Saturday, September 3, 2011

New Friends and Shabby New Finds

Because I took some time off from work last week and am still on vacation this week, I had the chance to chat with the same two women waiting for two different mid-week sales. They are both avid estate sale shoppers and are both extremely polite and courteous. I had so much fun visiting with them and hearing of their shopping adventures.

This week's treasures had a shabby chic theme. I had a lot of favorite finds but I love this Fenton, Silver Crest Tiered Stand. It is so sweet.

My other favorite find was this vintage brass display stand with clasping hands.
I found several wire baskets that can also be used for displaying items. 

These two vintage pieces caught my eye because of their cool Depression-era green color. One is a wooden utensil box with Dutch windmills on the side. The other is a chippy metal tissue box with painted flowers.

When I first saw this "California" state hankie, I was excited because I liked the image. When I got home and looked at it more carefully I realized that it had several misspellings. Or maybe it is intentional because even the large word "CALIFORNIA" seems to be misspelled.

It was a fun week of treasure hunting. Meanwhile, my bathroom remodel is more than half-way done {it would have been completed by now if I didn't keep changing my mind.}

This is linked to:
Brambleberry CottageCoastal Charm, Common GroundCreating a House of Grace, French Country Cottage,  Her Library Adventure, It's a Very Cherry World, Mod Vintage Life, Savvy Southern Style, Tales From Bloggeritaville, The Colorado Lady, The Shabby Creek Cottage and Very Merry Vintage Style

18 comments:

  1. I love those wire baskets! There is an antique booth at my local antique mall who has a red utensil holder just like the green one you found, but it is marked Not For Sale. Bummer! I always check when I'm in, just in case they've decided to sell it. ;)

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  2. Again... you're one lucky lady, Lynda!

    I just love that vintage brass display stand with clasping hands and the green boxes (wooden / metal). Beautiful! They'd all look great here in my home! ;-)

    Speaking of which: My latest post on my blog is showing a lot of photos from my home. In case you'd like to see how I live... (I haven't shown EVERYTHING from my home ofcourse - only a little bit from 6 of the rooms.)

    Have a great weekend in sunny C.A..

    *LOVE* Lisbet

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  3. You found some great treasures this week! The Fenton tiered server is beautiful. I'm especially fond of the vintage clasping hands display item; that is a fantastic find!

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  4. Everything that you thrifted this week is awesome, but I like the brass hand display the best. Congrats

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  5. you have done so well, i love all your treasures, i'm not entirely into shabby chic but i must admit that i really like all your shabby chick finds. plus i love the green boxes and the vintage brass display stand.

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  6. Beautiful finds! I love the claw clipped stand and the tiered one too.

    E :)

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  7. Love your blog Lynda. It's wonderfully different and very inspiring and fun :)

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  8. Oh my goodness! What treasures!

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  9. That was one vacation you enjoyed in more ways than one. You really found some great vintage things.

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  10. What lovely finds - not sure which I like better the wire baskets or that sweet, sweet tiered white dish.

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  11. What fantastic finds! Love the tiered stand and the wire baskets. Found you via Mod Vintage Life. Tootles, Kathryn
    http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2011/08/little-goodwill-finds.html

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  12. What a nice soft tiered dish, I just love this piece. And thos hands would look great on my desk. So many wonderful finds.
    Hugs,
    Ellen

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  13. I love these sort of things as well

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  14. Wow! Gorgeous. I love the brass display stand. It would make a great talking point at a party.

    Madison xxx

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  15. Wow...I would love to go thrifting with you! great finds

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  16. Love them all; if I had to pick favorites it would be the Fenton tray and that cute clippy stand! Thanks so much for linking to Share the Love Wednesday!
    Mary

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  17. Everything is delightful but the tired stand (first Picture) is my favorite. That is just gorgeous!

    Barb ♥

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