FROCK YEAH, AGAIN!

What do I love more than beautiful dresses? Ones I found tucked away in a little antique shop, on the cheap, and didn't have to bargain to get the deal. This kelly green dress with subtle turquoise flowers is just picture perfect. I can't wait for a fancy dinner party or wedding to get a chance to twirl my heart out.

THRIFTY...SATURDAY?

I've been meaning to do a Thrifty Thursday, but alas life likes to get in the way. Today is now, but only temporarily, Thrifty Saturday.

I found these wonderfully 60s bar tumblers and this vintage San Francisco tray at the Denham Springs Antique District. I paid practically nothing for both things - $4.99 for the glasses and $10 for the tray. 

When I picked up the glasses last week I thought the price was $4.99 each glass (expensive, but that's how some antique stores roll), so I almost didn't buy them. I was delighted to find out they were indeed $5 as a set and I strolled out the store beaming. I love the pop of colors and the imperfect sunburst etchings. 

Now this tray holds a dear place in my heart. It was one of those shopping days that nothing was calling to me - until I laid eyes on this turquoise stunner. I lived in (and LOVED) San Francisco for seven years, so seeing the little landmarks on this kitschy souvenir I had to have it. It had no price tag so I timidly asked its price, waiting to hear something beyond my comfort level. Once I was told it was a mere $10 I snatched it up as quickly as I could. 

I love going to this Antique District and just browsing through all the pieces. They hold so much history and when I pick up an object I think about its life and who it's seen. It's a little strange to do so, but it's an heart warming thought for me. 

When good things happen to thrifty people!

I've been looking high and low for a unique hanging planter. On etsy one like pictured runs $30-40 (ouch!). I noticed this planter with a succulent at Lowes for $15, still rich for my blood. I noticed one of the planters had a dead succulent, so I was tempted to ask how much for the planter itself? $2 is what I ended up paying. Add another $3 for the creeping jenny plant and I ended up with a beautiful and unique plant addition! Couldn't be more thrilled!

Thrifty Thursday

Couldn't find a clean version so watch out for bad words! Today's Thrifty Thursday is a little more whimsical than the usual, enjoy this dorky rap about thrift shopping!

Thrifty Thursday

Thrifty Thursday is when I get an opportunity to spotlight awesome thrift store finds. Today I shine onto my boyfriend's vintage camera collection.

The cameras come from a broad range of thrift and secondhand stores in the area, and all of them acquired for next to nothing. The first camera shown is his pride and joy, a Polaroid Land Camera with a sonar feature. He picked it up for only $30 at a St. Vincent de Paul. The others are more common cameras from the 1960s and up, but what they lack in originality they make up with in genuine patina and vintage allure.