And here we are. Already at the start of September. Capitalism keeps us busy and grinding at a constant. I find that it’s so hard to keep up with the personal goals that I have, including writing more blog posts each month. But I try to first and foremost remind myself that hobbies are supposed to be FUN, not another source of burnout, so when it happens, it shall happen. So here we go, with my August Tchotchkes of the Month 🙂
Tyana Arviso – Surprise Print
Artist, Tyana Arviso, ran a special for a surprise print. I love Tyana’s beautiful photography of the southwest so I treated myself and bought a print. We have a horse print of theirs too in my kiddo’s room from a previous purchase. I highly recommend following Tyana for beautiful photos!
Sweet Sukar Betty Boop Halloween Tees
Have I mentioned before how I find so many amazing artists on IG?! I’m sure that I have. I love it, and it’s also a breeding ground of temptation to spend because there are so many tchotchkes that I see that I simply can’t pass up.
Sweet Sukar released two Halloween-themed Betty Boop designs. I bought the Spider Lady Tee and the Vampira Betty Crop. I wore the Spider Lady tee to a recent Halloween event (keep reading for more). Love them and love Betty artists and merch.
Juliette Lewis Kids Tee
I didn’t know Juliette Lewish had a shop! I follow her on IG and saw it shared and picked up this adorable Bliss Out Kid’s Tee for only $10. Juliette Lewis is the best. I’ve loved her from What’s Eating Gilbert Grape all the way to YellowJackets. The coolest.
Abercrombie Jeans
I’m a big jeans lover. It’s my go-to and my favorite thing to wear. I’m really not that into skirts, dresses, business casual, etc. But it’s hard to find a pair of jeans that fits in all the ways that are flattering and comfortable. I’ve also struggled with the denim trends changing, being a millennial, and trying to keep up.
I remember awhile back, stylist, KiarraLooks recommended Abercrombie jeans and I thought I’d give them a try. I ordered a few different pairs. So far, my favorite is the Ultra High Rise 90s Slim Straight Jean which I ordered in black denim. I also liked the Ultra High Rise 90s Straight Jean (no “slim” in this one, lol), but I’m in to process of online ordering/returning as I try to find the correct size for my body. But so far, I feel really great about the pair I decided to keep.
Kewpie Figurine
I found this lil’ cutie on eBay after my kiddo and her friend broke my previous one. I love this lil’ kewp so I had to replace it and $30 on eBay made it a no-brainer.
Gathering of the Ghouls Event
At the end of the month, my friend and I took our kiddos to the Gathering of the Ghouls event at the Mesa Convention Center. It was truly amazing! So many local vendors, photo ops, and spooky setups. Here’s a photo of most of the tchotchkes I got there and the artists who created them:
FrankenHooker print
The Shining sticker and HIM/Powerpuff Girls print
Five Nights at Freddy’s sticker
Kewpie earrings (not pictured)
Instant Positive Portrait by Phoenix Film Revival (see above)
The Body is Not an Apology
This is one of the books I read during the month of August. It was amazing and I highly recommend it!
Bits and Pieces
This was the other book I read for August. It’s a holocaust survivor’s memoir. I’ve shied away from reading Holocaust stories and watching movies lately because it’s so sad and I’ve already read/seen quite a few. But this one was an easy read that was also very powerful. It didn’t get too graphic and it included truly so many bits and pieces of the author’s life, not only about their time during the Holocaust. These stories are important, and I’d definitely recommend this one <3
I think that’s about it for August tchotchkes! And that sure felt like a lot, lol! I feel pretty good about these purchases. Supporting artists, supporting local, it’s a wonderful feeling! Let’s try to do more of it when we can 🙂
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