hobby Month??

I suppose in even more ancient times people have always had hobbies.....They went swimming, hunting or drew on cave walls.

I am wondering.....No I don't suppose they had bathing suits haha 😂

I found on Wikipedia that the word hobby came from 'hobyn' and had the meaning of 'small horse and pony'.

Today there are hundreds of hobbies that can be put in 5 categories such as collecting, making and tinkering, activity participation, liberal arts pursuits, and sports and games.

I think I have done them all.....I used to collect keychains and frogs but don't anymore because after a while I had so many of them that I wanted to put on display, that it became far too much work dusting them off every time 😏

Making and tinkering is something I still do off course.....I make beadwork jewelry and knit.....I am working on a sweater at the moment and I will be sharing a picture of that on my Instagram profile as soon as it's finished (I guess I am gonna need about one more week).....so if you are curious just use this link to my Instagram profile.....I know I would be but I am a Little Miss Nosey I suppose 😉

Then there is the activity participation.....Things I have mostly done when being on a holiday like hiking or bike rides.

Like me, some of you might wonder what this liberal arts pursuit could be.....Those are things like singing, acting, juggling, dancing,.....So it seems like I am still doing that as well.....I am the female singer of the band as I told you in my last blog post.

And last but not least sports and games.....I am not a fan of sports anymore because as I said I am ancient but I love playing games on the computer as well as board games.

So I thought I would browse Etsy again to find some vintage board games this time 😄

Large Wooden Chessboard Box 18.9" x 18.9" with Backgammon

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/288823339

Monopoly board game from the 60s

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/709895130

Dominoes, Domino board game, Vintage board game

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/596461086

Vintage 1948-1953 SCRABBLE Board Game

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/654260805

1980s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Memory Board Game

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/633790936

Mini Solitaire game made in France

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/759521293

Chess Set Chess Table with Drawers Chess Set

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/724391251

Vintage German Mikado game. Full set

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/728545427

BINGO ~ 1987 ~ by KING

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/649332863

Handcrafted Wooden International Draughts Checkers Set

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/664389679

I used to play a lot of these games and they were a lot of fun.....we sometimes played for hours especially our monopoly games could take a long time before there would be a winner. How about you? Did you or do you play board games?

Hope you like my blog post.....Until next time.....Have a great day

Renata (Seadbeady)

Behind every unique handmade piece is a lot of hard work. It's a labor of love and every piece you buy will make someone's day a happy day.

Want to be on my blog next time ?? Want me to review your product?? Just send me an email 😊

Saturday 28 December 2019

Where to get a stunning tie to complete your suit?

Hy there.....do you like to look at well-dressed men?

Oops or maybe you are a well-dressed man.....or perhaps not?

I love it when a man dresses up in a suit, shirt, and tie.....they look so very distinguished, more gentleman if you know what I mean 😊

Although when I think of it I recently saw a politician that was dressed up in a suit with blue and white diamonds pattern wearing a flashy yellow necktie.....to me that doesn't ring gentleman or distinguished but reminds me more of a clown 😁

Did you know that the necktie has been granted a holiday of its own? This month is been said to be the month of the necktie.

It seems that it gained importance in the 1600s during the Croatian war? When a regiment of Croats arrived in France their cravat caught the attention of the Parisian, and this way became integrated into their fashion culture.

Here is a picture of how they looked back in the 1600s. Can you imagine a man walking around like that today.....he would definitely be the laughingstock 😂

By Bartholomeus van der Helst

In the late 1800s, the modern version of the tie made its appearance. It has become a symbol of power, influence, and became associated with serious men being on serious business.

Nowadays you can find many variations on the tie such as the bow tie, ascot tie, bolo tie, zipper tie and lots more.

Ah, you have read my blogs before maybe and know where I am going at.....yes for sure let me show you some of the ties I found for you in some Etsy shops 😄

Handmade Luxurious English Silk Bow Tie

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/583100545

138 pcs Swarovski Crystal Necktie - Skinny Slim Men 145 cm Tie

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/728145156/138

Steampunk Tie Clip Formal Wear Mens Accessories

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/207430422

Ruty tie, hopper tie, wedding bow tie, groom bow tie

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/742181646

Turquoise knitted tie, silk knit necktie for men, mint ties

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/687568476

Maroon Father and Son bow tie set, Father's Day gift

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/606941024

Silk man tie,hand painted black tie, wedding tie, tuxedo tie

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/746821492

WHITE 3D Wedding Bow Tie, White Feather Bow Tie

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/533410739

Standing Cat On A Pair of Cufflinks With A Tie Slide Set

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/521078857

Woman bow tie, Rustic brooch, Gift for her

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/521669434

I would like to say sorry to the men reading my blog and thinking finally she wrote something for us men.....but there had to be at least one item for women in here too 😃

Hope you like my blog post.....Until next time.....Have a great day

Renata (Seadbeady)

Behind every unique handmade piece is a lot of hard work. It's a labor of love and every piece you buy will make someone's day a happy day. Want to be on my blog next time ??

