I Know...I Already "Did" Philadelphia PA. But They Just Got So Much Good Cheap Style There! Wanna Check Some More Out? Sure Ya Do. Status: Not My Turf.

I felt bad only putting up five items last time, so this time I dropped in an extra. Philly really has some good stuff. I bet a lot of get overlooked by the hunters like me too!

Looking For Some Cheap Style? Surely! Mythos Made Request Of A Scavenging Through The Minneapolis / St. Paul C-List - And So It Came To Pass. Status: Not My Turf!

So here we go yet again on another tour requested by a reader of a craigslist where in I cannot actually Purchase any of the cool items I stumble across. Torture, it is.

The Big Estate Auction Last Weekend / This Weekend. So Big It Happened Twice! Status: Missed Second Act.

Does this (one of many in the home!) interior lighting detail give you an idea of what was to be expected at this Estate Auction. Yes, it was a good one. Yes, I attended. Yes, I did actually buy something. Yes, I still Hate auctions.

George Street Antique Mall, Alton Illinios. Don't let "Antique Mall" put you off. Status: Hidden Treasure - Going Way Back.

Yet another great stash of Mid Century furnishings looking for a new home. Plus the place is right in the middle of "antique row".

I FINALLY Found the (Nearly) Perfect Chest For The End Of The Bed! Thank You C-List! Status: Well, It's At The End Of The Bed...But Still Empty.

Since the Brasilia footboard I have is a Full size (I've never seen a Queen size Brasilia footboard!) we've never had anything at the end of our bed. Then there are these big metal mounting tabs on the end of the rails that we keep bumping into with our shins. Something was needed.

Edit / Note: Ah Ha!  It's from the "Projection" line by Drexel!  Apparently designed by John Van Koert.

Don't We All Collect Vintage Decor "How To" Books? Status: Filling The Shelves.

It's like a "Wish Book" for all the things I love! ::sigh:: If only it Was a catalog...

10 Days. If You Are Near Chicago And Need To Find That Perfect Mid Century Gift, I Got 2 Words For Ya...Boadway Antique Market. Status: Two Floors...No Waiting.

How could you possibly resist a beautiful art deco marque like this? I can't, can you?

Fresh Back From the Big Easy! Had a Great Time. Check out one of My Favorite Shops in New Orleans Called Neophobia. Status: Very Far From (my) Home!

I absolutely LOVE this shop! I have to stop in at least once every time I make it to New Orleans. They have the coolest stuff you'll ever find. I wish I could take it all home with me...but then the whole house would look like the Garage!!!

George Street Antique Mall, Alton Illinios. Don't let "Antique Mall" put you off. Status: Hidden Treasure.

Yet another great stash of Mid Century furnishings looking for a new home. Plus the place is right in the middle of "antique row".