This past Saturday I spent the day with my new friend Traci. We met at the Donna Downey class I took this past December. We were pretty busy throughout the class, but sat at the same table. When the class was over we began talking more and I offered to drive her to her car. As soon as she got in the car she noticed I had Glee playing and said she loved Glee too. It was then that I knew we just clicked. We continued talking about things on the short trip to her car and as she left i remember thinking... Gee, I really like her and would like to hang out with her some more!
Soon she invited me to a crop where we chatted all day and had a great time.
Then she asked me to go thrifting with her... and shared her secret spot with me!
This is what I found there...
I have such a serious look, I think I was channeling Anna Wintour in this.
Such a find! A vintage jacket with a mink collar, i don't think it was ever worn... the pockets were still stitched together, and it was 25 bucks!!!!!!
Then Traci has convinced me that I can make my convertables with ties...
I'm thinking some headbands and possibly wristlets... we shall see.
I found some old costume jewlery, books and these for our boat.
I have some convertable ideas for my hat.
Here's when you know you've clicked with someone.
We had just left Windy City Scrapbooking and I had placed my package in the trunk of my truck,
got in the truck,
took off and was driving up and down the street ... (in the city) looking for parking
the hatch is wide open and we never knew it till we parked again!
That's how much we were talking and having fun!
It really would have been a bust if my purchases would have fallen out all over Fullerton Ave.
I really believe people come into our lives for a reason.
I am so glad I went to that Donna Downey class. I went alone and that's not something I would normally have done. So I was meant to meet Traci and am so happy that I did.
Our next adventure will be checking out a new flea market and possibly introducing her to the volo antique shops that have tons of old vintage stuff and finds.
and... the Glee concert.
If you would like to meet her she has a delightful blog.
And look at these fabulous finds I scored in her vintage etsy shop!
Above If you press on the Anna Wintour name you will be taken to a link of The September Issue. I recently bought this movie. It is a 3 dvd set. If you can rent it with all 3 it really is quite facinating. The person who really impressed me was the photo sylist Grace. You simply must see her talent. The 3rd dvd is a brief look at the Met ball and it will amaze you to see what goes on the behind the scenes. It makes the Oscars look small in comparrison. You will see everything from the decorations, to the table settings and you will not believe your eyes! Loved this!
It's pouring outside, but the temp is near 60!
I feel like scrapbookimg something!