Monday, March 14, 2011

Fun Things I Have Found Recently!

I have been going to estate sales for almost 20 years, and I don’t think I will ever get tired of it! There are always new things to find, new stories to uncover and new people to become friends with! This is a very large part of what I do for a living, so I am always looking for the stuff I can resell, but there are also things that I just have to rescue. It doesn’t matter if they get sold later or never, I like to think I have saved a piece of history. (Of course, looking at my house and storage unit, if I save anymore history, I am going to be history myself!)

Anyway, here are some pictures of things I have made a part of my life this past weekend….some to keep, some to find new homes for. Sometimes, it is enough that they pass through my hands to their true home.

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That is the very first true vintage hat stand I have ever been able to afford for myself! I collect those old tins, apparently-I now have quite a few. The silvertone box is Chase.

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Can’t go wrong with kitty cat books! I LOVE the glove stand with the butterflies! And another damn tin…. Open-mouthed smile

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Love me some vintage Lustro Ware Plastics…and the prettiest crocheted purse!

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Jewels! I’ve been pretty lucky with jewelry lately. The red celluloid set was stupid cheap and just needed a little repair. MINE! Check out the Sarah Coventry convertible earring set:

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190 rolls of vintage tatting thread-going on eBay this week!

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Bunnies! Snowmen!

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And this old needlework catalog….there’s an order form inside…can I have one of everything please? And a few hundred of those western jackets?!!

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Ok, now that I have overwhelmed you, I think that’s enough….there is a church sale next weekend I go to every year that is always good, wish me luck!

Jenny

2 comments:

  1. Hi Jenny Sweetie...
    What beautiful treasures you found. I love, love the jewelry. It is so hard to find jewelry pieces anymore. They are fewer and far between.

    Hat stand is gorgeous, oh my gosh. I can't believe you found one in this city of Phoenix. I also love the tin.

    I am Country Wings in Phoenix, and I can't wait to meet you at the tea. I saw you post on Laura's blog, so I just had to pop over and say hello.

    Have a glorious Tuesday and I would love to know where the church sale is going to be. I love church sales. Please email me. You will find my address in my profile.

    Many thanks sweetie. Country hugs, Sherry

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  2. Oh that hat stand~ SWOON!

    Call me so we can get together. :)

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