Vegas baby Vegas!!!

Leah and I leave today to scratch off one of the items on my bucket list, LAS VEGAS!!!

I'm so excited I can't stand it!

We're staying at the Paris, YAY!

Which is right next to the Bellagio, so we'll have a great view of the Bellagio fountains!

Right now the Bellagio's art museum is having a show on Roy Lichentenstein,

Andy Warhol,

and Frank Stella

As cheesy as it sounds, I'm hoping to take in one of the shows here as well:

Of course there's a tropical rainforest, volcano and aquarium that we'll have to check out at the Mirage.

Back on over at the Bellagio, I'm hoping to get to see their botanical gardens at some point.

And while I'm doubtful it will be warm enough, I sure would love to be able to take a dip in this at some point:

So I'll have some pictures to share when we return. I don't really gamble, but you get free drinks just by sitting at these:

so, wish us luck!

Considering Simplicity

I'm considering changing the design of my entire house. Rearranging, purging, and overall just simplifying. Going from crazy colour and eclectic vintage finds to modernist moods and streamlined furnishings. These are my inspiration:

BTW: Charlotte Ikea opens today, so now is a good time to make some decisions, sell some stuff, and go shopping!

I don't get it!
Its a sad day guys. What on earth has happened to Joaquin Phoenix?

Now I've been known to have a thing for rappers, but what is this???????:

And the David Letterman stuff, oh wow!

How on earth did we go from this:

To this:

I have no idea! But let's send Joaquin our prayers for a speedy recovery from whatever he's suffering from.

Va Va Va Vintage on Etsy!!!
1895 Beautiful birds to frame $12.85
I love being able to browse a peruse the loveliest of antique malls, from the comfort of my living room, in my pajamas, drinking coffee, with a cat in my lap. How do I do this you ask? Well its Etsy of course!
I found the beautiful birds shown above in Petit Poulailler's shop where there are literally hundreds of fabulous papers to frame like this:
Victorian Fashion: $14.85:
Paris Fashions from 1949: $9.35:
1913 Boats: $9.35:
Of course, Petit has some other lovely things as well, for instance:
Hand Painted Violet Baskets $32.85:
& Vintage Labels for all sorts of fun projects $9.35:
All in all, while searching for my favourite collectibles (Victorian milk glass, jadeite, anything with birds, chintzy flowered teacups, vintage purses, buttons, etc.) I've located some adorable new shops:
JPs Unique boutique (what a precious name!):
Vintage Bakelite Bangles $20.00:
Sexy 70's Sandals $25.00:
Pretty Lucite Pin and Matching Earrings $15.00:
My Attic Treasures:
1940's Irish Linen Hankies $12.50
Gladstone China Teacup and Saucer $35.00
ABandC:

Lot of 3 sets vintage plastic sewing buttons $2.49

Vintage Victorian Glass 5 pointed star trinket dish $11.99

Vintage Clear Glass Covered Kitchen Table Pitcher $8.99

Triple-Strand Gold and White Plastic Bead Necklace $8.99

WARNING!!!! dangerously GREAT prices over at Defdif:

Set of Ballerina Art $8.50:

Fun Cantaloupe Bowls $8.00:

Victorian print Plates $18.00:

Floral Tin $7.25:

I have to be completely honest with you, my friends, I didn't find this next shop, she found me and I'm ever so excited she did. Here's some fun from Cozy Studio:

Red American Tourister Suitcase $25

Vintage Japanese Basket of Flowers Celluloid Bakelite with real Beetle broach $20

Stainless Steel Mod 70's S&P shakers $10

And of course what would a blog post about Etsy be without my gorgeous friends at Spanish Moss:

Sweet Pink Vintage Double String Beaded Choker $7

Strawberry Shortcake Coffee Mug $5

Vintage Green Towncraft Train Case $12

AND the simply perfect Look On My Treasures:

Vintage Lusterware Cup & Saucer $15

Vintage Fabric Doily $5

Vintage Pincushion Chair & Stool $20

Poodle Mini Casserole $23

Vintage Beaded Eyeglass Holder $10

While I'm at it, just in case you haven't been to my vintage shop as of late, here are my favourites that are a tad difficult to part with:

Best little book $6.00:

Black Clutch Beauty $10.00 (this might just be changing its look soon so watch out!):

Rustling Ruffled Placemats $7.00:

As always, I'll add these lovely shops to the blog roll under "buy good design". Thanks guys for letting me post my favourite finds! Take care and have a wonderfully blessed Sunday!