In Which I'm Trying to Catch UP

Decided to clean out a little while packing, and had to bring some of Andy's old dishes to Goodwill. And then I looked around. I may have gotten a sweater and a dress and THIS COOL DUDE:

He's a bank! Blue and black owl bank that has a sticker on the bottom that reads "Aldermaston Sales, Glen Cove, N.Y. Made in USA" I think he's awesome.
A little while ago, I scored this awesome thrifty art:

It's a sailor's valentine! Shell art is awesome. I read an article about it once (maybe in Martha Stewart?) and always wanted to try it. These flowers are entirely made of shells, as are their leaves and stems!

Totally trying to sell as much as possible in the next two weeks...less to pack up!