Monday, October 19, 2009

More Thrifting Finds

Another lucky week of finds while thrifting at estate sales, junk and antique shops. This is a spoon holder I found at an estate sale. I had been looking for one for quite some time. They are in antique stores all the time, but very expensive.
I paid $10 for this one. There is a bird that sits atop the lid, and lots of pretty details. The spoons hang from their holders - 12 of them. The spoons did not come with this piece, I had some that fit perfectly, from a previous estate sale.
I also found this knife holder, it came with 5 knives, one was missing (luckily I have one that will fit). It is not very old, but I've never seen anything like this. I think it will be perfect to sit out at parties near a cheese tray.
This cocktail shot dispenser was found at a thrift store. The quilted crystal ball holds the liquor, the brass tray holds the shot glasses and the brass pump dispenses them. The tray rotates so you can fill all the shot glasses easily.
Very Mad Men-esque.
An old hat pin cushion I found at an estate sale. I recently took a trip to France, where I bought several vintage hats, and antique hat pins. This is perfect to hold the pins.
A cute little wood plant stand for $4. I plan to paint it and use it for something else...but I'm not sure exactly what!
And my thrifting would not be complete without some silver serving pieces.

Linking up to Flea Market Style for their I'm A Flea Marketeer blog party. They will be launching a new magazine soon, I'm very excited about it. If you haven't seen their site yet, check it out.

Sunday, October 18, 2009

Halloween Block Party on HGTV

Tonight is the HGTV Halloween show - Halloween Block Party!
One of my favorite designers, Eddie Ross, will be hosting a segment. You can read more about it on his website.
I think it's going to be good....

Saturday, October 17, 2009

Halloween Things at Mrs. B's



Have you been to Mrs. B's Silver Moon Witch Blog? She is having a 31 Days of Halloween Giveaway! Really cool Halloween related items everyday to giveaway.
If you haven't been yet...check it out!

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Thrifty Finds

Some more thrifty finds...a stack of old books, from the 1930's to the 60's, including an etiquette book from Vogue, and some cookbooks.
A pretty pickle fork with a ballet dancer on the top.
Vintage cranberry glasses.
And a 50's dress with very pretty pearl buttons. It's in excellent shape, kind of a flapper style with the dropped waist pleated skirt.

Linked up to Thrifty Thursday at Tales from Bloggeritaville.

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

1st Snow

This was Monday morning.
Yep, it snowed, as promised.
A lot!
Even the witch weather vane was covered.
But good news...it is supposed to be 60's by the weekend!

Linking up to A Southern Daydreamer's Outdoor Wednesday.

Monday, October 12, 2009

More Weekend Finds

I had a successful weekend of thrifting. Above are a set of 1973 sewing books - they have the coolest covers. They are all in excellent condition, and seem to be really informative too!
These are a set of small peacock dishes with gold detailing. Very pretty, and marked on the bottom 6431. I am having a hard time deciphering that. I can't find the maker or the pattern. I'll keep looking...
My favorite - monogrammed flatware. These are knives - I think one is a WN and one is WD, but I'm not sure.
And a couple of little brass birds.

Linking up to Cottage Charm and Family Inspiration for Junkin' Monday.

Sunday, October 11, 2009

Thrifting Weekend

I went to several estate sales and antique shows this weekend. I found this set of silver goblets.
It came in a nice blue velvet box with silver latches.
It's all in very good condition, both the box and all of the goblets. I can't find a name or maker's mark anywhere.
I'm guessing it may have been a wedding gift in the 50's or 60's? It appears to have never even been used!
I also found this cute little brass alligator clip. It was pretty dirty but cleaned up very nicely with some lemon and salt - I just poured some salt on a slice of lemon and scrubbed. All the dirt and grim came right off.