Melrose Trading Treasure

It's been a while since I had a good haul from The Melrose Trading Post,

but I hit the jackpot a few weeks ago!

At last, a mirror for the bedroom - $25!

I love the surreal Dali-effect on the right, that's distorting the

image of the cheap Ikea storage thingie I refinished years ago.

The tree branch on left is from the tree mentioned here.

Gorgeous, hand-blown and sunny little glasses (much smaller than they appear) - $10

Vintage Italian glass coasters - $10

These lovely silk scarves were a gift by the gentleman

who sold me the glasses and coasters! He used the scarves to wrap

and create a way to carry them. That's class.

A Citrine crystal pendant (good for third chakra - creativity) - $20

and an Ankh pendant made from recycled bullet shell casings - $3

Until next time... Miss Absinthe

Springtime Flea Market Treasures

From the Melrose Trading Post - this flea market made me happy about moving to LA 10 years ago...

This particular trip was a golden one... judging from my gilded haul!

My first find of the day was this $15 vintage gold tassel necklace.

This lovely golden pearl trio ring $20 was bought from the jewelry-maker herself. Pearls are my birthstone...

More pearly golden fun for $3... now I can be the girl with the pearl earring(s)!

This great goldie purse $15 has a nice long strap so I can wear it cross-body.

I've decided to start collecting vintage glass grapes and here is my first bunch, only $5!

The day was finished off with this golden, sweet, tart and luscious lemon bar from the yummy, new and French patisserie, Plaisir!

And then...

Last month I finally made it back to the Rosebowl Flea Market, after about 6 years, to spend the day treasure hunting with my darling friend Amy of A Sunny Day in LA, who was celebrating her birthday!

I've been a fan of Enid Collins' vintage bags for years, so this pristine little number caught my eye in the back corner of this otherwise dingy booth full of knick-knacks. I was expecting a high price, so imagine my delight when the lady only wanted $20! To be honest, there's isn't any signature, so it could be a repro of some sort, but I don't care, cause I love it!

These gorgeous peacock feathers were $5 for 6... something else I've been wanting for a while!

Wondering what treasures this summer will bring my way...

Until next time... Miss Absinthe