Black Friday

My mom did a great post on our experience yesterday. 

Definitely action-packed and dramatic, for sure. Ezra loved looking at all the people hustling about. We walked away with a few deals, but not much. So maybe it was more of a light charcoal grey-ish as opposed to a jet-black Friday for our personal funding of retailers.

Died & Gone To Heaven

I realize I don't really mention how great MY family is as much as I do W's. I love them just as much, but the Swensons can be overwhelming {in a good way} and I do just loving being a part of that family. It's much like "My Big Fat Greek Wedding". Have you seen that? Well, my family is so the non-Greek husband's. Quieter, conservative in manners, and uber clean. They are just as great, but totally different. 

With that being said, I must add that my mom is very thoughtful, even in the little things. She's the mom who sent newspaper clippings with cute notes to me while at college. A few weeks ago, a mysterious Amazon.com box showed up on our door step; containing a great book that was right up my alley. She knows me so well. When she found out about a local flea market, she knew I would fall in love. And fall hard, I did. :)

The Paris Flea Market is only opened 4 days out of every month. During the other days, the ladies are on the look out for fabulous vintage finds. They sell everything from home decor, furniture, jewelry, vintage clothing and shoes, and various other knick-knacks. Many of the decor items are Olde Paris themed, but all of it is vintage or vintage-inspired. And very whimsical, girlie and sweet. LOVE.

When we hit up the warehouse 'shop', I found a few great things for cheap cheap cheap! 

A necklace and cake platter.

 A sweet tea party necklace. Some fab vintage black boots and a cute little vintage "Autumn" sign that I gave to my favorite baby girl's Mama. {not pictured}.

I love that the things they sell are one of a kind. They also feature artists and their homemade products {like the first necklace}. My favorite jewelry was there too, selling for half price. Needless to say, I'm already planning our visit for next month with whole new products. I'm hoping to walk out with some frames and furniture for downstairs!

Our 1st Big Purchase

We made our first big purchase in the baby/kiddo department last night. W & I both fell in love with Phil & Teds last summer when some friends joined us in the city . The Reeves family introduced us to the P+T stroller and we were hooked...but not with the price. During this year, we've continuously checked craigslist, put it on our gift wish lists, and waited...waited...waited. We had a few bites on craigslist, even one in Seattle. But the story was always the same: we had to get in line with everyone else. These babies go fast.

Welp, last night I found a fabulous deal of 20% off all products at this baby website using the code 20off. Phil & Teds strollers don't go on sale. Even on craigslist, they sell fairly close to new product price even with years of wear. It just indicates people's willingness to pay and the quality of the product. The value is in the design. There are multiple kiddo configurations with this stroller. It's a space saver...and with a small townhouse & little car {the chicco travel system doesn't fit in my trunk!}, this is a must! I was so pleasantly surprised to also get free shipping & no tax with the purchase too. So although there is definitely some sticker shock with the price, we know it's worth it.

Now I have to put my feet where my mouth is and actually start running again. Eek! And, area rugs will have to wait. Here's what our new P+T Navy Sport looks like:

Waiting.

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