Want me to review your product?? Just send me a message 😊

Saturday 30 November 2019

Where to find the perfect gift wrapping for your special gifts

Hi There.....What are you planning this Holiday Season?

You may not have noticed but it's getting really close to the end of this year. Are you preparing things already or not?

I am celebrating Christmas eve with my husband, my daughter, son in law, granddaughter and my son. Because we are just with the five of us adults we decided not to get any Christmas gifts except for the granddaughter. She will probably be loaded with gifts 😁

What traditions do you have? Do you put up a Christmas tree?

I am waiting for Saint Nicholas to be over before I am gonna put ours up. I have always loved decorating for Christmas. We have a tree and lots of special ornaments like paper butterflies, small figurines, small toys and lots of different sizes of baubles. and in addition to a tree, we have a large Santa Claus, a smaller one and a large squirrel and lots of garlands and flickering lights 😄

Don't you just love it when the streets are all decorated with lights and you pass by the stores with their Christmas decorations?

Or is it just me because I am an emotional soul.....no, no not an emotional eater.....well at least not anymore 😜

Actually, I have always been lead by my emotions.....but I have come to terms with it that sad movies make me cry and seeing others sad makes me wanna cry too.....that is just who I am.

I could actually write a whole story about how hard that was growing up.....but then again being laughed at by a lot of people made me stronger and more determined. So forget about that story because it is not happening.....or at least not today 😇

But let's get back into the Christmas spirit and talk a bit about where to find that perfect gift wrapping that I was gonna tell you about. And if you have read a few of my blogs you know by now that I am always trying to promote some handmade shops on Etsy in my blog. Today is no different.....here are some of the beautiful items I found for you 😉

Cat Christmas Wrapping Paper Gift Set Cat Wrapping Paper

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/656770257

Merry XMAS Gift Tags, Christmas Hang Tags

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/462114526

6 Origami little dress pattern, Gift wrapping, 7 x 10 cm for small gifts

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/638336292

Environmentally Friendly Christmas Gift Wrapping Solutions

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/755585931

10 Christmas Gift Tags, Pack of Custom Gift Tags in Traditional Colours

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/742389095

Money Gift Rudolph envelope Felt wrapping

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/628462881

Merry Xmas Tote bag Glitter Christmas Cotton Bag

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/743536831

Handmade Watercolour Christmas Santa Claus Pattern Paper Gift Bag

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/566429087

10pcs red satin ribbon bows with pearls, high-quality handmade bows

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/737153986

Wine bottle bags | Coworker Christmas gifts | Wine Gift Bag

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/724402740

Ok now don't say I didn't warn you in time or didn't give you enough inspiration for your gift wrapping 😉

Hope you like my blog post.....Until next time.....Have a great day

Renata (Seadbeady)

Behind every unique handmade piece is a lot of hard work. It's a labor of love and every piece you buy will make someone's day a happy day.

Want to be on my blog next time ?? Want me to review your product?? Just send me a message at seadbeady@telenet.be 😊

Saturday 19 October 2019

Seadbeady's Finds on Etsy - 10

Hi There.....Do you have kids?

So do you celebrate the days leading up to 5 or 6 December?

We do here in Belgium mostly on the morning of the 6th of December. I know it is pretty soon to be talking about this but it won't be long before he arrives here on the steamboat. It seems like he is coming earlier every year.

Last year was the first time we set up presents for our granddaughter who was about 2.5 years old then. We had her sleepover a few days before the 6th and it was so much fun to see her so surprised that on the spot she had put her small boot there were gifts now too. Not sure if they even were for her 😊

I still remember those moments when I was a kid although it is a long time ago. I even found a picture of me and my both sisters on the morning of Saint Nicholas. I am the one in front of the picture reaching out to the chocolate figurine.

Aren't we the cutest haha 😉

So I thought why not show you some of the handmade toys you can find on Etsy.....better sooner than later right. And why not on a budget maybe so I chose to select everything beneath 30 Euro.

