Sunday, February 10, 2013

Groovy Vintage Finds and More

The nasty weather we've been experiencing has been terrible for foot traffic at the antique mall where I have a booth, but it has been fantastic for Etsy sales!  People are staying home, and wow, are they online shopping.  I'm going to have to work hard to fill my shop back up - nice problem to have, I know!

Here are some of my finds for this week.  I didn't think there would be enough sunlight this weekend to take decent photos, but I spent some time with the camera manual and learned how to crank up the ISO to let more light in the lens.  I think these turned out pretty good considering it was extremely dark inside!

Groovy Recipe Boxes...it's unusual to find three together! 

I love this late 1960s decorating book.  It is full of great ideas and color combinations for mid century style.

This is my favorite room pictured.  Love the green and lucite combination!
 

I thought this green painted vase was so pretty.  I might have to keep it. 

This metal tray was too beautiful to leave behind. 

Fantastic majolica asparagus serving set

Finally,  couple of Otagiri Victorian ceramic houses.  These are probably part of a Christmas village set, let me know if you've seen these before.  I think they might be early 80s?

Thanks for stopping by!  I'll be hanging out at these fine places- check it out! 





27 comments:

  1. Oh my! There are all wonderful but I am loving that vase! It is divine!!!

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  2. That really is strange to find three recipe boxes the same, so cute!

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  3. I love old magazines and books, it really takes you back to that era and I am always learning something new as well.

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  4. That green vase is stunning, definitely a keeper! xx Tina

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  5. I have a red vase like the green one and the tin is beautiful!

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  6. i could spend hours looking through that book!

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  7. Wonderful finds! Thanks for stopping by. I'm a new follower, Mary Alice

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  8. That book is fabulous! And the recipe boxes, I love them! Great finds and great pictures!

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  9. Love those old decorating books! Always fun to find and to have a look through. Love the color on that green vase. I might have to keep it too.

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  10. What lovely finds - I really love the asparagus serving set!Perfect for spring! xx

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  11. Great finds love the recipe boxes and metal tray.
    Denise

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  12. That green vase is gorgeous! New follower!

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  13. The green vase is definitely a keeper! I'm also digging the recipe boxes, great finds!!

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  14. I love the green vase, it's gorgeous!

    Jordan - jbseatsandtreats.blogspot.com

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  15. Loved seeing everything you shared. You found some great vintage things.

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  16. Love to see a fellow treasure hunter's finds. So delightful!

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  17. Hey, new follower from the GFC blog hop. Loving those recipe boxes, so cute. :)

    xo,
    Kristin
    aboutagirl.ca

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  18. The recipe boxes are awesome. Love the green vase too. :)

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  19. Hello! Found you on the Aloha Blog hop.
    I am your newest follower, would you care to return the favor?

    http://www.beautybykrysti.blogspot.com

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  20. I love them all! You will be one of the features at the Make it Pretty Monday party on Monday at The Dedicated House. Pop on in and grab a feature button. Hope to see your prettiness again on Monday. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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    1. Yay! I'm so excited, thank you! I will definitely be back on Monday...lots more goodies to show off!

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  21. I especially like the recipe boxes! All of them are great.
    New GFC follower, here from Aloha Hop.
    ~Kim
    http://2justByou.blogspot.com
    PS - If you like hopping, Meet & Greet is open till Monday night. =0)

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  22. Lots of fun retro treasures here! I really like the little plates! Thank you for sharing at TTF.

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  23. Great finds! Isn't the hunt so much fun and what a thrill when you score! Ok, now I'm going to go calm down....

    We're joining your great blog. Please check us out.

    Have a beautiful evening,
    Linda at The French Hens Nest

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  24. Newest follower here! Found you on the blog hop. I look forward to reading more!
    -Melanie @ meandmr.com

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