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A stroll with my 35mm

I took my Canon AE-1 out for a stroll last night for New Years Eve in Pittsburgh, PA. I own several Canon 35mm SLR cameras, but I really recommend this one for beginners and those interested in getting into film … Continue reading

01. January 2014 by elaine aka bean
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Vintage Headpiece Gets A Makeover

  A couple years ago I came across a vintage, white headpiece while browsing Brimfield. I spotted it, liked the style and color and bought it for $5.       Since then, it has been sitting in a drawer … Continue reading

30. December 2013 by elaine aka bean
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Christmas Presents: Vintage Cameras

My brother (top) with his Kodak Colorburst 100. And my husband (bottom) with his Brownie 8mm movie camera. Both cameras purchased as Christmas gifts at Vavoom in Bisbee.

25. December 2013 by elaine aka bean
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VaVoom: Bisbee, Arizona

We wandered into VaVoom after grabbing lunch one day in Bisbee, Arizona. Little did I know, I would discover every single Christmas gift for my brother in this store. I could spend hours in there. Their selection of old books, … Continue reading

20. December 2013 by elaine aka bean
Categories: Books and Magazines, Clothing, Featured Stores, Postcards, Vintage Military, Weekday Outing | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Vintage Wedding Photobooth

(all photos taken by the talented Rachel Rowland *hire her*) You can call me Mrs. Sheldon now! I’m happy to say, I recently married my best friend Kerrin Sheldon. At the wedding, we incorporated some thrift and vintage finds you … Continue reading

18. November 2013 by elaine aka bean
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Funky Monkey- New Orleans

After a year long hiatus…I’m back! I’m currently in New Orleans with some friends for a bachelorette shindig and today we explored Magazine Street, which is packed with awesome vintage, antique and thrift stores. We spent quite a bit of … Continue reading

23. March 2013 by elaine aka bean
Categories: Clothing, Featured Stores, Jewelry, Style Flashback, Weekday Outing, Weekend Outing | Tags: , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Seattle Antiques Market

*This is a continuation of posts from my trip to the Pacific Northwest. Don’t worry, I will be blogging about Boston again soon! If you’re in Seattle and you love antiques, don’t miss out on the Seattle Antiques Market. It … Continue reading

17. March 2012 by elaine aka bean
Categories: Featured Stores, Flea Market, Housewares, Weekday Outing, Weekend Outing | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

First Fridays TONIGHT!

Stop by the SoWa Vintage Market, at 460C Harrison Ave, tonight from 5 to 9 pm for SoWa First Fridays! Details here

02. March 2012 by elaine aka bean
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DiscoVision Vintage: SoWa Vintage Market

Disco Vision Vintage specializes in old-school video games (Nintendo/Super Nintendo/Sega Genesis/Atari etc), Polaroid cameras, records, vintage clothing and footwear, and general vintage electronica. His selection of leather boots and records is what drew me to his booth, but there are plenty more deals for … Continue reading

02. March 2012 by elaine aka bean
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Swift and Faire: SoWa Vintage Market

Swift and Faire’s booth is located right next to Vintage Finesse at the SoWa Vintage Market. They carry Men’s and Women’s apparel and accessories from the 40s-90s.  They also carry a nice selection of vintage furs and are available to work with … Continue reading

01. March 2012 by elaine aka bean
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Vintage Finesse: SoWa Vintage Market

Vintage Finesse sells a variety of nostalgic items, including antique lamps, book ends, furniture, glassware, clothing, silver and prints. But what drew me to the booth was their cameras. As you may know already, I’m a little obsessed with old … Continue reading

29. February 2012 by elaine aka bean
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Gypsy: SoWa Vintage Market

Gypsy was probably my favorite clothing vendor at the SoWa Vintage Market. In my opinion, they had the nicest selection of women’s clothing, shoes and accessories–especially from the decades I tend to gravitate toward. Yesterday, Fall/Winter items were 40% off. … Continue reading

27. February 2012 by elaine aka bean
Categories: Clothing, Daily Posts, Flea Market, Jewelry, Weekend Outing | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

SoWa Vintage Market (1 of 4)

There are plenty of amazing finds under $50 at the SoWa Vintage Market! If you haven’t been, I highly recommend you go. It is a great Sunday outing, no matter what the weather!  The indoor market is located in Boston’s South … Continue reading

26. February 2012 by elaine aka bean
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Looking for something fun/free to do today?

It’s Sunday and you know what that means! SoWa Vintage Market is open from 10am to 4pm today in Boston’s South End. I will be going with a friend and plan to do a blog post after about our finds! Here … Continue reading

26. February 2012 by elaine aka bean
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pinecone+chickadee (portland, me)

On a weekend trip to Portland, Maine, I found pinecone+chickadee, a super cool store that sells vintage cameras, housewares, purses and other knick knacks. Their prices were reasonable and their selection was quite interesting…if you are looking for a Polaroid … Continue reading

20. February 2012 by elaine aka bean
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