Junk

my first rose bowl experience.

last weekend lauren and i met up with my my friend/old manager chris and he took us to the rose bowl flea market.  i was super stoked because well, i heard it was awesome and that it was vintage junk heaven! lauren and i ended up splitting up because its hard to keep a group together at that sort of place...you just get lost.
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i thought i would share some of the photos with you so that you can feel like you were there with me too! i just love junk! i've always wanted to own a junk store...maybe someday... but until then....
vintage tee's
i was overwhelmed with awesomeness. but $100 for a shirt that isn't soft, thin or the perfect fit...no thanks!
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kicking myself in the ass for not getting this.
old school

rose bowl

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everytime kelly and i see thermos we laugh. inside joke sorry.
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i seriously should of got this shirt for my month in california because i don't know how many times i had to say "I AM MARRIED!"
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im a sucker for shades!
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$10 dollars a key you must be out of your mind!
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Have you been to rose bowl flea market? if not i suggest you make it out for sure! if i lived here in california i would go at least once a month.

7 tips before you go to the rose bowl flea market:
1. go early like 8am
2. bring a lot of cash. haggle the price for sure.
3. don't drink a lot before you go because you don't want to waste time in the restroom. plus they are gross.
4. wear comfortable shoes. i had to buy some there but it's ok because they were 3 dollars and super cute!
5. if you take a friend, warn them that you are going to take your time and look at everything so they better be patient.
6. bring a large tote or cart to carry all your treasures.
7. browse first, then buy...unless it's freaking awesome and you must have it right that second. (i say this because every booth has different price points)


Q. when you go to flea markets, garage sales, or swap meets what do you look for? do you already have in mind what you want?

brandi 

Uncommon Objects + a sassy little man

Hola! I'm kind of back...I'm still tweaking a project, but I wanted to share some fun photos with you.
While I was in Austin for SXSW, I stopped by a few thrift/antique shops and I went to a pretty popular place called Uncommon Objects. If you have been to Austin, you've mostly likely been there. The place was packed just like everywhere else in Austin that week and I had to weave myself around people just to see 72% of the store. Here are a few of my favorite items that I managed to photograph.

(sorry about fuzziness/poor quality. A sassy little man asked me not to take pictures so I had to be quick and sneaky with my crappy powershot)

Beauty Parlor Sign


I think Brandi needs an old tin sign for Sun Child Salon. We may have a new Bueno project to add to the list!


chalk board


and it's a chalkboard!


Wall Art


I think it's messed up that there was a giraffe on the wall, but I kind of want it! Maybe there's a fake giraffe mount out there just waiting for my wall. I think it would be perfect for my trailer (haha). I really want a wall decked out floor to ceiling with type. I just don't have the wallet for it right now.


Death


I found some skulls at the flea market also...Is this a trend or something that has always been popular?


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Saturation


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White Gloves


A shelf full of fun. I really want a pair of white gloves. I almost bought a pair from Savers (thrift store) a while back, but they were kind of cheap looking so I had to pass.


Wood Type

Bowl of wood type? ...YES PLEASE!!!


vanity


What girl doesn't want a collection of dainty mirrors?


Glass

I have this thing about throwing away glass...I don't do it. I don't get the point because they can be reused for a lot of things. I always need containers for gifts, candles, crafting supplies, extra paint, knick knacks and don't forget left overs. I love this collection of glass.


Mason Jar Shelf


I want the light blue mason jars off this top shelf. Do you have any?




Overall, I liked the over priced objects in the store. It reminded me of a yuppie version of Texas Junk. Has anyone been there? Does anyone know why a store full of old junk would not allow pictures?


Well I hope you enjoy these slightly forbidden photos! I have more photos from SXSW coming your way.


muchos besos,
kel


brandi's hair do for the week.
don't forget to hop over to laurens blog....brandi's how to (hair related) is featured at the little things we do.