Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Cocktail Umbrella Craft: The Destiny of Things, Story 225

Cocktail Umbrella Craft:  The Destiny of Things, Story 225

Good old fashioned paper cocktail umbrellas in a craft project!

photo via JunkDrawerLoveEtsy
available here

These are another loved item from my childhood that my parents brought home from date night.  I had a collection of these along with drink ornaments mermaids and other animals, like the ones below:

photo via JunkDrawerLove Etsy
available here

They seem to be coming back in style again!  We've been getting large order requests for weddings to cocktail parties, but this order was to make a wreath!

Here are some of my favorites I found on Etsy:

I love the "Welcome" sign and would make mine with a tiki luau font!


I love the honeycomb pom poms accents on this one!
photo via KellyssKreations

I like the ones with the umbrellas fully opened.
photo via ShadowCatCrafts

I wonder if craft styrofoam in wreath shape would work or some kind of wreath shaped mesh and as the party progresses, one could just pluck an umbrella off it as drinks are made.

These umbrellas are great for children's drinks too!  I remember getting my Shirley Temple with a pretty paper umbrella, thin red stir straw just like grown ups!  with a cherry at the end of the umbrella and a couple more swimming around!

Will you be having a clean or dirty Shirley?
photo via Beauties and the Feasts with Dirty Shirley recipe

I always felt like I was having my own grown up fancy drink and would sit up straight and think of how maraschino cherries didn't seem like cherries and wondered how they got the seed out with the stem on! And afterwards, I'd put the umbrella behind an ear and feel like singing, "on the good ship lollipop!"

 
Shirley Temple via google images

History of the Shirley Temple Drink from Wise Geeks:  A Shirley Temple is a sweet, non-alcoholic drink named after the child actress Shirley Temple. The drink was invented for Shirley by a bartender in Beverly Hills, CA. The bartender worked at Chasen’s restaurant, a place Shirley Temple often frequented as a child.

Since she clearly could not drink alcohol, Chasen’s sought a drink that would appeal to Shirley’s young palate, and the Shirley Temple was born.

The original recipe called for two parts ginger ale, one part orange juice and about a teaspoon to tablespoon of grenadine. It was usually garnished with a cherry and possibly an orange slice.

 photo via JunkDrawerLoveEtsy 
available here

Saying Goodbye:   I still use these to decorate fruit salads and I'm having a Shirley Temple light at the moment, just sparkling water and cherry juice while going down memory lane on the good ship lollipop.

What I Learned:

1.  So many crafts and so little time!  I've returned to mending as a creative outlet because I find it so connecting to myself in a peaceful quiet way.  There's something about giving new life to something worn and falling apart as it turns into something else, while reconnecting to myself in some way I can't explain.

What memories to these paper umbrellas bring you?

 photo via JunkDrawerLoveEtsy 
available here

Thank you Etsy buyer from JunkDrawerLoveEtsy for sending me your little note that has inspired and motivated me with mine, especially to keep making time to craft, mend and continue art projects, instead of dehoarding on Etsy all the time!

Thank you Etsy for getting me this far by freeing 782 hoarded items!

Thank you US, Turkey, Russia, France, Canada, Germany, Poland, China, Netherlands, Ukraine, Australia, Singapore and many other who have visited since last Friday in support of my my Hoarder Rehab:  The Destiny of Things! 

Click on the shop names to visit new hoard listed daily: HoarderRehab with 184 items ,  The Destiny of Things-192 items , VintageToGoEasy - 174 items and now JunkDrawerLoveEtsy - 168 items!  Thanks for looking!  Maybe you'll find something to take home and share your story too!



Related Stories:  about stuff from my childhood... 


2.  Syringe Pens:  The Destiny of Things, Story 186

3.  Caco Twin Baby Doll Set:  The Destiny of Things, Story 207

4.   The Destiny of Things:  US Puzzle Map, Story XIV

5.  Pirate or Tooth Fairy Treasure Chest Tooth Keeper Box:  The Destiny of Things, Story 193  

6.  Mosler Toy Bank Vault and Hugo, the Movie:  The Destiny of Things, Story XLI

7.  Copper Souvenir Bracelet from Chile:  The Destiny of Things, Story LIII

8.  Joan Walsh Anglund Childhood Planters:  The Destiny of Things Story LXIII 

9.  Miniature White China Cabinet:  The Destiny of Things, Story #108 

10.  Tooth Necklaces for Pre-K Classroom:  The Destiny of Things, Story 209

"Where the bon bons play on the sunny beach of peppermint bay and there you are happy landing on a chocolate bar!" ---Shirley Temple and The Good Ship Lollipop
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Friday, July 25, 2014

