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It's a lazy Saturday morning and I was just sorting through my millions of photos and came across some of these thrift-store finds of mine.  I can't wait til the weather gets cooler so I can dig the jackets back out again.  I think I might be spending the day sorting and backing up all my photos.  Temperature is supposed to soar to the triple digits today so it's a good day to stay inside and catch up on some things I've been putting off.  

Carol Little Denim Jacket

 

Very soft suede jacket.  The patches are all crocheted together.

 

I have several denim jackets.  I'd like to try my hand at 'embellishing' one myself.

 

Faux fur jacket.  I love the poofy stand up collar.

 

Mint condition faux fur short jacket I found on the floor at Goodwill under the racks.

 

Probably a 1970's 80's London Fog all-weather coat.  It has HUGE padded shoulders. It's marked as extra-small, but it's very roomy.  It still has the zippered removable liner inside as well.  Very pretty cobalt shiny blue with great detail.

 

This jacket has a lot of rick-rack on the front and the back.  Very pretty.

 

This is a Liz Claiborne velvet jacket.  It still had the original price tag in it when I got it at Goodwill.  Go figure!

 

This is a great turtle-neck that can be worn all the way up, folded over, or if you unbutton the shoulder it becomes a dressy collar.

 

This was one of my luckier finds. A reversible animal print hooded windbreaker.  the collar can either be worn down, or rolled up to make a hood. The Goodwill price tag was still in the pocket.  $3.99.  Awesome jacket.

 

Here it is reversed and with the hood up.  (Remember 'Sabrina'?)

 

This is a Kasper jacket with animal print collar.  Another great find.

 

Beautiful red 'MIA' boots someone gave away.  They look brand new.

 

A few years ago, I went crazy over confetti lucite chunky bracelets.  I have quite a few of them.  I should do an entire post on my collection. I actually got this one on eBay.
 

 

I need to get creative or productive for the rest of the weekend.  Enjoy and stay cool!

Shoe Finds

Wow!  I struck gold at some thrift stores in Tyler this weekend.  You may think I went a little crazy with the shoe purchases, but when you see the prices you'll understand. 

I found these Cole Haan loafers at the Goodwill Store in Tyler for $3.99.  They're not  scuffed, and the heels are not even worn down and they were just my size!  I bought some shoe polish and shined them up now they look brand new. I went to the Cole Haan website and found these almost identical shoes for $99.00

These animal print mules were also $3.99 at the Goodwill Store in Tyler.  Again, they look like they were barely worn.  I had to have them.

Check out these Salvatore Ferragamo pumps I bought there for $3.99.  I just went online and found an identical pair at Nordstrom's website and they are priced at $440.00!  Unbelievable! Here's the website for Nordstrom's. These are a tad bit too large for me, but I don't care!  They are gorgeous!

My next great find was this practically new Dooney & Burke purse.  Again,,,$3.99.  I couldn't leave it behind.

My next stop in Tyler was a consignment store called Hand Me Ups.  The prices were a little higher of course, but still, I got great deals, like these 'Spot On' heels.  I'm not familiar with the brand at all, but they were very comfortable and I needed a pair of black heels for work.  Cost: $5.99.  Kinda crazy that they cost more than the Cole Haan shoes and the Ferragamo pumps. 

Just down the road was another consignment shop called 'My Sister's Closet'.  They were having a summer clearance sale so I got these Amanda Smith slip-on sandals for $6.00.

 

I also found these really cute Beverly Feldman boots.  I can't imagine how much these were originally.  I'm sure at least $300+.  Mine for $20.  I hesitated on these and almost put them back, but I was already on a roll on my shoe buying spree, so I just thought 'why not?'  They need a little polish and then I'm positive they will look next to new.

I purchased these shoes on Thursday on my way to East Texas at the Goodwill Store off Interstate 30.  Liz Claiborne and only $3.99.  Again, just my size and don't they look brand new? 

