Dresser Mirror w/ pull out drawer!

Purchased this little dresser mirror (with pull out drawer) several years ago at a flea market. Have had it on my bathroom counter for some time, but decided to set it atop my cabinet in hall. Love it here as the mirror reflects the chandelier in the living room. It almost appears that there is a chandelier at the end of my hall.....but it is only a reflection. Here are some pics!

Love this little mirror with pull out drawer. Think I will store double A and triple A batteries here for my electric candles.

Fresh pink carnations!

Here you can see the chandelier's reflection!

 

The chandelier that the mirror is capturing?

Have a great weekend everyone!

H&M Gold Dress with Purple Sandals

This picture was taken the beginning of this summer.  I absolutely love this Gold dress.  In fact, I wore this dress for good luck on the day of my final UCC (Uniform Commercial Code) exam...I was "going for gold.":)

H&M casual dress

Best fashion advice I've received... "always stay comfy."

Paired with some cute sandals from Goodwill. They seemed brand new! I cleaned them up anyways.  <3

Sailboat prints & ocean-scene paintings!

Found an old children's book on ships & sailboats while thrifing this morning. Bought the book for .50 cents... just to clip out the soft palette photos. How much fun can a girl have on a Saturday morning for .50 cents? See pics below: 

Love the color palette of these sailboat prints found in an old children's book.

This one is just so beautiful!

Bought this sailboat print about a year ago. Love it!

This is an SF sailboat painting that  I purchased at a thrift-store in Oregon. It is a favorite!

Here, my favorite SF sailboat painting sits on my bookshelf  in my living room!

This is a little painting of an ocean scene. I think it may be paint-by-numbers, but I love it!  Bought this at a thrift store in Brookings, Oregon.

Love to mix sailboat prints with rose prints. Such a pretty combination!

Catherine said that she ran across a beautiful sailboat print in a pink shabby-chic frame while thrifting in Newberyport awhile back. She regretted not purchasing it. She is thinking she may go back.....and see if by any chance it is still there. Would be so fun to see. Sounds beautiful!!


Happy Thrifting! Or if you are among the very lucky, Happy Sailing!

Colorful Summer Clothes

I am going to miss thrifting for summer clothes and items.  I'm not ready for the hot weather to end!

Vintage Patterned tank top (Please ignore that paper that fell on the floor~!!!)

I love my colorful tank peeping out of the collar of this sweater!~

White, Summer, Lightweight -  FOREVER 21

 

Carve out a crafting area with fold up tables!

Have been searching for the perfect shabby chic farm-tables for the corner of my living room, but have not had luck in finding any. So for now, I  purchased 2 fold up tables at Walmart on clearance.  Added thrift-store marble tops and voila'........a perfectly functional and beautiful craft/art desk area.

Love a spot in my house....to indulge in crafting, gift-wrapping etc.

All of the marble is mismatched but I don't mind.

 

Don't mind the clutter of craft-items etc. sitting out......

Love this space now!

Side-table change up!

Moved my thrift store entry table to the Living Room. Love it in this room. My old shabby chic vanity is now in entry way.....and provides both function and beauty.

This space is small, so need a table that is not too large. While it is a tight squeeze, it works well here. Love the thrift store marble pieces...that I have acquired over the course of the last 20 years or so.

 Though I love shabby chic, I am not a fan of frou frou, girlie, or cutesy. Moreover, my house never looks contrived or like a museum, which I love. The rooms just have a lived in look. You can plop down anywhere......and feel comfortable.

Of course, I always have to bring in shabby chic flowers. These are from my garden. My pink roses are still blooming in the September heat!

The vanity works great in my entry way. A little place for lamps, books and notes.

Love this little painting, that I purchased at a thrift-store in Oregon quite awhile back. It is a sail-boat traversing a bay area bridge.

Pink Whisper Earrings

Check out these cute, over-sized, baby pink earrings.  I've received SO many compliments on them this summer!

Pierced and Lightweight = Perfect!