Sunday, December 2, 2012

Autumn Thrifting

Autumn has finally come to Southern California. It was a wet weekend but we managed to get to some estate sales.

My favorite find was a set of Putz Houses. I love vintage Christmas items so it was wonderful to find so many of these old cardboard houses.
I also found a bag of vintage millinery shellac holly leaves and berries. This is just a small portion of them.
There were also a large amount of old velvet ribbon and rayon seam binding in a nice selection of colors. The original price of the velvet ribbon is marked as 12 cents a yard.
We also found an old, French embroidery book full of patterns and photo of everything from alphabet samplers to macrame.
While driving around we also discovered proof that Autumn had finally come to Southern California.
I hope everyone had a great thrifting weekend.

This is linked to:
Brambleberry CottageIt's a Very Cherry World, Mod Vintage LifeSir Thrift-a-Lot, The Colorado Lady and Vintage Wanna Be

8 comments:

  1. The putz houses where a great find! And I use those holly leaves all the time when I'm crafting.
    Great Job, and Happy Autumn!
    Erica :)

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  2. I love those Putz houses. What a fun find for you. I've made a few Xmas cards and tags using those holly leaves and berries. They are so good to have on hand.Enjoy!

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  3. The Putz houses are cute. & you can never have too much vintage ribbon on hand. Ever.

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  4. Your Putz are fabulous, pea green with envy over here. This embroiderer would have snatched up that book to - would love to see what's inside.

    Happy holidays!

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  5. Those houses are so cute and will look wonderful in a Christmas display. I love vintage ribbon and yours is quite a find.

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  6. I enjoyed seeing all your goodies. I have some cardboard houses. Might should get them out.

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  7. I would like to have a tree especially for Putz houses, I think that would be cute. You found some real gems there.
    Ann

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  8. These look so much like the ones I have that belonged to my Mom and Dad...

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