Thrifty Thursday: Steamer Trunk!

Last weekend, Colleen, my mom, and I decided to wake up earlier for garage sales! We wanted to hit all of them early to get the good stuff and we succeeded. By far, my favorite thing we picked up was this steamer trunk. I have wanted one for so many years, but something always prevented me from buying the ones I have stumbled upon. While it is not in ideal condition, the price was right at just $25! We are thinking of using it as a coffee table that will double as storage. It even has a few stickers on the side from its travels. <3

I am so happy this beauty has a new home with us! Check back for more thrifty finds in the future.

<3 Amy

Lovely little things!

In the last few days, I have been lucky enough to find a few new lovely purchases. One has brightened our apartment and another has added a little more flare to my wardrobe. 

When leaving brunch this morning, I spied this bright blue elephant for my wall. Right now he is residing over the couch and really brings something special to the space. Better yet, it was 30% off! So perfect to find something you love and to discover it is on sale. I bought him from this & that, which is a lovely store full of silly little treasures and never disappoints. While a lot of the products are over the top, there is usually something for everyone. 

Next I found this lovely silk scarf at a second hand shop the other day! It is so amazing and only about a $1.50. I had a very long and hard week, so, it was really nice to be rewarded with a great thrifting find! I wore it in my hair today and it was just perfect. 

The detailing of sword fights is the best part!

So happy to have found these two to add to my eclectic collection! They are both so perfect for me in every way!

<3 Amy

Antiquing in the 'Biggest Little City in the World'

Antiquing in Reno, Nevada

I recently took a trip to visit my older brother in Reno, Nevada. One thing I love about Reno is all of the great antique malls in the area. So, my mom, brother, and I headed out antiquing one day while I was there. At the top of the agenda was a stop by In-N-Out to prepare for a full day of shopping. 

First we had to get some burgers for energy. 

The next stop was the Virginia Street Antique Mall, which is a standard antique mall: full of furniture, clothes, toys, and many little trinkets. These places can be very overwhelming due to their size and massive inventory. It is important to be patient and give everything a good look.

Virginia Street Antique Mall 

Lovely pieces of furniture

True touch of that Nevada feel. 

I had to take a picture of this lamp. Eeek.

The next place, Somewhere In Time, was right down the street. This place had a special surprise in store for us.

This surprise was the entire room dedicated to the Red Hat Society--wall to wall red hats and dresses. I am such a fan of big crazy hats, so this room was lovely to explore.

All the red a girl could want. 

The third place had a very different feel than the first two. It is called Junkee and is part antique store, thrift shop, and costume shop. I was really looking forward to visiting this store and I was not disappointed. The antique store had so many beautiful items. I would have loved to buy any one of its many pillbox hats. 

Junkee in Reno, Nevada

Antique shop

More of the antique shop

Thrift and costume shop

Awesome melting clock at the entrance (something very Dalí about this piece of art)

I did not get anything this day; I was on a very tight budget for my trip home. However, it was such a great day to get to spend with my brother and my mom. My brother was a good sport throughout the whole ordeal as well (he is not so big on antiquing)--even coining my favorite new term 'scam-tiques' for products that lack legitimacy. If you ever stop by the 'biggest little city in the world,' check out some of the local spots for antiques and thrifting finds.


<3 Amy