Shopping Poshmark ~ My Key Search Words

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Good Morning Everyone,

Goodness, it is so hard to head back to the office after being out for a week. I have been able to keep up with my emails and work which has been nice but it is still hard to return. I also have a lot going on this week! We’ve got a staff meeting, I have a women’s leadership event happening on Tuesday, and lots of other things happening. I also have started my Christmas shopping! This is a little late for me. I like to start in September but with our family changes gift searching has become very light. The kids are getting older so it’s less toys and now more money! It’s kind of sad but it’s change. 

I will have lots of great new posts coming your way. I did not have jury duty while on vacation! They did not call me which was great! I got to do everything on my list so I will be sure to share it soon! 

In today’s post I did want to share my key search words when searching for fashion on Poshmark. I have shared about Poshmark before. I love it! It’s a great way to shop someone’s closet and make offers! There are a few key search words that I use when shopping. 

 

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I shared how I shop for vintage earrings before and those key search words remain the same. Sometimes I will add what color I am looking for if I want to narrow it down but for vintage earrings I always put in “vintage clip earrings” in the search bar. I am actually selling these on my Poshmark closet! Here is the link if you are interested! 

 

 

Now let’s not forget about brooches! I actually found the big spider brooch from eBay which is another great place to find vintage jewelry. In the search bar I would put in “insect brooch”, or “bug brooch” and usually options do come up! It’s so fun to see what shopping options are available for purchase! 

 

 

Other items are totes. Everyone knows that I am a huge tote fan and always on the hunt for one! This beautiful orange leather tote was found on Poshmark a few years ago! I couldn’t believe it when I saw it! I remember putting “Ann Taylor leather totes” in the search bar and a few options popped up including this one! She only wanted about $30 for it! I did not hesitate to purchase it. Once I got it, I inspected it of course and there is a tag on the inside that says, “genuine leather” and it’s from Ann Taylor. What a find! I would also use those same search words for Coach leather totes and any other designer. 

 

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“Embellished tops and dresses” are other great key search words. I am selling this in my Poshmark closet as well. I always search for “Ann Taylor heels, “Banana Republic heels”, “Coach heels”, “Gal meets Glam dresses”, ” A-line skirts”, “Tweed Cardigans”, and don’t forget about housewares. I will put in the search bar “Pink Jasperware”. There are a lot of people selling home decor antiques and keep in mind you can make an offer. Pottery Barn is one of the brands that I follow as well as Crate & Barrel, Lenox, Martha Stewart, Pampered Chef, Pier 1, Sur la Table, and Williams Sonoma. Don’t forget about fragrances as well. I hope these tips will help you in our Poshmark shopping endeavors! Let me know in the comments section below if you are on Poshmark! Have a great Monday!

 

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A Special Kind of Chair…

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Good Morning,

I am a little excited. I will be taking a week off next week! Now I am hoping that things go well, and I can do everything on my list. I will be sure to share how my fall break went as well as how my first concert went! I don’t know if I shared but I went to my first concert on Wednesday! My husband took me to go see jazz pianist Diana Krall! It was wonderful! I will be sure to share that soon. Today I wanted to show you guys my recent big antique purchase. 

 

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I went to Vintage Whimsy a few weeks ago for their fall festival and spotted this chair in the corner. I immediately stopped and stared. I thought it was so beautiful!

 

 

The store clerk saw me staring at it and said, “That chair takes a special kind of person”. I then said, “I am that person”! She then smiled and said, “are you”! We began to talk, and I tried to get the price down but could not. I was going to leave it but my heart began to sing and that’s when I knew that I had to take her home. 

 

 

I love the fabric. It has a “rised” look to it. It reminded me of my carpet bag that I purchased a few years ago. The bones of the chair are so good but I am still complimenting having it reupholstered. 

 

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I took it to my office. I have gotten lots of compliments on it. Most people think that I should keep the fabric the same and only a few think that I should change it. I do love it the way it is.  I wish I could find out what year it was. I may reach out to the store and see if the seller knows any details about it. 

