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Rice and Beans Vintage- Designer Consignment Store

May 21, 2014/in Fashion Posts, Uncategorized /by mrs.sshockley

A few weeks ago I was reading through my blogs and saw this post on Habitually Chic about a designer consignment shop called Rice and Beans Vintage. When I went to the website I was completely amazed at the gorgeous pieces they had.

You can go shopping on the website by arrivals, designer, or category. There is also the option of having them do some personal shopping for you! Let them know you are looking for a certain item and they will take care of the rest!

They also have a blog about fashion history and certain items that they carry. The website is so chic and inviting. I simply love the articles about vintage designers and ways to wear vintage. Also, (the best part) they offer FREE SHIPPING EVERYDAY!

So check out their website and find your vintage designer purchase today or go read about the history of fashion. I guarantee you will enjoy it. Lastly, take a look at some of the beautiful items they had to offer below.

One of my “dream bags”! The Chanel double flap bag in lambskin.

Audrey Hepburn in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”.

This hat is now for sale on the website. This is the vintage

60’s Audrey Hepburn hat.

Christian Louboutin Bianca Nude Heels

Daniel Swarovski Sterling “Bird of Paradise” brooch.

(photos via Rice & Beans Vintage)

Anthropologie~Store Tour

May 19, 2014/in Fashion Posts, Uncategorized /by mrs.sshockley

I have heard of Anthropologie but have never seen any of their products. Well, two weeks ago during my visit to the mall I decided to take a peek inside the store. I was impressed! It smelled so good as we walked in and the decor was just beautiful!

Anthropologie sells everything! They sell clothes, accessories, shoes, and home decor. I loved the dinnerware it was so bright and colorful. The candles were gorgeous and the home decor was lovely. They also sell perfume. I just loved their Lollia white petals and rice flower scent!

It smelled just like a fresh flower. So check out their website and for those of us in the Indianapolis area head to Keystone at the Crossing and visit the store. You will be pleasantly surprised.

The store

The dinnerware

The candles

Bedroom decor

Jewelry

The dressing room

Clothes

(all photos via Mrs. Shockley)

The Beech Grove Emporium

May 16, 2014/in Home Décor, Uncategorized /by mrs.sshockley

The Beech Grove Emporium is a wonderful flea market store located on the south-side of Indianapolis. I took a visit there last week to see what treasures I could find. I was on the lookout for blue and white dishes and ginger jars. I looked at a few kitchen dishes, pots, pans and cake domes.

There is one woman in particular whose booths I am just smitten with! I don’t know her name but I know her booth numbers. Well, this week she was there. It was great talking with her and looking at all of her wonderful vintage items.

I purchased a few things from her booth. If you are in Beech Grove you should visit the Emporium. It is one of the nicest flea markets I have seen! Below are some photos from my favorite booth and my great purchases. Enjoy!

The Beech Grove Emporium, located at 3535 South Emerson Ave., Beech Grove, IN 46107

This round vintage table was great! Only $29.99!

These dishes were just lovely. They would be a great family heirloom.

My mother in law just adored these. The entire 55 piece set was only $69!

The cupboard was also for sale.

I so wanted this cake dome. It had a great vintage look and was very heavy.

It was only $24.99!

Homemade vintage aprons. Only $5 each!

More vintage knick-knacks. The silver plated teapot was gorgeous!

Vintage perfume bottles

These are some items from my favorite booth (#1125)! I loved the vintage painting

the pretty Royal Albert tea cups and saucers and the plates.

This was a neat find in my favorite booth. A picture made of glass.

Great vintage linens and pillows from booth #1125! Only $5-$20!

I purchased the Royal Albert tea cups & saucers. I paid $15 for all 3!

I also purchased 6 vintage linen napkins for $4!

I also could not pass up the vintage oil painting. She wanted $39 but let me pay only $25!

I was ecstatic!

The painting is by Frances W. Rogers (I think) and it was painted in 1983!

Homemade Banana & Walnut Cake

May 14, 2014/in Recipes, Uncategorized /by mrs.sshockley

I am really starting to like baking and I love the Better Homes and Gardens Youtube channel. I am learning so much from this channel. The recipe videos are just fantastic! It is so easy to watch them. I got this recipe from it and my family just loved it. Below is the recipe and my photos. Enjoy!

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup white sugar

3/4 cup light brown sugar
2 eggs
4 ripe bananas, mashed
2/3 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Original recipe yields 2 – 8 inch round layers

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 2 – 8 inch round pans. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
In a large bowl, cream butter, white sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Mix in the bananas. Add flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk to the creamed mixture. Stir in chopped walnuts. Pour batter into the prepared pans.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove from oven, and place on a damp tea towel to cool.

My C Wonder Store Visit~ Part 2

May 12, 2014/in Fashion Posts, Uncategorized /by mrs.sshockley

A few weeks ago I posted my visit to our local C Wonder store. I loved seeing the store for the first time! The staff was nice and the products were great. Well, it’s been about a year since that last visit so I took another trip this weekend. Below are photos from the visit. It was great as usual. Enjoy!

Table Dinnerware

Totes

The Big Book of Chic by Miles Redd. I can’t wait to get

my copy!

Great starfish necklaces

Monogram Jewelry Box

Great shoes

Belts

Weekend Breakfast

May 9, 2014/in Recipes, Uncategorized /by mrs.sshockley

I love the weekends but then again who doesn’t! It’s nice getting up on a Saturday morning and making breakfast because on a normal weekday I don’t get to try new recipes for breakfast.

I was watching a video on YouTube from Better Homes and Gardens. It was a minute video on how to make french toast. I have never tried to make french toast but the recipe was so easy I figured I would give it a whirl.

I went to our bakery called Shapiro’s and picked up some challah bread. I followed the video and it was so simple. So if you have the time to fix a nice breakfast try this simple french toast recipe. I guarantee you will enjoy it! The video is below and have a great Mother’s Day weekend everyone!

The challah bread I picked up from the bakery

My french toast

Easy Breakfast Recipe – How to Make French Toast – YouT

Nordstrom Rack Room ~ Store Tour

May 5, 2014/in Fashion Posts, Uncategorized /by mrs.sshockley

Nordstrom is an upscale fashion retail store. The company began as a shoe retailer and has expanded their inventory to include clothing, accessories, handbags, jewelry, cosmetics and fragrances.

In the Nordstrom Rack Room the prices are cut in half! All of the designer items you want for half the price! It is just fantastic! They have men’s, women’s, kids, and home decor.

It is a great place to shop if you are wanting some designer items for yourself or your home. Below are some photos from my tour of the store. There was so much to take pictures of I just captured what I could. Enjoy!