Shopping.

People always want to know where I find my props. I find them all over. ALL over. Garage sales, thrift shops, Target, Meijer, and the list goes on and on. The last shopping adventure was on my way to the West side to visit my sister. Luckily the boys took the ride over with Papa and Abuela the night before so I had the freedom to get off any exit along the way, jump in and out of stores, and not worry about bottles, naps, and diapers holding me back (AMAZING feeling). I veered off the first interesting exit and stopped in an antique mall in Chelsea [Michigan]. My eyes were wide looking at all the cool things but this was the first to really catch my eye: 

So cute with it's lace umbrella! Imagine all the cute photos :)

I also bought myself a pink cadillac. I deserve it.

I could've done more damage but there were many more antique shops and garage sales in my path so I held it together until I reached South Haven.

My aunt and cousins like to antique too so the first morning in South Haven we loaded up the car and hit a couple of my favorite stores. Here are some shots of things that caught my eye.

I could think of a zillion fun set ups with this guy but it was $750. Not in my budget.

This fan was great for the retail side of lindO (or my house) but it was more than I wanted to spend and it couldn't be justified.

 I'm pretty upset about these two pairs. I LOVE Mid Century but it doesn't fit my house. These bad boys were $200 for the each pair. Shoulda woulda coulda made room for at least one set!

Neat old TV

Can you imagine the house that went with this lamp?

 No shortage of Christmas knick knacks. 

and I leave you with this and please note it was more disturbing in person:

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Brooklyn's in the Housssse [lindO Photography]

Meet Brooklyn Hope. 

 

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Eye Candy - Secret Door [interior Design]

I've always loved the romantic idea of a hidden door that leads to a secret room...

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Ain't Nobody Got Time for Dat!

A glittery paper weight. While cute, does anyone really use paper weights?? Really.

 

This is the DIY link if you have the time.

You know all those cords you have laying around? Why not decorate them in you "spare" time with Washi tape?

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Or how about this - MAKING a notebook. It's a sweet idea. Very sweet and thoughtful but who the hell has time for dat?!

If you head over to Apartment Therapy there are TEN tutorials on how to make cute notebooks. Ten.

Then when you are done with that start on you water bottle holder for you Perrier. 

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For realz.

And I leave you with this: Washi tape thumbtacks.

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Yup.

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Design like a Beast [interior Design]

"Get ready cause this ain't funny, my name's Mike D. and I'm about to get money"

Classic.

He got the money. Money to buy a 3,200sf home in Brooklyn, NY and make it niiiice. Mike D. of the Beastie Boys has let us into his humble abode and it's great! The natural light and the eclectic design make me smile when I see the photos.

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What do you think? Beastly?

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Photo of the Week #0072

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The color, the awesome chair, the cute kids - of course I love this photo!

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Kitchen Eye Candy [interior Design]

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Drooling.

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Photo of the Week #0071

This little breath of fresh air comes from AMae Photography in Pulaski, NY. She calls herself a "hobbyist" and she's a pretty dang good one! Her Facebook photos are worth a peek.

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Watertown, New York Craigslist

I found some Craigslist fun in Watertown, NY inspired by our next photo of the week (stay tuned). Here are the goodies that you Watertown peeps need to scoop up:

Not Too Shabby Featured @ An Eclectic Boutique! (301 State St Carthage N.Y)

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 No price listed - looks like you have to pick up the phone.

(PHONE!) VICTORIAN MEDALION BACK SOFA ALSO CHAIR - $475275 (GREAT BEND, NY)

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So the price in the title seems pretty high but in the description they lower it to $475 ;)

old phone (watertown)

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This listing says to make an offer!

Cool Retro Furniture - $125 (Watertown (South side))

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By the way I don't edit or correct the posting titles. They are what they be!

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Ain't Nobody Got Time for Dat!

Once again I find myself gravitating to hangers and yarn. I promise I'll stop after this. Special hangers are nice and really cute for that wedding dress shot but for everyday use c'mon now! Ain't nobody got time for dat! 

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I'll leave you with this, the WALLPAPERING OF HANGERS!!

They are pretty, they really are but I have more than 5 articles of clothing that I hang and there is not enough time in a day to even get to the end of the first one. 

Would you do this?

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