Bulluck's Winter Sale

Ever heard of Bulluck's lamp sale?   My mom and aunt have been going to this event for YEARS.   So long that I have inherited some of their hand-me-downs.   I just started going myself a couple of years ago.  It started as lamps but now includes furniture, art, and decor.

I usually just take some of my vintage lamps to have them rewired.   They do it on the spot for around $10.  Then you can buy finials, bases, and shades separately.  The shades are pretty cheap and I do not just mean the price.  Anywhere from $5 to $20 but also cheap on the quality spectrum.  I end up getting some cheapies to tide me over until I splurge to buy what I really want.  And then, those cheapie shades just continue to hang out for a few years.  Because after a few months, who really cares anyway?

Here some pics from last years excursion.

 

 

You can take your own lamp bases there or purchase one of theirs.   Then you pick your base, finials,  and shades.  And they can make ANYTHING into a lamp.  There is a guy there onsite to drill holes into statues, pots, ginger jars, etc.  Ir's really fun to see what crazy stuff people come up with.

Last year I took this lamp that I had purchased somewhere? for $5.  I paid $3 for the finial, $2 for the base, $5 for the shade and think I paid around $16 to have it completely rewired.  Under $30 for a lamp is not too bad in my opinion.

 

The early bird definitely gets the worm.  Two very stylish young fellows got there early to camp out at 6:30.  The sale didn't start until 8:00 and it was freezing.  It would have taken a bomb and someone holding me at gunpoint to get me there that early.

They scored these great lamps for under $50 each.  I took a pic because you know how I like to torture myself with missed opportunities.

 

I really contemplated buying these guys but passed since my real problem is that I have no tables to place said lamps.  But they were about $40 each if I recall correctly.

And remember these?  We got a lot of Instagram action on these elephants.  I think they were $16 for the pair, maybe.  I was bored by this point and could not bring myself to stand in line for the purchase.

There will be lots of ceramics.  Ginger jars last year out the wazzoo.

If you decide to go just a few words of advice:

And don't take kids or you get this face after an hour:

Have a definite game plan and someone to help you edit.  You can easily get overwhelmed and end up with a bunch of garbage without the bargain ticket price.

If you are rewiring any vintage lamps, hang on to the original harps.  Two years ago they threw out a square mid century harp and I didn't realize the new harp didn't work with my original shade until I got home and it was too late.  Still kicking myself for that one. 

I still can't decide if I want to go this year.  You know I hate to miss a bargain!  If you decide to go. hit me up and give me your feedback!   This is a really popular sale with interior designers.  Here is the actual link to the Bulluck's site with more teaser pics.

Till Next Time,

Tricia

Luxe Lounge

Luxe Lounge by roguevintage featuring a modern tufted ottoman

I was recently contacted by Chairish and asked to create a styleboard around one of their current colorful rugs.  They have an amazing selection of vintage rugs to help define areas, add texture, or in this case provide a big pop of color.  Since I have been dubbed "Colorgirl" by a long time friend, I certainly felt I was up for the challenge.

My favorite of all the rugs was a great Missoni octagonal rug with vibrant pinks and purples.  From there I added in a Milo Baughman leather lounger that I am DYING to have, a fab Sciolari chandelier, Jonathan Adler floor lamp, and velvet ottoman.  Then I was stuck.  

Nothing was quite working out until I found this great chrome etagere.  If you follow us on Instagram you may remember that I ran across this exact one last summer.  What I didn't tell you was that it was $60.  Yes, you read that correctly....$60, $60, !!!$60!!!!  And, no I didn't buy it.  Because for some reason I was not in the mood to be bothered with hitching a trailer to my ride that day.  I mean, it was complicated...I was hours away, picking up my kids from Grandma's house, the car was full, it was 100 degrees, I had to get back to town for L Shape Lot at Airlie.  Yada, yada, freaking yada.  Yes, I kick myself to this day.  This is what is called buyers remorse in it's purest form.  Much like the brass antelope bookends styled on said etagere that I once passed up for $18 because I thought no one else would buy them and they would be reduced the next week.  Cause, you know- $18 is just too steep to pay for such a thing!?! 

