giveaway: win a pair of girls got rhythm fest passes

Posted on May 7, 2012 by highplainsthrifter

I have two passes to the Girls Got Rhythm Fest—worth $130—and I want to give ’em away to one of you. To enter, leave a comment on this post telling me what act(s) on the lineup you’d love to see, along with your email address. As you can probably guess, I’m most excited to see Ronnie Spector, but I’m also pretty stoked to take in sets by the big-haired beauties L’Assassins, no-bullshit rockers Midnite Snaxxx, the reckless and wild and brilliantly named Hot Rash and…who am I kidding, I can’t wait to see ’em all!

This giveaway will close at the end-of-day Wednesday, May 9th. To be eligible to win, you must be 21+ (youngsters there’s an all-ages show just for you on Sunday and tickets are just $10!) and willing and able to pick up the passes from me on Thursday, May 10th.

Best of luck y’all!

xoxo,

Meghan

summer of dresses kick-off party pics

Posted on May 1, 2012 by highplainsthrifter

Good morning all, and happy May Day!

I wanted to pop in quickly so I could share some pics from last night’s Summer of Dresses kick-off fiesta/preview sale. It was a such a fun evening. Thank you, Meghan, for asking us to host the kick-off. Rae and I were so honored to be a part.

{All photos are courtesy of Canary Grey.}

Photos of our guests in their dresses are already up on Summer of Dresses—do go check ’em out and then get to posting your own! If you couldn’t make it last night, don’t fret: Mighty Swell will be open again this Saturday and Sunday and we’ll be restocking the shop with fresh vintage throughout the week. (Click here for details on this weekend’s event!)

xoxo,

Meghan

saturday morning funny

Posted on April 28, 2012 by highplainsthrifter

If I had more command over myself, I probably would have made it to yoga class at 8 a.m., as intended. Instead, I’m putzing around the house, full mug of coffee in hand, Nine to Five on the tube. Watching it reminded me that I hadn’t shared these outtakes with y’all yet. I’ve watched this video like 10,000 times, but still laugh out loud every time I see Dolly whip herself with the telephone cord around the one-minute-37-second mark. (Lilly’s laughing fit at 3:40 is also pretty amusing.)

I hope your Saturdays are off to wonderful starts as well. Happy weekend!

xo,

Meghan

P.S. Don’t forget about the Food Blogger Bake Sale, happening at Midtown Global Market (next to stall #158) today from noon to 3 p.m. All monies raised goes to this outstanding charity!

spring into summer giveaway

Posted on April 23, 2012 by highplainsthrifter

I recently thrifted the most perfect striped sisal tote.

And since it’s been 10,000 years since I’ve done a giveaway, I decided to stuff it with beachy treats and give it to one of you.

What’s inside? Just some things to make your summer a little more skippy. Including…

♥ Heart-shaped wood veneer sunnies from Tumbleweeds Oddities (a $75 value!!)
♥ Not Your Mother’s Beach Babe Texturizing Sea Salt Spray
♥ L’Oreal’s Sublime Sun Liquid Silk Sunshield-SPF 50+
♥ Hawaiian Tropic Shimmer Effect After Sun Moisturizer
♥ Summer Fruits lip balm by eos
♥ “This is Not Chick Lit,” edited by Elizabeth Merrick

!!!

Want to win all this goodness? Just leave a comment below, telling me one thing you’re excited about doing this summer. That’s it! (Tweet about the giveaway and I’ll give you an extra shot at winning.) I’ll announce the lucky winner Friday…good luck!

xo,

Meghan

iron range adventures

Posted on April 10, 2012 by highplainsthrifter

Although I’ve only been up here six-or-so hours, I’m already fairly sure that these next few days in the Iron Range are going to be fun. If you haven’t visited this part of the country before, you’re missing out on some serious gorgeousness. The pit mines are so spectacular, I sought out two different scenic overlooks so I could really soak up the views. I can’t honestly remember the last time I saw water so blue…and don’t get me started on the sky.

