Vintage "Brother" Birthday post-card!...

Purchased this vintage "Brother" post-card awhile back. Knew it would be perfect to post for my sweet little brother today on fb. Am also including a few flash- back pics.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

"Swoon- worthy" vintage colors!

Little Kevy........Love the bow tie!

To the best brother that two sisters could ever hope to have. We love you so much!

Kevin and I at our niece's wedding. Found my dress for this occasion at an upscale thrift store. Oh! the treasures...to be found from getting "Hooked on Thrifting".!!! 

 Love you dear brother!  HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!

Shabby Blue Mirror!

Over the weekend, purchased this shabby chic blue mirror at an antique mall. The dealer was going out of business & everything in her booth was 50% off. Love the touch of blue it provides. 

As my slip-covers are the light blue "British Rose" from Rachel Ashwell's former line, the mirror coordinates perfectly!

Love the intricate frame design as well as the shabby finish!

Voila! One accessory can really compliment a room!

"Blinged out" clear costmetic bag!

Purchased this little rhinestone dotted cosmetic bag at a street fair last year. Love that it is made of tough clear plastic, and that you can see through it.. I think I paid $2.00 or $3.00 for it. It is one of my favorite things.

My favorite cosmetic bag!

Love being able to see through it, and not have to scrounge for the one item that you often need.

Swap out sofa cushions with ruffled shams! .....& new club chair slips!

Swapped out the back cushions of my sofa with (european) ruffled shams. These large shams are easy to find at thrift stores. I have found flowered ones, striped ones and ruffled white ones while out thrifting. Sometimes a subtle change can have a big impact.

Love how the sham ruffles peak out from the back!

Love this space. Not saccharine, just cozy and inviting!

Over the holiday break I also ordered two ruffled slip-covers for my $5.00 thrift store club chairs. The slip-covers are so wonderful. When they get a bit soiled, I just pop them in the washer. While some say that white is impractical, I find white slip-covers to be easy to care for and in fact very practical!

Happy New Year! (Hot chocolate to ring in the new year)

Toasting the new year with a cup of hot chocolate. Sipping from a thrift store cup, (see "Swedish royal cups" blog post September 08, 2013),  and cozy in my favorite thrift store "Banana Republic" sweater. Happy New Year all! 

Vintage "Happy New Year" thrift-find post-card!

Happy New Year!......and Happy Thrifting in 2015!

Tin tray,......a Christmas gift from my son!

When I opened the Christmas gift my son gave me, I was so touched. Knowing my passion for vintage/shabby chic, he had ordered a tin tray for me from an on-line company called "Creative Co-op". I absolutely love it! I truly have a sweet son! 

Love the shabby look of this very pretty "tin tray"!

My very sweet & charming son!

Perfect little tray for use on my entry table!

Romantic Vintage Dress - My Best Find Ever

I was lucky enough to find this 2 piece set from Salvation Army. The price was supposed to be filled in, $ __.99, however someone forgot to do it.   I asked at the counter the price, and the manager replied, "we'll it says .99 cents I suppose I'll give it to you for .99 cents, each piece."  I paid 2 dollars for one of the most gorgeous vintage dresses I might ever find.  This is so 40's style.  I feel like a princess in such a beautiful gown.,...who wouldn't feel like one in this piece of art!  Absolutely in love.  Happy Holidays!