CRUSH! - The Floral Print Bag

On the very top of my wish list right now is a cute new purse for spring & summer. Since prints and florals are both popular this season, I keep coming across these absolutely adorable bags with flowers! I've seen all different styles in stores, magazines, and online.



Can you see why I'm smitten with these sweet bags? Perfect for Spring!






I haven't found the one yet that I'm ready to buy, but I am on the lookout! Recently, Sally (My Boyfriends Mom and my Friend), found one just like the one in the photo below, for just a few dollars in the thrift store!


Her great find is the purse that inspired my crush! I adore it!

Now, I just need to find the perfect bag for me. I've never been much of a floral wearing person before, I'm ready to try something new! How do you feel about flower prints on your accessories?

Fun Find! Replogle Globe

I was so excited to find this fantastic globe in the thrift store the other day!



The Globe is made by Replogle! Replogle Globes is an American company that started making globes in a small Chicago apartment in the 1930's and is now the largest Globe manufacturer in the world. One of my favorite parts is that almost all of the Replogle Globes are totally hand crafted.



I haven't been able to date it exactly yet, and I'm still trying to decide where I can display this piece in our home. I am really loving it, and can already picture it in several different rooms. Bookshelf, Dresser, Desk? Where would you put something like this in your home?



I'd really love to hear about some of your recent fun Finds and Thrifting Adventures!

Okay - I've got my coffee, some early easter candy, and I'm ready for The Celebrity Apprentice. Who else is watching?

Thrifting Days & Breakfasts

Yesterday was going to be a great thrifting day! We got up early, headed out of the house, stopped for coffee on the way, and went to the first thrift store on our list. We really scored at the first place, I found some excellent vintage. (Tall Leather Boots, Ferragamo Heels, Vintage Handbags!) Then the weather got worse, and the snow meant we couldn't head out of town. Our town has one more good place we like to check out, so we headed over there, through the snow. When we got there, they were closed! (Okay, not because of the snow, but because it was Sunday, and I just forgot they are closed on Sundays!)

We decided to scrap the plan at this point, and have some breakfast. The first place we stopped to eat- was closed! Then we remembered a diner that would still be open, so we eventually ended up eating waffles with strawberries and drinking coffee, then heading home to hibernate for the rest of the day.

We got up early again today, to head out of town and do some shopping for the house and some of the thrifting we didn't get in the day before. The waffles were so good yesterday, that my friend suggested we stop at a different, tiny, local diner. This diner is only open in the mornings, and not for long. Usually by the time I'm awake, they are already closed. So we stopped and had one egg cheese omelets and fried potatoes. Yum!

After breakfast, we had a busy day of shopping. We thrifted for vintage, did some food shopping (I'm making Lasagna soon!), found some new clothes, and had a nice day. I was happy to be home when we returned, I found some warm pajamas and made some chai tea, and now I'm hanging out with The Boyfriend.

What a great day!

Bring on the Vintage Cameras!

I started out collecting and selling vintage because I was into the clothing and the shoes. Along the way I started to realized there was a LOT more out there in the vintage collecting world that interested me! I got into costume jewelry, toys and dolls, purses, kitchen items, and my current passion - Vintage Cameras!

I absolutely love thrifting and antiquing for Vintage Cameras. It's the best thrill to find a gem like that, for me. I love checking them out, seeing how they work and learning about the progression of photography. It's fun to research them, and there are many sources out there, and on the internet, to read about vintage cameras. I even have a fun time photographing them!

I was working on a pretty awesome stock of these vintage gadgets for the shop, and loving how they looked displayed in the house. Then I had a fantastic holiday season in the shop (yay!), and sold the majority of the collection! This just means I have been on the hunt for more cameras! I have also been building up quite a new stash. Above, and the follow photos are the newest six vintage cameras in the shop -

This is only the start. I have many more coming in the days and weeks to come! (Including a couple Brownies and a few older Polaroid Land Cameras) I really want to fill up this section of The S.S. Vintage!

What is your favorite thing to hunt/thrift/antique for? What's the most exciting thing you've thrifted?

Thrifting Day - New Vintage Coming Soon!

Have I mentioned I really love Thrifty Shopper? We found another location, about an hour from home! (Totally worth the drive!!)



This one might be the largest one yet. I have to admit, I walked in and got overwhelmed! I walked around all the outside edges, checked out the shoes, jewelry, and electronics, Had a full basket and decided to check out. I will absolutely be back there, SO much to choose from!

Even one of these nifty Antique Clothes Wringers!


We stopped at a couple thrift stores yesterday. We also went grocery shopping (More baking supplies! Yay!), To PetSmart (Christmas hats & toys for the cats! Hah!), Stopped for Iced Coffees, Checked out Home Depot for blinds, and were pretty much gone all day long! I feel like we're stocking up for winter!

I also feel like I'm doing a lot more thrifting than listing in the shop. I have lots of special vintage items on the way, as soon as I get everything photographed! If you follow me on Twitter, you've probably noticed our nocturnal habits. I'm up all night - but I need sun light for photos! Very soon, My Lovely Readers - New Vintage on the way!

Not tonight though! Tonight is all about hanging out with the guys, Watching the UFC Fights, Drinking too much coffee, and Cozying up to the kittens - My Perfect Saturday Night.



Happy Saturday!!

Down here at the pawn shop...

This is one of my favorite little pawn shops ever. It's not even close to your typical pawn shop, which is probably why I like it so much. You seriously never know what you'll find next in this place. They do kids stuff, clothes and toys, some music and video games.. But it doesn't stop there!

I've found Vintage stacking dolls, Designer Purses, fun old toys, and what I go there for the most: Vintage Jewelry! I don't know how they find it all, but I've purchased some amazing pieces of jewelry in here!

