It started with a purse

Despite all that is going on in this crazy economy, there has been one amazingly good thing that has come from the ruins - ESTATE SALES. WOOT!

So I started outside of one amazing house located amongst the beautiful orange groves we have out here, trying to look in every little nook and cranny (because that's how I roll) and came across an amazing selection of clutches. And I'm talking about the kind that have the prettiest of details. The first one I'm in love with has a lovely little clasp that's too pretty to put into words, so I'm going to to just show you.

So....awesome right?

And you simply can't beat the pretty color. It's subtly sheen in a light gold, absolutely perfect for a night out with the girls, or your man. Doesn't matter. Either way, you're going to rock it.

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Okay, so this next one, looks really simple on the outside. It's a soft creamy, white, and to be honest, I didn't even think to open it up until I got home. (actually my roomate opened it up) and I was happily surprised

So, not only does this have a cute coin purse inside, but another pouch attached with a small gold chain. Perfect.

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Then there's this pink clutch with chain. Enough said

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So, here I am, thinking that I have already found some amazing little clutches, and my morning is turning into a successful one, but my stars must have all been aligned on this particular morning, because at another amazing Victorian house in our lovely little Redlands town, I found this gorgeous doctor's bag just waiting to be claimed. And it's made by the one and only American Tourister!

You don't have to be a tourist to appreciate this amazing bag!

Stay tuned at Vintage Fix!

<3 Brooke

Christmas in July

Hey guys! How do you celebrate Christmas in July? Wha.....haven't heard of it? Well, here's a hint about it, IT MEANS A GREAT SALE! Okay that's a little more than just a hint, but here's what I like to do:

*FREE SHIPPING on all my items!*

Enjoy!

PS>Hope everyone has a great weekend!

What does independence mean to you?

So, lately I've been doing alot of thinking....crazy I know. I've been out of school for a little over a year now, I'm surprised I still have some brain cells floating around in there.

All jokes aside though, what does it mean for people to celebrate indepedence?

Many people, especially here in the States looooove B-B-Qs with close friends and family while they share stories over burgers, hot dogs, and beer, Or at least, that's what always happens at my celebrations......

drumroll please......[And speaking about celebrations, this wonderful holiday couldn't be more fitting for me in my life as I just moved into my first place with a close friend of mine, and I am officially a free woman! Woohooo!]

Anywho, my independence means:

No more putting away dishes until I'm good and ready to do so.
Walking around in my undies.
Eating and drinking what I want.
Waking up to the sound of my own thoughts instead of other people trying to wake me.
Singing (very loudly) in the shower just becasue I can.
Reminiscing with my roomate about random things over coffee. or tea. or beer.
Spur of the moment trips.

You get the idea.

Ps. pics will be coming soon. I'm very excited to show off my new place!

Current obsession

So, lately my eye has been fixated on something. And by something I mean many things. Bracelets, cuffs, adornments for your arm, I don't care what you may call them- I simply call them an obsession. And a good one at that. Most are gorgeous leather straps with intricate detail, a few with a little more sparkle, and some pretty darn basic ones. But each one I fell madly in love with, and am seriously contemplatingpurchasing these little beauties before paying rent. Seriously. Enjoy!

{P.S. I'd really love to know what the tattoo means...hint hint no. 8 amazing seller of Etsy.}

{1.aosleather, 2.Goodlife00, 3.MichelleVerbeeck, 4.Rainwheel, 5.julishland, 6.iheartjenna, 7.juliethefish, 8.kirkus}

Mother's Day Shananigans

Hey friends!

How was everyone's mother's day? Although, I am not a mother yet, I love the idea behind mother's day. A day when we show our love to the women who birthed us, fed us, wiped us, watched us, bathed us, cleaned us, taxi-d us, took care of us even when they didn't want to, and most importantly loved us!

Go moms!


{Here's what I did:}

I custom made my mom a tank top using a wonderful little website called http://www.zazzle.com/. It may seem corny, but it came out oh so cute! The shirt actually was bound to happen as it started out of a joke, and our little bichon Charles (whom were so freaking crazy about, it's sick!) at the center of it (as he usually is) and my younger sister and I always said we wanted to make shirts of it, so I thought, what the heck, "Now's as good a time as any!"

Here's the background: One night my mom and I were thinking of new decorations we could put on top of her kitchen cupbourds since she has about 2 feet of space to her ceiling. I made a comment about how there are those large word decorations that say "family" and "love" and wouldn't it be funny if we had one that said "Charles" and another one that said " Number 1" and people would come over and say, "Oh, is Charles your husband?' and we would very matter of factly say, "No, Charles is our dog," - Okay, maybe it was one of those you had to be there moments, but we laughed for about 15 minutes! And it's been an inside joke (well, not anymore) ever since!

For some reasaon, since I'm having a hard time getting pics up, and my stubbornness wont allow me to wait any longer before putting it up, here's the link.


Anywho, what did you guys do for your mothers?


P.S. She loved it!

Crazy week!

Wow, you guys, have I had the craziest rollercoaster of a week!

[Can I just comment on how nice it is to reflect on this week right now to the sounds of birds and a cool breeze coming from outside. Awesome.]

I literally had a ton of things going on this past week. Instead of boring you with all the details, I wanted to list them- because I love making lists! Yay for lists!

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*Saturday, April, 24th: My bf and I got his and hers scooters! Woot!

*Sunday, April 25th: I fell off my shiny red scooter after leaving church to a series of unfortunate circumstances. Ouch! Felt that one right on my tailbone.

*Monday-Wednesday: Accepted a substitute job at a childcare center for infants. Been a long timne since I have changed diapers! Worked full time. Boy was I tired.

*Wednesday, April 28th: Got sick. poop.

*Friday, April 30th: Went miniature golfing and lost.

Saturday, May 1st: Dyed my hair and only my roots took to the color. Yes, it looks like crap.
- went to a wedding - hair still looked like crap.

Sunday, May 2nd: Went to the bf's for a birthday party, and he gave me my very own biker leather jacket. Now I reeaallly feel cool on my scooter!

Today: Lazy day filled with taking of pictures and listing a new item here

The end.

Hot Studs!

Hey guys! Happy Friday! I just wanted to end this workweek with a lovely array of handsome men for you to fiest your eyes on. JK. But don't tell me that didn't cross your mind when I had the word stud in my post title!

No, instead I've been spending some time looking through Etsy (not that surprising) and I came across a really adorable pair of stud earrings by AnnaRubyKing. Now, if you guys haven't seen her work or heard of her, check her out because her attention to detail and color will blow you away. No, literally.

More importantly though, Annarubyking inspired me to create a collage, among the many I already have under my belt, of different types and styles of stud earrings. Each one of these babies was specifically hand-picked for a reason, mainly being that they were so darn cute, but also, something I would definitely wear. And they are so spring-y! Love it!

Let me know what you think!

{1.AstilbeDesigns, 2.Tinytongue, 3.Komodokat, 4.Robotpop, 5.Annarubyking, 6.Thebrokenplate, 7.Magicbeanbuyer, 8.Anoriginaljewelry}

xo,
Brooke