Antiquing & Collecting

Hello there! Yesterday was a fun day. I went to a couple of towns in Pennsylvania to go to an antique show, out to eat, and to a couple of shops. I hadn't been to this particular antique show since I was young, and my parents would drag my sister and me there against our will, ha. The theme of the show was toys, but they did have some antique Christmas, Halloween and Easter items as well. Holiday decorations as well as kitchen/barware items from the 50's are my favorite things to collect. My mom has a huge antique tin toy collection, as well as a huge antique holiday collection. I bought my first antique toy yesterday, at the show. 
I bought a tin Easter basket, and it was in great condition, and a great price! I posted a picture below. I really love the colors in it, too. My parents and aunt and uncle said it was a good price, too, and they are experts in this arena, ha. 
I didn't ask the seller if they'd take a lower price, because it seemed like a great price, but I will do it in the future, because after I told my parents about it, they said that you should ALWAYS ask if they'll take less, no matter the item. It feels strange to me to "haggle", but I'll have to get used to that! I did do that when I bought my antique bar cart at an antique mall, and it worked. 
After the toy show, Bob and I went out to lunch nearby, and then went to a mall to checked out the Christmas ornaments at Boscov's (a department store), and I picked up a cupcake ornament there. We then went to a nearby town where I picked up a macaron ornament at a shop. We'll be going to a strictly Christmas antique show the first Saturday in December, about forty minutes from us. I'm excited to go to a strictly Christmas show, and think I'll find a lot there. I haven't been to this show before. 
I can't wait to have a house and get to display my growing collections year round! That's the most exciting part for me of having a house, ha! I want to display them in hutches, tables, on shelves and a mantel. 
My outfit was a huge hit at the antique show! Almost everyone there was quite a big older than us, I'd say mainly in their 40's to 70's. A few of the vendors complimented me, and asked me about my outfit, and thought my dress was actual vintage, and not repro. It's always cool to introduce people to the world of vintage repro, since it seems like hardly anyone in the area I live in dresses that way. 

 

Dress: Bernie Dexter
Brooch: Deer Arrow
Bangles: Splendette

~Bye bye for now!

You're The Best Friend That I've Ever Had, Been With You Such A Long Time

Hello there! Well, today is a special day. My husband asked me to be his girlfriend eight years ago today! Eight years is quite awhile, and it feels both like it flew by, and also feels like I've always been with him. We just fit together so well, that I can't imagine life without him. Isn't that what makes love so scary AND so special? You don't want to ever live your life without them, but there's a chance it'll happen, you know, because someone has to pass away first. That's pretty morid though ha, so that's enough about that subject. But, I will say that my life is infinitely better for having him in it, and that he treats me so well, and makes me so happy, and I'm a very lucky girl, and never take it for granted.
I don't have much going on until Saturday, when Bob and I are going to PA for the day to go to an antique toy show (my mom, dad, aunt & uncle will also be at the show), and are going to a couple of shops, and out to eat. Last night I went to a board meeting at the school I work at, and then went to dinner with my boss and co-worker. 
Can you believe it's flipping November?! I'm really excited for lots of time off from work, and for Thanksgiving and Christmas, but not the colder weather! It was 7o today though, and that was sooo nice. I have off from work next Thursday and Friday, and the day before Thanksgiving is a half day, and then I'm off Thanksgiving and the day after.
In the pictures below I'm wearing my Bernie Dexter gingham Kelly dress that I got in the summer from Pinup Girl Clothing. I don't wear too much green, but I do love gingham. 
I really love my watermelon bangle & brooch, and wear them very often.

Dress: Pinup Girl Clothing (Bernie Dexter)
Brooch, bangles: Luxulite & Splendette
Heels: BAIT Footwear

~Bye bye for now!

Small Town Jodi

Hello there! Yesterday was a lot of fun. I was gone all day, shopping out in Pennsylvania with my mom and aunt. We went to three stores, an antique mall & had lunch at Panera. I got back home around 4:30. I got a few santas and snowmen, three small pieces of Pyrex (for $11!) at an antique mall, and a bottle brush tree and two ornaments for the tree. I could have bought more at the antique mall, but I restrained myself. This coming Saturday we are going to a large antique toy show (which will also sell holiday decorations), and I don't know how much I'll see there that I want, so I didn't want to get too much yesterday. We're going to a couple of stores after the toy show, too. I'll seeing my mom and aunt again at the toy show, plus my dad and uncle. My aunt & uncle (I call them my aunt & uncle, but actually my "aunt" is my mom's second cousin, so really they are my cousins) are close with my parents, and they share a lot of interests, especially antiquing!
Bob and I ran a couple of errands last night, but otherwise we just stayed in & relaxed. Today we're also staying home. I have to do the chores I didn't get to do yesterday, like cleaning and laundry; so much fun!
In the pictures below I'm wearing my newest Bernie Dexter dress. This one is in the Jodi style, and I have three dresses in this style. It can be worn either on or off the shoulders. I had loved this print since it fitst came out months ago, and finally ordered it. The print looks like it depicts life in a small country town. I lalso love this color combo of red, yellow, & teal. I have a teal cropped cardi which matches perfectly with it, and I can wear that with the dress to work, since the dress is low cut. 

