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Great Vintage Finds

By JM PerezApril 16, 20182 min read1.2K views

Hello everyone, I hope you’re having a great start to your week. I have been very busy these days and very blessed too. Today I would like to show you a few gorgeous vintage pieces I recently added to my collection.

A Josef Originals Bride musical figurine. She slowly spins around while playing “Bridal March.”

*Josef Originals Musical Figurine, Bride.*

A 1960’s Flapper Dress/Drop Waist Gatsby Dress with matching cream Lace Blouse by Miss Ashlee of California. As I was scanning through a row of clothes crammed together, I could sense a promising outfit.The dress was still wrapped in plastic and appeared to had never been worn. As I lifted the lace blouse, my heart leaped with joy at the sight of the drop waist Gatsby Dress underneath, as I was dazzled by its beauty.
Since the dress was missing the maker tag, I went on the Federal Trade and Commission website and punched in the RN number on the care label to get information on the designer, which turned out to be Miss Ashlee.

A 1957 Vintage Pyrex Butterprint Mixing Bowl Set in excellent condition.

*1957 Pyrex Butterprint Mixing Bowl Set.*

A 1971 Betty Crocker Recipe Card Library.

*The Betty Crocker Recipe Card Library, 1971.*

Complete card set with over 20 extra recipes in the box.

A vintage handmade pottery hanging planter with bird design.

A Navajo hand crafted, etched and painted “End Of The Trail” vase with lid.

A 1958 set of 7 Pilsner Glasses by Libbey Glass Company in marine life pattern (Champagne Glasses).

*Pilsner Glasses by Libbey Glass Company.*

A gorgeous and beautifully made vintage Porcelain Baby Doll.

A 1993 reproduction of Raggedy Ann by Joy Escolar. Her head and hands are porcelain; the body, arms and legs are cloth. Her clothes were handmade.

A 1970’s Unicorn Peruvian Alpaca Fur Rug. Handmade 100% Alpaca from Peru (making it incredibly soft and hypo-allergenic) and can be used as a blanket, a wall-hanging, a throw or a rug.

*1970’s Unicorn Peruvian Alpaca Fur Rug.*

A set of Fitz & Floyd Florentine Fruit Canisters.
Soup Tureen with Lid and Ladle
Large Canister and Lid
Medium Canister and Lid
Small Canister and Lid

*Fitz & Floyd Florentine Fruit Canisters.*

A 1988 Pelouse Postal Scale.

Beautiful finds, and so much more!

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Rediscovering High Heels

By JM PerezFebruary 23, 20132 min read624 views

Today is clean up day at Home and I started with my Closet.

I knew I had too many shoes, but you never really know exactly how much until you take a closer look. I have been so reluctant to go through them as they are neatly stored and “don’t seem” to take much space. I am so ashamed to admit that some of them are still brand new and have been that way for years. Working for a shoe company at some point really helped suppress my love for acquiring more and I am very thankful for that.
I stopped wearing high heels when I became a Mom and I’m not sure I could ever walk comfortably in them anymore. Well, a 4″ is still doable provided that it allows me to lean down, pick up my babies without straining a muscle. I am holding on to a few from my favorite brands Diesel®, Puma® and New Balance® (they make comfortable and breathable shoes). My current obsession are Flats, and they go well with pretty much any outfit.

Ravel, Bamboo & Two Lips Pumps — *1. Ravel’s Rarity Low Peep Toe. 2. Two Lips® Destiny. 3. Bamboo Captivate Bow Pump.*

The shoes above are those I am definitely keeping. I received them as gifts. Ravel’s Rarity was a gift from a cousin in London following my graduation. The others are from my dear husband. Two Lips Destiny was a gift following the birth of our Son and Bamboo Captivate was a gift following the birth of our Daughter. These shoes are super comfortable.

*Christian Louboutin Circus Cutout Suede Bootie.*

The Circus Cutout Suede Bootie by Christian Louboutin were my 2010 Christmas Gift from one of my junior brothers. I love them and they are one of the most expensive shoes I own to date.

Going through my shoes in shoe boxes, I found a few I am no longer in need of and others which simply don’t fit right. I will sell a few and donate others. I will hold on to this gorgeous Strappy Pumps by Simonelli, 100% made from Recycled Materials (as I was told seven years ago). I also listed some Vintage Dolls and Vintage Clothing.

“Good shoes take you to good places.” ― Seo Min Hyun

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Redlands Galleria

By JM PerezJanuary 19, 20132 min read1.4K views

Today, after little deliberation we decided to start exploring the east side of the 15 freeway and all that it offers. A simple search gave us a list of Antique Shops and considering the drive, it seemed very reasonable of an adventure into the unknown. Located in the Historic Downtown of Redlands, this Shop is a beauty of its own. With four levels of shopping (each one of which is filled with gorgeous items), Redlands Galleria focuses on Antiques, Collectibles and fine Gifts.

We were told last year, by a couple of local vendors that Redlands, CA is the place to go for great Antiques and Vintage finds (Pomona, CA and Crestline, CA, Included). We didn’t have something special plan for today and after waking up to a lovely and warm day, we realized it was the perfect opportunity to go our there and explore. Our course was set for the city of Redlands. We had a wonderful drive to and fro and what a sight of our beautiful San Bernardino Mountains. Road trips are truly the best (for us, at least).

Vintage Crystal Cut Glass Holder/Dish. — *Vintage Carousel Horse with Vintage Crystal Cut Glass Column & Holder.*

We took our time checking each level of the shop. Truth is, we wanted to buy everything. So many beautiful things! In the end, I spotted a Vintage Carousel Horse with Vintage Crystal Cut Glass Column and Holder, just stunning (Ceramic horse, Wood base, Metal rod, Crystal Cut Glass and a nickel plated brass Canopy). The sculpture is mounted on an oblong wood base. I am grateful for a good find and a good day.

If you are looking for Antiques, Vintage and other Collectibles items, you should definitely visit this shop. It’s huge, it’s inviting, it’s structured and the items are reasonably priced.