Mini Pirate Treasure Chests: The Destiny of Things, Story 224

Mini Pirate Treasure Chests:  The Destiny of Things, Story 224

What a surprise email to get with a photo update of these in a Pirate Themed Birthday Party!

photo via The Destiny of Things, available here

Here is the email I received with a sweet photo of pirates digging for buried treasures!

These cute little "treasure" chests were used for my son's second birthday party which was pirate themed. We had a kiddie pool filled with sand and buried treasure that the kids got to dig in. I had many different kinds of treasure, but I especially loved these little tooth boxes because they can be used for future lost teeth. The skull bead also fit perfectly with the pirate themed party.

I remember when this order came in because it was my first request for skull beads instead of heart pony beads!  How fun!

photo Etsy buyer via The Destiny of Things

I've always loved these treasure chest tooth saver holders and so happy to see how many others it's making happy too!  What a cool alternative way to use a play pool!  Pirate maps and buried treasures!  X marks the spot!  I wonder what other treasures were found that day.  Happy memories and birthday fun!

 photo via The Destiny of Things, available here

Saying Goodbye:  I have my own stash of these, some are vintage and some are not.  I have collected them in various colors and shades.  I want to use them in my mixed media art assemblage and look forward to a time when I have enough room to do so.

What I Learned:

1.  Making a project list for my ideas and items collected has been a real "eye opener" to just how much stuff I have saved for my art projects.  I haven't decided what to do about my project lists because it's much longer then anticipated and not organized.

For example I wanted to use these with some Monopoly cards I have saved, but have no idea where the cards are now and I think I have two batches of cards from losing the first one!

2.  On of the biggest hurdles that I have as a recovering hoarder is that all my "too much stuff" seems to call out to me!  Put me away!  Find a better spot for me!  Take me to the trash for crying out loud!  See if Aunt so and so wants this! Read me!  Pay me!  Recycle me!  Use me in your next art project!

Just to have some peace and quiet most everything are in boxes!  So I guess I'll just use whatever doesn't get sold on Etsy in my art projects and I suspect all my favorite things will end up being last.  Which also means no more buying stuff for the sake of art projects.  Oh my.  Sigh.  I wonder if that's possible.

What's your favorite art or craft supply that you can never get enough of?  Oh so many!  but off the top of my head, nine might be paper and I think I have reached my limit!

 Too bad I can't remember where I found this photo!  This would be fun for an 
impromptu treasure hunt after a beach day!
Pirate coins here at JunkDrawerLoveEtsy

Thank you Etsy buyer from The Destiny of Things for emailing your story and sending an update photo!  I really appreciate it because look how much insight I dug up for myself to help me with my Hoarder Rehab!

Thank you Etsy for making my Hoarder Rehab so successful with 775 items finding new live and homes!

Thank you US, Russia, Germany, Netherlands, Ukraine, France, UK, Panama, Philippines, South Africa, Canada, Chile, Norway, and many others for your support towards my Hoarder Rehab:  The Destiny of Things! 

Click on the shop names to visit new hoard listed daily: HoarderRehab with 184 items ,  The Destiny of Things-189items , VintageToGoEasy - 175 items and now JunkDrawerLoveEtsy - 168 items!  Thanks for looking!  Maybe you'll find something to take home and share your story too!

Related Stories:

1.   My first story about the tooth keeper treasure chests, here

Other Theme Related Party Stories:






Most Read Story of the Day, Week, Month and All Time:  My Louis Vuitton Collection the end of mine for the beginning of someone else.  The last piece of my LV collection, my 80s LV gold cornered wallet is available here at The Destiny of Things!    
 
"Therapy only works when we have a genuine desire to know ourselves as we are, not as we would like to be." ---Dr. Hannibal Lector
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Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Plastic Swivel Safety Clip Key Chain Holders: The Destiny of Things, Story 223

Plastic Swivel Safety Clip Key Chain Holders:   The Destiny of Things, Story 223

My LAST five green ones are getting new homes all the way to the United Kingdom!  Yippee!


