Recent Yard Sale + Auction Finds — Trinket Tuesday

June 18, 2013 By tulleandtrinkets in Trinkets Tags: antiques, vintage, trinket tuesday, collectibles, auction, magazine rack, glass, vase, pitcher, garage sale, yard sale 17 Comments

Coffee Table Decor Aqua crackle vase — $2 yard sale find

Antique Pitcher & Antique Bar Cart

Mid-century pitcher – $2 yard sale find

Cut Glassware

Berry Bowls

Cut glassware + berry bowls — $4 auction find

Antique Magazine Rack

Magazine rack — $10 yard sale find

It’s been a long, long time since I’ve done a Trinket Tuesday on here. For everyone who’s new, Trinket Tuesday used to be a weekly feature where I’d show photos of and write about my antiques, knick-knacks, or “trinkets.” I started running out of items to feature (a girl can only have so much!), but now that we’re in the house and have more room, I’ve started collecting a few things here and there again. So, expect more Trinket Tuesday features!

I must confess: I love yard sale season. You definitely have to wade through a lot of junky sales to find the gems, but they’re out there, I promise! I think my favorite find of this batch is the magazine rack, which I bought on Saturday while out with my mom and grandma. It’s a little pricey for a yard sale item, but I’ve been searching for a magazine rack for some time now, and it’s a great vintage piece.

Do you love yard sales as much as me? Have you found any yard sale gems this spring?

This. Dress.

June 17, 2013 By tulleandtrinkets in Fashion Tags: dress, fashion, OASAP, outfit, photography, style 21 Comments

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What I wore: Dress C/O OASAP, Sam Edelman Sandals

Indianapolis Fashion Blogger Hi! How was your weekend? I spent some quality time in Kentucky with my mom, dad, and grandma Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon. We had a little gal’s shopping trip Saturday morning to the Gap Outlet. I’m sure I’ll be showing you my loot from that trip soon.

So, I have to talk about my new favorite dress, which I’m wearing in these photos! I’ve been working with OASAP for a while now, and they’ve sent me some real gems over the months, like the infamous Paris sweater, the lavender bag, and the flower top. But THIS dress takes the cake. It’s breezy and relaxed enough for summer weekends, but demure enough for work or church. Its pretty pastel colors remind me of sherbet (it’s called the “ice-cream” dress for a reason), and I LOVE the cutout on the back, which is a pretty little unexpected surprise that adds a little “sass.” Swoon! I didn’t do much accessorizing and I kept my hair simple and wavy because I think this dress can speak for itself.

Have a great Monday, everyone!

Life Lately in Photos

June 14, 2013 By tulleandtrinkets in Life Lately in Photos Tags: antique, flowers, garden, house, life lately in photos, photography, weekend 5 Comments

Purple Wildflowers Purple flowers at the park.

Fieldmouse

A baby field mouse Chris found in our yard.
(I promise he’s holding it gently!)

Homegrown Lettuce

We’ve been enjoying lettuce from our garden all week.

Our House

Still loving our new house

Old Photo

An old photo of my late-Great-Aunt Mable doing what she loved most, painting.

Happy, happy Friday!

I’m heading down to my mom and dad’s house in Kentucky! My grandma, who is 93 years old, is also visiting my mom, so it will be all three generations of us together for the weekend. My grandma lives hours away and hasn’t been able to make the drive down to Kentucky in years, so this is a special treat for everyone.

What do you have planned for this last weekend in spring?

Gordmans Striped Dress 2.0 + Indians Game

June 12, 2013 By tulleandtrinkets in Fashion Tags: date night, fashion, Gordmans, Indianapolis Indians, outfit, photography, style, weekend 19 Comments

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What I wore: Striped Dress C/O Gordmans, Handbag Heaven Bag, Timex Watch, Sunglass Warehouse Sunglasses, Sven Clogs

Happy Hump Day! It’s all downhill from here, right?

I mentioned on Monday that I got two striped dresses during my Gordmans shopping spree last weekend. This is the second one!

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You might be thinking, why does she need two black and white striped dresses? Well, this dress I can wear to work, while the maxi dress is better for weekend wear. So, I really needed two, right? Right. This dress was originally $68, but at Gordmans you can get it for $29.99!

I wore this outfit Saturday for a downtown date night. Chris and I walked around Mass Ave a bit and then went to an Indianapolis Indians game. Baseball games are perfect for us because while Chris actually pays attention to the game, I thoroughly enjoy the people watching, hot dogs, and popcorn.

Indianapolis Indians Game

And a phone photo of us:

Indianapolis Indians Game

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Striped Maxi + gRewards

June 10, 2013 By tulleandtrinkets in Fashion Tags: fashion, Gordmans, outfit, photography, style, weekend 22 Comments

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What I wore: Maxi Dress C/O Gordmans, Handbag Heaven Clutch, Nine West Sandals

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Ahh, what a great weekend! After lots of going out of town for this and that, Chris and I had a really nice couple days at home . We were able to catch up on some housework and find some time for a little fun!

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Friday after work, I headed out to Gordmans (last visited here). Gormans sells name-brand clothes and home items at discounted prices — kind of like if T.J.Maxx married Home Goods.

