United Estates of Madge (What Was That All About Edition)

$5 plates, a bust of Elvis, Grecian urns, a John Paul Gaultier armoire, and dresses worn by Miss South Carolina. These are just a few items that this bizarro sale had today; it was so bizarro I could not wait until Sunday to include with my other updates.

First off, the driveway...the grade on this bad boy had to be at least 30%. BCF and I were panting when we got to the top.

Here's BCF almost tumbling down the driveway.

We finally summit the driveway and make it inside. The house is SPECTACULAR. Just amazing. But everything is way overpriced. There was a complete room of Christmas Ornaments and the cheapest one started out at $5...that's how over priced we are talking.

We made our way into the basement area, where the more affordable things are located. And out of no where we are bombarded by this overpowering voice letting us know that everything was for sale, including all the fixtures. BCF then strikes up a convo about where this 6'7" man who may or may not be gay, who is also clearly intoxicated, is moving to. "Oh I'm moving home to Ohio to take care of my parents."

This is when Madge chimes in, "Oh really, I'm from Michigan." Candied homeowner then asks where I am from. I tell him the small town I grew up in, and in a rage of excitement exclaims that he "LOVES" that town. Here I am thinking, wait a moment...are we speaking of the same town? Because I know no one who really "LOVES" that town.

He then proceeds to explain that he used to be a professional Polish dance teacher...wanted to know if I polkaed...if I was Polish, etc. Ohh, we opened a can of worms.

Somehow we snuck out without him noticing and started to make our way to the other sections of the house...

Here is the pool lined with statues.

Bust of Elvis in the living room.

We made it half way through the living room when he screamed across the house at us, "Hey Polish Girl...let's polka." He proceeded to come over to where he danced and sang and gave me lots of hugs, and long hugs at that. At one point I mouthed out, "HELP ME" to BCF. I understand that it must be hard to sell your a-freaking-mazing house and earthly possessions; however we have crossed the friendly bubble barrier.

The strangest thing we came across had to have been in the bathroom. Now, it's quite apparent that I am one for a good monogram. However, this...takes the cake for any sort of personalization I have ever thought of.

Ladies and gentlemen, that is a roll of monogrammed toliet paper.

I ended up snagging two cute funky magnets.

Lucy and Desi.

1952 Hebrew National Frakfurter Queen.

We high tailed it outa' there before we had to come in contact with the Polish dancing king. The journey down the driveway was even more difficult that the way up. We literally had to walk sideways.

Total Spent by Madge: $2.00

We got in the car and BCF turned to me and said, "What the hell was that all about?"

Thursday Tune-age

"He who sings scares away his woes." - Cervantes

Ladgy Gaga - Speechless (Live)



Joel Plaskett Emergency - Fashionable People


YACHT - Psychic City


Anita Lindblom - Cigarettes


Dolores O'Riordan


The Streets- The Escapist

Epic Bedroom Fail

After work, my significant other and I ventured to great land of Ikea. We went with a mission of finding shelves for my reading nook in my bedroom.

Every time we go, I talk about this bed. How much I want this bed. How I cannot wait to get rid of our bed frame we currently have and get this one. How it's such a great price...etc., etc.

Well today was no different, I expressed my love for this bed. And it's agreed, we will finally purchase my dream bed. Joy!

Everything went so smooth. The packaging fit in Sammy the Saab like a glove. No crazy moments. No arguing. Nothing.

We get home and I'm so excited to put this bad boy together. I quickly snap some shots of the bed frame (which I may or may not have had since I was in 9th grade).

 I get the old bed dismantled as Mr. MTM is unpackaging the new one. I thank the old bed frame for all the wonderful years that it has given me, and explain that I will be donating it so another young gal will have a nice bed of her own. I'm getting all sentimental.

We start the contrusction of the new bed, we were even mindful of the possible loud noise that putting this bed together may create and start the project in the livingroom as to not wake the bratty child next door.

And then it happens. My husband looks up with that sort of confused look dogs sometimes get, and asks me, "What size is our mattress?"

"I believe it's a queen. Why?"

"Are you sure?" His eyes are darting back and forth between the mattress and new bed frame. So I turn around, and see what he is looking at. The mattress and bed frame are NOT even remotely the close size. WTF?

It turns out we have a full size bed. No wonder anytime anyone comes into our bedroom it's always asked, "You guys sleep on that bed?" in amazement.

