Sunday, February 10, 2013

Honeycomb, Be My Own

Rats. Now I've got that 50's hit stuck in my head

Oh, Honeycomb, won't you be my baby
Well, Honeycomb, be my own

(Gad.... yes, I AM old...)

This past week I visited a Value Village I hadn't been to in awhile - it's normally out of my way, but when I found myself in the area I decided to check it out. What a good thing I did! I found three separate bags of honeycomb bells and hearts! For $5 a bag, I brought home a total of 44 honeycombs - some are newish, but there are a few vintage ones in the lot too. White, red, black, blue, yellow, pink; in four different sizes and various shapes. My "new" old suitcase is the perfect place to store them:


I love the two scalloped bells. I think the pastel colours will add a nice touch to some Easter decor come Spring.


A vintage red one (made in Denmark) already hangs in my studio.


And I couldn't have had better timing finding the eight white hearts. They look great on the mantel with my vintage Valentines.


The red and white lace is also a thrift store find from awhile back. Five hearts are hung with red ribbon here:


And three surround my cinnamon hearts candy dish:


The best thing about honeycombs? They fold up flat and are easy to store away from curious kitties too. ;)

Happy Valentine's Day!


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23 comments:

  1. UnknownFebruary 10, 2013 at 5:22 PM

    Ohhh pretties!!! LOVE the colours and the hearts are awesome! :D

    Hugs,

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    1. MaureenFebruary 10, 2013 at 5:38 PM

      Thank you Katherine! The red one is old and has deep red edges which is hard to see in the photo; but it is very cool with a two-toned effect - I am sure a product of time, not made that way.

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  2. DagmarFebruary 10, 2013 at 5:49 PM

    Hey Maureen,
    Great haul, I love VV, always seem to find something I can't pass up..love that they store flat as well, and can be stashed in a suitcase.!
    Well done, eh!
    Xo

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  3. laurie -magpie ethelFebruary 10, 2013 at 5:59 PM

    I also have a love affair with honeycomb stuff. I also store mine in a vintage suitcase. Great minds think alike and love the displays!

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    1. MaureenFebruary 10, 2013 at 6:03 PM

      Laurie, I have to admit you are my inspiration for many things, these included! Your collection of honeycombs is amazing... I am always floored by what you find! You may just like something I got on eBay on a Buy It Now last week... I'll post about it before Easter as it features a very cute bunny and lots more honeycombs!

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  4. JillFebruary 10, 2013 at 8:00 PM

    Every so often i sing "Honeycomb, won't you be my baby" It's great!! That's such a great find!!

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    1. MaureenFebruary 12, 2013 at 7:37 PM

      Ha! I heard that song so much when I was a kid - never thought it would pop back into my head so many years later! Thanks!

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  5. MichelleFebruary 11, 2013 at 1:02 PM

    I love that song, too! Didn't realize it is older than me....

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  6. TrishaFebruary 11, 2013 at 8:44 PM

    What a great find! So many fun possibilities!

    ~Trisha

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    1. MaureenFebruary 12, 2013 at 7:39 PM

      Yeah! I think they'll add a nice touch to lots of holidays, plus they look really cute in the studio too.

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  7. Anne February 12, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    Hello, my Dear! Well, now I have it in my head! I've come to you from The "Grow Your Blog" party (a late-comer, I know, so I went ahead an commented on this sweet post!)...it was over before I knew about it, but it was so nice of Vicki to leave the list up! Anyway, I always welcome new blogs to enjoy, and yours is delightful! I am now following you ~ please come and visit me if you get a chance!
    So nice to "meet" you!
    Hugs,
    Anne

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    1. MaureenFebruary 12, 2013 at 7:41 PM

      Wow Anne! Thank you so much for coming by and commenting; otherwise I never would have found your blog in return. You are an amazing artist! I have also become your Follower and will be adding you to my blog list; your work is incredible!

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  8. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasFebruary 13, 2013 at 6:54 AM

    Now how cute are these and i love the way you used them!!

    Hugs,
    Deb

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    1. MaureenFebruary 17, 2013 at 10:53 AM

      Thanks Deb! They really are so pretty... I am sure I'll be able to use them year-round.

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  9. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresFebruary 13, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    These are so much fun, what a great find! It's all your fault if that song is stuck in my head all day, lol.

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  10. DortheFebruary 15, 2013 at 2:07 AM

    Maureen, what a find,-the white hearts are so sweet, and so romantic with your Valentines decor!
    xo Dorthe

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    1. MaureenFebruary 17, 2013 at 10:56 AM

      Thank you Dorothe! I do hope you are feeling much better now. Thanks for stopping by!

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  11. L'Heure Bleue At HomeFebruary 15, 2013 at 3:05 PM

    Your vintage valentines are so cute!

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    1. MaureenFebruary 17, 2013 at 10:58 AM

      Thank you! I shall have to display them in my studio until next year; they are too cute to put away in a box with the rest of the V-Day decor.

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  12. DiannFebruary 20, 2013 at 12:11 PM

    What a fun find! And the hearts look wonderful for Valentine's Day! I love that you have the perfect spot to store them in. Thank you for sharing at TTF.

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