♪♫ L.A. Woman - The Doors
The time is fast approaching for me to move into my house. I am also nearing the end of my school semester. I actually only have a week and a half left! Then I have about ten days off before the second summer semester. I won't get to enjoy the break much though, because I will likely be unpacking and settling into the house. So far I have most of the stuff I needed and wanted to buy. I just have a small list of things left that I plan on getting after we move in. Here is what I got so far...
1. A mid century modern inspired dresser, bought on Walmart's website.
2. A bed frame that matches the dresser, also from Walmart.
3. A vintage metal record stand that I bought off the Facebook Marketplace.
4. A desk organizer that I got from Amazon.
5. A stapler, also from Amazon.
6. A vintage wicker bookcase. Purchased from a local vintage shop.
7. A mini wicker chair to be used as a plant stand. I actually got four total in a bundle which I purchased on the Facebook Marketplace.
8. Flower power retro stickers from Ebay. I plan on putting these on my wall.
9. Yellow retro inspired lamp from Aliexpress.
10. A mushroom stool that I got at Urban Outfitters.
10. Three posters: Led Zeppelin (from Amazon), David Bowie (from Etsy), and Pink Floyd (from Etsy).
11. Five records: Born to Die (Lana Del Rey), IV (Led Zeppelin), Dark Side of the Moon (Pink Floyd), Rumours (Fleetwood Mac), and Suspiria Sountrack (Goblin). All from Amazon.
12. A spaceage retro inspired flip alarm clock from Aliexpress.
Here is what I still have yet to buy...
1. White desk with drawers from Ikea.
2. White desk chair from Ikea.
3. Storage unit to place under my desk from Ikea.
4. Two drawer organizers from Ikea.
5. Now Playing record holder to mount on my wall, from Etsy.
6. Orange flower pillow from Aliexpress.
7. Yellow paper organizer for my desk, from Amazon.
8. Ultraviolence (Lana Del Rey) on Vinyl from Ebay.
9. The Princess (Parov Stelar) on Vinyl from Amazon.
10. Other: I also need orange paint, paint supplies, sewing supplies (for the curtains and table runner my mom is making for me from vintage sheets I bought), four new pillows + pillow protectors, two under-bed storage containers, clear plastic table cloth, and curtain tie-backs.
I am so beyond excited to set everything up and have the '70s dream bedroom I always wanted! I will definitely post lots of pictures on here, and I also plan to make Tik Toks of my bedroom to showcase my collection and connect with other vintage lovers. I definitely haven't finished collecting and have more items that I will get over time, but after I purchased everything mentioned above, I will be taking a long break from buying anything until my trip at the end of August.
I have found almost everything on my thrifting/vintage wishlist so far, but I do have some items that I have not yet found (at least not for an affordable price in some cases). So here is what I'll be on the look for as I continue my thrifting journey...
1. A small orange TV from the '70s. Must be in working condition!
2. A vintage tam tam stool. They come in several different colors. I like the red, orange, and yellow ones the best!
3. A vintage umbo shelf. They also come in different sizes and colors. I like yellow the best, but orange is a close second!
4. A balloon chair. Also comes in different colors. I'd prefer one with a red interior or an orange interior.
5. Vintage or vintage inspired round knitted cushions. I want ones with orange/yellow/brown colors.
6. A vintage mushroom kettle.
7. Vintage Gurley novelty Halloween candles.
8. A '60s transparent vinyl tote bag with daisies. There are several different colors/flower designs, and I would like any of them!
9. Vintage floral luggage. Simialar to the totes, there are several different colors and flower designs. I'd be happy with any one!
I don't anticipate that I'll find most of those items for a long time. They are rare and often priced on the higher side. But that is all part of the fun, isn't it? The thrill of the chase. Not only that, but when you find it and its priced reasonably... its the best feeling. I have found so many items for cheap that were worth a lot of money, like my Merry Mushroom kitchenware items, Pyrex dishes, and Libbey glasses. I just recently bought two vintage '70s Libbey celestial wine glasses for $20 all together. On Ebay they sell for $60-$80 (shipping not included)! With that being said, some items on this list like the umbo shelf and balloon chair can often sell for thousands of dollars. Those ones will be much harder to come across and I may not achieve my goal of obtaining them. Won't stop me from trying though!
Today is my only day off this week, so I'm going to go and enjoy it. Not sure what I'm going to do, but it will involve laying in bed and watching TV with food, haha! Hope everyone is doing well!
