Summer junkin' - Round 1

I'm on a trip around the south with my hubby and while he's golfing, fly fishing, or watching South Carolina play ball, guess what I'm doing.... 

A silverplate candleholder $2.... 6 new woven mustard colored napkins (perfect for fall!) 75 cents.

Some old spools of string.  $2  I could just picture these all piled up in a basket.

About 50 old knitting needles $4.  No... I don't knit but  I think they would love fabulous in an old mason jar or piece of pottery.  In fact, I found a picture of some on Country Living's website.

A book on child rearing from 1929.  Priceless.... I read a little bit of it and parts of pretty comical.  However, I would dare to say that mothers in our day and age could learn a few things from this one.  I'll probably use it as a baby shower gift to someday or sell it on Etsy.  

Isn't this apron a cutie?  It actually has a little flared skirt but I didn't get a good shot of it.  I'm not exactly Betty Crocker these days but it may be a cute one to hang up in the kitchen!

I found this in an antique mall near Waynesville, NC.  I don't think it's as old as they claimed due to the newer looking clasp.  BUT... I thought it was a unique piece.  

I love these little hand painted trays.  I guess they could be hung on the wall as a set.  I may look for some interesting ways to use them.  One is a little rusty but I'm a little rusty too.  You can't hold that against something that has aged.... right?

Not exactly a vintage find but a fun one, nonetheless!  He's heavy too!

Alright.... time to get dressed and head out on another treasure quest!!  More to come!  

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to let me know you were here!  I love meeting new blog friends

Lori

New Treasures and Creations!

 OK friends... I have not been under a rock.  Just busy with my latest adventures, projects, treasure finds and more.  Ready for to an update? 

A while back I found 5 crystal bobeches in an antique shop in Watertown, TN for $2 each.  I bought a light fixture recently that I thought I might dress up for my dining room.  Unfortunately, I dropped one of the bobeches when I was adding the crystals so I can't use them for the light fixture!  (sad face...)

I decided to use them on crystal candleholders.  Beautiful!

A linen table runner

Do you know what this is?

I found it in a thrift store in the mountains.

It's got little snaps that you pull together to make it stand up.

Mom told me that it would be used for serving pastries.  Very cool.  Of course, I'd assume that with the first use, it would be stained.  Right?  Unless you are serving fat free pastry?  And WHY would we want that?    

I found this basket in Blowing Rock, NC and fell in love with it.  

I found this welcome embroidery piece in a thrift shop.    I think it is probably something mass produced because I've seen several of these.  I like it anyway!

This is one of my recent paintings.  Something a bit different but fun.

Not an idealistic setting for  a photo but I had to show you my find today!    I spotted four of these chairs at a thrift shop for $3.99 a piece.  I knew they were Mid Century Modern but had no idea what they may be worth until I got back to my office and looked them up.  Four that are very similar are selling for over $2400.  My sweet husband ran back to the store and picked them up for me.  I'm not sure what they are worth but I'm betting it's more the $16.  We'll see!

I think they are teak.  The finish is in fair condition.  The seats have been recovered.

I love vintage linens and linens with handwork.  I found this sheet today.  It will look great turned down on a bed.

I couldn't resist this Chaps comforter.  I found two silk pillows with trim that match perfectly.

I found this stained (but not stained?) glass piece at a thrift store for half price - a whopping $14 - about 6 months ago.    I wasn't sure what I'd do with it but couldn't pass it up.  It's engraved with the artist's name and dated 1983.  

So... what do you think?  My dear friend, Lydia, shared some quilting fabric with me and I decided that it was perfect for my stained glass scene!

I love the batik fabric and the vibrant colors.

Snow on the mountain top.  With the temperatures in the 100's it was a nice thought!

I found this little (2-3" tall) crystal bud vase for  $1 at Goodwill.

Wilton cream and sugar... $2

My latest painting.  I can't decide if it needs more or not.  I have a tendency to keep going until I ruin a good painting.  It's  a peaceful scene I think so I guess I'm leaving it as is.  It's similar to my favorite painting I've done, Autumn Fire.

Autumn Fire

And finally... a photo I shot of a butterfly that was enjoying the flowers in the backyard while I was painting.  God... the master artist!

There's even more I haven't shown you.  I'll catch you up with more later!  If anyone knows an expert in Mid Century Modern furniture, I'd love to find out more about the chairs!

OH... My youngest heads to college this Friday.  I'm going to try not to embarrass him by having a total meltdown.  Prayers are appreciated!  

Thanks for stopping by!

Lori

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A little treasure update!

Did you think I had stopped treasure hunting?  No my friends!  Still at it!  Here are a few of the latest finds.

A handcrafted basket.  $3.20

An original watercolor by J. Malone.  $15



A stained glass piece I painted from an old barrister bookcase door.  $0!

A great little lamp and 5 cut glass coffee mugs.

A (formerly) gold framed mirror I turned into a chalk board.



A lace bedskirt for a twin bed that goes on all four sides.  Perhaps the perfect touch for my porch daybed swing??  $3.20


I'm looking forward to moving into our new home and finding a place for all the goodies I've found.
Thanks for stopping by!


Lori

At the risk of sounding like a Goodwill addict....

OK... let me clarify... I do NOT go to Goodwill everyday. HOWEVER... I had a late appointment in a nearby city and had ample time to run by their Goodwill before heading home so I did. MY excuse was that I need to find a fourth wooden charger to match the three I found at an incredible deal! Here's what I found...

This hand-thrown pottery teapot with little airplanes is obviously not from a highly skilled potter but I'd love to know how to thrown pottery and so when I see a piece like this, I just have to give it a home. Besides... how many pottery teapots do you know that have airplanes on them?? Cute!

A unique 2 bulb wall fixture for $2.25. I'll use this to replace an old one in a future house I stage (there's always an opportunity to replace a builder grade ugly light fixture!) I will probably paint it either a cream color or bronze it depending on the room. That and two nice glass globes and it'll be great! Who knows, I may put this in my house! It's kind of interesting.

Off to find more! Take care! Lori

Tuesday Goodwill Finds

I love going to Goodwill on Tuesday evenings. The new "goodies" are in and with my "Smart Card" (perhaps a Middle TN Goodwill thing) I get an additional 20% off my entire purchase. Also, our Goodwill has a color of the week. anything with that color tag is 50% off. You can find some amazing deals.

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Pewter Mug with "Happy" engraved on the side.

Gold silk window scarf with Deep red jeweled embroidered border.

White beadboard magazine rack. Perfect for the "library!"