Well, I’m off to fire up the whirlpool in my hotel room (!!!) and then catch up on some sleep. My first meeting tomorrow’s at 8 a.m.

xo,

Meghan

recently thrifted, up north edition

Posted on February 27, 2012 by highplainsthrifter

Hey lovelies, just popping in quickly to share some iPhone snaps of a few up north thrift-store finds.

Top row: Dear Bess, letters from Harry Truman to his wife, Bess // nameplate necklace for Tammy Cracker’s godmother
Middle row: cutest ever fabric remnant // avocado green aluminum fondue set
Bottom row: souvenir program from a 1968 Roger Miller & Andy Williams concert // circle-framed floral etching

Sorry they’re just camera pics…I got home not too long ago and have been stuck at the computer catching up on work emails like crazy. Being away is wonderful and all, but coming home to 150+ emails is not! I have a feeling this week is going to be insanely busy. I’m stepping away from my desk now though to get ready for dinner. We’re capping off our weekend away with Thai food and a country show!

xoxo,

Meghan

P.S. Photos were taken with my favorite Hipstamatic app.

happy new year!

Posted on December 31, 2011 by highplainsthrifter

It’s been a busy month, but I had to pop in to wish you all a very, very happy new year. And while I’m at it, I figured I’d share this photo of my grandma Mary (second in on the left, next to the guy in the glasses) on the eve of 1957. The thing I love most about Dec. 31st doesn’t have anything to do with bubbly drinks, big meals or fancy dresses. Taking stock of the year that has past and making plans and resolutions for a better, brighter and happier new one—that’s where it’s at for me. I wish you all wonderful evenings, whether you celebrate in sweatpants or sequins. Call a cab, sleep on a couch or get a free ride home, just be safe.

xo,

Meghan

a christmas gift for you

Posted on December 9, 2011 by highplainsthrifter

Whoa, whoa, whoa. What a busy week. Am I the only one feeling incredibly relieved today is Friday? I thought I’d celebrate by sharing the Christmas mix I made for last Saturday’s Mighty Swell giveaway. It starts off shaky, but like they say, all’s well that ends well, and this ends with Canned Heat, so yeah. I’d say it ends well enough. Me hope you likey.

Click Here to Listen!

xo,

Meghan

mad for macrame

Posted on December 2, 2011 by highplainsthrifter

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I finished my first macrame project last night and already cannot wait to start another. Discovering Sally England’s simple, lovely work this morning (pictured above) just added fuel to my nascent rope-knotting obsession. My sweet little plant holder doesn’t hold a candle to Sally’s large-scale works of genius, but it was a fun starter project to be sure.

Supplies (two packs of blind cord and a small metal ring) cost me $15, and it took two episodes of “Gossip Girl” worth of time to complete. So yeah, craft-night success! The only downside of the process was having to lock the pets away while I knotted. Twelve 16-foot strands of rope flying around everywhere = heaven for my playful kitty! Don’t let the innocent face fool you, havoc-wrecking could be this gal’s middle name.

Now that winter’s nearly here, have you gotten back into the swing of making things? If so, what are you working on? Who is inspiring you? I’d love to hear!

xo,

Meghan

heads up: mighty swell’s holiday kick-off is tomorrow

Posted on November 25, 2011 by highplainsthrifter

Rae and I spent all day decking the halls at Mighty Swell, in preparation for our sale tomorrow. Our electricity bill is going to be through the roof this next month–so. many. twinkle. lights! If you’re in town, stop by between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. tomorrow and enjoy 20 percent savings on everything in store in honor of Small Business Saturday. We’ll have coupons from our neighbors Chris and Rob’s (spend $20 and get a free Chicago dog or hamburger!) and our friends Tim and Thom, owners of the super cute boutique You and Me, who have generously offered all our customers a coupon for one free basic alteration. Both are such fabulous deals, I can’t get over it. All right, now that I’ve got my shameless plug in, I’m off to hop in the shower, nuke some Thanksgiving leftovers and head down to First Avenue to see my honey sing at The Replacements tribute show. Since he’s retired from rocking full-time, I never take for granted any chance to see him perform.