:: thrifty treasures

I don't know about you,

but I haven't been able to go thrifting much these days.

Luckily....well....not really....but kinda,

I had to take my van in to be repaired the other day.

Here's where the lucky part comes in, instead of waiting in an

uncomfortable dealership waiting area, 

I was able to cross the street to my favorite thrift store.

Unfortunately this is it's new home across town...

it's a little out of the way for me now,

buuuuttt...it is my favorite so it'll be worth the extra effort.

Here are a few of the goodies I picked up while I spent about 1 1/2 hours there

while waiting for my van. I thought after a while they might even put me to work,

or at least charge me for taking up all of the space behind the counter with my goodies.

Here goes...

I'm in love with this find, a very nice dried lavender arrangement in a great metal container.

Cost for me $20.00, original cost according to the tag $269.00

Can you say major SCORE.

YEEE.

How about this adorable vintage glass lamp....isn't the combination of aqua & clear glass lovely.

How about this gorgeous vintage brooch in aquas and greens.

I love this vintage Sarah Coventry necklace, isn't that design so cool & different.

These old glass insulators are the coolest, one is from Lynchburg, 

and the other Hemingray....wherever that is.

Love that aqua glass...how pretty were power lines back then.

Then I found these pretty depression era custard dishes 

made by Glasbake "pat." May 27, 1911.

A lovely hand painted vintage compact, isn't this sweet.

I also found this lovely vintage pattern.  I really love the style of this dress,

and though I don't sew I think I'll have to commission someone to make one for me.

Anyone out there?

Now, that's all of the vintage goodies I found,

but I'm not always just looking for vintage.

I look for supplies, and sometimes I look for clothing as well.

I am a thrifty girl after all, I find no shame in re-using & recycling clothing.

In fact, some of my favorite pieces are thrift store finds.

Nothing makes me happier than finding a great piece for a steal.

It was my lucky day, because all clothing was half price...

and I had nothing but time to kill.

First I found some supplies, a couple of old knobs for 10 cents a piece, 

then a whole glad container full of these curtain hooks for $1.00.

I have plans for both of these items in the future.

 

Oh, and did I mention how much I love books & reading?

I couldn't leave without this one...I'm really looking forward to reading 

it while sitting on the beach all next week { weather permitting }.

I think I'll find lots of good inspiration and wisdom in this book...

Love the title.

Okay, so back to clothing...

I'm just going to show you some of the details that made me choose each piece.

  

The pink top is Anne Taylor, and I love the lace & velvet detail, it's super soft and long sleeved.

The brown top is Liz Claiborne, and I love the little ruffles on the sleeves & collar also super soft.

The cute floral skirt is Gap, and look at that sweet trim, I love the soft yellow color too. 

Aside from the wrinkles in this skirt, I'm loving the pretty floral on white background,

the skirt is mostly white so not too much of this pattern. Skirt is IZOD.

No closet is complete without one go with anything denim skirt, 

and this one from Ralph Lauren is going to come in handy this fall.

I might even pair it with this lovely pink & green button down 

when I'm feeling extra preppy { also Ralph Lauren }

 I think I even have some cute grass green flats to finish it out.

Oh, and one more vintage find...

this great vintage slip,

I'm dying over the cute pleating and lace details,

the hemline is ruffle-y and gorgeous.

Oooh, I almost forgot the one thing every woman loves...

because it's the one thing that always fits...

Shoes.

Blue Suede Shoes to be exact.

Pretty, sexy, peep toe blue suede shoes...

Okay, are you still with me?

I know that was a lot of stuff huh.

Like I said it is my favorite Thrift Store...

Now you know why.

*peace, love & hugs*

Carrie

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:: sedums & blackberry jam

I'm loving my Autumn Joy Sedums right now.

They are hitting their full growth cycle, 

and mine are even starting to bloom.

I see them everywhere, and I'm so attracted to them.

It's so funny how my taste in plants changes over time,

I used to not really like them that much, but now I think they are perfect.

I love their structure, and the color of the foliage, 

and those bloom heads... simply gorgeous don't you think.

So as you can see I spent the morning in my gardens,

I've been up since 5:30am, and it was lovely to be in the gardens at sunrise.

First I took Miss Libby Lu for a long walk, then I took little Mister Hamilton,

then it was back inside to grab my camera and catch the beauty of my gardens.

When I was done with all of the weeding & watering,

I came inside to enjoy my morning coffee from my new coffee bar : ).

I also spoiled myself with an indulgent treat for breakfast this morning.

Homemade Blackberry Jam

MMMMmmmmmmmm

Delish

Look at that gorgeous color,

notice anything else?

Yep, it's pretty near empty....

Oh but it was so delicious.

Good to the very last bite,

but now I'm sad that it's all gone.

See what a little piggy I am.

Hope you are having a beautiful morning too.

Remember to take time to smell the flowers.

*peace, love & hugs*

Carrie

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:: home coffee bar

I'm so excited to share my new coffee bar with you.

I found this really great shelf at Hobby Lobby 

and I knew instantly it would be perfect here.

I also knew exactly what I wanted to do with it.

So, here it is in all it's glory....my new coffee bar....I love it.

I love the height it adds to this side of my kitchen,

and I love the retro industrial look of the shelf.

I simply pulled out my white coffee mugs & saucers

to fill the awesome wire baskets and hang from the hooks.

I had a small collection of vintage coffee pots looking for a home

so I added them along with my letter E...glad to finally have some display space.

When the kids go back to school this fall I will be painting the red walls,

I think it's going to look even better against the new light walls.

I think I may also paint the chest a nice gray color

and add some really cute vintage knobs.

What do you think?

I'm also trying to decide on one of these new coffee makers.

I'll save my old one for parties & get togethers.

I'm really leaning to the one on the left

it had the best reviews and its 14 cups.

I would love to see a fancy schmancy

stainless steel espresso machine on my bar,

but the reality is that I would be too lazy to use it,

if it came with a barista that would be a different story.

So what do you think of my coffee bar?

If you have one of these coffee makers and love it

or hate it I would love to know.

Sorry for the not so great photos,

I can't find my tripod thingy for my camera.

Well, now you know what I'll be doing the rest of the day...

searching....scouring....scrounging....

for that thingy.

Happy Monday 

{ peace, love & hugs }

Carrie

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