Bought this capiz chandelier several weeks ago at the Rose Bowl Flea One of our favorite finds ever.
Showing posts with label thrifty. Show all posts
Showing posts with label thrifty. Show all posts
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Thrifty Thursday! 5.10.12
Bought this capiz chandelier several weeks ago at the Rose Bowl Flea One of our favorite finds ever.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Thrifty Thursday! 3.22.2012 // Gold Flatware
A while back, I pinned gold toned DVF flatware onto one of my Pinterest boards.
Just a smidge out of my price range. Well, more than a smidge.
West Elm is currently carrying a set too at a fraction of that cost.
Imagine my glee upon finding these puppies at the flea market last Sunday -- at a fraction of the fraction! (I daresay, it might even have been a fraction of the fraction of the fraction.)
They are Swedish and most likely from the 1920's. I mean, how could a flea market find ever be more perfect for me?
Sure, some of you may think they're tacky. I obviously don't. I think they're warm, different, a tad decadent, and perfect for brunch on the patio with bloody marys and mojitos. I do apologize for the photo. I just laid 'em all out, flea market grime and all. I don't have time right this sec to turn them out properly. They're quite lovely in real life, trust.
Take a look at how pretty a table with gold flatware CAN be:
photo via mylittleapartment.blogspot.com
I mean COME ON. Don't you want to pull a chair up to that table?
Just a smidge out of my price range. Well, more than a smidge.
West Elm is currently carrying a set too at a fraction of that cost.
Imagine my glee upon finding these puppies at the flea market last Sunday -- at a fraction of the fraction! (I daresay, it might even have been a fraction of the fraction of the fraction.)
They are Swedish and most likely from the 1920's. I mean, how could a flea market find ever be more perfect for me?
Sure, some of you may think they're tacky. I obviously don't. I think they're warm, different, a tad decadent, and perfect for brunch on the patio with bloody marys and mojitos. I do apologize for the photo. I just laid 'em all out, flea market grime and all. I don't have time right this sec to turn them out properly. They're quite lovely in real life, trust.
Take a look at how pretty a table with gold flatware CAN be:
photo via mylittleapartment.blogspot.com
I mean COME ON. Don't you want to pull a chair up to that table?
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Thrifty Thursday! 2.16.2012
Tomorrow's House by Nelson and Wright.
The print and paper quality is not great. But the photos are super cool. There's an index of architects at the back, with street addresses! I doubt very many are still around or at those offices though.
What's fascinating is that the original owner underlined stuff. I wonder if they were building a house. I wish I knew.
From the PCC Flea.
The print and paper quality is not great. But the photos are super cool. There's an index of architects at the back, with street addresses! I doubt very many are still around or at those offices though.
What's fascinating is that the original owner underlined stuff. I wonder if they were building a house. I wish I knew.
From the PCC Flea.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Thrifty Thursday! 2.9.2012
This perfect butter dish called out to me. No, we don't NEED another butter dish. Don't judge.
The print is called Butterfield.
Unlike our other butter dish, I'm actually going to use this one for butter.
From the PCC Flea.
The print is called Butterfield.
Unlike our other butter dish, I'm actually going to use this one for butter.
From the PCC Flea.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Thrifty Thursday! 1.19.2012
We spent some time with my mom at the Long Beach Antique Market last weekend. It was our first time to this flea market and we had a great time. Also, since when did flea markets sell beer? Anyway, hidden amongst some overpriced wares and other items of questionable saleability were some really nice finds. We're trying to be budget conscious this year so we walked away from most. There was that London Fog trench that fit perfectly. And that amazing ostrich feather mini jacket/bolero. And that cute painting that reminded me of my sister. Sergio found an incredible deal on a couple of wirey patio loungers that needed just a bit of TLC but were too big for our car.
I did get this. Vintagey goodness. And only $5.
Classy.
I did get this. Vintagey goodness. And only $5.
Classy.
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Evolving Living Room
I don't know if you noticed the new living room painting and pole lamp two posts ago.
The painting was a Palm Springs Dazzles find. We saw it one weekend and went back the next to get it! It happened to be the Dazzles rare half-off sale so it was a TOTAL SCORE.
The lamp was not nearly as thrifty but still, quite a find. It is by Maurizio Tempestini and Sergio drove down to Long Beach to get it without telling me. He had a cakepop on hand in case I flew into a flying rage when I saw it. Silly. I really do think it finishes off the room. Don't you think so?
