diamonds in the rough

my affection for vintage steals persists. after an amazing biscuits and gravy breakfast at bluebird bistro (seriously. are you local? go there. it's the best), husband and i headed to kansas city antique treasure good juju and neighboring shops. (note: sooo lazy with the camera, and these places were packed, so i assure you that there was waaay more goodness than this.)

you're saying no, but let me tell you that if you saw it in person, your heart would say yes. totally worth it for the shade alone. if this one had a mate, they would have come home with me.

$30 for this glam goodness

$95. if i had anywhere for this, it would have come home. i even made husband sit in it to convince him that it would be necessary someday. i didn't win this one.

photo is not doing this monstrosity justice. it was the most amazing color, solid as a rock, and so huge. if we had a more modern aesthetic going on, it would be the neatest compliment.

and what made it home?

$6 and $10. the black one might occasionally don one of my grandma's old brooches to dress it up. the gold one is sort of a stretch for me, but i just think it will add the coolest touch to any LBD.

she's so annoyed with me for interrupting her nap. i've been trying to find a pair of inexpensive brass task lamps forever. even though i didn't score a pair, i couldn't pass this one up for such a great price tag.

this guy is getting a hit of glossy black paint so he can live happily above the sofa between the windows. would you believe that we paid $22.50 for this baby? it's huge and in perfect shape.

success, i say.

guest posting at thrifty solutions for an urban gal

have you ever been to KC's blog, thrifty solutions for an urban gal? well, you should. it's delightful, full delicious eye candy and budget-friendly style. today i'm sharing my 5 steals and a splurge, a fun weekly series where KC hosts other bloggers' fab selections. click above or click the header to check them out!

thanks, KC, for letting me play!

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adore magazine

loooved this piece from the latest issue of adore magazine! that wall unit/mirror? nails.