The Cedars Motel...

A few days ago I did some exploring in my town and in a direction I never go was this little gem!This motel has been for sale for awhile.I hope when it does sell the new owners embrace the fantastic retro-ness of it instead of trying to modernize it!I love old signs and the ones for this place don't disappoint.







The pale peachy pink and minty green color combo is divine!






Unfortunately there is no one there to let you inside and I don't know if it'd go over well to call and make an appointment cause I just wanted to take photos of the inside.I'm very curious to see if the inside is as much of a time capsule as the outside appearance.Judging by the office curtains I could see,perhaps yes!





And how freaking cute is the mailbox?!

Thrift Finds...

I had ordered a couch online but due to weird zoning rules the company was unable to deliver it.Apparently there is a weight limit of nothing bigger than a lumber truck being allowed on my road and surrounding roads.The company delivers in a semi so I'll take it as divine intervention.The vintage gods REALLY didn't want be to have a new "vintage style" couch,they must be saving an awesome real deal for me out there.

Now that I'll HAVE to shop locally for a vintage couch I thought today would be a good day to start.No luck in that department on this trip but I did at the second thrift I went find this chair(fist was a TOTAL bust in all departments).It is orange and stamped July 24th,1962 on the bottom.Orange doesn't work with the idea for the color scheme I've been hunting for but for $4.00 I couldn't bring myself to just leave it there!Even if I can't use it in my living room it can have a good home in my office.






The third (and sadly last place my kids and dear husband had the patience for) scored me this fantastic dress for the shop!I need to give it a clean up before it hits the shop.



Another fun piece I also picked up for the shop was this kitschy drink set!I thought it would look amazing on someones tiki bar!The straw bottle is open on the bottom and slips over the alcoholic beverage of your choice and the cups are pretty much like much more decorative cozies.I know what I am about to say may shock some readers but...I don't like tiki *ducks and covers*.I mean I can definitely admire it but as far as collecting it for my personal collection not so much,but I can say this would look awesome on a tiki bar none the less.



I figure if I was lucky enough to score a 1961 Kroehler sectional once for $35.00 I can find another great couch again and hopefully SOON.Oh and vintage gods if you could throw my way an art deco bedroom set so I can complete my bedroom that would also be greatly appreciated.

Sunny Day Walks and More Kitschmas Delight...

Thursday was a nice sunny day.During my usual post office run the hubby accompanied me and we took a different route where I got to admire some things I hadn't seen in quite some time.







Yesterday my mom,the kids and I went thrifting.It was rainy and perfect for wearing my cashmere sweater I had gotten for a dollar.I forgot to get a full outfit shot that day but I paired it with my 70's plaid wool skirt.



I ended up hitting it pretty big in the vintage Christmas decor department.This guy I ended up falling in love with and when Heidi told me she loved him bunches I decided we'd keep him.



this poodle candle holder I wanted to keep and if he was a pair I would have but since he's not I did manage to get him listed in the shop.


I thought this ornament was AMAZING!My hubby on the other hand thought is was hideous and asked if I was selling it.Fine,I can take a hint I guess I am.Pffft,boys...what do they know about good taste?


and here are a few more pieces I scored:




I was a little bummed I didn't find any knee hugging elves but that's ok.Always next year....actually that's a lie.I search year round for those things.

Elvis Lives!... in my living room...

Sorry,I didn't end up getting my vintage treasure yesterday due to dear hubby not feeling well still but he did go and pick it up for me today!I love Elvis!And now he gets to adorn my walls!


He's HUGE!28 and 1/2 inches wide and about 40ish inches tall (I made the mistake of hanging it before I measured it and I'm too short to reach the top for an exact measurement and too lazy to haul the chair over there again,ha ha!).I've never seen one so big before so he's not only a fun find but looks great the blank wall I put him on.