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Saturday, November 1, 2014

Market Scores and $1 Steals 11-1-14

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There is a new video up on my channel! Stop by to hear about my most recent purchases, and my holiday decorating plans!

I am excited to find some live greenery and get started making a holiday wreath using the vintage bells above. These photos give me lots of inspirations:

If you're interested in purchasing your own spun cotton pieces there are lots to be found online. Here are some of my favorites. You can click on the images to be taken to the websites.

And if you think you'd like to make a wreath, like the one I'm envisioning, here is a link so some similar bells:

Happy Sunday! I'll be back on Monday to draw a name for my Paperwhite Time Giveaway! PS- it's not to late to enter ;)

Labels: antiques, christmas, crafts, flea market, market trips, shopping, spun cotton, wreath | 2 comments

Saturday, July 13, 2013

Window Shopping

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Today I wandered over to Home Goods in search of a few very specific items. Even though I quickly located what I was there for I couldn't resist a little self torture. As I wondered down each and every single aisle I snapped photos of the items I would buy if money were no object and I had a whole house to decorate. Although Home Goods has amazing products, and everything I saw was extremely reasonably priced nothing made it's way home with me. One day though... I'll be back, and I'll be decorating, and my cart will be full.

Take a peek at the items I'd have purchased today: (please excuse the photo quality- all images from my i-phone)

I truly loved this french themed glass walled jewelry box. The text, the blue shade, the ornamentation....perfection!

I want to put this settee in a sitting room with loads of fluffy, textural pillows on top. I love the ikat patterning too!

Could these vases be any sweeter? They remind me of vases Anthropologie carries. Delicate, fresh, and charming.

This map canvas was taller than I am. It would make a perfect statement piece for an odd space or man cave. If it were a map of Paris this baby would be at home with me right now.

Good attention to details meeting functionality. Beautiful.

Industrial-sweet. Great juxtaposition.

LLLLLLOOOOOVVVVVEEE. Almost kicking myself for not buying this. Price tag- $40

There you have it... all of the items that did not actually make it into my cart. In case you're wondering what did, fear not, I have photos of that too!

I splurged on this small paper covered box. The walls are exceptionally sturdy, it's a charming size, and the paper is luxurious with metallic paint. I'd been looking for some sort of "keep sake" box and for $3.99 the price can't be beat. I've already started filling it up with love notes Joe has given me.

And the entire reason for the trip- "thank you" notecards. Home Goods always has the best!! I've been stocking up every time I'm in the store.

At this point I have about 6 card sets from the same line; La Petite Presse. They are simple and sweet with the gold accents I also loved in the keepsake box. I have a feeling I will be sending out several dozen cards over the following months and I'm someone who likes to give pretty and thoughtful cards. Why not get them at a great price whenever I can find them??

Labels: decorating, shopping, stationary, Vintage, wedding | 1 comments

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Lucketts Spring Market

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I am BEYOND thrilled to announce that Kathy and I will be exhibitors this year at the Lucketts Spring Market held in late May.

This fabulous outdoor market features some amazing dealers, artists, and antique treasures and I am thrilled to be in the company of all the wonderful vendors they have hosted in the past. I know that the bar has been set really high for this event and I need to bring my A-game.

We've already started stocking up on antique and vintage items to fill the booth and I know we'll both be crazy making things right up until it's time to hop in the truck and head down to VA to set up.

I'll keep you posted as we make progress in our preparations! This is new kind of adventure for me, and so far it's nothing but exciting!

More details to follow...

Labels: antique, antiques, flea market, lucketts, shopping | 0 comments

Saturday, February 25, 2012

Flotsam and Jetsam

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I have a fabulous shop to share with you today! It's called Flotsam and Jetsam, and is located in Kensington Maryland.

I was introduced the Stacey, the shop owner, through my mom and since our initial visit to the store earlier this year it has become one of my favorite shops EVER!

It seems Stacey has filled her shop with all the items that I love, and has put them together in the most fabulous ways! Everywhere you look there are wonderful treasures to be found.