 

 

Such a great addition…

 

 

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I think it is going to be great having this chair. Just look at how gorgeous it looks with my new Rose Parker Slings from Sarah Flint! Vintage, rich, and chic! Lovely! Don’t forget about my code for $50 off! Use code SARAHFLINT-BASMSSHOCKLEY if you see a pair that you want for this holiday season! There will be more beautiful shoes to come! 

Speaking of new arrivals, the boutique has one! The Charlotte Velvet Midi has returned but in plus size! The color is emerald green and I am trying my very best not to keep one. It is available for purchase right now! I hope you enjoy it! I will be posting on Monday but then taking the rest of the week off! Have a great weekend! 

 

 

 

 

 

David Austin Roses ~ My First Bouquet

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Good Morning Everyone!

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. Today is a federal holiday and I don’t have to be in office. Lauren is on fall break for two weeks! I keep telling myself this is the last year for this. She will have shorter breaks this coming fall when she starts college. While she is on break we are going to attend a campus tour today and I have a few Zoom calls set up with some college counselors! Let the college journey begin! 

I will be taking the second week off. I do hope that I can drive down to Nashville to visit the Sarah Flint store! I will be taking that week off from the blog so I will be sure to share whatever I was able to do when I return. In today’s post I did want to share my first David Austin Roses bouquet!

 

 

It’s always exciting to receive a bouquet from Grace Rose Farms. It’s also nerve wrecking! I will not lie. You are not sure as to how these will bloom because they are grown organically so you are always at the mercy of the flower. 

 

 

 

 

This is what they looked like the day that I received them. Not too bad. My husband said that they were shipped from Columbia and got held up in customs. My birthday was on a Wednesday and these didn’t arrive until 3 days later. So I was glad to see that there was no damage. 

 

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After about two days this is what they looked like. They were gorgeous and the smell…. goodness I wish I could bottle it. Many perfumes claim to have a rose scent but I have yet to smell a perfume with the scent of David Austin roses.

 

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Now I have had Grace Roses before see here and here but my husband and I both agree that this was our favorite bouquet sent from them. Look at how spectacular this was! This was my fourth bouquet from them, and each bouquet has been a dream. I am looking forward to my next one. Have a wonderful Monday! 

Also check out the boutique! There are a few dresses on sale. Oh and don’t forget some of the dresses are on my Poshmark account which means that you can make an offer! Be sure to check that out! 

 

 

 

Living with Roses ~ New Book

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Good Morning,

We have a three-day weekend coming up! I look forward to these. Our daughter is also going to be on fall break which is so nice. I have some plans for how I want to spend it, but I got slapped with a summons for jury duty!!! NOO! Right in the middle of the week I wanted to take! Lord forgive me but I sure hope they don’t need me! I will share as the time gets closer about my plans for fall break. For right now let’s share the latest Victoria Magazine new book release!

 

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I could not resist ordering this book! I love roses. That is no surprise. I think we all do. Victoria Magazine has done such a great job on their latest book releases. I have gotten most of Victoria Magazines book releases and enjoy reading them all the time. 

 

 

You will find so much inspiration in these pages. The pages are filled with beautiful photography. The authors are very descriptive about the rose gardens and each species. They discuss how to grow roses in your region and what works best and what doesn’t. They also share beautiful rooms. Like this room above from Josephine Davis’s home. I love all the colors and textures. 

 

 

This room is another favorite. It may look familiar. It’s the beautiful dining room of Jenny Bohannon from Tallwood Country House. I am a huge fan of her home and website. It’s the perfect balance of elegance and comfort. One thing that I learned about Jenny from the book is that she worked for Desiree Lee who was the former gardener to the great Bunny Mellon! Now how fun is that? They created settings which Ms. Lee called Vintage Tastemakers Spring Tablescapes. 

