Hi, Dooney!

I get especially excited when I find something really nice at the thrift store. Doesn't everyone? But the other night, I was browsing at my local Goodwill, and there it was! A perfect vintage Dooney and Bourke bucket bag!


Vintage Dooney & Bourke Bag, Goodwill ($4)

The coolest thing about it was that I had just sold my other vintage D & B bag in my etsy shop. I was kind of sad to let it go, and then a replacement appeared at Goodwill that same day! It's funny how things work sometimes :)

I hope your week is going great!

Always,
Amanda

Two Pretty Little Typewriters

I couldn't believe it when I found a pretty aqua-colored typewriter for ten bucks at the estate sale we went to Sunday. I usually don't even bring that much money to estate sales, but this perfect-condition beauty was worth it!

Of course, I couldn't show off one typewriter without giving my other one a little blog time :) The pretty, black Royal typewriter belonged to my Grammy, who gave it to me at Christmas last year! I love it so much!

Vintage Royal Typewriter, From Grammy; Vintage Smith-Corona Typewriter, Estate Sale ($10)

The best thing is that they both work! It's pretty funny to hear me typing up something though, because they are pretty loud :)

The one that Grammy gave me even has brushes to keep the typewriters clean and free of dust. You better believe I'm taking the best care of my lovely treasures!

Do you all like old typewriters too?

Always,
Amanda

My Thrifting Outfit: Big Mustard and Dots

Sunday was a perfect day. I slept until 9:30 (almost unheard of!), threw on Big Mustard and headed out to an estate sale with the hubby. Of course, it was amazing. I found an awesome lion belt, deer-shaped salt and pepper shakers, sparkly shoe clips, and the most perfect aqua-colored typewriter!

Click on the links for the items for sale on my etsy shop! Of course, I'll show you the rest of the treasures tomorrow :) For now, here's Sunday's outfit:

Vintage Ray Bans, eBay; Polka Dot Shirt, Goodwill; Necklace, West End Antiques; Big Mustard, Good Samaritan; Jeans, Target Clearance; Suede Cowboy Boots, Target; F + C Bag, HSN.com

As you can spot here, I had already switched my weekend bag over to my work F + C bag. It goes much better with my work shirts and black slacks than it does with my vintagey casual weekend clothes! Oops!

Other than that, Sunday was just perfection. Lovely overcast skies with 60-something temps! And I tried a Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte for the first time, and it was so yummy :)

I hope everyone's having a great week so far! My mom comes in town this weekend, and I'm so excited!

Always,
Amanda

Thrifting Favorites!

I found some really lovely things on Saturday :) Most I added to the etsy shop, but a few I just had to keep! (For now, at least :))

Here are my favorite 'to keep' finds:


Vintage Locket Pin; Vintage Celluloid Frame; Vintage Compact; Awesome Stone

 I found the first two items at Midlothian Antiques for four bucks! The guy who rang me up was like, "You have a good eye. A really good eye!" It totally made my day :)

The second two vintage goodies I picked up at a small thrift store I hardly ever go to. (I actually can't remember the name of it!) The compact was two bucks and the stone was a buck :)

The hubby and I found some great things at Sunday's estate sale, too! Tomorrow I'll have the first 'Big Mustard' outfit of the season, and I have great finds to show you throughout the week.

Oh, and don't forget to check out the newly updated etsy shop!

Always,
Amanda

My Thrifting Outfit: The Return of the Jacket

I woke up yesterday morning, and it was finally cool enough to wear a jacket and layers! Ahhhhh, fall. You are my favorite. I even grabbed a fallen leaf for my outfit photo!

Vintage Ray Bans, eBay; Jean Jacket, Goodwill; Floral Shirt, Target Clearance ($3!); Floral Scarf, Goodwill; Khaki Pants, Target Clearance ($4!); Vintage Coach Purse, Goodwill; Leather Fly London Flats, Goodwill Outlet

I'm totally loving my newly thrifted vintage Coach bag, which is the perfect size for thrifting!

Speaking of awesome, I listed a ton of great vintage things in the Another's Treasure etsy shop yesterday! From a vintage Dooney & Bourke bag to a vintage Curious George, there's something you'll love :)

Always,
Amanda

Where Can I Find That? ((Big Mustard))

It's finally time again to pull out my vintage sweater collection! This cooler weather is just like heaven after the summer we had here in Richmond.

If you're newer to the blog, you might not have met the beauty of a sweater I thrifted last fall. I lovingly call it "Big Mustard." Here's one of the ways I wore it last year, and a similar sweater from the Clever Nettle etsy shop:

Vintage 1980's Oversize Fawn Sweater, Available at the Clever Nettle etsy Shop

While a little less mustard-y, Clever Nettle's sweater is almost exactly the same! So if you've ever wanted a Big Mustard of your very own, be sure to grab this one while it's available :)

I'm off to the thrift stores... here's to hoping I find some awesome vintage things to sell! I can always use some extra cash :) Speaking of which, I listed some new goodies in the Another's Treasure etsy shop- check them out!

Always,
Amanda

Thrifty Blogger of the Month: Starr of A Thought is the Blossom

I am so excited for this month's thrifty blogger: Starr of A Thought is the Blossom! I've loved her blog since I started Another's Treasure, and I really admire her thrifty take on vintage style.

From beautiful, affordable outfits to the signature 'Thrift Magic' posts, A Thought is the Blossom is a must-read for us thrifty gals! Here's your chance to learn a little more about Starr and the inside scoop on her thrift magic :)

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Another's Treasure: When did you first start thrift shopping, and why did you begin?


A Thought is the Blossom: I didn't start thrifting until a couple of years ago. It's weird that it took so long for me to discover it! When I was in middle school and junior high, my parents took me and my sister to a bunch of antique malls and flea markets.

We would spend a whole day 'thrifting' in small country towns, but the 90's were so brand conscious that I wasn't really 'in' to any of the dusty items. I hate that I didn't see the gem that was right in front of my eyes then.

I don't think I really started appreciating them until the first couple of Myspace/Ebay sellers came along in the about 2004. Once I discovered the thrift stores in my town, there was no turning back!

Starr's Thrifty End of Summer Outfit; Courtesy of A Thought is the Blossom

AT: What do you consider your best thrifted find ever?

ATiTB: I think I was most excited when I thrifted my Eames ball clock or my mid century credenza. I think my favorite thrifted finds are all my Samsonite bags and suitcases!


AT:  That's awesome! I'm actually a huge Samsonite fan too! What would be the ultimate coolest thing to see for a dollar at a thrift store?

ATiTB: A Mary Poppins-sized tapestry purse, a phonograph, a Lucienne Day chair, or pretty much anything from the 30's and earlier!

AT: Do you have any tips on finding great things while thrifting? Please share!

ATiTB: Tags and fonts are always a dead giveaway that an item is vintage. If you're unsure, look up the label on your phone. If that doesn't help, then you can usually tell from touching the fabric.

Today's fabric is usually very thin and feels just downright cheap. It wasn't always like that! Metal zippers are also a good hint that it's vintage too. Once you get used to doing it, you'll have no trouble telling the difference!

As for finding the things you want... take a look at all the fall and spring lookbooks that are coming out now. They're always good inspiration for what's in style at the moment, and you can usually find a much cheaper version of your favorite piece at the thrift store!

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Thanks so much for your lovely answers and tips, Starr!

Everyone be sure to check out  A Thought is the Blossom if you haven't already- it's pretty darn great :)

Always,

Amanda