Had the prices been right, I may have left with every one of these chairs …above and below because they were all so incredibly fabulous. The mirror-backed dining set of chairs had a matching mirrored console. It was utterly ridiculous! …in a good way.
There are a few vintage clothes racks but quite a lot of jewelry booths, estate and otherwise overflowing with treasures, but since my original purpose wasn’t exactly for jewelry, I didn’t snap many photos of it …I did, however leave with a few extraordinary gems though.
I have to admit that I secretly died when I was handed this vintage Castlecliff lobster pendant necklace. This was my biggest splurge of the trip. Though I don’t think it was overpriced for a unique Castlecliff I almost turned it down. I’m pretty sure the saleswoman knew if she handed it to me I wouldn’t be able to give it back …and she was right. I won’t tell you the price but I will tell you that it was 15% off 😉
I’m dying for all that is gilded, bijoux, 90’s Versace gaudy gold and bejeweled lately and these two pieces fall exactly into that category. The ring, which was first thought to be D&G but at closer inspection just has the letters DG inscribed {?} was still a deal at $35. This was from the same woman who sold me the Castlecliff lobster. When I went up to the front to pay I found the bracelet at the counter that was such a perfect match I couldn’t pass it up. It was $45 and also 15% off …maybe a bit higher than I wanted but the perfect match absolutely sold me on it.
And the biggest steal of the day, at $25 each, my beloved golden tree stumps {you can see them in the shots above the zebra chair}. As I walked passed them the first time, they literally whispered “psst” to me …and I did a double take. When I saw the price I folded my arms and stood there for a good 5 minutes contemplating their amazement. And when push came to shove, it was really all about the price. Well, and the fact that they make me giggle and are fabulous. {tweeted from the back of my car}
For now they are sitting in what we refer to as our game room and they may just get a little sheepskin on top of each and remain there as seats …but they could also have a home by the fireplace, in my office with a piece of glass over them as a desk, or as side or coffee tables around the couch. I’m not sure where they will end up but they have already proven themselves as a conversation piece and that seals the deal for me …not to mention great props for DIYs, dogs posing, & jewelry in outfit posts. And it must be mentioned that my husband now thinks I am insane.
And proof {as if you need it 😉 } from my brother Scott & niece, D’Lady George, that they are indeed, fantastic sitting devices. {photo taken w/ my iphone}
The Sherman Oaks Antique Mall is on the corner of Ventura blvd near Hazeltine {and it’s enormous} …check the Map/About page for even more info or befriend them on Facebook. They’re having a storewide 10% – 50% off sale through August 15th. I stop in there every so often on my way home from the gallery just to see what new trinkets I can spy …or if nothing else, for a little inspiration.
bananas.
oh lady i’m so glad you bought those gold tree stumps…the minute i saw the picture i was ready to hop in my car and drive south for those things. fabulous FABULOUS find!!!
Patricia
GREAT finds! I looooove the gold tree stumps!
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Fatiha Faulzi
That necklace, IT’S GORGEOUS!
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esdelope
Holy shit, those stumps are AMAZING. I admire your strength in not buying everything!
Becca
FASHION SNAG
I love the gold tree stumps as well.
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Bromeliad
Love the stumps! So jealous.
Kris
Great place! Love the necklace you got…
I have some earrings up for grabs on my blog. Check it out!
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Lexy
OH EM GEE!! I would be in HEAVEN just walking around looking at everything in there! The gold stumps look great in your house… Oh how I wish I could hop on a plane and go shopping there this weekend!! hehe!:)
ChinkyGirLMeL
Oh I’m jealous! How come we don’t have stuff like that here? grrr…But anyway, I love love love the lobster pendant. It is beautiful
Schnelle Couture
the golden tree stumps are so unique- love em’. i want that seashell planter! it would be perfect in my living room!!
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Heather
Those mirrored chairs are amazing! I love that lobster necklace!!
