Friday, February 1, 2013

Vintage Finds This Week

Even though it's been incredibly cold (-43C right now!), we did have a short respite of warmth for a few days, so I ventured out to a few thrift shops and a vintage store I had never been to before.

Here's what I brought home. This silver tray is really heavy; not bad for $6 (50% off!) and those cobalt blue salt and pepper shakers were only $2 each! I just LOVE their beautiful colour.


I found this foot-long piece of real coral at Value Village for $10 (a lady stopped me in the store and asked me if it was real... she was disappointed she didn't pick it up as she thought it was fake!). I propped it up in a wooden bowl with stones for now... I need to find a permanent place for it where certain felines won't knock it over.


I really thought I was done with the vintage Christmas decor... until I spotted this guy sitting in a cabinet peeking out from behind a bunch of other items at a local antique store. At first all I could see was the reindeer's face, and since I collect reindeer, I asked the vendor to let me see it. Priced at $25, he accepted my offer of $20 so Santa and Reindeer are now awaiting their time for display with the rest of my vintage Christmas decor next winter. They will make a fantastic focal piece as it is fairly large!


I have been looking for vintage suitcases ever since I saw so many people using them in their studios or just for decor. Daughter has found a few, but so far I hadn't had any luck. It wasn't until this past week that I finally found one in decent condition, for a great price.


Oh and just so you know, I HAD to buy it.

You see those initials? Well, they are MY initials. My full maiden name initials!

What are the chances of that?


I couldn't believe it. It was as if Fate wanted me to wait this long to find it.



Awesome.

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30 comments:

  1. That gorgeous suitcase was definitely meant to be yours. Love your beautiful silver and that coral piece would have been in my basket too.

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    1. Thank you Betsy! The coral is now is our ensuite bath... a perfect place away from curious felines.

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  2. I covet those cobalt shakers! I love cobalt glass!!!! Great score on the suitcase too. That's like the time I found a beautiful & large stained glass window with a peacock design and it says, 'Casa de Joanna'. I watched the price drop over 2 years from $800 to $150 and that's when I pounced.

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    1. I saw a cobalt bowl at another antique shop and he wanted a fortune for it, telling me how valuable they are. Goes to show, if you wait, you can find some reasonable deals!

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  3. Love anything monogrammed! How could you not buy it when it has your initials!! The Santa and reindeer is amazing -it's always fun adding to collections!

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    1. Thank you Astrid! I researched a bit and found that the Santa / Reindeer is actually an old NOMA light up figure!

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  4. Finding Christmas is good any time of the year - love the Santa!

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    1. Thanks Jill! And here I thought I was done with Christmas a week or so afterward. Looks like some shops keep out their vintage holiday decor year round! Yay!

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  5. Wow, all your finds are fabulous but nothing can beat finding a vintage suitcase with your initials on it! Love the Santa and Reindeer! I came to visit from Thrifty Groove!

    Linda

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    1. Welcome Linda! Thank you; I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the initials... it was actually kinda spooky! ;)

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  6. What a great find was the suitcase and to have your initials...did mean it was meant just for you!
    Deb

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    1. Thanks Deb! I guess it was! It's my first suitcase (other than those small wicker ones, which I thought I would be the only ones I would find).

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  7. Yes, I think that suitcase must have been waiting and looking for you, as well, because now it will be treasured. Love the color of the satin interior, too. Enjoy!

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    1. Yes, that interior colour is neat... I love it too! Thank you for stopping by!

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  8. Just wanted to drop by and say thanks for for visiting my blog!
    My, my, you found some treasures! I love that suitcase, and yes, it must have been your day!!! I love that coral too, great price!

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    1. Oh Sharlotte, you are welcome! I love finding new blogs to visit and get inspired from. Thank you for coming by for a visit to my studio too!

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  9. I love the suitcase and YOUR initials. But I really love those cobalt salt and pepper shakers!
    ~Elizabeth

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    1. The blue really shines in the light / sun... I must find a sunny shelf to store them to appreciate the colour fully. Thank you Elizabeth!

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  10. You did good! The suitcase is wonderful, I store old linens in one I found not to long ago, Perfect with the inner silk like lining on the old suitcase.

    In my family Value Village is lovingly referred to as "The Village" since we all shop there...my sis will say.."Did you get that at The Village"!

    Jan from The Pink Geranium

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    1. Ha! "The Village!" Must remember that... I have a hard time going to the mall anymore; I would rather go thrifting! Thanks Jan!

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  11. Oh my gosh, you really found some great stuff. Can't believe the initials on the suitcase. Now that was meant to be for sure! I have a stack of three, but would like to add to it. The shakers are a beautiful blue and I love your vintage Santa. My sis and I went to an antique mall yesterday and I found a few treasures. Will be posting them later today. Now following you.
    hugs,
    Jann

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    1. Oooh a stack of suitcases; I would LOVE that. The look is so awesome. I am heading over to see your new treasures too! Thanks for coming by!

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  12. Great Finds!! The suitcase is terrific!! And really, what are the chances of those initials being yours???? It was meant to be....

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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    1. I know Debbie, weird, isn't it? Really crazy; my daughter was with me when I found it and couldn't believe it either!

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  13. How could you not buy the suitcase with your initials...it was meant to be yours. I like anything coastal so of course I love the coral. Thanks for visiting and I am now a follower.
    xx, Sherry

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    1. Thanks Sherry! I re-did my ensuite bathroom with the coral, some shells and fish... so it was a great inspiration to decorate around!

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  14. Great finds Maureen,
    Sure enjoy seeing what other creative, crafty women are finding..have a great week in the cold north.
    Xo
    Dagmar

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    1. Thanks Dagmar! Yep, cold and snowy still. Which is normal... have a great week too!

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  15. Beautiful thrifted treasures! I LOVE the silver and those salt and peppers! Just gorgeous! Thank you for sharing at TTF.

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    1. Diann, you know I always love to join in your thrifty parties! Thank you so much for giving me an opportunity to share!

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