Today I tried to get a jump on a little Christmas shopping. I am sure you know there are only 63 days till Christmas! I have this discount card, The Care Card, that is only good until Sunday (you buy the card and the sales proceeds go to charity and thn the stores give you 20% off for a week). So I planned to buy a few Christmas goodies.
I learned from my new favorite store, Domestic Bliss, that there is a similar store on Phoenix on 7th Avenue, called Melrose Vintage. Lucky for me, they take the Care Card. So, I scooted on over there, but wait! I found this adorable sore, storeS actually, just down the road on 7th Avenue. Rust & Roses is a little antique store with a clothing boutique attached. Check it out here: http://www.rustandroses.com/ . The clothing store is Sirens & Saints. I love, Love, LOVE these stores. I could buy everything in them, except maybe the belts with the really big bling-ed up buckles (think Electric Landyland or North Scottsdale).
I could not pass up this gorgeous sweater...or is it a coat?
In Arizona it could be a coat.
Look at the details!! And who doesn't need a faux fur collar in her wardrobe? This is my first faux fur. Oh, la la.
I Heart this!
Now if it would get below 80 degrees I could possibly wear it.
Details up close. Love the ginormous buttons and the little sparkle on the cuffs.
They had it displayed with this black velvet purse.
I felt bad separating the two, so I brought them both home.
The purse is locally handmade from vintage fabrics and a little old-fashioned bling, I mean broach.
A little bling is OK.
Yes, I did eventually (like and hour and a half later) end up at my intended location on 7th Avenue,
Melrose Vintage.
I got some gifties there, but since some of the recipients might be among the four of you reading this blog, I can't tell you what I got.
Trust me, it's a great store!
They had these little guys hanging over the cash register.
Alas, they were NFS ("not for sale" for those of you who do not frequent antique stores).
: (
So I snapped a picture with the best-ever gadget, my iphone, bought some paper and the garland stuff.
Grace and I can do that.
Easy, peasy.
If you see it on my blog, you'll know it was a success.
OK, off to bunco! I got a great gift. I may even try to bring it back home with me. Check back to see.
Karen
1 comment:
Hi Karen,
Wow! That sweater/coat is soooo cute! I love those ladies- Melrose & Rust and Roses and Lani- she is a doll. I need to get over there soon! I was so excited to see that you have taken some of our classes and have enjoyed them and for your sweet compliments of our shop. I feel like I am being complimented on one of my kids when I hear things like that- thanks!
Hope to meet you myself soon!- I see you are coming to our events in November... can't wait to see your outfit- being so crafty and all!
Blissfully!
Kristin
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