Here's the email I received from Susanne, Etsy shop owner of TheGlitzyCompany:

HI Kennedy

I intend making dog harnesses. I have some fab. colorful fabric that the green ones will match perfectly.
When they arrive, I'll get cracking!

Regards Susanne

How fun!  I'd love to see how these are used for dog harnesses!  So interesting and creative.

SOLD OUT!

Saying Goodbye:   As a recovering hoarder, I never thought I'd be so happy to say these are all SOLD OUT!  It feels so good to have them all gone!  Of course, I saved a few for myself because they are so handy, especially for a backpack, purse, grocery tote, etc. which I have in everyone of my totes, especially my main Farmer's Market - Grocery tote for easy access to keys and a change purse.

I just clip my keys to it on to a zipper pull or anywhere handy and I can find my keys instantly!

What I Learned:

1.  There are many different uses for these.  My Mom makes a large purses and bags.  She sews a larger split ring into each one and adds one of these, so keys and other important things don't get lost in it.  Another Etsy buyer uses them as pacifier holders to attach to diaper bags.  Don't want to lose those in a pinch either!

2.  These are from my teacher days when I gave key chains as rewards to my class because many of my students were latch key kids and key chains helped them stay more organized.  They attached them to their backpack zippers, belt loops, or anything with a loop, etc. 

How do you keep your purse organized?  I use a backpack that has about six or more pockets in it!

Thank you Etsy buyer Susanne from  TheGlitzyCompany for ordering my last five and sending me your story and helping me with mine!  It feels so good to have SOLD OUT my last ones that I'll never hoard again!

Check out her shop, TheGlitzyCompany!  Her passion is making unique, classy and glitzy cushions, paintings and pet items.  My favorites are lots of hearts here, unique beaded fringe, here and for pets here.  Click on the link to see them!

I'll have to check back often for dog harnesses!

Thank you Etsy for my last sale of plastic swivel safety clips and finding them new lives and homes to Susanne from  TheGlitzyCompany who will in turn find them new homes as dog harnesses!  Interesting to know how something is going to live on and on.

Thank you US, Ukraine, China, Canada, France, Australia , UK and many others for your visits to my Hoarder Rehab:  The Destiny of Things!

 Another favorite item from my students back in the day
photo via The Destiny of Things, available here

Click on the shop names to visit new hoard listed daily: HoarderRehab with 183 items ,  The Destiny of Things-192 items , VintageToGoEasy - 176 items and now JunkDrawerLoveEtsy - 170 items!  Thanks for looking!  Maybe you'll find something to take home and share your story too!
 
Related Stories:
 
1.   Swivel Key Chain Clasp Clips as pacifier holders in diaper bags, here
 
2.   Globe World Key Chains, another student and Etsy buyer favorite, here

“When someone steals another's clothes, we call them a thief. Should we not give the same name to one who could clothe the naked and does not? The bread in your cupboard belongs to the hungry; the coat unused in your closet belongs to the one who needs it; the shoes rotting in your closet belong to the one who has no shoes; the money which you hoard up belongs to the poor.” ― Basil the Great, year 0363
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Monday, July 21, 2014

Coca Cola Can Glass Candle Holder Cup: The Destiny of Things, Story 222

Coca Cola Can Glass Candle Holder Cup:  The Destiny of Things, Story 222

I used to collect Coca Cola memorabilia.

Coca Cola Can Glass Candle Holders available here
photo via JunkDrawerLoveEtsy

It's a mystery to as to why I do, but I think I'm over it now.  These are some of the last few from my collecting.  I suppose Coca Cola was a treat for most children of the baby boomer era and I was no exception, but we were only allowed to drink it on special occasions or an "out of the blue" treat.

Now a days I avoid high fructose corn syrup, but every once in awhile on a hot sunny day "out of the blue" I will have a bottled Coca Cola from Mexico made with cane sugar.  It's not organic and probably not good for my allergies, but at least Mexico doesn't allow GMO or maybe that's changed too.

photo via The Destiny of Things
available here

Here is the note I received about the order:

SO HAPPY!!!! I purchased these for a friend's birthday. Received them today, just in time for her birthday (tomorrow.) I am very pleased with these glass candle holders! They are in prefect condition! Excited about shopping again with this shop! 

And I am so happy that these made at least two people happy and just in time for a special birthday!