The time is fast approaching for me to move into my house. I am also nearing the end of my school semester. I actually only have a week and a half left! Then I have about ten days off before the second summer semester. I won't get to enjoy the break much though, because I will likely be unpacking and settling into the house. So far I have most of the stuff I needed and wanted to buy. I just have a small list of things left that I plan on getting after we move in. Here is what I got so far...
2. A bed frame that matches the dresser, also from Walmart.
3. A vintage metal record stand that I bought off the Facebook Marketplace.
4. A desk organizer that I got from Amazon.
5. A stapler, also from Amazon.
6. A vintage wicker bookcase. Purchased from a local vintage shop.
7. A mini wicker chair to be used as a plant stand. I actually got four total in a bundle which I purchased on the Facebook Marketplace.
8. Flower power retro stickers from Ebay. I plan on putting these on my wall.
9. Yellow retro inspired lamp from Aliexpress.
10. A mushroom stool that I got at Urban Outfitters.
10. Three posters: Led Zeppelin (from Amazon), David Bowie (from Etsy), and Pink Floyd (from Etsy).
11. Five records: Born to Die (Lana Del Rey), IV (Led Zeppelin), Dark Side of the Moon (Pink Floyd), Rumours (Fleetwood Mac), and Suspiria Sountrack (Goblin). All from Amazon.
12. A spaceage retro inspired flip alarm clock from Aliexpress.
Here is what I still have yet to buy...
2. White desk chair from Ikea.
3. Storage unit to place under my desk from Ikea.
4. Two drawer organizers from Ikea.
5. Now Playing record holder to mount on my wall, from Etsy.
6. Orange flower pillow from Aliexpress.
7. Yellow paper organizer for my desk, from Amazon.
8. Ultraviolence (Lana Del Rey) on Vinyl from Ebay.
9. The Princess (Parov Stelar) on Vinyl from Amazon.
10. Other: I also need orange paint, paint supplies, sewing supplies (for the curtains and table runner my mom is making for me from vintage sheets I bought), four new pillows + pillow protectors, two under-bed storage containers, clear plastic table cloth, and curtain tie-backs.
I am so beyond excited to set everything up and have the '70s dream bedroom I always wanted! I will definitely post lots of pictures on here, and I also plan to make Tik Toks of my bedroom to showcase my collection and connect with other vintage lovers. I definitely haven't finished collecting and have more items that I will get over time, but after I purchased everything mentioned above, I will be taking a long break from buying anything until my trip at the end of August.
I have found almost everything on my thrifting/vintage wishlist so far, but I do have some items that I have not yet found (at least not for an affordable price in some cases). So here is what I'll be on the look for as I continue my thrifting journey...
2. A vintage tam tam stool. They come in several different colors. I like the red, orange, and yellow ones the best!
3. A vintage umbo shelf. They also come in different sizes and colors. I like yellow the best, but orange is a close second!
4. A balloon chair. Also comes in different colors. I'd prefer one with a red interior or an orange interior.
5. Vintage or vintage inspired round knitted cushions. I want ones with orange/yellow/brown colors.
6. A vintage mushroom kettle.
7. Vintage Gurley novelty Halloween candles.
8. A '60s transparent vinyl tote bag with daisies. There are several different colors/flower designs, and I would like any of them!
9. Vintage floral luggage. Simialar to the totes, there are several different colors and flower designs. I'd be happy with any one!
I don't anticipate that I'll find most of those items for a long time. They are rare and often priced on the higher side. But that is all part of the fun, isn't it? The thrill of the chase. Not only that, but when you find it and its priced reasonably... its the best feeling. I have found so many items for cheap that were worth a lot of money, like my Merry Mushroom kitchenware items, Pyrex dishes, and Libbey glasses. I just recently bought two vintage '70s Libbey celestial wine glasses for $20 all together. On Ebay they sell for $60-$80 (shipping not included)! With that being said, some items on this list like the umbo shelf and balloon chair can often sell for thousands of dollars. Those ones will be much harder to come across and I may not achieve my goal of obtaining them. Won't stop me from trying though!
Today is my only day off this week, so I'm going to go and enjoy it. Not sure what I'm going to do, but it will involve laying in bed and watching TV with food, haha! Hope everyone is doing well!
Lots of cool stuff. You seem to have pretty good taste! That mushroom stool is pretty cool.
ReplyDeleteSearching for stuff can be fun. Espeically if you get it for a decent price!