This pitcher and bowl were $7.50! They have matching markings, so they have survived many years together to finally find a place in my home. These were used for "washing up" many many many years ago. The most expensive purchase was this antique lace table cloth, at $32. It is very large and I plan to use it on the foot of my bed. My mom bought this for me, and I had to talk myself into letting her spend that much. As we were leaving the antique mall, I found one similar in worse condition priced at $75! I felt better about the price after that.
I bought several postcards dated from 1908-1915. Almost all of them are unused. I paid anywhere from $1 - $3 per card. Still, cheaper than buying a new greeting card or some little scrapbook notion.
I loved this picture at first sight. It might have been the blue green background...or the feminine flowers in masculine colors (earthy browns and golden yellows)...or the chippy frame in creamy white. This picture was $6.30! I found the vintage lamp shade looking lonely on a shelf at the DAV. I loved the ruffles and the lace, and the price of $1.98!!! Stay tuned for the plans I have for her!
One of my favorite finds- this vintage satiny silky purse with its little baby coin purse. There are little sparkly diamonds in the clasp. The inside is that peach color and it is marked with a sparkly "M". I am going to have to do some research. I paid $6.98 for these two.
This was perhaps my biggest steal. I don't own any vanity sets, but I saw the birdies on this set (look closely :o) and I had to have it. For those who aren't familiar - pictured here is a jewelry tree, a lipstick holder, and a perfume tray. I was scared to see the price...$14.50!!! Then when I went to purchase the item, that booth was discounted 30%!!! I paid just over $10! I looked for markings- this is a Matson. I did a little research. Matson was a company based out of New York, and they made all types of vanity items- from shaving items to perfume bottles- during the 1950's and 60's. My vanity set here is plated in 24k gold. I couldn't find these particular items on ebay, but most marked Matson items were selling anywhere from $20 to $100+. I just love anything birds, and these birdies belong on my dresser!
This baby book is one of my favorite finds. It belongs to Evelyn Rummel, born at home in 1921. Her mommy filled out much of this book, and saved cards and notes and articles and even a lock of her hair. I nearly cried as I looked through this book. Why doesn't Evelyn's great granddaughter have this treasure? To some this might just be "stuff" but to me these are the kinds of things that teach us about our history, about change, about then and now, about life. I paid $12.50 for this book. But to me, it is priceless.
The saying on the first page reminds me of Charlie.
Just one of the pages, memories lovingly saved. Scrapbooking in the 1920's...
In the picture above, there are two baby dresses, a little knit sweater of the softest blue with a ribbon enclosure, two matching knit sockies, a warm fuzzy hat (bottom right corner) and a letter from Aunt Ella to baby Mary Elizabeth circa 1909. Ella writes to Mary, talking of her father's long ride to fetch her nurse for her birth, of learning to ride, of how happy she was that she was a girl. I purchased these items on ebay. They were all found together- someone probably purchased an estate or something. I bought all of these items for $12.49, with $4.00 shipping. I will take good care of them, and I plan to display these in Charlie's room. (along with a collection of antique baby items...I just can't help it.)
Look at those teeny tiny buttons!!! Some of the smallest I have seen!
I bought the vintage little girlie hat for $1.50! I needed some little hangers for display, and bought these chippy white hangers for $2.25 on ebay. The pair of vintage bunnies I bought for $2.70. Little blue doll dress in the corner was less than $3.
Look at that old millinery...little blue velvet ribbon... and there is a cream colored ribbon that ties around the chin...so so sweet! And these items were photographed on a vintage baby quilt, of a peachy pink satin. Upon close inspection, my mom thought this was hand quilted. I paid $3 for it.
I love to find pairs, fitting for my pair of girls.
AND FINALLY....THE GIVEAWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Here is the first of many giveaways!!!!! I am including one of my favorite decorating books. I have looked over this book many many times. I think I have it memorized...so its time to pass it on. There are some lovely ideas in Country Living's Decorating Vintage Style. This vintage muffin tin in a beautiful green would be perfect for your craft room or even jewelry. These are great for organizing sewing notions, crafting baubles, scrapbooking items, or jewelry. I wouldn't cook anything in this, just to be err on the side of caution. Last but not least, this beautiful dish. I just loved the colors and the dainty pattern. I use dishes for all kinds of things- catching jewelry on a dresser, wall art, a resting place for chunky bars of soap. I searched through many dishes while antiquing this weekend, and this one was "the one". Dishes were the first things I started collecting because they were really affordable. I would often search through hundreds of dishes at thrift stores before I found a lovely to come home with me. Dishes are close to my heart- especially ones with imperfections. And I have a feeling a couple more lovelies will sneak into the box before I send it off...
To enter the drawing, email your name and zip code to alifelovely@gmail.com, or you could just leave a comment on this post. Brooklyn will draw a name next Sunday. I will contact you for where to send your package!!!
Sending love to you and yours!
Kali
1 comment:
What a shopper you are! It's fun to find treasures like your discoveries. That baby book was so touching. I can't wait to see how you display the vintage items in your daughter's room. As usual, you have some great decorating ideas.
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