The painting was a Palm Springs Dazzles find. We saw it one weekend and went back the next to get it! It happened to be the Dazzles rare half-off sale so it was a TOTAL SCORE.
The lamp was not nearly as thrifty but still, quite a find. It is by Maurizio Tempestini and Sergio drove down to Long Beach to get it without telling me. He had a cakepop on hand in case I flew into a flying rage when I saw it. Silly. I really do think it finishes off the room. Don't you think so?
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Thrifty Thursday! 5.5.11
I found these three scarves from a yard sale last weekend.
This one's my fave.
This one's my fave.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Thrifty Thursday! 2.24.11
Bosa Hook Box by Luca Nichetto
Look what we found! Sealed-in-box-new, sitting on the clearance rack of the DWR Annex in Palm Springs. It was marked at more than half off and then, there was another 10% off on top of that!! I think it was nearly 80% off in the end.
Total. Score.
Our mail will be ever so much more stylish, stashed here.
Designer: Luca Nichetto
Look what we found! Sealed-in-box-new, sitting on the clearance rack of the DWR Annex in Palm Springs. It was marked at more than half off and then, there was another 10% off on top of that!! I think it was nearly 80% off in the end.
Total. Score.
Our mail will be ever so much more stylish, stashed here.
Designer: Luca Nichetto
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Thrifty Thursday! 2.10.11
Vintage basketweave leather sorta-hobo! Used but super clean condition. The local Goodwills are usually picked over and disappointing. But this one was nice. It was so well organized and salespeople uber helpful.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Thrifty Thursday! 1.20.11
A new fountain for the garden!
Isn't it pretty?
Well, it wasn't exactly thrifty. But, it WAS marked 50% off at Potted's annual sale. It obvs isn't hooked up yet. But we think it's still quite lovely as is.
Isn't it pretty?
Well, it wasn't exactly thrifty. But, it WAS marked 50% off at Potted's annual sale. It obvs isn't hooked up yet. But we think it's still quite lovely as is.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Thrifty Thursday! 1.13.11
Vintage gurgle jug, stamped Dartmouth - Devon - England. It makes a glug, glug sound when being poured. So whimsical and fun!
Found at the monthly sidewalk sale York + Ave. 50.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Thrifty Thursday! - 12.16.10
The sconce is from yeeeaaars ago. It was from a prop sale and I have three of them. I think I paid less than $3 for all of them. The old-timey Santa candles (I have a pair) are about a year old to me but obvs way older than that. They're actually broken and precariously stacked to look whole, but I like them anyway. Kinda gnarly but I think they exude a bit of grimey charm. One day, I might actually light them!
Sorry of lack of posts. Festivities have been getting the best of me. But the holiday decor is up and I can't wait to show you. And Sergio built an awesome enclosure in the backyard which means we don't have to stare at ugly plastic trash bins whenever we look out the windows, which I also can't wait to show you!
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Thrifty Thursday! 12.9.2010
Vintage necklace. From my favorite no-frills, super affordable vintage store. It's become a favorite piece. Worn it 3 out of 5 days now. love!
Sorry for the photo quality and lighting. These are cell phone pics. I was too damned lazy to go find my camera and then have to upload onto the laptop that was way at the other end of the house... I'm a sloth, remember?
Sorry for the photo quality and lighting. These are cell phone pics. I was too damned lazy to go find my camera and then have to upload onto the laptop that was way at the other end of the house... I'm a sloth, remember?
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Thrifty Thursday! 12.2.2010
NOTE: I had this sitting in draft status since last Thursday. Whoops!
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Sunny vase/planter warming up a chilly December day. This was one of the leftovers everyone was passing by on the last day of a huge estate sale up in Solvang. I like to think it was cheerfully waiting for me to pick it up. Isn't the color so happy?
Here it is keeping company with other thrifty finds. It nearly pops off the dark wood of the sideboard!
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P.S. Finally dragged the holiday decorations out. The homestead is looking more festive by the second!
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Sunny vase/planter warming up a chilly December day. This was one of the leftovers everyone was passing by on the last day of a huge estate sale up in Solvang. I like to think it was cheerfully waiting for me to pick it up. Isn't the color so happy?
Here it is keeping company with other thrifty finds. It nearly pops off the dark wood of the sideboard!
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P.S. Finally dragged the holiday decorations out. The homestead is looking more festive by the second!
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