Coca Cola Can Glass Candle Holders available here
photo via JunkDrawerLoveEtsy

Saying Goodbye:   I think these would look great when I have a Minimalist home and I just love these because they remind me of Pop Art Coca Cola cans that are very versatile because they can be used as candle holders, vases or beverage cups, but I just have too much stuff and will be thankful when they all have found good homes!

What I Learned:

1.  As a recovering hoarder, I certainly used to buy random items without much thought except because I liked them for my collection. It's only when I get home and start to think about how they will fit in or where to display or store them, so I see where some of my hoarding habits begin and end.

For instance, how many candle holders, vases and drinking glasses do I need?  I certainly have an abundance of of all three and continue to only use my several few favorites.

2.  I just love green glass! especially green beach glass.

Thank you Etsy buyer from JunkDrawerLoveEtsy for leaving me that tidbit of information because it really helped me sort out some of my hoarding habits.

Thank you Etsy for many happy sales that continue to help me and my Hoarder Rehab!

Thank you US, China, UK, Ireland, poland, Romania, AU, Grmany, Russia, Ukraine, Mexico, Malaysia, Trinidad and Tobago and others supporting my Hoarder Rehab:  The Destiny of Things!

LAST ONE:  Small Coca Cola Juice Glasses, available here
photo via JunkDrawerLoveEtsy

For better or worse, which habits are you trying to change?   I'd love to change my hoarding habits, but right now, shopping seems to be an all or nothing deal.

Click on the shop names to visit new hoard listed daily: HoarderRehab with 183 items ,  The Destiny of Things-192 items , VintageToGoEasy - 176 items and now JunkDrawerLoveEtsy - 168 items!  Thanks for looking!  Maybe you'll find something to take home and share your story too!


 
Red Label Coke Bottles at JunkDrawerLoveEtsy here
Great vases for backyard summer BBQs and Day of the Dead table decor
photo via EvastonMedia

Related Stories: 

1.  Small Coca Cola juice cups by Libbey, here

2.  The most unique green glasses I've ever owned with a story!  Green Art Jane Product Glasses from Spain:  The Destiny of Things, Story #146

"Stop watering the weeds and start watering the flowers." ---Anonymous
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Friday, July 18, 2014

Loteria Game DIY Mexican Theme Wedding Table Cards: The Destiny of Things, Story 221

Loteria Game DIY Mexican Theme Wedding Table Cards:  The Destiny of Things, Story 221

I'd love to see how these turn into wedding table cards!

Loteria game set available here
photo via The Destiny of Things

Here is the note I received:

Bought these for my wedding - it's Mexican themed as my boyfriend proposed in Tulum last summer! These will be part of the table settings! They are perfect - just need to decide who gets which card, my Fiancé is a drummer so he will have the drum one! 

How appropriate a Mexican themed wedding from a summer proposal in beautiful Tulum!  and how fun deciding which guests get which cards!  I'd love to see how these get transformed on their wedding day!


Tulum, photo via Google.  Information via wiki.
Tulum is the site of a Pre-Columbian Maya walled city serving as a major port for Cobá.

We've received several large requests for these cards for weddings and other crafts!  The loteria games sell out quickly in large amounts.  We just sent out 15 orders a few weeks ago and we have a request right now for an order of 12 sets to France to be transformed into this below:

 photo via Etsyian

How beautiful and fun!

These loteria game has the traditional games and calling riddles on the back!
photo via The Destiny of Things, available here

Saying Goodbye:  Well, well, well, in this case, having a hoard might have a silver lining for me!  I used to use my favorite loteria cards in my art in the 90s and have always loved the graphics on them and now use them as part of my "thank you" fortune themed package with each order.  Now it seems others do too!

 sample "thank you" fortune package with loteria cards
photo via VintageToGoEasy, available here

What I Learned:

1.  Other people like the same things I like to hoard!  A small example are the loteria game, Fortune Fish and Swami Fortune Teller cards!  What a way to make my Hoarder Rehab into a win win situation!

2.  It's always nice to have the loteria game handy because it's fun and easy to play.  Little ones love to rip up scrap paper or go pebble hunting for markers.  It's a fun family game for all ages!

My 90s loteria art cards were in little shrines and I think I gave all of them away
but I do have photos of them somewhere in my hoard. 
one of my lastest loteria art pieces, here

Thank you kind Etsy buyer for letting me know your story with these loteria game cards which helps me think about mine!  Congratulations and Best Wishes to you both on your wedding day!  Drum on!

