June 2010 Archives

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Sass! This lady is so divine, she doesn't need a companion. Her mate was actually at the thrift store the same day I found this fabulous dancing diva. I didn't purchase him because he just didn't have her pizzaz. I decided she could easily stand on her own. And at  five tall, she literally does. We may never see her face, or know what she sees in the distance; but I suspect it's an assignation too fabulous to divulge. 

Salvation Army

[Photo Credit: And those background colors! Mama Mia, the seventies really did have a style all their own.]
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Sometimes you don't know what you're looking for until it's staring you in the face. That's what happened to me when I spotted (what is surely) the kitschiest coffee table in existence. My (extraordinarily patient) boyfriend and I were at a consignment store searching for a dining room table. While we didn't get lucky on that front, we did happen upon this delight. I said to Larry, "You're going to think I'm crazy, but I seriously love that coffee table." He looked at it, then at me and gave the affirmative 'you are crazy' nod. Good thing it was just days before my birthday. Damn right, I totally played that card! Before you could say "batting lashes/guilt trip" that thing was in our car. I'm pretty sure I caught the, "Damn, this dude must be whipped" look from the warehouse guys as they helped load our find. Larry took it on the chin with a smile - and I made sure to make it up to him as soon as we got home! Sometimes you inadvertently test the one you love - he passed with an A+.

On Consignment In Bisbee
100 Bisbee Traffic Circle
Bisbee, AZ. 85603

Hot & obvious tip: Thrifting is usually my preferred method of shopping; however local consignment stores can offer a great selection of handpicked items. Prices will be higher, but it can be worth it if you're looking for something specific. 

[Photo Credit: I keep finding reasons to walk into the living room, just to look at this beauty!]

Trio Of Goodness

trio-of-goodness.jpgI'm down with anything that reminds me to eat well, especially when it comes in threes! Here's where I struggle not to make a menage a trois joke - not because that option is my style, but because I can't resist a dirty double entendre if it's handed to me on a platter. Just thought I'd clarify. Seventy-five cents for a trio of goodness - an excellent deal, no matter what is getting squeezed!

Found: From that same magical thrift store as the cranberry trivet, next to the greasy spoon breakfast joint in Tucson, AZ. Clearly, I need to do a little detective work - this is too good not to share. 

[Photo Credit: Mushrooms in the middle!]

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