Archive for the ‘Money/Investment’ Category

A Naughty Vintage Ashtray

Posted by Trendy Chick on April 10th, 2012

What a great find in a yardsale ! currently on auction right now  – this ashtray is from the 1920s – the 1930s – excellent condition and the legs and fan will nod.  We don’t smoke at home but this will definitely make a good conversation piece and I’m bidding for it – that’s for [...]

BackYard House

Posted by Trendy Chick on April 2nd, 2012

Stumbled upon this on facebook and realy loved this idea – great for the kids – when they have their friends over – you know how kids are when they are teenagers.  This would give them the privacy they want and yet keep them home.  Maybe someday, we can revisit this idea again – and [...]

Sleeping With The Queen

Posted by Trendy Chick on March 30th, 2012

This is by far one of the best room decor that I’ve come across.  A friend had sent this picture to me – from her friend’s list and I cannot but admired it for days now.  Wouldn’t you love to sleep in this room and make some babies here – I would!  haha!   So mystical [...]

Entertaining At Home

Posted by Trendy Chick on March 28th, 2012

The spouse loved having friends over whenever he is back in town – and he would make any excuses just to have friends over to BBQ or to have a meal but I think he wants them over because he wants to share a la gloria cubana cigar with them.  He knows I would never [...]

Antique Rocker

Posted by Trendy Chick on March 25th, 2012

I happened to come across an antique rocker in a local store in town and even though it was not at its best shape – I would have bought it – just because it reminds me of when I was a kid.  Unfortunately, the owner wanted a lot for the rocker – and since I [...]

Bringing Back Some Childhood Memories

Posted by Trendy Chick on March 20th, 2012

When I was attending high school, a classmate’s home had one of this – but it was a hanging one – at her balcony – a white colored one – and I so loved it at that time.   After so many years, I thought I had long forgotten about it – till recently, when I [...]

Vintage Table

Posted by Trendy Chick on March 15th, 2012

Came across this vintage table for only $435 I think, made between the years of 1930 – 40s and mahogany and truly in loved with it – but to find a place for it – now that’s the hard part.  I wished I could buy and store them somewhere but the house is too small [...]

Novelty Cup And Saucer

Posted by Trendy Chick on March 13th, 2012

This novelty cup and saucer from Japan from the 1950s – 60s for $19 is a steal – I have to have this.  This if i buy it will be in the living room where I entertain my friends and family, that way they can oooh and ahhhs about the novelty cup and wonder how [...]

Vintage Blue Bird

Posted by Trendy Chick on March 8th, 2012

These vintage chalkware blue birds from 1967 going for $21 – how can I not buy them right?  All these things are worth collecting because they get passed down to your kids and grand kids and impressive pieces.

Lalique Pin Holder

Posted by Trendy Chick on March 5th, 2012

Lalique pin holder. ”lovebirds” France c.1940-50 $195, you don’t see this anymore and it is definitely another rare piece that I want to own if I can.  But a wee bit pricey for me but definitely a great wedding gift and I have one coming up in the summer in New Brunswick, now all i [...]