Saturday, April 23, 2011

Estate Sale Doldrums

The holiday weekend made it a quiet day for estate sales. It wasn't a total loss though. I found a couple of good treasures.

My favorite find of the day was this vintage display shelf. It is made of metal, about 14" x 26" and a sweet, rusty blue. Can you guess what it was originally?

Here's a hint when you see it from the side.
It is a Doll-E-Bed by Amsco. It is from the 50s and was part of a bunk bed set. Here is a view of how it would normally be seen.
The only other item we found today was this chocolate pot with wooden handles. It is marked as Made in Italy. I love the shape of it.
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Time to relax with family and friends now. Happy Easter.

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35 comments:

  1. Gina at Vintage Junk in My TrunkApril 23, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    I love that display shelf/bunk bed! Fantastic! Great find!

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  2. Lisbet / *LLL og Co.*April 23, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    L-O-V-E the babyblue doll bed. Totally shabby chic and beautiful vintage! :-)

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  3. UnknownApril 23, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    LOVE THE DISPLAY ABSOLUTELY BRILLENT

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  4. UnknownApril 23, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    The bed is so cool! Tiff Happy Easter!

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  5. TatjanaApril 23, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    Wonderful idea,I adore things like this!

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  6. SharaApril 24, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    That doll bed is fantastic and what a clever way to use it. Love it! Happy Easter to your family.

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  7. The Joyful ThrifterApril 24, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    What a great creative way to change a cute dollie bed into a display!! Fab job!!!

    Smiles,
    The Joyful Thrifter

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  8. Susan @ Second Chances by SusanApril 24, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Lucky find on the doll bed! I love the new use as a shelf, especially the possibility of displaying cards and photos.

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  9. AnonymousApril 25, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Brilliant idea to turn that sweet little bed into a shelf/display area!
    Tammy

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  10. GailApril 25, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    What a creative eye you have - seeing a doll bed as a upright display case.

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  11. Patti @ Pandoras BoxApril 25, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    What you did with the bed is quite clever!! Stop over to enter a coffee burlap bag giveaway!

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  12. Bluebirds and RosesApril 25, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    Genius so creative..Inspiring project and blog.

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  13. graceApril 26, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    That chocolate pot is awesome. Love that shape.

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  14. amber @ barbwiredApril 26, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    SOOOO creative what you did with the doll bed!!

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  15. Protector of VintageApril 27, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    What great finds...so unique!

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  16. UnknownApril 27, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    GENIUS! I would have never thought to do that. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  17. TerryApril 28, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    OMG - how clever you are! Love it!

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  18. A Few PenniesApril 28, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    Awesome idea! That aqua color is beautiful--I'm liking aqua pieces with my tan walls right now. Sweet posting (love your header). Patty

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  19. LVApril 28, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    Who would have ever thought of using that vintage doll bed for anything but that. Great idea.

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  20. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresApril 28, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    I love this. What a great imagination you have!!

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  21. AnonymousApril 28, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    The doll bed is sweet! I love it and the unique way you found to use it. What is sitting on the shelf? Is it a game or something?

    Benita

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  22. GardenOfDaisiesApril 28, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    What a fun and imaginative way to repurpose a little dolly bed! I love it's color!!

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  23. JanieApril 28, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Too cute and so fun!

    Janie
    http://romanticdomestic.blogspot.com/

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  24. CindyApril 28, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    What a great way to use a doll bed!

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  25. LyndaApril 28, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    Benita of Butterflies & Seashells asked about what was sitting on the shelf. The answer is a vintage, tin, Junior Dial Typewriter by Mar Toys. Thanks for asking Benita.

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  26. DiannApril 29, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    Great find in that doll bed. Love that it is metal and it looks great as a shelf! And the chocolate pot is a cool retro find as well. Thanks for joining TTF. Have a great weekend!

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  27. Cheryl ~ ZanyMaydApril 30, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    Love the Blue Doll Bed, Your So Clever to thing Outside the Box & make it a Memo Center ~ Amazing!

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  28. Grammy GoodwillApril 30, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    I love the doll bed. I just don't have your creative mind to turn it and see it as a shelf. Wonderful idea.

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  29. Blue Creek HomeMay 1, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    There was a doll bed similar to yours at an auction I went to recently, but after it reached $30= I gave up - it sold for 45!!!!
    I love that you used it as a shelf - very creative.
    Thanks for linking to THT.

    Rhonda

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  30. the cape on the cornerMay 2, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    whoa, that is some vision to go from doll bed to cute and different display piece. that's amazing!

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  31. Stephanie Lynn @Under the Table and DreamingMay 2, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Lynda - This is adorable and i love the baby blue too! Thanks so much for linking to the Sunday Showcase - I greatly appreciate it. I have featured this today! Hope you have a fabulous week ~ Stephanie Lynn

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  32. Jane @ Jane's Junk and TreasuresMay 3, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Lynda!
    How CUTE is that!!!
    I love it!!

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  33. UnknownMay 3, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    This is SO fun!!! :) Love the color of the bed frame!!! And such a creative idea! Thanks for linking to Fancy This Fridays!!!

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  34. Paula GravesMay 4, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    really clever - love it

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  35. Liz @ the Brambleberry CottageMay 11, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    I love the doll bed-turned-shelf! And the color is terrific!

    Thanks for linking to Time Travel Thursday.

    Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
    http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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