{c/o Vogue Covers As a Reason to Live}
Keith Richards’ wifey Patti Hansen with Lisa Taylor, circa 1976.
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thrifting trip: minneapolis to cambridge
{A gawk-worthy sunflower farm blooms outside Isanti.}
Hello dears!
Today I’m sharing one of my favorite Saturday morning thrifting trips, from Minneapolis to Cambridge. This route rocks because it’s peppered with thrifts you can visit on the way, and once you’re to Cambridge, there are three stores within a couple of blocks. The drive’s do-it-in-your-sleep easy–just cruise up Central Avenue (also known as county road 65) and you’re there! I recommend going on Saturday mornings before traffic builds up (there are a ton of lights on 65). And, some of the thrifts in Cambridge close up shop in the mid-afternoon on the weekends. New to this map, I included a few of my favorite spots to stop for snacks, ranging from the co-op in Cambridge (if I’m hankering for kombucha) to the Main Street bar/grill that makes delicious Bloody Marys and super cheap burgers.
Happy hunting!
If you like this post, might you find my thrifting maps for St. Cloud, Burnsville and up 35W useful too?
xo,
Meghan
clickin’ around, vol. 19
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♥ Many thanks to Starr for bringing these Venetia Scott shots, one of which is pictured above, to my attention.
♥ This week’s sweet manicure inspiration is c/o Spill the Vintage. Such a pretty look.
♥ My diet this summer is woefully lacking in the s’mores department. This post gave me lots of ideas on how to remedy this sad situation.
♥ Ever wonder what’s inspiring to Emerson Fry (of EmersonMade fame)? Now you know.
♥ How ’bout this genius idea for funding a cross-country road trip? I’m adding that to my “why didn’t I think of that first?” file.
♥ My belief that California girls are cooler was reinforced by Erin’s pics from Outside Lands. Check out her shots from day one and days two and three. Such. Pretty. Girls.
♥ Currently top this weekend’s must-make list? White sangria popsicles.
I’m off to pack for a quick work overnight. Fingers crossed I have time to hit some thrifts on the way to and fro my meetings…
xo,
Meghan
recently thrifted, glowing globe lamp
{vintage globe lamp, $2.50, Salvation Army Thrift Store, Blaine}
Like everyone else on the planet, I’ve been watching Mad Men again from the start, thanks to the holy union of Netflix and my Wii. Watching it the second time around is a luxury…I’ve can zone out on the plot and focus on the details of the interiors and fashions. Like Don’s globes.
Exhibit A.
{Image from the Mid-Century Modernist}
I haven’t personally jumped on the globes-as-decor bandwagon, mostly because I need a new collection as much as I need a hole in the head. That said, this lamp was too cute to pass up! It works like a charm, is small enough to fit in a variety of spots around my house and it cost less than a fancy cup of cold press.
Did you get out thrifting this weekend? Find anything awesome?
xo,
Meghan
three quick & easy diys
Happy hump day!
Here’s a trio of pretty, easy DIYs that have caught my eye lately…each of them featuring easily thrifted materials!
1. Super easy DIY wall art, c/o Pear & Peacock
2. Faux gold dino pendant, c/o Papernstitch
3. Summery T-shirt makeover, c/o Thrift Candy.
I’m looking forward to hosting a small crafting /doggy play session/happy hour tomorrow with some really awesome gals…we’re making these mood mists c/o Martha Stewart. I hope y’all have wonderful days!
xo,
Meghan
recently thrifted, estate & rummage sale finds
Happy Monday, lovelies!
I took a half-day last Friday and spent the afternoon hitting up some estate sales and rummages out of town. I came home with a car full of treasures, including….
this pretty daisy mirror thing to add to my collection of daisy artwork.
Some sweaters to add to my stash of vintage for the fall/winter Mighty Swell sales.
This green glass juice jar is from a bag sale at the Sherburne County Fairgrounds.
A trio of necklaces from an estate sale in Monticello. I came home with a crap-ton of vintage clothes, too…most of it unworn.
And last but definitely not least, these lawn ornaments, to be used during Mighty Swell’s sure-to-be-epic Christmas season. Rae and I have so many fun plans up our sleeves for December…
Did you get out thrifting or garage sale-ing this weekend? Did you find anything amazing?
xo,
Meghan
clickin’ around, vol. 18
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I’ve been off the internets as much as possible this past week recouping from Mighty Swell. That said, here are a few posts that got my attention this past week.
♥ August is here (say WHAT?)! I celebrated yesterday by downloading this sweet, free desktop cal from illustrator Tabitha Emma.
♥ I want to make these juicy Portland Porch Wraps and eat them on my Minneapolis deck. That’s allowed right?
♥ Good thoughts from Danielle about the value of social networks (and the boundaries we need to set up to contain them).
♥ I’ve really been enjoying Makeup Mondays over at Mucho Mucho Bueno Bueno. This week’s post about splurging vs. saving on beauty prods is right up my alley.
♥ Jalepeno Popper Grilled Cheese. I don’t think I need to say anything more than that.
♥ And last but not least, pretty, pretty summer hair inspiration via Oracle Fox.
Have fantastic days, dears!
xo,
Meghan
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weekend agenda…
In a few hours, I’ll be heading up north to the cabin for the weekend. I’m going to spend as much time as possible outside on the water and as little as possible in front of any kind of computer screen. Yay. For. That. I’m also excited to hit up some Duluth thrifts and estate sales tomorrow morning, too. I’mma crossing my fingers for some good finds…
I hope y’all have wonderful weekends!
xo,
Meghan
P.S. My lady date with Mary last night was absolute perfection. An amazing (no really, it was AMAZING) meal, wine, rooftop star-gazing, classic rock records, more wine, Project Runway…I don’t really think it gets better than that. I took out the ole Instax since it was a special occasion.
estate sale find
Isn’t this the prettiest tablecloth? I picked it up this morning at this estate sale for $3, in addition to a ’60s-era aluminum floral rocker for the back deck and a handful vintage home and garden mags. I need an intervention when it comes to buying vintage ephemera and paper products. I just can’t seem to stop myself!
Well, I hope you’ve all had beautiful Thursdays. I’m off to (belatedly) celebrate the birth of one of my favorite ladies at this restaurant we’ve been dying to try. Her present has been a work-in-progress for practically a year…can’t wait to finally give it to her!
xo,
Meghan
high plains thrifter 
