::elizabeth city, nc::

A few weeks ago was a true pickers experience. I met a fellow vintage junkie at a market in town and she said she had tons more in her home...so I invited myself over. Her amazing 2-story historic home was filled wall-to-wall with antique furniture, vintage hardware, painted wood pieces, old frames...heaven?


The town is very old and pretty small too. We drove down a little early to hit up some garage sales where we found a box filled with classic vinyl records. This has become a new Sunday tradition-- just sitting around listening to the record player.

::a lucky find::

This little gem was hiding behind a few faux leather handbags, broken straw hats and plastic visors at a local thrift store. A small, leather Lucky Brand shoulder bag that's just perfect. Oh, and $2.

::findings::

Here are a few vintage items I've recently found...

vtg America Express travel bag :: planning on using this as a camera bag
vtg beaded necklace :: can't wait to wear this, love the sea foam color
antique milk jug tops :: a gift from J, I'll find something neat to do with them

::score::

Dabito over at Old Brand New scored a neat little cabinet that I probably would have looked past at first glance. It's so functional and cute with its sliding, vertical post doors and skinny legs. It helps that he has the coolest thrifted trinkets to decorate and style. Love it.

images via Old Brand New

::treasure hunting & therapy::

Do you guys know what event is happening this weekend? [insert fun activity here]

For me it's the Renniger's Antique Extravaganza in Mt. Dora, Florida.

Woohoo!

The Extravaganza happens three times a year in this location and attracts over 1,000 vendors. An event like this is guaranteed to stir up all sorts of unique finds. Vendors from all of the country trailer in their goods and there's no telling' what I'll walk away with on this treasure hunt. I love the way Jennifer of Sally Jane Vintage puts it:

"I always joke that vintage shopping is my therapy, but really I’m only half-kidding. Searching for hidden treasures in vintage stores and flea markets always takes my mind off anything that’s ailing me." ~from her post on Mandi's blog, Here's looking at me kid

I'll be seeing my therapist this weekend.

images sources: sassy crafter flickr, sassy trash, junk camp

::score::

So, while doing some impromptu thrifting on my lunch break I stumbled upon a Tory Burch top for $5. That's right -- FIVE DOLLARS. I'm pumped.

Other items that cost $5: Subway $5 footlong (hopefully you don't get the jingle stuck in your head...oops!), an Argentina mini soccer ball, or this wonderful best friends elephant figurine (?).

Oh, and a big thank you to the lady who donated the Tory Burch top. Don't worry, I will take good care of it!