Thrifting Hodge-Podge & Pumpkins!

I haven't done a thrifting post in a while (or any post for that matter) but I can assure you, it's not because I haven't been a Good-willing, flea-marketing, Garage sale-ing fool! Cause I have.  Here's a peek at some of my newest treasures! 

The beginning of my vintage mug collection

Avon milk glass mug, smurfy mug and Japanese ceramic mug

Japanese ceramic mod design mug, Care Bears birthday mug and the Avon milk glass psychedelic mug

Jazilyn's Super-awesome-Super-Mario-Brothers shirt!

Lots of additions to My Little Golden books collection

Poky Little Puppy original from 1942!

Small curio cabinet-Also an unfinished project hence the empty holes......

Huge curio shelf, $3 at a garage sale!  Someday this will house my mug collection but for now, it's a great dollhouse :)

 

 

 

 Here is my family of mini-painted pumpkins.  There are still 2 more, and I'm thinking of making them granny & grampa? 

 Here is mom, dad, baby and the spider-dog! :)

Also I have 3 big pumpkins to carve, any good carving ideas???

Oh yeah, 2 more unfinished projects......that pesky art history paper and my folklore midterm!!!  Better get on it :)

Collection Tuesday -Vintage Folk Art on Wood

Hello again :) It is day 2 of collection sharing week via Pixies and Bears.  I really like it, because it gives me a perfectly good excuse to procrastinate doing my homework! Today's collection is my little decorative wood pictures that I have only been collecting for mostly this past summer (other than a couple pieces.)  I got most of these from various Goodwills in the area.  I haven't even hung them yet! I think they're pretty sweet and I would like to arrange them in a sort of cluster all together in the dining room at some point. 

Here they be!

The last three are already hanging in my kitchen and they aren't included in the first picture.  Pretty cute, Eh?  :)

Collection Monday -Vintage Aprons

Hello all! :)  I have been a huge slacker on my blog since school started but, Lindsay of Pixies and Bears had a really cute idea to share our collections all week.  I am really more like a hoarder than a collector so I definitely think I can come up with something every day!  For my first collection I have vintage Aprons.  :)  I love these!  They range from 1950's to 70's.  I would love to eventually re-purpose them into clothing if I ever learn to sew. 

Here they are!

For the ladies :)

Women are angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we continue to fly...on a broomstick. We're flexible that way.

  all images found at weheartit

Back to school shopping!

So, I suppose this is a bit of a fashion post.  I love fashion and I wish I could make my own clothes!!!  Why doesn't IUPUI offer a home-ec course!? 

Anywho, this fall I am really digging orange & brown, crocheted and embroidered details, shabby floral print, tights, knee-socks and of course, plaid!

This weekend Jacob and I are planning a bit of a getaway in Southern Indiana to do some thrifting and spend some quality time.  Nashville, IN is known for it's small specialty shops, and tons of arts & crafts.  Bloomington has tons of vintage & thrift stores.  Hopefully we can fulfill our back to school wishlist this weekend!

Here is a taste of what I am loving right now! 

Crocheted Knee Socks @ Free People

Jeffery Campbell clogs @Free People

Lace detail dress @Anthropologie

Slip dress @ Free People

Knee socks @Urban Outfitters

Boots @Yoox

Oxfords @ Ruche

Floral tights @ www.tinytoadstool.com

Floral dress @ Ruche

Plaid bellbottoms vintage Free People

Embroidered bag @Etsy

Floral dress @ Etsy

floral dress @ Etsy

Vintage Finds!!!

Hello! So sorry for the lack of new posts......I lost my muchness for a bit.  :) Anywho, this past weekend there was an antique show at the fairgrounds in my town so I went & checked that out & did a bit of garage sale-ing. (clearly that's not a word. hmm...)  Here are some of my finds!

This gorgeous 1970's era apron, with the tags still attached!  wow. This came from the antique fair.  I love my collection of vintage aprons.  I'll have to share it with you sometime.

These all came from an estate sale.   I actually got to go inside the house and it was AMAZING! The walls were orange & avocado green plaid wallpaper and all the fixtures and curtains matched through the entire house.  There are 3 old hallmark books with the most adorable art inside and this cool macrame thingy with an owl bead. :)

Here is a look inside the books.  I adore them!  :)

Doilies! from a garage sale.  I also got a lace table cloth & curtains.  I'm really into "granny-chic" right now.

Oh my goodness, all this cute trim, lace seam binding, ric-rac & patches came from the estate sale.  I got all of it for $1. I can't sew but, someday.......

This sweet little baby deer framed photo.  It's huge & I don't know where to put it.  In the girls' room perhaps?  I felt like it would fit in with my woodland theme but, I'm not so sure now.....

I also got this art print by Ted Degrazia.  This one is not as big but I thought it was sweet.

Both pieces have the same frames but don't really belong together.  I really hope I can find them a good place to live in my home!

Last is this gorgeous turquoise & silver ring. I'm madly in love with it!  I never find rings that fit me, especially vintage ones :)