1. picked up 20 vintage wooden hangers for $1
including one hanger stolen from a New York City hotel
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2. I gave a home to a lot of unwanted retro fabric
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3. found a free Smith Corona Corsair portable typewriter in aqua
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4. loved reading the deranged poetry found in said typewriter
written by a middle schooler in the 1960's named Chrissy according to the title page
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5. found a pair of deadstock blue leather booties from France
(actually I got a lot of deadstock boots which will be making an appearance on my Etsy soon)
6. bought a set of eight Jeannette black and yellow graphic "Beverage Tumblers"
..finally piecing together a kitchen set that actually matches my dining set
a patchwork elephant playing with a butterfly always makes me smile
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