Three of the pieces I got at Stamm House

Dress: Bernie Dexter
Necklace, Brooch: Etsy (Luxulite)
Bangles: Splendette & Brighter Bakelite
Heels: BAIT Footwear

~Bye bye for now

Mums The Dress

Hello there! This week's been dragging a bit, am I right? My boss is away at a conference; he left Tuesday morning and will be back to work on Friday, and my co-worker who works with me and my boss is off the next two days, so I'll be by myself in our office tomorrow, but definitely won't be all alone in the building, since I work in a school, ha. But, this happened one other day since I started there, that it was just me in the office, and it is kinda weird, because it's so quiet. But, I'll just play my music louder than normal, ha. 
Christmas prints are starting to come out! Pin Up Girl Clothing posted a video today of them shooting part of their Christmas items. There's a Christmas harlequin print top; I was hoping for Christmas harlequin! I don't like the top for me, but I'm crossing my fingers for a dress int he same print! I can't wait to see what else they come out with. 
The only plans I have so far for this weekend are that I'm going to PA with my mom & aunt to do some shopping for Christmas decorations and antiques. I'll be gone the whole day; it's about a two and a half drive each way. I always love going out there; there's a lot of great, unique shops out there, more so than anywhere around the area I live in.
In the pictures below I'm wearing my Bernie Dexter Kelly in the mums print. I got it back in July, and did a post on it back then. It popped up on the site while I was on vacation, and I snagged it immediately. The colors are fabulous! The coral in my brooch and bangels matches the coral in the dress so well. I wear this dress to work pretty often. It's probably considered "out of season" by now ha, but I don't care! Florals are year round to me.

Dress: Bernie Dexter
Brooch: Erstwilder
Bangles: Splendette
Heels: BAIT Footwear

~Bye bye for now!

Care For A Drink?

Hello there! Yesterday we had the first really crappy, rainy day that we'd had in a LONG time. Before that, we hadn't gotten much rain in months. But, I see the sun is out today, so that's good, since we'll be looking at houses today.
Can you believe Christmas is two months from Tuesday?! Insane! I can't believe how fast time has been going lately. I'm excited to buy gifts for people for Christmas and to decorate! But, I am definitely NOT excited for colder weather, ugh. 
In the pictures below I'm wearing my Bettie Page drinks dress I scored on the PUG Swap & Sell Facebook group in the summer, and blogged about back in August. I had once bought this dress from Modcloth, about three or so years ago, but at the time I didn't love it on me, and ended up sending it back. After awhile, I started searching for it again, and finally found one in the same size, which is a little big on me, but, I do really love this print. I've seen several cocktail prints from different repro companies, but this one is my favorite. I love these Splendette glitter bracelets paired with the dress, and since these pictures were taken I've received green glitter ones too, that I would also pair with this dress next time.

Dress: PUG Swap & Sell group (Bettie Page Clothing)
Necklace: Antique mall
Bracelets: Splendette
Heels: BAIT Footwear


~Bye bye for now!

Kitty Kelly

Hello there! Last night we went to Target, and they had a tiny bit of Christmas stuff out already! There's more online. I can't wait until they get their full stock out! They usually have at least a little bit of cute stuff that I want. Other than that errand, we just stayed in & watched TV. I'm doing chores today, and tomorrow we're looking at a couple of houses. Next Saturday I'm going out to PA with my mom and aunt to go to those shops we love that sell holiday decorations and to an atique mall, and I can't wait. This will be the forth time I've gone out there with my mom this year, which is two more times than we normally do. 
I'm excited to see what Christmas themed clothing my favorite brands will come out with! I've only seen one item so far, and that's a skirt from Oblong Box Shop. It's not available until November though, and I can't wait to get it! It's perfect and adorable.
In the pictures below I'm wearing my Bernie kitty Kelly I got a couple of months or so ago. I am a HUGE cat lover, and always have been. I'm a huge animal lover in general, but kitties are my favorite. I haven't had a cat since leaving my parent's house, but growing up there, we had cats since I was about ten. I really do miss having a cat around. Unfortunately, my husband is allergic to them, ugh! Sometime after we have a house, we will see about trying out a hypoallergenic cat, if we can find one in a shelter. Even if he wasn't allergic, we wouldn't get one now, because of the cost.

Dress: Bernie Dexter
Necklace: Etsy (Scrumptiousdoodle)
Brooch: Erstwilder
Heels: BAIT Footwear

~Bye bye for now!

Rainbow Candy

Hello there! Tonight I went to a board meeting at work, but it was quite short. Bob and I looked at a couple of houses last night, and we're looking at a couple more on Sunday.
I had an excellent, bright mail day today! The dress and Bakelite bangles I'm wearing in the pictures below arrived today. They are so colorful, which makes them so purrfect for me. These bangles are my very first pieces of real Bakelite. Bakelite is SO gorgeous, but most of it is crazy expensive!! I got a good deal on these though. 
Some people may perceive this dress as being more of a Halloween/October dress, but I will be wearing it year round! There are little pumpkins and candy corn on the dress, but there's also tons of other candy, and candy is definitely a year round thing. I think wearing these bangles with this dress is an absolute must, and I can't see ever not pairing them together in the future, ha. I can't enough of Kelly dresses. I think I have eight or nine now. They're so comfortable, flattering, and provide more coverage than most vintage repro dresses.

Dress: Bernie Dexter
Bangles: Etsy (The Brighter Bakelite)
Heels: BAIT Footwear

~Bye bye for now!