During 2010 I went to many estate sales, garage sales, thrift shops, antique shops, and flea markets. I found a lot of great things, here is a brief recap of some of my favorite finds of 2010.
Silver, silver and more silver. My number one thing to look for.
I found lots of great flatware, bowls, serving pieces.
Some of it I kept, some ended up on my Etsy Shop, some were given as gifts.
I love to look for old books.
And I do judge them by their covers, I always look for great graphics, both on the cover and inside.
I found many children's books, home decor books and some of the classics.
Unusual outdoor/garden items are another thing I keep my eyes open for. Like this wood cutout girl, and a wagon to hold flowers.
An old rusted bird bell and an elephant bird house are a few of the things that decorated the garden this year.
Old group photos. After seeing a story in Country Living I wanted to display the ones I already had, and add a few more.
Both of these are Victorian era school photos. Both found at estate sales.
Some old cabinet photos, too.
And I added to my collection of old candy tins, I particularly like the art nouveau style tins.
Looking forward to the amazing finds that 2011 will bring!
I hope everyone has a lovely New Year's.
Linked up to Junkin' Finds Friday, hosted by Linda @ A La Carte.
Love all your finds! I have shown my top 10 Junkin Finds at my blog party! Hope you will come and join in! I love your silver the best! Happy New Year and more junk in 2011~ hugs, Linda
ReplyDeleteI LOVE everything here... I'm a fanatic for old books, I LOVE everything about them. The blue fairy book is FANTASTIC, WOW look at that witch!!!
ReplyDeleteI also LOVE,LOVE,LOVE those old candy tins! Your post made me REALLY SMILE!!! thank you for sharing...Happy New Year to you and yours, Donna
Wonderful post!!! You have a great eye, and flair for finding such amazing "stuff. I know in 2011 you will be making us drool over more terrific finds. Blessings to you and yours, and wishing you a safe, healthy and peaceful New Year. Robin.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful finds! Love all these wonderful, vintage treasures.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
You really have a flair for finding Vintage Treasures. In 2011, I'm going to be looking for vintage flatware....I see you have some in your Etsy Shop...I'll take a look there. Hope your New Year is a Happy One....Sue
ReplyDeleteLove all your vintage silver! I'm just starting to appreciate silver thanks to blogging. After seeing your silver, now I have something else to look for when I'm out junking.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
Cindy
The silver is gorgeous! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteThat's a lot of lovely things, I especially like your "Dumbo" bird house, it's just so cute.
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