It has been quite awhile since I've posted any vintage purchases, but I've just been super busy with work. When I come home, I just want to sleep. Weekends are usually spent outdoors or playing my bass. The last thing I want to do is spend time in front of my laptop. The items I purchased were 1940s clothing and shoes. A dress, a pair of sandals, and some peep-toe slingbacks. And here are the photos...
But neither of these items come close as the ultimate vintage purchase. Oh no. I got something much better and much bigger. "What could it be", you ask?
IT'S A HOUSE!
I've been looking to buy a home for the past two years. I had made offers before, but I was always outbid. I swear, it was like an eBay auction. It was also extremely disheartening. I stopped looking for awhile before deciding to move down to Santa Cruz. Then I abandoned that idea when I got a new (higher paying) position in San Francisco. So I had only been casually looking. I found one that was absolutely beautiful, but again, as in times before, I was outbid. There was another house that was available in the same area. When I drove past, I was a bit iffy. Then my realtor took me along to view it. As soon as I stepped on the property, it just felt right. I had to have it. Again, I made an offer, and this time, it was accepted. Finally! I have a house to call my own.
And not just any house. I bought a 100-year-old bungalow. Hence, the ultimate vintage purchase. What I love most about it is the porch and the huge backyard. I know I'll be spending evenings sitting on the porch and playing my bass.
In my mind, I've already planned how to design and decorate my house. I can't wait to start shopping the antique shops, estate sales and the Alameda Antique Fair. That's where the fun will be.