Currently this is what my bedroom looks like...

The partially built bed frame is on an angle; and the box spring and mattress are on the floor. I turned to my husband and said, "It's official. I'm back in college, I'm sleeping on a mattress on the floor." He claims that we are "camping out" tonight.

I did some research and the bed does come in a full, I'm going to be placing a call to Ikea tomorrow to see if we can exchange bed frames. Fingers crossed.

On a positive side note...we have two new additions to the fam...

They will be housed on the shelves in the reading nook. $1.50 each and the pots were $.49.

Little Cobra Beats

My lil' brother is a very interesting cat.

He's a prognosticator, I swear. Anything he thinks is cool, 6 months later is a fad. Case in point: skateboarding, golf, and tattoos--before they were "the in thing" he was in to them.

Next big thing: Surfing. Mark my words.

He's an excellent musician, he plays several instruments. As of late he has been "making beats" on the side...he's teamed up with a few other dudes and what they are producing is pretty funny...

Madge presents Little Cobra Beats:

A Lovely Night with Uncle Karl

Mr. MTM is OOT, out of town, this weekend. What does that mean? I get to do all my fave girly things that get nixed normally. One of which is watching anything that has to do with fashion. Last night, I had the opprotunity to watch "Lagerfeld Confidental," starring none other that Uncle Karl Lagerfeld.

It was A-mazing. I highly recommend watching it.

About 15 minutes into it the flick, I had to pause it to grab a pen and paper to jot down what he was saying. Cheesey I kow. But seriously, to me, this man is like a modern day profit.

"At some point I need to be alone, which is fine. Creatvie people need to be alone to recharge their batteries. I hate people who can't be alone."

"The best things I've ever done have come from dreams."

In regards to his mother..."She could also be unpeakably nasty. She made slaves of everyone--her lovers, her husbands, everyone. She could get her way with people and never thank them."

I agree with Uncle Karl on the being alone bit, I'm loving my space this weekend!

Did some recon work at the Mart today. Came across this super funny dishtowel. (BCF and I decided this was going to be our typical greeting to eachother.)

And here's a sneak peek at the uber lovely display I'm putting together for Spring 2010...

T.G.I.Fing F

I fear a nervous breakdown coming on soon...

to fuel said breakdown I give you Gaga's latest video.

United Estates of Madge (Quickie Edition)

As I posted previously, I didn't think I would end up making it to any estate sales this week. The thought, quite frankly, made me very, very sad. I think I may have developed an addiction to estate sales.

Well, fabulous news--BCF and I were able to hit one up during lunch today!

I was able to pick up some more nick-knacks for my reading nook that seems to be taking shape, if only I could find a nice chair!

I picked up 2 more books with pretty bindings. They are Readers Digest Condensed Books. Each book has a few good reads; one has "To Kill a Mockingbird." One of my favorite all time books. And that lovely figurine perched on top of the books is a bird and a bell...a bird bell. I couldn't pass it by.

Birds are so hot right now, they are everywhere. This guy had a lot of personality, I especially like the bow that he is sitting on. And who knows...hypothtically I could have to have my tonsils removed and need a bell for service. :o)

I saw this pin and had to have it...

The lady looked at me a bit strange when I paid for it, considering it didn't have a price listed and she had to inquire with 2 different people to get a price, and I explained that I was Scottish and had spent sometime in the country. And she pointed me in the direction of some magnets. Side note: notice the bird peeping up Mr. Bagpipers kilt? Goes with the "bird theme."

Now if there is one thing I appreciate in life, it's a good magnet. Who doesn't love some refrigerator flair? Scottish flair makes it ten times better.

I snagged a Polaroid 600 camera with 2 packs of film. I was so excited when I found it, I have been wanting a Polaroid camera for ages.

Here's BCF and her "thumbs up" pose.

My excitement has been short lived, I got home and did some research on where to purchase film only to find out that A.) Polaroid no longer makes instant film (After reading this, a light bulb went off in my head and I had one of those, "Oh yeah, I vaguely remember hearing something to that affect a while ago," moments.) and B.) Fujifilm does not make any film that is compatible with my Polaroid 600 series.

I'm not giving up hope just yet, hopefully I will find a website that will point me in the right film direction!

"Hello my name is Madge, and I'm addicted to...estate sales..."

Total spent by Madge: $12.40