I really want a shadow box

Like this one

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VTG-mid-century-Shadow-Box-Mirror-display-shelf-gold-color-frame-/200872965847?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2ec4f636d7

But I'm not quite ready to pull the trigger on buying one. I think if I'm patient, I can find one local and not pay exorbitant shipping costs

MOAR VINTAGE!

Ok, so these arent necessarily "Vintage", but they're tiki, and amazing, and were only a dollar each. The one on the left came from the Reno Gospel Mission Thrift shop, and the one on the right... I think was from Savers. Possibly the UCF thrft shop. They come from John Asquagas Nugget, where they have a restaraunt called Trader Dicks. Now I want to go there. I need more tiki glasses in my life.

Don't be jealous of my leopard purse in the background. Its actually one of my more expensive purchases, Its from Betty Page. I got it at 23 Skidoo in Campbell, CA

These glasses are from the late 60's early 70's I think. The design isnt 50's at all, but I dont care because they remind me of my Grandpa and Grandma, who had drinking glasses from this same line. And they were only .60 each. That means 4 old school wine glasses for $2.50? yes please! 

Recent Thrifting finds

One thing I've noticed about living in Reno, are that the thrift shops are oodles better than the ones back in San Jose. Between Reno and Carson City, my collection of vintage kitchen stuff and jewelry has blown up like crazy! Here are some of my more recent finds. This is only a miniscule selection of the overall haul.

Possibly pyrex coffee carafe, circa 50's I'm guessing

$1.50, Goodwill in Roseville, CA (purchased on my way home from a visit to my Grammys)

Kromex Flour Canister, $4, SPCA Thrift Store, Reno

1 Quart "Tang" Promotional Drink Pitcher, $1, Reno Gospel Mission Thrift Store

Matching Pyrex Salt and Pepper shakers, found from 2 different ebay sellers, $10 total including shipping. One came from Michigan, its mate came from Florida

I know my dryer acting as a photo studio is super classy. 

Also, there is much more to come, like my new obsession, peach luster Anchor Hocking glass ware

Lets get Drunk!

Can I just pause for a moment to extol the virtues of Sailor Jerry Rum? I bought this bottle on Christmas Eve, along with cupcakes, because you know.. priorities. We had it mixed with Coke Zero and it is magically delicious. I honestly bought it for the pin up girl on the label. Glad I did because its fantastic!

Atomic Redhead's Disney Circle Skirt

Recently I discovered a blog through The Honeybees Ladies club on Facebook, linking to an amazing blog, Atomic Redhead. This has to be one of my few favorite blogs as I immerse myself more into the vintage and rockabilly scene.

I was drawn to this post http://atomicredhead.com/2012/02/02/disneyland-here-i-come/ where she makes a circle skirt featuring classic Disney attractions. I am absolutely in LOVE with this skirt! The painting detail on it is gorgeous and i cant stop staring at it.

Check her out! The whole blog is super fun, and she seems like a very sweet girl.

Marathon Thrifting

Yesterday (Saturday), I indulged in a marathon thrifting spree, 5 or six stores in all. I scored some amazing finds, including my holy grail of vintage, a pink pyrex mixing bowl.

I'm in the middle of re-organizing my room, but a photo post is coming soon!

In which I pontificate about my love of vintage ashtrays.

I dont even smoke! In fact, I'm really allergic to ciggie smoke, yet I cant get enough of vintage ashtrays.

On a recent thrifting haul, I scored three, and popped them into my etsy shop.

I cant keep EVERYTHING I find for myself, tempting as it is.

Howard Johnsons, Circa 1960's

Hilton Hotels, I'm guessing 1970's

Harrahs Hotel, Reno & Lake Tahoe Circa 1960's

I cant get enough of these, seriously