Thank you Etsy for best Hoarder Rehab outlet ever!  Every time I get overwhelmed about it I try to be more thankful for all the help from you and the Etsy community with my Hoarder Rehab journey!

Thank you US, Germany, Canada, Chile, UK, France, Norway, Russia, Ukraine, China, Luxembourg, Greece, Ireland and many others for your continued support to by taking part and visiting Hoarder Rehab:  The Destiny of Things!

My GOAL to have 175 items listed on each shop has been met on three shops, Hoarder Rehab, The Destiny of Things and VintageToGoEasy, so I'll be listing at least one new item daily on JunkDrawerLoveEtsy until the goal is met and am thinking of listing 200 on each shop next!

Click on the shop names to visit new hoard listed daily: HoarderRehab with 183 items ,  The Destiny of Things-192 items , VintageToGoEasy - 177 items and now JunkDrawerLoveEtsy - 169 items!  Thanks for looking!  Maybe you'll find something to take home and share your story too!

Related Stories:

1.  Loteria Mexican Bingo Game Wedding Crafts:  The Destiny of Things, Story 188, here

Most Read Story of the Day:  UPDATE Neon Googly Eye Outfit for Las Vegas EDC:  The Destiny of Things, Story 218 

Most Read Story of the Week, Month and All Time:  My Louis Vuitton Collection the end of mine for the beginning of someone else.  The last piece of my LV collection, my 80s LV gold cornered wallet is available here at The Destiny of Things!    

"Start living the life envisioned."   
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Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Twilight Zone's Nick of Time and Ask Swami Fortune Cards: The Destiny of Things, Story 220

Twilight Zone's Nick of Time and Ask Swami Fortune Cards:  The Destiny of Things, Story 220

There seem to be Twilight Zone themed parties going on!


I've sold many complete sets and some in random specified amounts.  I didn't think these would be so popular, but people must remember them as I do.  Such nostalgic memories!

photo via Hoarder Rehab, available here

Someone was kind enough to send me an email and said they were using them  for a couple of parties.  I've seen several of the complete sets in other people's favorites among Twilight Zone ephemera and other Twilight Zone related items.

A complete set is 52 fortune cards, which are more like slips of paper printed on newsprint.  They are double sided and quite interesting fun!  It's set up like a deck of cards with hearts, diamonds, spades and clubs with kings and aces and everything in between but jokers.

Here is a complete set of 52, via The Destiny of Things
Click here and then zoom in for a closer look

These bring back memories when my brother and I would hit the thrift shops and antique malls at the "Orange Circle."  Afterwards we'd stop by a cafe that had the penny Swami napkin dispensers, just like William Shatner in Twilight Zone's "Nick of Time."  It felt like it was our personal gateway to the Twilight Zone!

 napkin dispenser side

One of my best finds back then from thrifting at Orange Cirlce was my Louis Vuitton coin purse with a see through divider that was only 5 bucks!

 One of my best finds at a thrift shop at the Orange CircleI know 5 bucks!?!  This was so long ago when one could still find authentic Louis Vuittonat thrift stores.  I used this til the Saks Fifth Avenue material was ripped up, but I didn't mind because it was like having two more dividers!

Anyways, back to the Swami Fortune cards.  I tried to find that cafe that had the Swami napkin dispensers, but no luck, but I did find a photo of this:


Of course, I'd always try it, but always lost my pennies because they were always out of fortunes!  I love fortune related ephemera and since I'm on my own dehoarding journey and have no idea what my life is going to be like after I dehoard, I send out a little fortune package with each order. 

 Here is an example of one.  Photo via Hoarder Rehab, available here
Each shop has a different sample.

I used to put one of these in each package, but since they've become a popular sale I've forgotten until now.  The fortune contents changes over time, except for the Fortune Fish, penny to change someones fortune to good luck, a fortune cookie fortune and loteria cards and there are always stickers from my hoarded sticker collection and other fun stuff I find.