The other day I was there with my friend (It's right next door to a wonderful little cafe', how can we resist?). I found about 10 Pieces of vintage jewelry for the shop, you can check some out in the Shop Update-Apalooza! (Or see all the new finds, in The Shop!) When I was checking out, the guy who owns the place said "Oh We're going Mr. T CRAZY for Jewelry over here! I love it!". Haha- I love it too, Beardy! Anyways, I also found this adorable Leather Vintage Etienne Aigner Purse!



I want to know about all your favorite Vintage Finding Spots! Do you like thrift stores or pawn shops? Do you stick more to antique stores? How about Estate Sales, Flea Markets, or Yard Sales? I'd love to even see some photos of different thrifting spots from around the country and beyond! (Maybe I could turn that into a blog post!)

More Thrifting Adventures!

A while ago, I blogged about our local thrift store closing and opening in a new location down town. The original store is now officially closed, but I've had a chance to check out the new one, so I wanted to report back and let you know what I found out.



For starters, the new place is really big! I also think they have it more organized than the other location. They even have more of a place for a line and extra cash registers so when they have big sales, people don't have to wait in line for an hour. (Awesome!) The inside is Bright, Clean, and not so crammed full with things you get overwhelmed.



With a whole wall just for Shoes and Bags!


Here's some of my Finds from the New Thrifty Shopper -


Two pair of Ferragamo Heels included!! The red pair sold as soon as I listed them. (Yay!) I still have this beautiful black pair of Size 8 Salvatore Ferragamo Oxford Style Heels. What a great find!


I also found this sweet little vintage Navy Envelope Purse-


So I'm loving the new place! Bigger, More Organization, and Still fantastic vintage finds!

Want to see the rest of my finds from Thrifty Shopper? Check out The S.S. Vintage!

Where is your favorite place to go thrifting for VINTAGE?

Salt City Antique Show

We traveled to Syracuse today for a big antique show on the New York State Fair Grounds. It's called the 'Salt City Antique Show'! It was a perfect fall day, and the drive was full of the beautiful bright colors of fall. The leaves on the trees are amazing this time of year in Upstate, NY. We stopped on the way for Iced Lattes and a Pumpkin Donut - So they day was off to a great start!

The show was held in this really cool old building, I liked the color theme!


It didn't cost us much to get in, and once you got inside, it opened up into this huge building FULL of antique and vintage vendors. This photo only show about a half of the size of the place, if I had turned the other way, there were as many vendors on the other side.. (Warning Cell Photos)-


I was, of course, immediately drawn to the booths with the clothing, shoes, hats, etc-


Tomorrow, I am going to take photos of all the wonderful items I found for the S.S. Vintage, You'll have to wait till then to see the loot! Stay tuned for a shop update!

Until tomorrow, Here's some awesome finds at the Antique Show that we left for others to find and bring home -




I can't believe how many great things I found! I also had a fun time talking to the vendors and bartering for even better deals. All antique shows should be as fabulous as this one!

Do you like to go to antique shoes? Where's your favorite place to hunt and thrift for vintage?

Vintage Gucci?

Is it possible that yesterday, while in a local thrift store, I found an amazing VINTAGE GUCCI Purse? I've spent the past two days trying to authenticate it. I have lots of details telling me it could be real, and I can't find anything specific that lets me know it's a knock off. Everything about the bag is telling me it's real, except it lacks a cereal number.

I'm sure I'm going to have to eventually find an expert. I'm trying not to get my hopes up, but at the same time, It's a beautiful piece and I have been looking at vintage designer clutches lately. (HUGE Coincidence?) SO, Anyone out there a Vintage Gucci expert?

Here she is -



I LOVE it!

If it's a fake, it's extremely well done! It's amazing quality, has lasted through the years with barely a sign of wear, it's all beautiful leather with nice stitching.

Too good to be true? Or BEST THRIFTING SCORE EVER?

Thrifting Adventures

The other day I was able to hit up a couple of antique stores, and popped into the Salvation Army to see what I could find. It was a great trip, and I found lots of good vintage! Boots, Hats, Jewelry, and Dresses, all for the shop! Even a couple cameras (my favorite!).



Of course, I can't buy everything I find when I'm out searching, So here are some goodies we left behind for the next treasure hunters -





What have you thrifted lately? Anything exciting?

Stay tuned for shop updates!

Shop Update!

We went out to a thrift store yesterday, and I found SO much fantastic vintage for the shop! I love days like that. I also managed to find a great pair of shoes for myself, a vintage travel alarm clock, and a real working stethoscope for my boyfriend!

Here's some of the new Vintage up in the shop today!








More coming tomorrow!

Shop all of The S.S.Vintage!

Leaving in the AM!

We delayed the trip by a half a day, and we're leaving in the morning instead of this afternoon. It worked out so well because yesterday I got about half my errands done, and then we got to spend some leisurely time at the farmers market...



How adorable is this girl? Barefoot and selling baked goods!



Then we stopped at a cafe' to get some iced tea before we melted out in the humidity. After that, instead of getting back to errands, we stopped at local pawn shop.



I found some really cool vintage jewelry for Etsy, I'm really excited to get that up in The Shop. I also thrifted for myself, a great vintage Dooney and Bourke bag, and a 90's Tiffany Bangle Bracelet! Didn't need to spend the money right before vacation, but I couldn't resist!!

After that, we picked up some steak and potato salad and went home, grilled some dinner. We let the kittens have a little bit of time outside (For the first time!!) and relaxed on the back porch and watched the sun set.




Off to the Poconos, first thing in the morning! (Of course, I have a couple errands to run first, hah!)
Have a great Labor Day weekend!