A Fabulous Find

Vintage Louis Vuitton Makeup Case

One of my favorite finds when I was out junking on an early weekend morning was this fabulous vintage Louis Vuitton makeup case. It was an estate sale in Newport Beach and I happened to be the first person outside lined up to enter.  Standing at the entry and peering through the iron gate, I spotted this amazing case in a heap of random objects lining the pool area. Who could have thrown this treasure in with such mundane items such as pots and pans and picture frames? When the gate flew open at the designated time of 8:00 am, my feet freed themselves like two weeds being jerked from the earth and flung hurling to the mound of debris clutching the prize. Sadly, when I opened the lid, it was very soiled, the mirror was shattered, and the key was missing. But when I heard the price was $200.00, I knew it was going home with me. From this point on, the story of my fabulous find just keeps getting better. Upon paying, the seller said he would take $50.00 off because of the condition and Louis Vuitton at South Coast Plaza, replaced the mirror and key at no charge. When I arrived to pick up my refurbished case, much to my surprise was a similar trunk showcased at the entrance to their store titled “Flower Trunk 1910” and thus was my inspiration for my very own “ LV Blooming Case” which I will cherish forever.

South Coast Plaza Store Showcase

Simpler Times...

   Few things make me happier than uncovering a relic from my childhood that evokes a delightful memory from a simpler time. While I was out “digging” last weekend at an estate sale in an original 1950’s house in an old Santa Ana neighborhood, I came across these authentic, child’s 1950’s leather, hand-stitched cowboy boots. 

1950's Vintage Leather Child's Cowboy Boots

What surprised me most, was the amazing condition they were in, especially since back then, way before video games, children got their action adventure fix from playing games like Cowboys and Indians. I pleasantly recalled my best friend Billy who lived in the house behind us, coming to play totally decked out in his wrangler attire. I was his “girlfriend” at age 5, but that didn’t stop him from wanting to take on a rugged role and battle with me using our plastic weapons.  He cherished his cowboy boots more than anything, and now I have a much better understanding of why. What an innocent era it was with Gene Autry and Roy Rogers, and Hollywood making heroes out of cowboys and fashion icons out of cowboy boots.