Baubles and Bits ...

baubles and bits 

(1920s-1940s)

I've recently moved outside of Atlanta into a more quite, family oriented environment just two weeks ago and there's nothing more exciting then exploring a new side of town. Yesterday, (after an extensive internet search) I decided to pack up the car with tons of snacks (remember I'm pregnant) and drove to all the 'best spots' in my new neighborhood for vintage and antique shopping. It was such a joy to find so many lovely things... But what's even more amazing is all the antique jewelry I discovered... and this almost never happens! I left a ton of exquisite pieces behind... however, I do plan to scoop up the remaining of the baubles and bits on my next shopping trip.
Above is a preview of the wonderful estate jewelry pieces I purchased for the shop.
I hope you love them as much as I do :)

Tag Time...

A beautiful vintage labels is just simply 'icing on the cake' when found inside a gorgeous one of a kind garment or handbag.

Favorite Vintage Picks...

 porcelain glove mold

 farmers market basket

modern simplex deep clock

Am Radio is known for their incredible selection of houseware items. I'm particularly lusting over the antique farmers market tote basket... and wouldn't the porcelain hands be a great addition for displaying rings.

luggage update...

      1. 1960s marine blue weekend bag

2. 1960s mr. rugged train case

       1. 1940s ivory weekend train case

2. 1960s samsonite train case

Our weekend trip to Knoxville was lovely. We had a nice time visiting our friends and playing with the baby. As promised (however slightly off schedule) the shop is now updated with 'new' luggage items. There's something here for everyone...I firmly believe a vintage train case is not limited to travel, but also can be used as a storage box, tool case and/or sewing kit.

resort luggage...

Stay tune..the next shop update is fill with tons of retro train cases/luggage.

sale items...

After taking a close look at  inventory, I decided to mark down a few items in the shop. Please visit the Sale Section...dresses and handbags are now marked over 50% off...

preview...

shop preview: expect these new treasures to fill the shop this evening

paris je t'aime

French cafe' society in the twenties and thirties... photographed by Steven Meisel.

Certain decades seem to exude loads of glamour and chicness .... the decades that most represent this for me are the 1920s and 1930s...which are highly underrated. I feel inspired this morning to take a short trip to a small little town just 45min outside of Atlanta to discover some new antique houses...maybe I will return with a rare piece from the flapper era ... wish me luck!

yo! I can't believe it's Friday...

All these lovely items can now be found in the shop!  The handbag above is actually a hunter green snakeskin embossed patent leather. Honestly I don't think the photo does it justice...but it was one of those 'hard' handbag to photograph :/

I can't believe it's already Friday...it kinda snuck up on me.

What are some of your weekend plans? Unfortunately I do not have anything in the works...however there is a 50% chance that I may attend a N.E.R.D concert on Saturday night at the park...in the mist of picking up the new Marie Claire...have you seen Mary Kate on the cover?! She's one of my favorite best dressed.

fabulous treasures...

Shop Update: I just added some of the most fabulous treasured finds to the shop this morning...and will continue the update of special trinkets and such throughout the day :) stay tune...
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baubles & jewels...

forever 21, antique, thrift

While living in Miami Beach I was surprise to see the assorted jewel rings I have been subconsciously collecting over the past few years...These rings are no way near the amount that I actually have, but rather the chosen few that are my favorite. Most came from Forever 21, while others were one-of-a kind picks from various estate sales and thrift stores.

macon trip...

 

Saturday was perfect! Mom and I decided to take a mini day trip to Macon, Ga...and spent the entire day antiquing and enjoying the pleasant mid 60's, sunny weather. Macon is just 1 hr south of Atlanta, Ga and it's full of country roads, beautiful homes, and tiny little antique shops. For lunch we had Steak and Shake...the chocolate milkshake were soooo' good. I found a lot of beautiful inventory for the store and I hope to have everything listed within the next few days...
I will post photos of the all the cute merchandise in the next post...