Inspiration...for less than a Starbucks latte and bagel {with cream cheese}!

One of the questions I am frequently asked is if I run into a wall with respect to inspiration and ideas...kind of the equivalent of writer's block.  I have to say that while I seem to have an endless supply of ideas, sometimes I get stuck with the motivation part...which is what I need to follow through on the ideas.  It's at those times that I just need to take a break and get away from what I'm working on...most of the times, it involves a physical leaving.

On Saturday, I felt stuck.  I had a lot to do and just couldn't muster up the motivation to get things done.

So, I hopped into the Burb and headed out to do a little bit of treasure hunting.  I don't need a lot but for some reason, being around vintage and antique junque seems to give me motivation.

Of course, I can't go junking without finding a few things that I simply can't live without, right? :)  Here's what I found...all for less than a Starbucks latte and bagel...truly.

There are a couple of boxes of vintage dye (in scarlet and rose pink) which I will use to dye some ribbon and seam binding.  The little boxes would be darling even without the dye!  The buttons in the foreground are white and ivory glass and I found a bag of them.  There are a dozen Czech glass buttons on the original card (be still my heart), a pair of vintage Laguna bead earrings and the hugest (don't think that's a word but I still like it!) bargain of all-11 linen napkins (15"x15"), with embroidery and cutwork, in perfect condition...not a stain on a single one of them.

I don't know what inspired me most...the stuff or getting the stuff for such a bargain!

Either way, I came home energized and motivated...ready to get things done. 

I think that finding inspiration is a personal thing...what motivates and inspires one person may do absolutely nothing for someone else.  What are some of the things that inspire you?

Comments

[Jeanette]

Nothing like a shopping expedition to get you motivated! Hope you are doing well, friend. :-)

[Kathryn Johnson]

Great finds! Would you mind sharing some of your favorite local shops for vintage finds?

[Ardith Adams]

Visiting an area that we know as the South Shore. It is full of amazing little shops featuring local artists and there is a wonderful Sunday Flea Market. Mike and I both come home energized and inspired.

[Lorrie]

Oh what lovely things you found! I hope they sparked inspiration!

Lorrie

[peggy]

that is like the bargain of the century!!!!
enjoy them
peggy

[pamelajane]

Agreed, the physical getting up and out is the first step, then going somewhere visually energizing and challenging is next. Bargain finds raise the heartbeat a little more. Having someone along looking for the same stuff is fun, too :)!

[Kymberlie R. McGuire]

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[Michelle]

Great finds!!