Vintage Elves

 

I found these two adorable Elves at a Thrift Store in a bag full of Christmas stuff for $4. When I purchased them, I told the cashier I only wanted these two and handed the bag back to her, she ended up charging me a $1 for both of them.

I love them!

When I came home to look them up, I couldn't believe what they are going for.. no one is bidding on them, but still they are selling anywhere between $14-$50! That's crazy.

I guess if I ever end up selling them, I'll make a little something.

But for now, I'll enjoy them.

 

Wire Lampshades

I found these two vintage wire lamp shades at a yard sale, I bought both of them for $3.

I want to definitely use the bigger one as a hanging light over the dining room table, I might add some chicken wire around it, or maybe just wrap some thin wire around it.. we'll see. (I'll let you all know when it gets put up).

As for the smaller one, I used it as a wire bowl for the Apples I purchased at Graces Orchard, you can read about that here. I think it's a great way to repurpose it! Eventually, I will hang that one, too. (Possibly over the sink in the kitchen). As of right now, I like it being used as a wire bowl for my pretty Apples.

I just love these ideas below! 

Mirror Mirror

 

I have a real obsession with mirrors, what can I say, I like to look at myself ... Ha, just kidding.

 I love having them in rooms, they can make a small room look instantly bigger!

If it were up to me, I'd have everywhere, but unfortunately my boyfriend thinks they are creepy..

I purchased the bigger one for $1 at a yard sale and the smaller one was $2.99 at a thrift store. I can't wait to hang them in the powder room (which is getting redone very soon).

How do you feel about mirrors? Creepy? or love? 

Vintage Candy Baskets

 

I don't know about ya'll,

but I love vintage Halloween.

I found these old school candy baskets at two different thrift stores for $1 each.

I saw the one that says "Treat" on it, at an Antique Store going for $28, and I saw another one going for even more! -Not sure why they are so pricey.

It's funny, back in the day, it was probably .60 cents..

I just like thinking about how much candy these two baskets have seen.

 



Hello Coach

 Item found today is a Plaid Coach Clutch I got for only $3.99

 

I really don't think the people pricing items new what they priced, cause there was an American Eagle bag that was quite used selling for $12.99.. then you have this nice Coach Clutch for only $3.99.

I don't get it.

 I'm not complaining!

I know it's a real Coach, it's made with quality, (even though Coach is now made in China).

I normally don't go for "logo's". I like to keep my name brands hidden, whether they are expensive or not. I like when people come up to me and ask where'd you find that, or who's it by. Most of my clothes are secondhand, which people cannot believe.

  I like this clutch. It's simple. It says Coach on the zipper pulls, and inside. That's enough logo for me.

Did I mention it's perfect for fall and winter! 

 

Vivienne Westwood handbag

Burberry plaid wallet

Marc by marc Jacobs bag

The Cambridge Satchel Company handbag

 

DIY Lamp Shade

I found this lamp at Goodwill for $10.

I really liked the base, just not so much the shade.. it was just a little to plain for me.

 I went to my local craft store and purchased a few things such as paint, tape, and a chip brush.

I taped it, painted it, touched it up, peeled the tape off, and ta da!

I didn't think it was going to be that easy, but it was. 

 I was going to go chevron crazy, but decided to keep it simple.

It looks great!

All together the lamp + material = $14

Have you been getting into any projects lately?

 If so, what?



Let's talk make up

I was thrifting, and came across a great buy, well two great buys.

Maybelline Lipsticks, brand new, for only .49 cents each.

 I love the way lipstick looks on women, but I, personally never wear it...

But that all changed,

the other day, I was playing around with lipstick, and when my boyfriend came home, walked through the door, looked at me, and said I looked very pretty, all that changed was the lipstick.

Now I can't stop wearing it!

And since I've been wearing it, I have been receiving compliments non stop, why didn't I wear this before?



It feels good knowing that .49 cents was all it took to change my beauty routine!

Fashion find Friday

I went to my local Salvation Army, couldn't find anything, felt like I was in a slump...

Then I walked over to shoes, and found brand new black wedges by Katie and Kelly.

I don't think the color black really looks good on my feet, so I passed by them.

Walked out to my car....

.....sat there.

.....then walked back inside and grabbed them for only $3.99.

I just had that feeling, the feeling where you should get it, even though you have no idea why.

So when I bought them, I brought them home, and fell in love with them!

They look so good paired with black skinny jeans, and a long coat.

 

Online Katie and Kelly wedges are around $50

I only got mine for $3.99.

I think that is a pretty good thrifty find!



Vintage Banner

I went to my local Salvation Army, dug through an orange Halloween bin.. stumbled across this vintage Happy Halloween Banner.

It didn't have a price, so when I went to ask home much, the girl looked at me and said, "really? You want that"? ... "ughm, yes"? I replied.

She told me I could have it for $1.

Let me just say, I walked out with a smile on my face.  

 

I haven't quite found a place to hang it, but once I do, I will show you all.