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This week Olive, Terri (that’s mi madre), and I took a quick impromptu trip up to Kansas City to see my favorite aunt, eat at Lidia’s, and visit Hammerpress, my most recent obsession. While there, we went to this amazing antique mall with prices that were so reasonable it was insane! After 2 hours and three floors, we completed our trip with 8 cake stands for the wedding amongst other fun trinkets in tow. Here’s a sampling of some of the knick knacks I bought while there.

Birds, yes, birds. I cannot stop looking at this little orange glass gem with the bird on top. So sweet and precious. And it was only $15! I’ve decided I’m going to start a collection of small kitschy dogs to put in this really narrow bookcase in our house. Pictured here are Toto and Harper Lee (named after Heather’s dachshund). They’re the start of my collection.

Isn’t this little condiment dish fab?? It’s so art deco/century modern. Can’t wait to put peanuts or olives in it. Or something.

This is the detail on a nightgown I bought that is so dainty and beautiful. Best part about it? Only $12!

And then there’s Hammerpress. ::sigh:: Hammerpress is the example of a shop I would die to run someday in my life. Since I found out today that my letterpress has been cancelled, this dream of mine will be delayed a little longer. But that’s ok! When I have people like Hammerpress around to dream about, life is good.

I had an appointment with a precious young man named Matt at Hammerpress where we went through their portfolio, talked about our wedding, and came up with a layout for our invites and save the dates. The craftsmanship and design that Hammerpress puts out is in.cred.ible. I’ve seen nothing like it anywhere else. Needless to say, I cannot wait to see what kind of comps they come up with for Travis and me for our wedding.

I did a little shopping while at Hammerpress, as well, and snagged some great posters and prints to hang around the house. I’m in love with this alphabet poster with it’s great typography and intense color.

I got the MERDE print for Trav. Isn’t it wonderful? Love. Love. Love.

The trip to KC was fun and productive, and we left with a ton of fun loot to prove it. Hooray for home decor!