What other fortune related items could I add? I'd love to find four leaf clovers, but haven't yet.


 photo via VintageToGoEasy, available here

Saying Goodbye:  I have plenty stashed away for myself and have considered using them as wallpaper, but since they are double sided it seems the print may come through each side. Anyone out there with other ideas?

photo via VintageToGoEasy

What I Learned:

1.  They are big hit slipped into napkins, but beware Swami isn't always gracious nor the romantic type, so his answers might crush some sensitive hearts!  I haven't had a chance to read them all, but remember they are from the 50s-60s, so some might not be PC or politically correct.  So if there are kids at the table, one might be doing some history explaining!

2.  I do love paper and think I have enough.  Now if I can some how prepare myself to let go of my vintage Sanrio and Paper Moon stationery that I've collected from the 70s on.  What to do!

When I was sorting, I did find that the aces had different versions from each suit
and there were a lot more aces in my batch.

Thank you Etsy buyer from Hoarder Rehab for letting me know that these are going to be in a couple of parties.  Of course, I want to be a fly on the wall to see how these will be incorporated... slipped in guest cocktail napkins?

Thank you Etsy for everything!  especially the interesting people I meet along my journey!

Thank you US, Ukraine, Chili, France, UK, Philippines, Canada, China, Germany and many others for your visits since Monday and taking part in my Hoarder Rehab:  The Destiny of Things!

My NEW GOAL is to have 175 items listed on each shop and three have been met at Hoarder Rehab, The Destiny of Things and VintageToGoEasy, so I'll be listing at least one new item daily on JunkDrawerLoveEtsy until the goal is met and am thinking of listing 200 on each shop next!

Click on the shop names to visit new hoard listed daily: HoarderRehab with 183 items ,  The Destiny of Things-190 items , VintageToGoEasy - 177 items and now JunkDrawerLoveEtsy - 167 items!  Thanks for looking!  Maybe you'll find something to take home and share your story too!
 Watch the promotional for the episode on youtube, here
 and the full episode on imbd, here

Related Story:

1.  See how another Etsy buyer uses these Swami Fortune cards, here

"You unlock this door with the key of imagination. Beyond it is another dimension - a dimension of sound, a dimension of sight, a dimension of mind. You're moving into a land of both shadow and substance, of things and ideas. You've just crossed over into the Twilight Zone"---Opening narration of Seasons 4&5
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Monday, July 14, 2014

Walter Skolnik's Sonatina Sheet Music: The Destiny of Things, Story 219

Walter Skolnik's Sonatina Sheet Music:  The Destiny of Things, Story 219

Around the end of May, I got a story from an Etsy buyer-fellow hoarder just asking a question!

 
60s Walter Skolnik's Sonatina F horn & piano sheet music T157
 photo via The Destiny of Things, available here 

She didn't order it, but she gave me a story in her email inquiry.  While you read, listen to one of his Sonatina's, here:

One of the things I've always (since I was 3) wanted to do was to learn to play a plethora of instruments. I just turned 47 and my mom's family would pick up practically ANY instrument and be playing like a pro within 20 minutes or so...most of them never learned to read music, but they'd be able to play by ear. 

My favorite aunt had played the organ as a child and my uncle bought her a huge organ with 3 or 4 rows of keyboards. She just got frustrated (I don't think she ever played it), but my uncle sat down and started playing by ear as if he were born playing, even though the only instrument he'd ever taken lessons to play had cost my granddaddy 25 cents for lessons on playing the mandolin. 

I took clarinet lessons in Jr. High school and could read music, but felt way more comfortable playing by ear. I'm realizing that there are way too many family friends who've passed away with regrets about the things they'd always thought they'd have time to learn later. I've been taking acoustic guitar lessons for 2 months once a week now.the piano and saxophone are also on my list of instruments I want to learn to play. 

My question is...is piano sheet music going to be of any use to me with the guitar lessons? Thanks! From one hoarder to another.

 60s Walter Skolnik's Sonatina F horn & piano sheet music T157
 photo via The Destiny of Things, available here

Here's what I wrote back:

What a beautiful story! I just love it and thank you for sharing it with me.

Your relatives and you must have more than stupendous musical genes running through your family to be able to play by ear like that because learning to play an instrument, knowing how to read music or not was a trying learning technique in itself for me, just to learn how to play a flute, clarinet and violin with a note sounding how it's supposed to sound, took me unimaginable time and practice and is most likely why I stuck with only piano!

If you've been wanting to play a plethora of instruments since you were 3 years old and you can play by ear and have many relatives that can guide you, I don't think you'll be needing this sheet music!