Jenny said, “when Mrs. Mellon died, many of her former garden staff dispersed from Oak Spring, allowing women like her with dreams of following in Jackie Kennedy and Bunny Mellon’s footsteps, to work with them in their own homes and gardens.” What a dream!

 

photo credits: Mrs. Shockley of Living with Roses Victoria Magazine book 

 

A dream chateau. This chateau is in the book as well. It’s called Chateau d’Yquem and it dates back to the 16th century. A dream, isn’t it? It’s actually a winery located in France. This is actually on the cover of Victoria’s calendar. I just received mine in the mail! 

 

 

Overall, the book encourages you to live beautifully which is what this blog has been all about since I started it. Roses are often throughout my home. I have flowers in the bedroom, bathroom, and dining room table. Flowers will always be a part of my life. You should order this book, pour yourself a cup of tea and enjoy it. I can’t wait to read it during a cold winter morning with a cup of hot ginger and chamomile tea. Enjoy!

 

 

 

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This is 40…

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Good Morning,

The crisp mornings have stayed so far. I really do enjoy my walks in the mornings. It’s so nice. Well, I had a WONDERFUL send off to 40! My husband did a great job and pretty much got everything that I wanted! It was splendid. 

 

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On Friday, I came home to see this. My husband was trying to get it done before I came home but I think it worked out. I gained a new friend in the process. 

 

 

It’s a mother and daughter team by the name of Balloon Ambience and they did a great job! I think they nailed it honestly!

 

 

I felt so special. Honestly, I felt like a little kid! The balloon arch is still up and will stay up a few more days. 

 

 

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Now let’s talk about this gorgeous cake of mine. I did not even want to cut it. It was so beautiful! I smiled from ear to ear and told my husband over and over how much I loved it so! It was cherry chip on the inside of the cake and tasted just as good as it looked. The cake was completed by Kim’s Kakery, Bakery & Cafe. They did a phenomenal job! I could not have been happier!

 

 

 

 

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After that I was presented with my gifts. I could not stop staring at this elegant Gucci Flora Compact. Even if you don’t wear eyeshadow the compact alone is worth having on your vanity. It’s one of those vanity pieces that will always remain timeless. I also received my new favorite fragrance. It’s Aerin Rose De Grasse. The scent is alluring and classic as well!

 

 

On Saturday morning I received another unexpected gift…..

 

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This beautiful bouquet of David Austin Roses from Grace Rose Farms! I was not expecting this! It was such a wonderful surprise, and the smell is so amazing! My husband said that they got stuck in customs because they were being shipped from Columbia. Wow…

 

I also went to the Vintage Whimsy Fall Festival and did a bit of antiquing….

 

 

I saw this in the store and could not stop staring at her. It was the exact shape I wanted. I have been looking for an armchair like this for a few years now.

 

 

I tried to negotiate the price, but the seller would not go down. But I could not walk away from it. So I have her! Do you think that I should change the fabric and paint it? 

 

 

 

This photo and this photo are my inspirations. What do you think? Let me know in the comments section below!

 

 

Have a great Monday and thank you all again for the birthday wishes!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sarah Flint ~ Transitional Pieces

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Good Morning,

If you follow me on Instagram then you saw my birthday photos! It was so WONDERFUL! The cake was flawless and my balloon arch turned out to be spectacular! I think I am going to leave it up for 2 weeks because I love it so much! I will be sure to share details next week. Tomorrow we are headed to the Cake Bake Shop for my birthday dinner and my husband told me that I have one more surprise coming on Saturday! Ohhh I am getting excited! But I wanted to thank all of you who reached out, sent cards, and wished me well. Thank you…

In today’s post I wanted to talk about my latest pairs of shoes from Sarah Flint.

 

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I had a wonderful time putting together this photo for the “Visions of Vienna” shoe launch for Sarah Flint. These are some of my silk scarfs along with my favorite picks from Sarah Flint. Honestly it’s quite incredible how comfortable these shoes are. I have a high arch and love the arch support. My favorite silhouette is the Perfect Emma. But then again, I think about the Perfect Pump 85 and I love that as well. 

