Collecting....

It drives me absolutely bonkers when I'm searching ebay and come across something I love but the seller doesnt offer buy it now! LOL. Granted I know a lot of the things I am looking at are highly collectible..but why can't I find that one person who doesn't know what it is that they have!

So I've got my eye on a few things at the moment but unless I can get them pretty cheap I'm probably going to have to pass.

Im in such a trinket / salt and pepper / jam jar phase at the moment and it's killing me to search Howard Holt, Lefton and Napco items and see all the little dearies going for over $100...sometimes up to $500.
Anyhow...there's one thing in particular that I want at the moment and it's pretty funny that my dad should own one. After my mom passed away my dad has kept the house exactly how it was...well ok not EXACTLY but damn right close. My mum was an advid antiquer and collector of just about anything so it's funny to go in and see things and be like omg I need that....but my dad doesn't want to let them go LOL. I tried getting a pair of little chicks made by Lefton, obviously made in the 50's from him but he wouldn't budge lol. My next mission is this adorable kittie memo minder which come to find out is hard to find...I neeeeeed it for my kitchen!!! It seriously is driving me mad! Haha.
I'm such a nerd when it comes to kitchenwares...I swear a good time for me is purchasing new mixing bowls or things to hang above my sink. I remember the day I got my chalkware elephants in the mail ahaha...Luke thought they were the creepiest things ever..but that's what makes them so much more lovable.
Anyhow..I will one day come across a jam jar that isn't going for a ton of money..I guess I just gotta stick to watching every day.

I'm gonna do an "inspiration" wedding post....I have my ideas in my head and luckily by searching the web I found some other people who share same interests.



My theme obviously is going to be 50's malt shop type dealy..lotsa pinks,seafoams,white and blacks...polka dots,nostalgic candy..lollipop trees and simple foods.



Cupcakes, donuts, anything and everything sugar. I also want a cotton candy machine and photobooth but not sure if that will happen..I have to see how large the place is first....and well obviously ice cream as well.


I've been searching allover for a venue, I'm super picky so I don't want any of that gaudy red, gold and super Italian esque looking backdrops..and well mostly here in NJ that's what ya get.
I found a marine hall on accident and it looks super promising so lets hope that it's a go!

I wanted an actual vintage dress but because girls back then were obviously a lot smaller now...everything you find is usually an xs size 24-26 waist and trust me..that's not happening anytime soon..so I've decided to go with a custom made from http://www.dollycouture.com/ .Her dresses are ADORABLE !
I took the one I want...which is the Edmonton and photoshopped it a little as to what I want it to look like...LOL it looks like a little kid drew on it but it gives that idea of what I want.


I also found a place that sells linens and such extremely cheap and they have the sash's,table cloths and chair covers amongst other things.

Months ago we already bought stuff to make centerpieces...I'm incorporating orginal 50's 7" records into a display of flower "sundaes" and candy...although some of mine will look like actual ice cream cones rather than the sundae glasses.


My wedding favors are small green coke glasses that will be filled with vintage candies, think candy cigarettes, and the like :)



Food....I want simple..but haven't decided on a menu yet. I originally wanted stuff like finger sammiches,etc...yanno stuff that you probably would've found at and actual 50's wedding..but we have time to decide on that.

My name is Christa. I'm 29 years old and reside in Southern NJ with my fiance Lukas and my two furkid kitties, Elvis and Merlin.

I love tattoos, piercings, hair, makeup, and dabbling in special fx from time to time. I also and enjoy cooking, baking and playing a modern day Betty Crocker!

I love the 50's and everything to do with it. I feel I was born in the wrong decade though I still appreciate being a kid of the 80's.


I love everything horror whether it's oldschool or new and Halloween is my favorite time of the year. It holds a special place in my heart along with being a huge part of my familys tradition.


I love antiques and collecting vintage plastic halloween costumes.

I also love collecting odd trinkets ranging from pink and blue elephants, any form of anthropomorphic kitchen wares and love those creepy looking vintage stuffed animals with plastic faces.





My dream vacation is Graceland and Bisbee Arizona's Shady Dell! Airstreams make me swoon!




I'm an advid lover of classic cars and will own one once I get my VW paid off! They make my heart melt..especially Falcons! Pre 64 that is!


Elvis = Love...as does any form of rockabilly and psychobilly music.
I also LOVE Rob Zombie and think he's amazing at everything he does.

I love a good roadtrip and looking for those offbeat roadside attractions, the shore, boardwalk, carnivals and weird NJ.

I decided to create this blog to talking about my daily life...share my odd finds and plan my fabulous 50's malt shop wedding! So feel free to add me, read along and say hello!