Just Like Grandma's Jars!

No need to say since I'm from Finland, Arabia and Marimekko are my favorites when it comes to home decor (and I like Marimekko's clothing too!).
I've been lucky enough to acquire some vintage pieces from relatives, those are my treasures, and also purchase some.

This Arabia "orange" jar I found on Etsy, and got a very good deal on it compared to the prices in Finland. My grand mom has the same one!

Last weekend walking around the neighborhood I stopped in my next door vintage shop.

I wasn't really looking for anything, but as soon as I saw these jars on the sale section in the back, I immediately pictured them in my kitchen!

Three pretty metal jars from the 70's! They're no brand in particular, but they match my yellow kitchen walls perfectly. 

These are great for storing those seeds and such ingredients that I'd like to use everyday, but forget when they are stuffed inside a cabinet in a boring plastic bag...

Like flaxseeds and trail mix!

My Mulberry!

I remember first hearing about Mulberry from my mom. She told me her dream was one day own a Mulberry agenda/day-planner.
For myself, Mulberry was nowhere near my top 10 designer wants until recently I've started paying more attention to European fashions, and reading tons of blogs from fellow Finns.
What can I say, I'm easily influenced.

And here it is. My very own Mulberry bag.

I did my usual rounds on eBay, Etsy and other sites...researching what these bags went for in USA, and I have to say unfortunately for my fellow europeans the market seems to be better here.

Not too long ago I saw a Mulberry Alexa bag on the Goodwill auctions website. I was bidding on it-and if I wasn't tight on money, I would have the bag now. The final selling price was around $360, makes me sick to my stomach! The new Alexa retails on both sides of $2000!

And this purse was in excellent condition....

Very well, I figured I'll keep my eyes open (=on the computer screen!) and couple of weeks later this bag popped up on the same (one of my favorites) Goodwill auctions site. 

For some reason I thought their pictures and the description didn't make justice for the value of the bag, so I figured I may have a good chance to get a great deal!

So I waited till the end of the auction and bid on it and voila! I paid $44.

It's not Alexa, I'd rather have a bigger purse for all my belongings-but for the price and the feeling that I now own a Mulberry bag... :)

I love the fact this has long enough strap so I can wear it cross body, and it's big enough for my essentials when heading out-keys, lipgloss, phone and my wallet.

This bag is older style, so I don't know what it's called. I'd love to know if someone has an idea!

As for my mom, soon she will get her wish. She raised a very frugal and cheap girl-in a good way!

I'm working on finding her dream agenda....and I have some good deals out there!

Gold Glitz & Glam

What can I say-I like things glittery, glimmery and shiny.
Sparklier the better.

Gold lame purse...vintage of course.

Gold vintage heels. Perfect accessories for any dress!
Now I'm just waiting for that invitation to a perfect party to wear these in!

Jumpsuit Surprise

I found this awesome jumpsuit a while ago in a thrift store, thinking it was kinda big and "shoulder paddy",but I figured it would  be an easy sell on Etsy.

Tonight bored, I tried on some of my recent buys and surprise!

This circa 80's jumpsuit is so sleek and has power woman written all over it!

And it actually fits me pretty good. I'm not comfortable with the big shoulder pads yet, but I might get used to it. 

I paired the sleek black suit with a triple golden chain belt-another recent purchase from one I my favorite sites, goodwill auctions!

I'm ready to throw on some colorful heels and head out!

I only wish this belt was Chanel...

Something Different, Something Blue...

The big wedding season has already started, next Wednesday marks my own three year anniversary!

Although somewhat traditional in choosing (off)white for my wedding dress, I wanted to wear something different and so chose a vintage gown.

Here's another dress that I might consider....

This vintage dress is very white, and it has the cutest details in sleeves and the waist. I would definitely pump up the volume pairing it with some crazy colored heels.

Any daring brides out there?