Mid Century Modern Eye Candy

Print by Linda Tillman

Today has been dreary and cold here in Texas.  It's pretty unusual to have 40 degree weather in May-especially in Texas!  To brighten my day- I cruised the web looking at mid century eye candy.  Each piece can be found and purchased on Etsy! You are welcome!  I wish that I could have it all.

Patterned Sofa

Lane Credenza

Modern Chair

Mid Century Lamp

Modern Planter

Even your pets can have style!  I think my cats, Jack and Isabelle would love these cool pet accessories!

Stylish Modern Pet Bowl Feeder

Modern Pet Bed

Here are some items that are available in my shop @ A2ndlifeVintage

Gooseneck Desk Lamp

Modern Magazine/Record Holder

Brass Apple Trinket Box

Globe Bookends

Rare Hanova Hanging Candle Holder

Thrift Store Greed

 

 The Thrift Stores being greedy. I think they want to keep it all.

I have had a bit of writer's block lately.  There just hasn't been much worth writing about.  I guess maybe I am just a little discouraged about the vintage market lately.  Today I went to two estate sales without any luck.  The prices were RIDICULOUS!  The thrift stores in my area are going insane as well. Thrift Stores have become GREEDY. I mean why are they charging so much for stuff that is DONATED? I wonder if it has to do with the popularity of that "Thrift Shop" song.  Everyone is going thrifting now and the Thrift Stores know it. Prices have gone up so much in the past few months. BOO HOO!  Does anyone else feel this way? Is the market drying up? Or are the thrift shops just getting greedy?  I am hoping I am just having a "dry spell" and that the thrift stores will get it together.  I will defiantly have to hit up some garage sales soon! Hopefully they will have "garage sale" prices!

Thanks a lot Macklemore!

And the Winner is....

Congratulations Amber T!

 

You are the winner in A2ndlife's First Ever Giveaway.  Hope you enjoy your "new" vintage chevron afghan!  Thank you to everyone who entered the giveaway and stay tuned! There are more giveaways coming soon. 

Amazing Spaces

Here are some amazing spaces that you can drool over! Each space has something in common~ COLOR!  Having bright and bold POPS of color in your home can make a boring room, F-U-N and instantly cooler!

Contrasting Red and Blue with little splashes of Yellow/Green.

There is a lot of neutral colors going on in this room with vibrant shades of mustard yellow and reds.

 I love that blue brick wall with the colorful artwork. Oh and the cat!

I really love the way they kept it simple. I have trouble keeping it simple when it comes to knick knacks!

 Another beautiful neutral space with POPS of colorful wall art.  I especially love the Fight Club portraits of Tyler Durden and "Jack".

SWOON!  I could really get crafty in this room! And would you look at that flooring!

All images courtesy of Pinterest

The Way We Were...

 From marriages, houses, furniture, toys and even cars- things were made to last forever.  Things were not as disposable as they are today because people took pride in what they built and took care of what they owned.   I get kind of sad thinking about what life has become.  Even people are disposable now. If only I had a time machine, I would go back to a much simpler time and place! Lets all take a trip to a much sweeter time...

Character and Attention to Detail

Things were built to last.

Children were Children,for longer.

Love Lasted Forever

All images from google and pinterest.

Thrifty Thursday

Lately, I have been thrifting a lot more than usual.  Maybe it's the spring weather? If I had a car I would be at   the thrift store everyday.  On days when I do not get the chance to go thrifting, I often wonder what treasures I have missed.  Here are some of the treasures that I have picked up in the last couple of weeks....

There are a few things that I can't part with!  Others will make there way to A2ndlife's shop!

If you haven't entered our first giveaway, you still have a few more weeks! Please tell your friends! Just click the tab at the top of the site that says "giveaways".

Amazing Spaces

  Pinterest is making my home wishlist a mile long.  Here are a few of the dreamy spaces that make my heart skip a beat...

 I seriously drooled when I saw this room.  It has everything that I want my living room to look like.  This room is perfect! The wall collage! That lamp! The pillows! Just the right amount of mismatched kitsch-i-ness!

 This room looks so warm and artsy.  I especially love the teal wall and all the gold accents. I would never be brave enough to go with that dark brown paint, though! 

 This space looks so comfortable! I really love the chairs and the way they decorated the bookshelf.  I love the controlled clutter!

 All images courtesy of Pinterest.