Finds

It seems like ages ago, not because so many pages on the calendar have flipped, but mostly because life allowed for such different indulgences at that time.  I was a career gal with no real responsibilities outside of the demands of my own ambition.  Travel had become a love and I was somewhat of a neophyte, having never been outside of North America.  I was headed to Europe with a freshly minted passport in hand and several "musts" on my checklist.As I gabbed about my itinerary before leaving town, a friend, Julie, asked if I would do a huge favor by grabbing some shampoo for her while I was in Paris.  Hmm.  All the way to Paris for some shampoo?  Really?  I was intrigued and needed to full scoop before precious backpack/suitcase space would be allotted for shampoo.

What's the big deal with this shampoo?

Well, it is a great line of shampoo, with special claims of restoring color treated hair.  But, the really special part relates to the crazy mark up in America.  Apparently we are "willing" to shell out an extra $20 a bottle for it on this side of the Atlantic.  And, so I was on a mission.  I would find the shampoo and I would buy all of it!

Where does one go for chic shampoo when in Paris?

None other than the Disneyland of beauty on the Champs-Elysees.  Sephora. 

I thought this would be an easy, breezy favor to fulfill.  Go in, fill my basket with the entire line of inventory, pay and be on my way.

An hour later, I was lost in beauty world.  Overwhelmed by scents, colors and 20,000 square feet of indulgences without a lick of French in my vocabulary and no special shampoo in sight.  I couldn't seem to stumble upon my coveted steal of a deal and I couldn't face to prospect of leaving without it.

I know we've all, dare I say, enjoyed the quest that comes from finding just the right thing.  The perfect find.  A quirky new restaurant, a fabulous little handbag to wear to that summer party, a great bottle of wine to serve, an incredibly personal gift that will show care.  Whatever it is, you know it when you see it and it is somewhat thrilling. 

These days my "finds" are mostly more about locating a lost email in my overstuffed (read:  unorganized) inbox or searching for my child's shoe that should have been on her foot ten minutes prior as we race out the door.  Oh, dear, that's a whole other story.
Life's demands on our schedule eat up our ability to really to grab true finds and we often either settle for something or just let it go.  Gone are the days of leisurely strolling through boutiques.

Somewhat inspired by the memories of yester-year coupled with the opportunity to search for great finds with a longtime friend, we are on a mission for finds.  Not just finds for ourselves, but finds to share with you.

We've been scouring the same designer markets that big name buyers source...picking all the styles you'll love. 

Chic handbags and accessories.
Great accents for your home.
Charming gifts that are almost too good to give away.

Style for every part of your life. 

Our finds will come your way on Wednesday nights through a fixed-price auction on Facebook.  It's a soiree of style with your friends.

We are The Find Auctions.  Fabulous Finds, No Finder's Fee. 

Now, come find us on Facebook.