The Junk

This past weekend, we ventured out to the country for the semi-annual Antique Alley antique sale and flea market. We didn't go to the spring sale this year since I was too busy packing up the house and didn't need to store more stuff. Now that we're moved into a bigger house, I need to start filling it up!

Here are my finds.

The floral fabric is actually vintage barkcloth curtains that will be hung in my craft room. I bought the two sewing patterns because I don't have any of hats and I thought the ice skating outfit was quite unique and would be great for a Christmas display.

I bought a bag full of the chandelier crystals, along with some old lace pieces, buckles, and little posy bouquet.

I found this set of Rudolph cake pans from one dealer. I got the bag of vintage tinsel garland for $1. I bought the scratched silver plate spoon because it has our monogram.

When I saw this box of vintage Christmas cards, I was a little disappointed that someone thought it was necessary to tape it closed with packing tape.

But then I opened the box and saw these two cuties and I didn't even care what the rest of the cards looked like!

This sweet planter will be used in next year's Easter Parade.

I bought this chippy wooden bench for our entryway, but it may end up on the front landing. It would look great with pumpkins and mums for fall. (Yes, I still have boxes all over the house that we have not unpacked, along with furniture just piled up.)

These photos were taken in my garage, so they aren't the greatest, but I had to show off this fabulous pulley I bought. I think we'll hang a light fixture from it in the kitchen. (I bought another, smaller pulley and the hook shown here at another sale last weekend.)

I don't have any idea what the original use for this piece was - the bottom is completely open. It is going to be a funky light fixture in the new kitchen area. The hook on top is perfect!

I also bought a great, very tall wooden ladder that we will lean on the tallest living room wall once that room is painted. I bought a small chippy luggage rack from one dealer, and then found the perfect tray to top it from another. It now sits in the downstairs bath to hold magazines and what-nots.

And finally, Husband HAD to stop at the apple kool-aid store, which happens to be right next to Anthropology. These cuties were calling my name as soon as I walked in the door. I can't wait until our kitchen is updated so I can display them.

We had a full weekend and have plans for another one this week. Hopefully I'll be able to share some pics of the house renovation soon.
 
 

A Junking We Will Go

One of the good things about spending all of our spare time driving around, trying to find land, a house, or a neighborhood is that I occasionally find an antique or junk shop to visit. This past weekend's adventure yielded a small haul of goodies, but it's not like I really need to be buying anything at this point!

Here is what came home with me:

Vintage lamb planter (for Easter), junky Christmas corsage, and old children's picture book.

The corsage has so many goodies to pick apart for next Christmas' projects!

I also bought a small bag full of old photos.

Here are some of the images inside the old book, so you can see why I HAD to have it! I'll scan these (eventually) to use in projects.

I hope you had a great weekend! I'm moving on in the Swirlydoos Design Team Challenge, so I'll be back later this week with my project.
 
 

Christmas Treasures

While we've been out celebrating the season, I've been able to score a few treasures. I'm using some in my Christmas decorating, and others are gifts to myself.

A frozen Charlotte, bisque doll, and vintage bling - glitter, jewelry, and Christmas picks.

I've already removed the flowers from this old hat and started using them on a few projects. The gold purse was a great bargain and I can't wait to use it!

 

More Treasures

Yes, I was out again this past weekend, searching for more treasures. Here is what I brought home.

Crepe paper, baking tin, old lace, and more books. These will be used for an upcoming class project (sneak peek coming soon).

Husband bought this adorable cat jar for me for our upcoming anniversary. Isn't she adorable? She's in my craft room now. I need to find something really special to put inside.

Old photos.

I found a vendor at a local flea market selling some handmade items to support her dog rescue. I loved the little notebooks, so I had to buy one. I also bought a sweet flower ring.

We also traveled out to our favorite farm stand for peach ice cream. They are only open three months out of the year, so I need to get out there as often as possible, even if it is a three-hour roundtrip!
 

Recent Treasures

I've tried to do a little hunting and gathering when we're out. I have a few tiny treasures to show.

A few old cabinet cards, tiny broken bisque doll, and Victorian buckler.

Vintage fabric, metal carriage, and doll.

I also purchased some old player piano rolls. I'll be turning these into a project that I'll be teaching later this year...
  

Traveling Treasures

I spent a long weekend visiting my family in NJ. Coincidentally, there were two antique shows going on when I was in town. Lucky me! We even brought my 3-year-old niece with us, for better or worse.

Here's a look at some of the treasures that came home with me (I had to leave two old books with my parents because my suitcase was already full).

The lace tablecloth will go perfectly with a new dining table display I set up before I left. I picked up a piece of old fabric, some jewelry bits and bobs, and two bisque dolls. I know I should have bought more of them.

The old tin with cats was too cute to pass up. And so were these little mugs! I have 5 total, with another sheep and chick.

We stopped in a thrift shop and I found four boxes of these old stick-on letters. I think they were used for putting names on glass doors and windows, because I can't imagine who else would need so many of these letters. My sister thought I was crazy when I opened one of the boxes and said "jackpot!" Some of these will end up on etsy, whenever I can get organized enough.

Here's what my niece enjoyed doing while I was there - dressing up and dancing ballet with me. She made the pink tissue paper flower and greeted me at the airport with it. She was so excited! I'll get to see her again next month, so saying good-bye wasn't nearly as hard this time.

Thank Heaven for Hoarders

Who else would have kept all the junk I love to buy? Like this 1951 French fashion newspaper. Or old kitchen curtain fabric.

 

My next task is to scan these images and post for you to use.

How about more trim, buttons, and an old jewelry box.

This pretty little vase is marked Bavaria. It's just so sweet! I love using little vases and jars like this as a toothbrush holder in our guest bathroom. The Bingo sheets are heading to etsy. I should put some of the little tins up there, too, but I haven't been able to part with them yet.

Weekend Finds

I have not been to a flea market or estate sale in months! This past weekend, I ventured out to an estate sale and a couple of thrift stores. Here are some of my finds.

The vintage Christmas box had some old Scotland souveneirs in it, but I talked them into selling me just the box. I love the great graphic print. I picked up another vintage dictionary. The artwork in the Birds book caught my eye - very mod paintings with cool text.

The small leather journal was uncovered in the garage of an estate sale for 50 cents. I'll use the paper in a collage or other project. I'm planning to use the book for another altered mini book.

I picked up this old tole tray for $1.25 (found in the garage). The same sale had a black told tray in the living room for $30. Score! I also picked up the three bundles of unused lace.

Check out what Apron Thrift Girl scored this weekend.