Orbitz Studio Gemz!

Orbitz Studio is one of the places that I hope to visit soon. Located in Bridgeport, CT it's not too far from Boston and has a ton of gems! Orbitz Studio is currently having a special pop up shop during the weekends and special scheduled viewings during the week.

Check out their amazing inventory on their web page and if you visit or order anything online mention Crocodile Tears for 10% off. From the pics and my talks with their founder, Kwesi, it appears that the store has more items in stock at various price points. They also seem like some awesome folks who can talk design with passion! 

*fyi, this is not a sponsored post, I just like OS a lot!

So much beauty! 

Beautiful backs 

I sort of love this wall hanging, check out the artwork on the walls 

Love this simple design and the legs! I love hiding boxes under my dresser, this design is perfect for that 

Mugs! 

This is pretty awesome. I had a white record player growing up with a built in tape deck, I was really hesitant to buy CDs when they first came out. My dad insisted I get a Disc man. I eventually came to love to CDs...but, I still have records and need a new record player. If you have the space, this is a true beauty. 

If you need some badass speakers, these are it! They are in excellent condition too. 

im sick poo tue gems

 Mid Century Lane Side Table - $125 (Quincy)
http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/fuo/4158840868.html

 Mirror - $275 (chelmsford)

http://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/fuo/4158437516.html

Crate & Barrel Tufted Couch - $1400 (Somerville)
http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/fuo/4159023767.html

Macy's Milan Leather Sofa, mint condition - $1299 (Boston)
http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/fuo/4144720190.html

 CRATE AND BARREL "shelter sofa" couch - $700 (Brookline)
http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/fuo/4159372610.html

 Brand New Rug - Grey and White Chevron - $350
http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/fuo/4149290314.html

i really wanted this, but its already gone! so sad

Standing Bookshelf (lacquered wood) - $30 (Boston)

http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/fuo/4158558201.html

I'm back from Disney Floridahh wedding shenanigans! I got a really bad cold but it was all worth it to see my beautiful precious baby unicorn brother get married. Look at that smile! 

Sara looked gorgeous in her dress! 

The new in laws and my nephew photo bombing...

We took this picture during dinner...i cropped out a plate of bones 

OOHHHH yes! So last week I mentioned that I was going to a really cool thing...hehehe, I went to the Alexis Bittar grand opening on Newbury Street - Alexis was there, he's the most awesomest. 

Alright kids, below are your gems...

kinda fugly but really useful 

Coat Hanger and Shoe Rack - $55

http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/fuo/4154028960.html

Small distressed coffee table - $30 (Abington)
http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/fuo/4144193655.html

AWESOME VINTAGE 12 DRW CABINET!! SOLID MAHOGANY!!! - $85 (EVERETT/BOSTON)
http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/fuo/4154871672.html

Living room tables - $60 (Arlington, MA)
http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/fuo/4159176549.html

Mid-century side table - $35 (Somerville)
http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/fuo/4159144085.html

MODERN danish CREDENZA mid century FREE DELIVERY - $225
http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/fuo/4159108128.html

Nightstand - $50 (Beverly )
http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/fuo/4143634736.html

Antique Dresser CLAWFOOT SERPENTINE EMPIRE - $300 (Manchester, MA)
http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/fuo/4150015639.html

this is so so so ugly
knoll eastside lounge chairs leather - $500 (sturbridge, ma)
http://boston.craigslist.org/nwb/fuo/4158676318.html

Mobile file system with lid - $65 (Salem)
http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/fuo/4158595182.html

Chicago Gem

I went on a mini awesome trip to Chicago this weekend, I am sssoooo well rested now! So rested that I only had time to visit one tempting store, The Edwater Antique Mall. It's one clean floor of really great Vintage, I didn't sneeze once! My allergies were in check, I do appreciate a clean Vintage shop! Now, lets talk about what really matters...the prices were incredibly reasonable! I could actually afford a lot of stuff in the shop (I surprisingly didn't buy anything...I hope i'm not coming down with the flu). The layout of the store and displays are visually pleasing too, if you are in Chicago its a must go to place! 

*Before I pass out, I should mention that the store owners (i think they were owners?) were total gems. I wasn't my chatty self but they deff were and it was really sweet. Before I left they informed me of two other places to check out in the area....next time Chicago, very soon I hope!

 red. leather. on a phone, kill me now! total beauty

 this lil guy was really tiny

 biggest temptation, it was like 100$ for the set...wood and silver. i kept reminding myself that my dishes tend to marinate in the sink so i best not...sigh

love the buttons on the side of this purse - it didnt have that old vintage smell, perfect business fancy lady purse

there was a lot of art. 

 and adorable salt & pepper shakers!

im beginning to see things that i own in antique shops...its kinda cool and a lil weird, i own the bumpy glass ice bucket next to the piggy (it had handles but you cant see from the angle i took the pic in). i purchased mine from a wacky guy on the street a couple of years ago

 mmmm metal that looks like wood, my favorite!

 had a hard time walking away from this lucite lazy susan

crappy pic, but the tall lamp with the ugly shape is AMAZING! the base is modern and all sexy lucite but the shade....the shade hurts my eye balls

 Hey, I just met you...and this is crazy but heres my number...so call me, maybe 

Yélibés Guadeloupe août 2009

My friend Yélibé recently visited her family in Guadeloupe and posted the beautiful pictures bellow on facebook. Yélibé lives in Paris but never stays still, I recently caught up with her in Vermont for Laura and Daves wedding. I want to be in Guadeloupe right now! But first....ice cream adventure...next post for the details!

Yélibé in paradise

give me france romance

I love bacon and i love what this guy wrote:

In 2005 I went to St. Ouen to hear some Django-style jazz in a (tiny)
cafe. I misread the time by about 6 hours so I spent that time looking
around the markets there. I had a specific ring in mind for my wife
and after 6 hours I actually found it, covered in grime in an
overflowing wooden case in one of the more disorganized stalls. I paid
15 euros for the silver ring (shaped like a small art deco fish), 15
euros for engraving and today it is my wife’s engagement ring!
— bacon

Check out the story here: Hunting for Treasure in Paris’s Marchés aux Puces