Gordmans sent me two gift cards and tasked me with going on a little shopping spree to try out their new gRewards program (Yes, please!). With the rewards program, you earn points with each purchase. Once you get 200 points, you earn $10 rewards to spend. You also get 10 percent off for your birthday! They’re quickly opening locations all over, so see if you have Gordmans in your area here.

I ended up purchasing two dresses with the gift cards, the first of which is the striped maxi above. This dress was originally $78, but I got it for $24.99 — a steal! I’ll be showing you the second dress I got later this week, and you’ll see that I went a little stripe crazy at Gordmans….

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I wore this outfit Friday night (yes, right after I bought it) for an impromptu date night. Chris got home from work really late, and neither of us felt like cooking, so we went to our town’s classiest restaurant, O’Charley’s. (You think I’m joking, but I’m not!)

We rounded out the evening by leaving our leftovers in my car overnight (classic move). So now my car will forever smell like chicken tenders and Cajun pasta.

How was your weekend?!

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A Stitch in Time

June 5, 2013 By tulleandtrinkets in Fashion Tags: Beckenholdt Park, embroidery, fashion, Mexican, outfit, photography, style, vintage 24 Comments

Vintage Mexican Embroidered Dress

What I wore: Vintage 70s Embroidered Dress, Sven Clogs, Bag C/O OASAP

Where I wore it: This past weekend Chris and I road tripped to Chris’ hometown to celebrate his brother’s high school graduation. It was great catching up with family and friends, and despite gloom and doom weather reports, we ended up having a gorgeous, sunny day for the party.

Our trip was too short, and we found ourselves back in Indianapolis on Sunday, when I wore this dress for a day of errands, laundry, and a trip to the park for a sunset walk.

Embroidery seems to be having a moment right now, doesn’t it? After seeing tons of breezy, embroidered dresses and tunics at my favorite stores, I made it my mission to find myself a comparable vintage piece. I may have succeeded a little too much, because I found two! I can’t wait to show you the second one, but until then, here are some embroidered beauties to tempt your wallet:

Embroidered Clothes and Accessories 1. JCrew Embroidered Stripe Tank
2. Zara Embroidered Dress
3. Anthropologie Kiki Embroidered Pouch
4. OASAP Embroidered Tank
5. Madewell By Zoe Embroidered Eliot Top
6. JCrew Baja Embroidered Top

I’m definitely loving the Mexican resort vibe! Are you?

Life Lately in Photos

May 31, 2013 By tulleandtrinkets in Life Lately in Photos Tags: life lately in photos, photography, weekend 10 Comments

Smiley Face Wine from Trader Joe's

Happy wine.

Hermes the Cat

Hermes.

Baby Bunny

We have baby bunnies!

Trader Joe's Macaron

Trader Joe’s frozen macarons are surprisingly good.

Peony Bud

My grandma’s peonies, ready to pop!

Garden

Our little, but thriving, garden

Do you know what one of the worst things about social media is? Logging on and seeing photos of people lounging by the pool, going to the zoo, and doing fun stuff outside during the work week. Don’t these people have jobs? Meanwhile, I’m toiling away in the office, and wearing a sweater, because the AC is so darn cold. First World Pains, right?

Anyway, I always get super nostalgic this time of year when I remember how much fun the end of the school year was as a kid. Getting to wear shorts to school, field trips to the zoo, track and field day, mom giving me ice cream money, a couple months of sweet freedom just around the corner — man, those were the days! You don’t even realize when you’re a kid how awesome summer break is, but now I’m sure missing it!

All of this rambling leads me to this: I fully intend to make the most of every weekend this summer by spending time outside and taking on every adventure that comes my way … starting this weekend!

What are your plans for the weekend?

Memorial Day Outfit

May 30, 2013 By tulleandtrinkets in Fashion Tags: Beckenholdt Park, fashion, Memorial Day, nautical, outfit, style, vintage 9 Comments

Memorial Day Outfit

What I wore: 80s Vintage Sailboat Sweater (last worn here), White Gap Dress Worn as Skirt, Handbag Heaven Bag, Vintage Dior Scarf, Sandals from Australia, Sunglass Warehouse Sunglasses

Beckenholdt Park

Memorial Day Outfit

Beckenholdt Park

Memorial Day Outfit

Beckenholdt Park

Memorial Day Outfit

Where I wore it: I decked myself out in my best red, white, and blue for Memorial Day. I just can’t resist holiday-themed attire!

After a lazy, sleep-in morning, Chris and I headed to the Lincoln Square Pancake House to fuel up for the holiday. A couple cups of fresh-squeezed orange juice and an egg scramble later, we ventured out to Beckenholdt Park to walk it off. It was our first time at this park, and we’ll definitely be back. There were winding walking trails through pretty fields, observation decks over wetlands, and a pond, which was surrounded by hopeful fishermen.

We stopped at the store on the way home to pick up the fixings for a classic Memorial Day dinner of hot dogs and macaroni salad. We also scooped up a bocce set because lawn games and Memorial Day just seem to go hand-in-hand, don’t they? It was a great holiday and three-day weekend.

See more scenes from the weekend in my Summer is Here video…