In search of a little retail therapy, Ian and I hit the aisles of a few local thrift stores this past Saturday and Sunday. Along with great indie businesses and restaurants, Oak Cliff has a lot to offer by way of thrift shopping, and I scored some awesome finds over the weekend. Don't be jealous. ![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_MQM0YXiheBiGIgJOBgoR_R47q6bvtoAwTSUs9jVgaUdYftrs4aLaHBiH6HitFn72kYs_FkJhRCjmJUr03li-JcZJWlAt-I7BLIz4RGhxxkB7RnRymjR7_ofxjV7TzPhyOvvkRghRbRU/s400/3M+Poster_picnik.jpg)
This poster stopped me dead in my tracks. There is so much weirdness going on here, I don't even know where to begin (click image for a larger view). Illustrated by Lionel Kalish, I'm sure this 3M ad campaign from the 60's has a message, but I don't know what it is.
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A flirty little French revolution girl plays with a toy and looks all sweet and cute.
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Ian's gotta have his frogs and turtles. Seriously, it's like an obsession.
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Why yes, this
is a
brand new Fossil bag!
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Ahoy matey! This nautical print will look even better once I paint the frame red.
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Give the little Dutch girl a kiss already.
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I couldn't resist the perfectly plump little basket flower thingies.
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A $13 solid oak mirror. Who could resist? (Hi Oliver!)
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Last but not least, these new shoes are perfect for the librarian look!
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