what a day this has been...

...what a rare mood I'm in!
A completely unplanned outing today netted me these items
(and a few more)
from a thrift store and garage sale...
 ...this shabby chic tin 
full of these interesting buttons
(and earrings, pins and needles).
 
See the bottom button with the anchor on it?
I saw one like this on ebay listed for $19.95!
Anyone interested in MINE?
 How about this rusty, scuffy blue tin box!
FULL of old padlocks and keys.
 An Easter egg holder!

 Two sets of fun cookie cutters!
 This unused vintage man's billfold (calfskin)...
 and the prize of the show - this dressing table!
One of the "arms" made to hold a fabric skirt was broken off.
Rather than fashioning another, we decided to remove the mechanisms.
I'm in ♥ with the color--I'll not paint over it.
(I just realized I'm missing the vintage sock darner.
It must have rolled under the seat of the car.)
We REALLY had a good day.

21 comments:

  1. Oh .. what a day you had indeed.

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  2. You brought home a load...such possibilities...any ideas how you will use the padlocks and keys?

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    1. No, Bookie. Might try to sell some of them after we've researched what we have. There are a lot of miscellaneous keys, too. I know a lot of people incorporate them into jewelry, etc.

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  3. Oh, I adore the table...and like the color, too!!! The old rusty blue box reminds me of something my Mom gave me recently....my Papaw's tool box....except it's green/rusty!!! As for paying $20 for one button....WOW!!! HOPE you can sell yours for even half that!!! ;-) Have a great SONday!!!

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    1. Hahahahaha, Debbie! I noticed that the one on ebay is still there...no one is buying at that price.

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  4. Rebecca that table is absolutely gorgeous! I also love the color. What a beautiful find!

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  5. Wow look at all those great treasures!!! Enjoy them that blue desk is so cool! love Heather

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  6. Great finds! Love your table.

    FlowerLady

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  7. I'm so glad you're not painting that pretty dressing table, the colour is gorgeous! x

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    1. Just couldn't DO that! And the top cleaned up pretty good! It's a keeper.

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  8. Great finds. Had to laugh at the picture in the wallet.... And the dressing table is a wonderful color. Ann

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    1. Me, too! That's why I called it a "vintage" wallet :)

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  9. What a great day you had. I love the blue table. That is a most becoming shade, isn't it?

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  10. Great finds...I am loving the tin boxes and the table is great...like you I would keep the blue.

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  11. Wow! I guess you did have a good day! I wish the tin I found had been full of buttons! I love that crusty old blue box!!!!

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  12. wreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet wreeeeeeeeeeeeeeew! Girl you scored bigtime!
    Love the buttons... and the turq table is THE BOMB!
    THE COLOR is fabulicious! I see pots of flowrs all over it!??!!!

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  13. Hi my dear-I see you are still picking up such bargainous, fabulous pieces, loving those cute buttons and the dressing table too, well done and so pleased you had such a fun time too! Great tohear from you and hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend-its Mothers day here, so wishing you a happy one too, best wishes xxx

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  14. Oh how I love buttons! Would like to dig through your new/old ones!

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  15. Loving the scruffy Blue Box full of Treasures! What 'scores'... looks like you hit the Motherlode of Junquing this day... I Love when that happens. Thanks for stopping by for a visit... yeah, I kinda went Hogwild for the Anniversary Shopping Spree, but it only comes around once a year and I've done real well in my Booth so it was discretionary $$$ used and didn't come out of the regular household budget so I didn't feel guilty about the indulgences for The Man and I. Being much more selective about what comes in as we continue with the Great Edit & Purge of 2012... what is moving out is selling fast at the Booth so I practically wander around the house seeking that which I can sell next?! *LOL* Blessings from the Arizona Desert... Dawn... The Bohemian

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  16. My first visit and not my last. Love your finds and your blog and am now following! Come say hello sometime.

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  17. I'm coming to visit YOU, DearHelenHartman! Welcome!

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