I often wonder where they get their clothes because they really are gorgeous and as they say, they are “Portland’s premier destination for glamorous vintage clothing and accessories since 2001.”

If you are ever in the area of Xtabay on Clinton St make a point of stopping in, if you are out of the state, make sure and scroll down through the photos on the blog, you will fall in love with some dress I am sure and they say they will ship.

Here are a few photos of dresses from their shop that I love:

Click here if you want to check out their blog.

Isn’t this the cutest idea? How much fun would it be to shop at this mobile store? I love it!

Read below for how Punky came up with the idea….

“Quoted from Pulse Magazines People To Watch In 2010″

“The idea for the store came in February 2009 when I was outgrowing my vintage storage,” Punky explained. “I really wanted to open a brick and mortar, but I couldn’t find anything unique, or really worth putting money into.”

While joking around one night she came up with the idea of selling vintage on the road. At first it seemed a little far-fetched, but never one to let a little challenge hold her back, Punky immediately began scouring eBay and the Want Ads for vintage trailers.

“Once I found the perfect vintage trailer it took me a few weeks of begging to get the classic car collector to sell it to me,” she said. “As soon as it was delivered I began working on redesigning the interior to work for a shop.”

Her 1954 Bellwood trailer became the Haberdash, her traveling vintage shop, and since its grand opening in June it has made its way to numerous markets, fairs, and private parties. Due to such a high demand, Punky has also developed the Haberdash website where fashion junkies near and far will be able to get their hands on her unique finds.

Here are a few of the things I found that I am excited about.

The mint green flower material is going to be used for more of those Christmas Tree ornaments but these ones will be year round trees. The frame is for my cork pin board that I am excited to make.

This vintage pillow case is so feminine and dainty, it was finished but never used, still has the dark marks where they sewed and was never washed. I absolutely love it!

The ribbon is just great for any use. I am sure it will be used for gift wrapping.

So yesterday, I arrived home to find my little girl watching Friends again, I told her that I was going to the thrift store and asked her if she wanted to join me, in which she responded with a big NO. So I told her to get her homework done while I was gone and went on my way. Her last words were, “even though I am not going with you, you will find stuff for me too, right?” Funny girl.

I had a purpose for going to the thrift store, I was looking for certain items, but did not find a single thing on my list, but I did find some things that I am sure I needed.

I love this old Pepsi crate, not sure what I will do with it yet.

These mugs say England 1973, they would make a great Christmas gift with coffee.

Just another fun mug.

I did end up with some great clothes too, but will have to model those for you at a later date. Enjoy!

Stretchy strapless number from Express - even the umbrella was found at a thrift store.

Just thought the way the sun made those spots on the lens looked cool and it really was raining.

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Today is National Thrift Shop Day! I hope you all can take a trip, even if its a quick one, to your local thrift shop and check out their specials in honor of National Thrift Shop Day. I have a pretty busy day but I am hoping I can do a quick 10 minute stop by at the Lil’ Gypsy down the street. Ok scratch that idea, they are closed on Mondays. I will have to see if they have anything going on at the Goodwill near our house.

Happy Hunting! And tomorrow you will finally get to see some finished dresses!

This time we tried something new – The Grilled Cheese Grill – where I tried the BABS, which is Bacon, Apple, Blue Cheese, Swiss on Rye. It was delicious! You can eat in the bus or out under the umbrellas.

We also made a stop at Swoon(the used, vintage shop) again to see what great deals she had, but I didn’t buy anything this time. I couldn’t find anything I couldn’t live without. But I did get a great shot of my daughter and her friend with these vintage hats on. Of course my daughters little prairie hat is upside down but she clearly doesn’t care.

While in the shop we talked a bit to the shop owner and she was saying how she no longer will buy anything from outside the U.S. and is trying to stay local. It excites me when I see people who are making changes that clearly help the environment.

We also made a stop at the Halibuts, then La Sirenita, Random Order, for pie of course, and then Bernies Southern Bistro, which we were pleasantly surprised when they had a happy hour, where all the food was only $3. And the atmosphere cannot be beat, sitting on the back patio with shaded trees and with the temperature like it was Saturday made it feel like we had left Portland and transported into the warm balmy south.

This is my mac n cheese and Banana’s Foster Bread Pudding. Amazing to say the least! And yes I was eating them at the same time.

This summer the fam is taking a ‘little’ vacation down to San Francisco. I am looking forward to spending some family time together. The ride down will be, I am sure, very interesting, if not a bit much at times. But thats whats so fun about a road trip…family fun and fighting all in one.

So to get ready for our trip, my daughters and I are planning to take some of our old, tired clothing up to Buffalo Exchange to see if we can make some spending money for our vacation. Hopefully I can stick with the goal of making money and not spending money while I am there.

Uh-oh, did you know they have 3 Buffalo Exchange stores in San Francsco? My poor hubby, yep we will be stopping by one of them while we are there.