 

 

My recent shoe was the Perfect Round Toe Pump 70. I am always on the fence about block heels but this is really good! The arch support is phenomenal and the color. I really don’t have that many black pumps and I was so happy that I receive these! They are perfect to transition into during the fall. 

 

 

photo credits: L. Shockley

 

There are so many choices on the website. Most of the shoes also have memory foam! Now that should be music to your ears! Don’t forget to use my code if you purchase your first pair! Use code SARAHFLINT-BASMSSHOCKLEY for $50 off! I know that there are MORE shoes that will be launching next month! I have my heart set on a certain pair! I hope that I can visit the store next month in Nashville, Tennessee. It’s on my list! Have a great weekend! 

 

 

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September Favorites ~ 2022

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Good Morning!

I hope you all had a great weekend! I did not attend the Fall Festival in Franklin BUT I do intend on attending the Vintage Whimsy festival this upcoming weekend! It’s my fav antique store in Franklin! That I am looking forward to! My 40th is Wednesday and I am getting excited. I confirmed with the bakery that I will be picking up my cake on Wednesday around 2! Goodness, you guys I hope it’s beautiful! I confirmed with my husband that my balloon arch is coming, and we will see how this turns out.

I have a few favorites for this month. I will be sure to share how everything turns out with my birthday plans. Now let’s get into September favorites!

 

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The first on my list is my dinner on the porch moment. A few weeks ago, I decided to put my outdoor table on the porch, put a vintage cloth over it and have dinner. I also brought out my bouquet of sunflowers which I can’t seem to find anymore! This was so needed. I had my favorite salmon meal, sauteed spinach, and brown rice. 

 

 

Second is my new bracelet organizer from Amazon! This has been such a game changer for me. I have always kept my jewelry in my drawers and what I have begun to notice is that if it is all tucked away, I don’t see it and it doesn’t get worn. I have been trying to organize my life in a way where I see my items and wear them. 

 

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Of course, this made the list. Every time I pass this I just stare. It’s gorgeous. Simply gorgeous. I hope you had a change to read about my second reupholster experience that was phenomenal!

 

 

 

Autumn is finally upon us and its fourth on my list. I keep telling myself that I don’t need another pumpkin. But every time I say that I find one. This was at HomeGoods and of course there is no link. If you are interested in it, you know where to look. Happy Hunting!!!

 

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Fifth on my list is our new family member named Frank. I purchased him from Target. I saw a designer put a skeleton at her dining room table last year and I thought it was a neat idea. I am not into Halloween decorating that much but I thought this would be fun!

 

 

Sixth on my list has been autumn decorating. The one thing that I like about living in the Midwest is the change in seasons. I love seeing the leaves change colors and everything become cozy and chilly. I found these pumpkin pillows at HomeGoods of course. The pillows are a dark navy color which I adore. 

 

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The seventh has been my new dusty rose tote from Notiq! I shared this brand before. I went back and ordered the tote and affirmation water bottle! I love all my products from this brand. Everything is well made and with purpose!

 

 

 

This had to make the list. I know that I just went but I loved it so much! My visit to Woodhouse Spa was incredible! I cannot wait to go back next week for my first gel manicure! I am also hoping to schedule a facial soon! I will be sure to share!

 

 

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And last has been roses. I have had several rose bouquets this month from Kroger that have been outstanding! I wish they were always this good but I have been enjoying them this month for sure! I hope you all enjoyed my favorites for the month of September. I do have a new boutique arrival….

 

 

 

My new Autumn Equestrian Scarf is now available on the website! It’s beautiful! The material is so soft. It feels like cashmere without the price. Wear it with your jeans and boots, use it as a throw, take it to the office or buy it for your boyfriend or hubby! I think the scarf can be worn by both people. I hope you all enjoy it!

 

 

 

 

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