Latest Weekend Finds: I Swear I'm Not a Hoarder!

Over the weekend, me and my boyfriend visited his family in rural Minnesota. Of course, this meant I had to make numerous pit stops along the way to find some vintage treasures. Have you ever felt like there are some places you're meant to go and there are certain items that find you? That are meant to be yours? In my case, yes I do feel like that. I swear it's not a justification to my vintage shopping addiction :)

This STUNNING hand-painted ceramic Lady Bust is too amazing for words! This unusual deep Brick Red color is so rich and lovely! You can't see it in the pictures, but her eyelashes are hand-painted in gold paint!

This next grouping is my favorite. Why? It's no secret to those who know me or follow me on Instagram that I'm a Chartreuse ADDICT! Mainly vintage Chartreuse home decor, dresses, you name it! I've been particularly keen on Chartreuse Asian figures. I'm also a collector of ashtrays and table runners like the one above. You know, things I don't really need ;)

There's something about having these around me that give me comfort. The moment I step into an antique store I feel like I'm home.

Ta ta for now!

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