My trunk. No, it's not the most amazing photo, but you get the idea.

I just scored the ultimate find! Wednesday evening I was browsing Craigslist when I happened upon a listing for a “Black Foot Locker” in Allentown for only $28. Curiously, I clicked, and right before my eyes was the photo of a lovely vintage trunk just perfect for my new living room.

Last Saturday I spent the better part of the late morning and early afternoon at Renningers Antiques and Farmers Market in Kutztown with my boyfriend, Mike. Did you know Renningers is world famous and has even been mentioned in some of the industry’s most touted fashion mags? It’s true!

I’m not naïve to the economic crisis. It’s clearly evident in daily headlines, newscasts, and the lack of shoppers at our local and name-brand retailers. In fact, I just finished glancing headlines: Starbucks and Boeing will cut jobs and the government is considering discontinuing Saturday mail delivery. I’m sure you’ve heard Freeman Jewelers in downtown Allentown has closed its doors after nearly 100 years in business.