This past Saturday was the fall St. Charles County Garage Sale.  I was of course in attendance, but I didn't find as many decorative items as I did jewelry.  While I was originally scouting out unique items for my new house, I instead was drawn to the vintage jewelry tables. 

I ended up coming home with some cool jewelry, a candy dish, a Grecian-looking vase, and a pair of brand new shoes.




While some people think it's odd to look through and possibly buy other people's old crap, I find it facinating.  It's interesting to see what kind of stuff people have in their own house. 

I have developed a strategy for this bi-annual event.  The first thing is pack light.  I only bring a small wallet with cash only and a big empty tote to fill with my finds.

The important thing is to examine each booth carefully.  Sometimes the best things are hidden under something you wouldn't take a second glance at. 
While there were items I couldn't resist buying, there were also items I couldn't help but photograph because they were so....interesting.

{Abso-friggin-lutely!!}

{I wish I still had a land line for this dandy item!} {If I had record player I would totally have bought this.}

I've have started the process of pulling my fall clothes out of storage where they've been hibernating all summer.  My fall shoes are some of my favorites.  I bought these shoes at an antique shop a few years ago.  They are vintage pumps made in Italy.  The navy blue pair is by Yves Saint Laurent.  They've got the chunky heel, which is coming back this fall.  I love the white detail on the black pair. 

On September 14th Jacqueline Kennedy:  Historic Conversations on Life with John F. Kennedy hits bookstores.  Since I was a little girl, I've been fascinated by Jacqueline Kennedy.  This fascination was introduced by my mother, who loved her elegance and grace as a child growing up during the Kennedy Presidency. 


The annual fall St. Charles County Garage Sale on September 24 is coming up.  I love this event!



The September issue of InStyle is full of fashion trends and tips.  It also has wardrobe advice and deals and steals.  The September issue is always thick and full of fall fashion. 


The St. Louis Art Fair.  A St. Louis classic.



On September 20th, Tony Bennett's Duets II album comes out.  This duets collection includes Lady Gaga, Carrie Underwood, Amy Winehouse, and other artists.  I'm so excited to download this CD!

What a crazy week it has been.  We are all moved in at our new house.  I'm in creative overload.  As Carrie Bradshaw would say, I'm cheating on fashion with furniture.  My mind is constantly going, thinking about paint and home decor. 

{The house comes complete with a fish pond.}

{Before the move, Callie wanted to make sure we didn't leave her favorite toys behind.  So she put them all by the front door.}

{After closing on the house we all went to look at the new place.  This is Jason, Callie, and Sammie in the basement.}

I'm anxious to get the house set up the way I want it.  We've already started making small changes here and there and adding a new color of paint to the walls.  Several of our new neighbors have come by to say hello and welcome us to the neighborhood.   Our neighbor, Joe is constantly obsessed with our yard and its lack of water and maintenance.  While he may have the time to water and manicure his yard and sweep the sidewalks surrounding his house, we don't have the time or patience.  I guess we are not yard obsessed like Joe.