I don't think this sheet music is geared towards guitar. It's for horn and piano. I have a friend who played horn for decades and then gave it up, so I bought this for him as inspiration, but it didn't work.

I do have this listed when I was interested in returning to piano and guitar and for the time, when I could write music again in variations, so it might help you now... Chords were so important to me in music...

Chord dictionary guide listed here:

www.etsy.com/listing/156729932/90s-piano-chord-dictionary-musician-song

How are you doing as a fellow hoarder? and musician in crime these days?

Please excuse my tardiness in writing back, it's been so busy on Etsy for me, it's crazy! But at least my hoard is leaving one item at a time! (which isn't always easy either!)

Thank you for the inspiration and motivation. I hope I can use your story on my blog and if I don't hear from you will leave you anonymous.

Feel free to write me anytime, when you have the time, since hoarding is a full time job! lol.

Kindest regards,
~Kennedy at
www.etsy.com/shop/HoarderRehab
www.etsy.com/shop/thedestinyofthings
www.etsy.com/shop/vintagetogoeasy
www.etsy.com/pt/shop/JunkDrawerLoveEtsy
hoarderrehab@gmail.com

Read 200+ stories from Etsy buyers who help me stay focused on my HoarderRehab!

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“It's never too late to have a happy childhood." ---Tom Robbins, Still Life with Woodpecker. Author of "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues," one of my favorite novels from my college days.

 60s Walter Skolnik's Sonatina F horn & piano sheet music T157
 photo via The Destiny of Things, available here

Saying Goodbye:  Well, I haven't had to say goodbye to this sheet music yet, but I did say goodbye to the friend who I got it for and never had the chance to give it to him.  I didn't realize how many of my friendships were based around socializing with food or drinks, until I became bedridden sick, even family too.

 Piano Chord Dictionary, available here
Many of my piano books and sheet music have sold
There's still a bit with other books here

What I Learned:

1.  Interestingly enough, they say one never knows true friends except those who stay through thick and thin and in my case, sickness or poverty stricken times, even a messy hoarded up house, but it wasn't until I got bed ridden sick that I found true friends.

2.  My friend played the trumpet, but I suppose any horn can be played with it.  I did find Carlos Estevens playing with a French horn and José Ramón Martín on piano.  According to the youtube title, they are playing W. Skolnik's Sonatina, but do not know if it is the same Sonatina.  It's quite beautiful.  Listen to it here

1907 Distressed Antique Sheet Music, On the Road to Mandalay
Words by Rudyard Kipling - Music by Oley Speaks
photo via The Destiny of Things, available here
Sung by Frank Sinatra here

Thank you Etsyian from The Destiny of Things for sending a story with your question!  So interesting and insightful for me and my Hoarder Rehab!

Thank you Etsy for a surprise connection that turned into a helpful story for me about evolving friendships and passing through time with them.

Thank you US, Germany, Australia, Belaris, Canada, China, France, India, Luxembourg, Russia, Philippines, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Italy, Malaysia, Ukraine and many others for your supporting my  HoarderRehab and The Destiny of Things!   

My NEW GOAL is to have 175 items listed on each shop and one has just been met at Hoarder Rehab, The Destiny of Things and VintageToGoEasy, so I'll be listing at least one new item daily on each shop five days a week! 

Click on the shop names to visit new hoard listed daily: HoarderRehab with 183 items ,  The Destiny of Things-190 items , VintageToGoEasy - 177 items and now JunkDrawerLoveEtsy - 166 items!  Thanks for looking!  Maybe you'll find something to take home and share your story too!

 photo via The Destiny of Things
Yoga for Musicians by Eleanor Winding available here
 inspired by her husband, Kai Winding 

Related Stories:  From other self proclaimed hoarders....

1.  Spice of Life Enamelware, here




My Sheet Music and Piano Books:



  Francis Underwood House of Cards Harmony quote reversible washi tape collage 4x6 art PRINT
photo via Hoarder Rehab, available here
 
"Harmony.  It's not what's lasting or permanent.  It is about individual voices coming together for a moment.  And that moment lasts a length of a breath, or in my instance a transaction.  That's what I think about my time here."---Frank Underwood from House of Cards or in my case, I think it's "destiny, as well as harmony."

View my House of Cards - Frank Underwood, Harmony quote double sided reversible washi tape collage art here, here and here!  It's a series of three so far!
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