Hi, my name is Brigitte and I'm addicted to Mid Century Modern

Okay, so as I look around my home I'm noticing more and more sleek line furniture, atomic this, boomerang that. Yeah I always loved it, was attracted to it and especially love to sell it.  But I kind of didn't notice how I'm slowly but surely transforming my own home into this era.

Not that this is a bad thing. But there's just something about it that pumps me up. The shapes, the colors (hello teal) and funky legs on furniture, I can see how collectors become collectors! I'm also jazzed about vintage barware. Me and the hubby entertain a lot so why not serve those fab cocktails in mid century modern style cocktail glasses? As a matter of fact I have some Dorothy Thorpe style Roly Polys up in my store now that might have to end up in my own cabinet.

Then there's the pottery. Oh dear. Well, I'm not too good at spotting collectible pottery. I can spot the shapes and styles alright but sometimes it looks like it might be something Aunt Martha made at the craft event. But if it's for me who cares right?

I'm wondering what you are all "accidentally" collecting now. Tell me I'm not alone!

It's That Time Again - 50% off Sale !

It's that time again where I'm clearing out inventory. In return I'm offering 50% off almost store wide. Come see if there is something just for you!

Mid Century Modern Swag Lucite Hanging Lamp For Sale

Of all the things I like to pick for, mid century modern items, especially mid century barware , are items that really get my blood pumpin'. Even if the item is not original and a repo or is just decorative to look like that era, I still just die when I'm able to get my hands on them. But original goods? The best!


Here is something I found about a month ago. It was so darn cool that it was one of those items where I can't decide if I want to keep for myself or not. I usually hang onto it for awhile and let my feelings do their thing. Usually having ownership for awhile and enjoying it in my possession for a little while will do the trick.


This is a hanging swag lamp made of lucite or fiberglass or something like that. It is teal green and teal blue with diamond shaped 3D sections. It's just way way cool.


I think there is a home out there where this is going to be amazing. Is it yours?

2012 Resolution - Hit Thrift Stores When They Open!

I hope all of you had a wonderful Christmas. I have a love hate relationship with this holiday. I love love love this time of year. I love decorating. Wrapping presents. Baking treats. Shopping for gifts and hearing holiday music. The new coffee drinks that come out. But I soooooo love it when it's over. Can any of you relate?

I also don't do the resolution thing. However one thing I do want to do is make it a habit to hit thrift stores when they first open. When I'm able to do that it's amazing at the selection of treasures that are being placed on the shelf. I forget about it a lot as my thrifting is usually a spontaneous thing or when I need my fix.

My eBay business is doing really well and I'd really like to bump it up a bit with having some great treasures to offer everyone.

When I do hear back from my buyers it's so appreciated because they let me know how this item they've purchased from me made their day, their friend's day, their teachers day,etc. It definitely helps me stay focused and not let the negative haters out there bring me down.

So 2012 will not see a decline in thrifting from me. I just hope I can keep up with myself!

Thrift Store Finds on the Cheap to Decorate for the Holidays

Hi everyone, for those of you that love to decorate for the holidays, I've got some great cheap tips for you. You can use these tips all year round really.

How many of you thrift shoppers see tons and tons of vases at thrift shops. I know I do. What about wine and champagne glasses? Well try these tips.

1. Get some glass ornaments at either a thrift shop (they have tons out this time of year) or from bargain stores and fill a glass vase with them. It's instant sparkle that looks elegant and expensive. You can fill a bowl with ornaments also.

2. Buy a string of glass or plastic beads from either a TS or bargain store and place the entire string (or what will fit) into some wine or champagne glasses. Any type of clear glass actually. Get different heights and different color beads for a really great look. I do this all the time and get loads of compliments.

3. Teacups. See if you can find teacups (chipped is perfectly fine) with red and green colors and fill them with candy or candles.

4. Christmas linens. (tablecloth, place-mats, napkins, towels,etc) and cut them to fit a frame which you can also find in a thrift store. Temporarily change out your art work with these holiday themed prints.

5. Christmas Cards. While not exactly a decoration, it's a great tip. A lot of thrift stores will get overstock of Christmas cards and while you might not be into the cards themselves as your own cards to send out, buy them for the purpose of cutting them up into small squares and use as gift tags. Use the side with the blank reverse side.


Hopefully these ideas got your own imagination going. Do you have some tips you'd like to share? I'd sure love to hear them.



Merry Christmas!


Brigitte

Gifts for that Special Someone - Collectibles are One of a Kind!

Collectibles are special, one of a kind and unexpected. Whether you use that special something to hold your gift or as the gift itself, it will be remembered for years to come.  Take a peak and see if you find that something special for your own special someone. 

Was I dreaming?

Sorry if you have read this elsewhere online. It's quite the story that I have to share and all of you being my fellow thrift store junkies, I gotta make sure you hear about it!

The thrift store gods were shining upon me the other day.


I visited a Salvation Army I don't go to too often however Thursday is the day my house cleaner comes so I make a point to stay out while she is here with her team cleaning. So I didn't mind the drive. This SA also charges no sales tax which I love. They often have some sort of sale so it's a fave of mine.

After a basket full that is about to tip over (really) I decided to head towards a corner of the store to look over my things and run a total. I do that now as it's not uncommon to run up to $200 even with things on sale. I don't necessarily like to spend that much so I do a double take now and pick out the best of the best.

I was at $140 "including" the discounts so I thought I better stop. I hadn't even yet found the items during my walk to the counter. (I'm addicted I tell you.) So when I approach the counter with my very large mountain of stuff the guy says, "this is all yours?"......."yes" I say. "You have lots of clothing?"......."Yes" I say. He then says...........


"How about $20 for everything."


"Sure." I say. Calmly at that. Maybe I was in shock? Mind you underneath all the clothing I have tons of collectibles and purses and shoes and on and on.......

Apparently he reallllllly needed to go on a break. Or so it appeared? I felt bad. (Although I shouldn't, I didn't do anything wrong right?) But seeing how he had not seen anything else (not my problem?) I said, "How about $40 and you let me take this basket to my car and you don't have to pack it." He said, "Sure."

So you can only imagine how AWESOME this is!!! I still had tons of bags of clothes in the back from my clothing gal so luckily I could stuff the breakables in there or else I would have had a problem. Oh, and I got an old art print that has a Norman Rockwell look to it. $40 alone! Was gonna ask the sale price hoping I could afford it.

So yes I'm on cloud nine............

Has something like this ever happened to you?