 

FINALLY, I'm really not sure why I purchased these Ralph Lauren clogs, but the leather was just so soft and the shoes were so comfortable.  I'll have to be careful wearing these.  They are pretty high platforms, and I have a reputation for breaking bones in my feet.  I think these shoes are worth the risk.  I'm going to take these in to a local shoe repair place to have the tiny little nails inside replaced. Some of them are coming out, which is probably why they were donated.  Just a minor adjustment and a little cleaning, and they will be like new.  

Anyway....I got a little carried away don't ya think?  However... if you add it all up, you probably couldn't buy one pair of NEW shoes for the price I paid for all of the above.  Is that 'justification' or what? 

Enjoy your week!

Summer Rain

I just love summer rains in East Texas.  Imagine the smell of wet pine trees, the sound of thunder, and the wind blowing across the lake.  Ah,,,,

I took these photos a couple of weeks ago at our lake house. If you're in Texas, I hope they make you feel 'cool'.  We've had temperatures over 100 degrees for several days now and I wish it would rain!

 

Wouldn't you just love to go stand out there and let it pour down on you?

Check out the huge dark cloud here.  I was in Tyler before the storm.  NO I was not at the municipal court, just in the parking lot next to Salvation Army Store.  Got a couple of cute things there before I hit the road to head back to lake house before the sky fell.

Home, safe and sound, sitting on the back porch with a glass of wine and a good book and watching it pour~

 

Room with a view.

Check out this sign I bought at First Monday awhile back.   It says 'A great fisherman lives here with the catch of his life.  Well, Douglas is Not a fisherman, but I AM the catch of his life.  (hee)

Stay cool and have a nice weekend.

A 'New' old sundress

I found this funky sundress at my favorite Goodwill store the other day.  I actually went to drop off some stuff and of course ended up checking out the goods while I was there.  I just can't resist all the great deals here.  I was in the store less than 15 minutes from start to finish.  I found this dress right away, ran to the dressing room to just slip it over my head, and then checked out to head to Dallas.  I love dresses that have 'movement' and feel cool in this extremely hot weather.  For $4.99 how can you lose?  

I like the uneven hemline of the dress.

 

Real Patriots

Several weeks ago on a Friday morning, I drove Highway 16 all the way from Lindale to Gladewater to do a little antique browsing.  As I was driving down the road enjoying the country setting of the two lane highway, I couldn't help noticing all the homes along the way that were proudly displaying their American Flag.  It was no where near July 4th, and Memorial Day was long gone.  It didn't take me long to realize that these flags are proudly displayed year round by these proud people.  By the time I started noticing all the flags on this little country road, I had already missed several photo opportunities.  I decided on the way home, I'd stop and photograph as many as I could.   In a span of only 23 miles, I calculated that there were about 60 flags flying, based on the photos I took.  I have to share these with you.  Lots of photos so sit back and enjoy.  I picked out the best ones.  Most of them were shot out of my car window so pardon the unedited photos.

 

Wooden Flag:

Hard to find this one but it's all the way on the right side.

 

Flag is next to the front door.

 

I asked this sweet man if he would pose next to his flag.

 

Flag displayed on cyclone fence:

 

Stars and Stripes:

 

In the carport

 

On a fence post in the middle of nowhere:

 

On  a gate:

 

In an entryway planter:

YOU'RE HALF WAY THROUGH

On a child's tree house:

 

 

Next to the workshop:

 

On the front porch with the Christmas Decorations:

 

On trees:

 

On barns:



 

VietNam Veteran

(check out his 'America' T-shirt)

 

In buckets:

 

Behind Shrubs:

 

Over garages:

 

Multiple Flags:

 

Vacant houses: 

 

Old flag:

 

Next to street:

 

Next to front door:

I realize this is a long post, but you just had to see all the flags.  I photographed many more, but these are the best of the lot.  It's simply amazing that there were so many flags on such a quiet country road.  It makes me proud! 

Have a nice week!