Magical, Mythical, Story Stones, Set, Storytelling Stones

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/477967253/magische-mythische-verhaal-van-stenen?ref=shop_home_active_34&sca=1

Wooden train with carriages (custom colour choice) - Wooden toy

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/486374309/wooden-train-with-carriages-custom?ref=shop_home_active_5&pro=1

Horse Piem - My Krissie Dolls

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/262599712/paardje-piem-my-krissie-dolls?ref=shop_home_feat_3

Forest animal finger puppets. Felt finger puppets. 5 forest animals

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/486594528/bos-dieren-vinger-marionetten-voelde-me?ref=shop_home_active_50&crt=1

Memory game monster painted abstract art

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/186827740/geheugen-spel-monster-verven-abstracte?ref=shop_home_active_90

Personalised Tin Marching Drum, musical instrument

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/543570484/gepersonaliseerde-tin-marching-drum?ref=shop_home_active_3&crt=1

Doll house bag Unicorn, fabric doll house, Unicorn toy

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/608549401/doll-house-bag-unicorn-stof-doll-house?ref=shop_home_active_1&sca=1

11.5 x 10" Weaving loom kit for beginners, hand weaving loom

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/539584612/115-x-10-weaving-loom-kit-voor-beginners?ref=shop_home_active_37

War World Gaming Gutrot Greenskins Full Team- 28mm Scale

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/727381581/oorlog-wereld-gaming-gutrot-green-skins?ref=shop_home_active_53&crt=1

Doll dress, Paola Reina, Minouche doll, Cortese Les Cheries

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/547133664/doll-dress-paola-reina-minouche-doll?ref=shop_home_active_28

And what do you think of my selection.....see anything you like? 😃

Sunday 22 September 2019

Seadbeady's finds on Etsy - 9

Hi There.....Are you preparing for Fall?

I don't know actually if I will ever be prepared for that season cause it is not really my favorite. Although I think it does have some good things too.....like the colors for instance and seeing new collections of clothes for the season in shops.

Before my gastric bypass, I didn't really care that much for new clothes.....the only thing I did find interesting were shoes cause no matter how much my weight was they would always stay the same size. Oh yes, and accessories, of course, like scarves they would always fit no matter what.

Ah, I bet you want to know what my weight was before and now. I went from 108 kg down to about 67.5 or 68 kg now 😁

It has been a year and a half now since I took that step and I haven't regretted one single moment. And my eating habits have changed a lot. The most positive thing about it is that I don't crave things that hold too much sugar anymore.....There are a lot of things that I don't even like anymore that I used to love eating. And I am not interested in learning to eat them again. The more I stay away from sweet things the less I crave them.....It takes discipline but I know now that I never wanna go back to the way I was 😰

But let's talk about my favorite thing about autumn.....The colors for this year's Fall Fashion.

This is what I found on Vogue Italia about it 😊

Whisky brown: a warm, enveloping hue, just like the famous liquor. Its natural nuances remind of wood’s veining. Sies Marjan, Calvin Klein, Chloé

Cherry red: a “full-bodied” color, ideal to enhance velvet, tulle and satin. Ideal for elegant, retro-feel looks. Bottega Veneta, Oscar de la Renta, Givenchy

Digital blue: the color of almost all social networks. A color that evokes technology, and the future. Perfect for all cyber girls. Stella McCartney, Marni, Prabal Gurung

Fuchsia pink: it’s still one of the favorite hues with designers. Exuberant if worn from head to toe, or as a creative detail. Ulla Johnson, Valentino, Alexander McQueen

Lavender: also called “lilac”, it’s a pastel tone that, unlike pink or baby blue can add character to a statement or intricate outfit.Acne Studios, Gucci, Miu Miu

Orange: Fall’s symbolic hue, it will stand out with all its “vitaminic” effect. Dare to wear an orange suit to fight the dropping temperatures. Lanvin, Moschino, Prada

Sapphire yellow: to uplift classic patterns, like florals or checks. Balenciaga, Versace, Michael Kors Collection

Olive green: apparently subdued, it is similar to military green but has a golden undertone.

Marble gray: it’s the new black, perfect from am to pm, from office suit to cocktail dress. Louis Vuitton, Alexander Wang, Valentin Yudashkin
Silver: shiny and with a mirrored effect. On elegant metallic silver dresses or couture overcoats. Alberta Ferretti, Giorgio Armani, Balmain

So here are a few things I found on Etsy for the coming season 😃