Pocahontas didn't know what she was missing

One thing I couldn't love more is a good deal. For the longest time I had been admiring this bag, I liked how it was simple yet classic. Unfortunately my budget doesn't allow for a price tag of $398. Yesterday I was at TJ Max, one of my favorite stores and low and behold what do they have in their purse section, this bag. I couldn't have been more excited, more than $200 off the original price. A great deal! I carried it around the store for 20 minutes or so, rubbing the lush leather, imaging my things in it but for some reason it didn't feel right. We didn't have a connection. Sounds strange but all you purse lovers out there understand what I am talking about. Sadly I put the Michael Kors bag back on the shelf and walked away.

 Later in the day I went to a consignment/ antique mall, just browsing around, not looking for anything in particular when I came upon vintage Coach purse I had admired for a long time. I used to be a Coach fan but then EVERYONE seemed to have them, so I moved onto something else. But this bag is timeless so I couldn't help not loving it! At these antique malls you honestly never know how things will be priced. Well in this case I couldn't believe my eyes! $5!!!! The bag wasn't in perfect condition, it showed many years of use but I like the distressed look and couldn't pass it up for $5!

  In my travels yesterday I also found some other great bargains. Target was having 70% sales on most of their winter items. One of my favorite winter staples are moccasin slippers. These might not have been my first choice but they are warm and comfy!! Black hat was also 70% off, I couldn't pass it up for $6. This just shows you don't have to drop a large amount to update your wardrobe.

My new obsession: this Starbucks travel cup. It is so convenient and helps me drink more water!! Here's a look at what I've been reading. I borrowed this book The Paleo Solution from a friend who has lived this lifestyle for a year. I find it's method really interesting, we'll see if it impacts my eating habits. I'm going to have a hard time cutting everyday favorites from my diet.

The weather has been cold and dreary around here, oranges seemed like the perfect remedy. Bright, colorful, and their sweet citrus reminds me of summer. Looks like we might be getting hit with a nasty mix of precipitation today, good thing for warm slippers! We plan on being quiet around here Jack just came home from being neutered at the vet. These next few weeks should be interesting keeping him quiet, no walks or jumping.

Furry Animal

Faux fur hat: Target

Since fall I have been looking for a fur hat. I had been hoping to find a vintage one but that proved to be a lot more difficult than I first thought. Most antique stores I perused had something similar to what I was wanting, either they were the wrong color, wrong style or more importantly fit to a child's head. Seriously, people way back when had small heads and small hands. Compared to those standards, I am a giant standing at 6'2! Luckily while I was in Evansville I stopped at Target and they had just what I was looking for! Even though it is faux fur it looks so real!!! It even has a cute ball on top!! What is your favorite winter hat?

A little Road Tripping

Took a little road trip today with my momma, we headed south to Charleston for some antiquing. As soon as we were about 10 minutes away I realized I forgot to bring my camera, so sorry for the poor quality these are off of my camera phone. Recently I haven't had any luck in antique shops, but I was surprised how well we did!! Here are some photos from the different shops we hit and wants.

All of these photos were from Copper Eagle Antique Mall. They had a lot of really interesting pieces. I was drooling over the Bakelite silverware. I'm always a sucker for trying on vintage hats,it amazes me how women used to wear them on a daily basis. It's a fun fashion statement I would love to come back, it's so classic. Coco Chanel would be proud!

 

We went into a vintage clothing store and they had the motherload of unique purses. I love the brass detailing on this one, I've never seen one like it! There's just something about old books I am drawn too! If only I had a place for this chandelier!The next place we went was styled so beautifully, it was more of an antique boutique. The store owner had an eye for beautiful things!! I might have to go back for the industrial storage cabinet! It's so neat how the front looks similar to a safe. She did a great job with the front of her store as well!

Whew. Sorry for such a long post. Tomorrow I will be back with what we bought and what I wore. What are you currently collecting? And where are you heading for antiquing excursions?