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Pretty Little World
I love.love.love your golden tree stumps!! I can’t believe they were only $25 each! In your place, they really remind me of something that Kelly Wearstler would do.
Also, I’m thinking of driving from Mich. to California just to get that amazing framed skeleton piece – OMG, I love it!! It looks like something that would be crazy expensive though 🙁
The818
Love the Antique Mall, and DYING over the stumps. Kind of wish I found them first!!!
anhesty
great finds! i love the tree stumps!
KiKi
OOH…I live in Agoura Hills and always looking for new antique shops to frequent…totally going to check it out!!! Love the stumps. AND the lobster necklace!
Monica
Okay, you are evil and must be destroyed. LUCKY!!!!! I’m going to totally check that place out on my next trip home to LA. Great finds!
Nickie Frye
Please tell me that you also got that skeleton picture & boar’s head. Please! I love!! Nice score on the lobster. 🙂
wdmk
OMG! I have 2 tree stumps in my yard just itching to be spray pained now!!!!! Whoopeee!!!!
LahTeaDah
I found your blog a good 2 days ago and I think Im hooked. Okay thats a lie, I know Im hooked.
I love love your blog, love love love your DIY and of course your Daily Fashion Photos are always on my to check out each AM.
Thanks for keeping me entertained while at work 🙂
XOXO
Yours Truly
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BaCreando
I like this photos !!!
So cute
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Angelique
So why do I live down the street from there and have NEVER seen this?!?!?! probably going today.. 🙂
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I want the gold tree stumps they are perfect. Great eye!
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Oh how can I forget that beautiful bracelet and ring I love them. I want them…
besswess
Those stumps are to die for! What a great idea! Really not too hard to do.
A.Co
Those tree stumps are AWESOME!! WOW!! What a deal, seriously, I commend you for picking them up – GOOD CALL.
The Zebra chair was pretty sweet… I would paint silver (over the gold parts) – NICE!!
The lobster necklace is BEAUTIFUL!!! Glad you got somewhat of a deal on it 😀
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Flora
What a great find!
jean v pratt
Seriously … the gold tree stumps – love!
I’ve been looking for something to go under a console in my living room, and those would be perfect!! Good job – great find!!
Francesca
OBSESSED with those gold tree stumps
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clearlyfabulous
I am in beyond love with those gold tree stumps. I mean, like, I need to spray paint a tree stump gold on the double. Great inspiration. Where do you find tree stumps minus pests though? Hmmmmmmmm….
Annie Spandex
Wow! I love the gilded tree stumps! They look great in your decor. 🙂
jennine
wow! you really scored! and i’m so envious you have such easy access to great antiques, it’s so hard in my town, it’s all over priced. but those stumps, holy jamoly… amaizng
Melissa
I loveeeeeeeeeeee them! I saw them in your first picture and thought they were amazing. Then to know that you bought them… I die! Congrats on your awesome find!
Amanda
i so needed to read this post this morning and live a little vicariously through your words: shopping, great purchases, jewelry, my own house, nieces, golden tree stumps…tee hee!
Mara
In high school my friend lived right off that street so we’d go there on the way home from school! (Much more interesting than Fashion Square!)
Caroline, No.
Ha! I loved those when I saw the first picture. They’re awesome and will brighten up any room. x
mysassygemini
If only there were more cool vintage stores where I live…envious.
The tree stumps are awesome! Making it into a glass coffee table would be my vote.
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stacy
love the stumps! as soon as i saw the first photo of them i was all ‘oh yeah!’
great minds think alike.
Danielle
nice stumps! score!
Deborah
I want those tree stumps!
That place looks like it was a blast to wander through.
reclaimed-past
If you only knew how long those stumps sat there before being snatched up. First one off the couch wins! Congrats on the great buy and thanks for visiting the mall.
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Sara {Sara's Closet}
Hi Meaegan!! Newest follower here…and those gold stumps (they can’t get enough recognition)! Gorgeous.