i went exploring in vintage manhattan today and it was great! so many little finds and places i want to spend the day exploring in. i have a million photos to show you (and even more i wish i had room for) better yet, come see me and we can explore together!
second thyme around
the grand ol trunk
this place is huge and organized. it's amazing :)
i love looking through trinkets
vintage patterns!
this little treasure reads "recommended for knits"
i may have laughed out loud.
this little treasure reads "recommended for knits"
i may have laughed out loud.
the bookstore
did i mention that all three of these shops are right next to each other?
that's how we do it in kansas- economical!
did i mention that all three of these shops are right next to each other?
that's how we do it in kansas- economical!
every nook and cranny is filled with books, and it's so well organized
the music room
tons of old magazines and life magazines.
(the owner said this is all the life magazines they have left from boxes and boxes full.
they're a hot item)
(the owner said this is all the life magazines they have left from boxes and boxes full.
they're a hot item)
a room full of vintage books. i love the bindings
here are the goodies i came home with
(just a couple small things)
(just a couple small things)
i love the orange ribbon boarder featuring composer names
(and of course the whole stringed instrument thing)
(and of course the whole stringed instrument thing)
vintage postcard of the jerfferson memorial and dogwood flowers (one of my favorites!)
the stamp says "mailed in the pentagon"
to libbie, from mable and walter.
to libbie, from mable and walter.
i have more to share, but it deserves it's own post, so you'll just have to be patient!
Sounds like a fun day! I love looking in places like that....next summer you can take me to them!
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Great pictures, friend! Don't you love when you stumble on amazing things just around the corner from you? Its my favorite!
ReplyDeleteyour blog is just so charming. you have a new follower. happy thursday.
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Thanks for stopping by my blog. Yours is great! I also love stores like the ones you shared. I love flea markets too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun little adventure!
ReplyDeleteoh gosh, how fun is that!?
ReplyDeletei can't wait to see the rest!
what gorgeous shops, these are just the kinds of stores that i can get lost in for hours. It makes shopping more of an adventure!
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