Do you see where this post is going?  Do you?  It is my badge of shame for shopping stupidity.  It is to serve as my reminder that in some cases it is absolutely OK to buy first and think later.  Especially since I now have put together the perfect room, down to the accessories.  In lieu of wearing a giant scarlet "DA" on my chest, I will just refer back to this post on occasion to remind me of how great my living room could look.  And how on some days, even though it is complicated, I should just hitch the damn trailer. Or even better- shop on Chairish where they ship (no hitching involved) and offer returns (for when your husband yells at you).  And definitely follow us on IG cause you never know what I will find.

Til Next Time

Tricia

Modern lamp
chairish.com

Missoni home rug
chairish.com

Laura Ashley outdoor decor
overstock.com

Deco Czech Cocktail Set
thehourshop.com

Me you colorful canvas painting
chairish.com

Solid brass bookend
chairish.com

Pink home decor
furbishstudio.com

Southwest home decor
overstock.com

Home decor
furbishstudio.com

White accent chair
chairish.com

Modern tufted ottoman
lampsplus.com

Blue Gold Antique Book Collection
chairish.com

Jonathan Adler
jonathanadler.com

Vintage Gold Circular Form Etagere
chairish.com

Vintage Art Deco Black Panther
chairish.com

Russian Artisan Serpentine Box
chairish.com

Bar Cart Mania

We introduced some of our fun decorative home objects on the blog yesterday.  We actually took lots of photos of items on both a bar cart and bar cabinet.  After all, you can't seem to open the cover of a home decor mag or read a blog without one of the two being on the page somewhere.  And anyone who knows us knows that we do love to partake of a drink so why not do it in high style?

Here are a few more photos to put you in the mood to dress up your home.  We were actually running like mad to dodge the impending downpour to get these pics.  Needless to say not a lot of time was spent styling but that just goes to show that 5 minutes and a few good objects really go a long way.

 






















Ethnic Head Vases

This fish bowl was purchased at Homegoods for about $7.  I have sort of an obsession with them as of late.  I think I have purchased 5 recently and rescued one from a garbage bin.  My intentions are to make terrariums for my bookcases but they obviously can serve double duty as a vase.

Chartreuse Bowl

  

Gold Stripe Glasses and Starburst Glasses

The finished product looks pretty great!  Oh, and the bar cart was purchased for $30 and painted with turquoise spray paint.  Not too shabby.  We hope that we have inspired you to dress up an area in your home.  Stay tuned for more pics throughout the week.

Till Next Time,

Tricia and Jennings

Sunday Funday

Why begin brunch with bellini's when you get tipsy with tequila?  A little salt around the rim, the tart bite of lime and a cold cerveza chaser.  Throw in a some tunes from your favorite summer play list and your weekend rolls on through the late afternoon.  While we must bid adieu to summer in a few weeks we don't have to say goodbye to the sun, fun and most importantly....cocktails!  One of the perks of living in Wilmington is that we are poolside and beach bound with drinks in hand at least until October.  

While we have had our share of summer fun we have been quite the bad girls.  No blog posts, requisite Facebook updates, or shopping parties. No, we didn't drown in a sea of vintage duds while diving into someone's closet.  No we didn't finally have a heart attack when we stumbled across that "special something".  We have just taken a little time to enjoy the last few months with our families and friends. But the whip has cracked and it's back to work!

Between our trips to the beach, barbecues and spray tans we did manage to squeeze in a few shopping trips.  We know- the sacrifice!  Through lots of diligence and digging we managed to procure an amazing assortment of fabulous vintage home goods.  We are SO excited to add these trinkets and treasures to the site!!!  There is a little something for everyone to dress up a bookcase, bar cart or mantle.  Have you been looking for a super cool mid century light fixture?  We may just have one for you- if you can pry it out of our tightly clenched hands.  

RV Vintage Blue Bar Glasses

RV Ceramic Peacock

We will be posting pics all week of our fabulous home finds.  Get it while you can.  If it hangs out too long it may just find a home in our homes.

Till Next Time,

Tricia and Jennings