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vintage spaces shows off my playful side. After several years of work the house is where I’m really happy with it. Now I just have to find more places for my new finds!

VKC: How do you choose home decor pieces? Nikki: Color is the biggest deciding factor for me. Turquoise is my favorite color as you can tell by our house. If I find any unique piece in this color family, I buy it instantly. I’m very picky about pieces and always shop on a budget, so the price has to be right. I love fun Chalkware and por- celain figurines, playful—cute pieces that make me smile every time I see them. The late 50s early 60s era really draws me in. Pieces like our boomerang coffee table were a must have. And when it comes to staple pieces

I’mwilling to wait for just the right deal. It took me two years to find our sectional. My husband and I drove all the way to Springfield, MO, for it! Next on my wish list is a vintage bar. I’ve looked for one over the last year and have seen so many, but the right one hasn’t come along yet.

VKC: Where are your favorite places to shop? Nikki: I love the ladies over at Good Company; the prices are so af- fordable. They know me instantly, and I have never walked out of their door without buying something. So many pieces in my house came from that place. They have odd hours but if I see a sign out saying they are open I stop in no matter what my day looks like. The River Market Antique Mall is also a favorite. I can get lost in there for hours. The Westport Antique mall is great as well. I don’t get to stop in as often as I like but I’ve found some great pieces there. Thistle is another fantastic store everyone should check out. The owner is a doll; I picked up my dinning room table from her one day while

she was having a garage sale. She lives a few streets over. Shopping for antiques is my happy place. For clothing, I love Retro Vixen, Donna’s Dress Shop, Wonderland and Boomerang. VKC: Any interesting/funny stories about pieces in your home? Nikki: Oh yes! We have these two pink Mid-Centu- ry lamps in the living room that I have a funny story about. My best friend Candy and I were traveling to Columbia, MO, a few years back to see the Scissor Sisters in concert. We’re totally lost and driving down a street, and out of the corner of my eye I see the most fabulous vintage store. We both saw it at the same time and nearly wrecked. We did a quick U-turn and pulled in.

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