{Etsy Love: Modish Vintage}

Etsy seller Modish Vintage has one lovely shop. I saw the oval floral tray (shown below) on Etsy's front page, and knew that I needed to feature the shop on my page. Take a look at some of my favorite items:

To enjoy over 15 pages of Modish Vintage's wonderful collection - click here and enjoy!!!

{PS. Don't you just love the yellow decanter and juice glasses? So cute - next on my purchase list for sure!!}
{PSS. Click here to check out Modish Vintage's lovely blog - a place where she posts amazing vintage finds and inspirations - def adding to my daily reads}

{Vintage + Modern}

I really love mixing modern decor with vintage treasures - as you know this is this premise of my jewelry line MODAGE. It's really all about mixing and matching. And even more so it's about adding character to a room, making your home a little less cookie-cutter and a little more unique. So today I thought, after doing some research, I would share some of my favorite vintage etsy sellers {Sadie Olive, Hindsvik, Vintage Modern Mix, and West and Plum} with you. Take a peak and maybe it will give you a boost of inspiration to add some character to your home...

Now I simply need to decide what I'm going to add to my collection. I'm thinking the white and mustard milk glass from Vintage Modern Mix may be the next purchase. It would go perfect on my nighstand in my bedroom...filled with fresh flowers. Lovely!

 

{Raleigh Flea Market}

I decided to go to the flea market at the NC State Fairgrounds this weekend because it was the first weekend in a couple of months over 50 degrees. I knew there would be a lot of vendors there - but boy did they show up, I've never seen the flea market so crowded. Of course, I could have bought a TON of things, but I stayed true to the reason for going and that was to gather pieces for MODAGE. I did have one "splurge", the cutest little salt and pepper shakers...I just had to have them (yep...I'm turning into my mother). Below are some of my findings...

Clock-wise:
~Vintage salt and pepper shakers
~3 vintage brooches
~Antique brass pendant
~2 sterling silver bracelets
~Vintage brass button
~Sterling silver ring

I abosolutely love my findings, and you will be seeing each of these pieces MODAGE-ized (ha! just made that up) soon! Stay tuned...

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Here are some of the items that I would have loved to purchase, but I refrained, and instead will  allow them to be eye-candy...until the next time:

As you know, I've been dying for a chandelier to put over my bed. These weren't exactly what I was looking for, but they were still lovely...

Love these...wish I would have asked the price on them - maybe next weekend...

They had TONS of jewelry and I could have gone crazy, but with my recent ebay purchase I was on a budget and stuck to it...

These lovely glass doorknobs would be PERFECT for my Hollywood glam bedroom makeover, wouldn't they?

Another great Hollywood glam finding...I would probably reapholster it though...

This rusty glider reminds me of my childhood - my Aunt Sookie and Grandpa Beard had one. I know I have a picture of me and cousins sitting on it - hmm...where is that picture??...

There's a man at the flea market that has a truckload of rusty items. I love this plaque and thinking back, should have bought it...

Vintage mustard suitcase. Love it but figured I probably wouldn't love it as much while lugging it around Italy...

If it wasn't for my friend Rosalyn giving up sweets for Lent, we would have gotten some. Aren't I a good friend for not getting them and eating them in front of her?

Vintage radio flyer - adorable...

I'm such a kid at heart - I love these vintage skates. Wouldn't they be great sitting on shelf?
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Finally, I joined a photography meetup group and we met for the first time at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. Here are a few pics from the class on Saturday...

Have a great day - make it lovely!

{Vintage Must-Haves}

It's true - be careful what you look for...you just may find it! After doing some extensive searching for a vintage dress form, card catalog, and a empty bottle of Chanel No.5 - I found them! I tell ya, ebay has it all. I am watching all of these items knowing I can't get them all, but I'm crossing my fingers that I'll be able to bid on at least one...or two. Aren't they amazing???

Have a great day - make it lovely!