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29 July 2009

Latest vintage finds

Even though we had a busy weekend with two of our girls participating in a large soccer tournament, I found a little time to do some garage and tag sales... I was very happy with what I found!!


This darling bench will get a makeover with some paint and new fabric...















I absolutely loooove this desk!























The lady who sold this chalkboard to me said it's from the 1940's...























I was told that this old table was most likely taken from a library (the little plaque says "Property of Mult. County ~ will someone come to my door to reclaim it? Will I be arrested for buying potentially stolen property? Yikes!!!)







I bought this darling fabric from my friend Cindy, I have great plans for it!
















































This is a super cute little child's desk, I had to paint the drawer because it had some ugly dark green brush strokes....























This darling sheer table cover, along with some of the items below, came from the twins Diana and Donna, who were having a tag sale this weekend at Cindy's barn!























I found the next items at Monticello on some of my latest visits... I am absolutely in love with this pink birdcage!!!















My youngest daughter is modeling a vintage nightcap layered in lace ruffles...


... And I couldn't resist this old cement religious statue!





















The last find I am sharing was found at Expo in the parking lot! An old fabric covered sewing stand that cost me a whopping $5!!! I love the inside, and am really toying with the idea of keeping this one and recovering the outside with a fabric more of my liking!!




















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31 comments:

  1. FlorenceJuly 29, 2009 at 10:26 AM

    You have found some great treasures, as usual, you have a great eye for it. I love all the fabric and the curler bonnet I still have mine. It is really old, I remember wearing it over the curlers on a Saturday morning going to town, because I wanted my hair to be curly for my hot date that night. Yikes. That was in the sixties. People did go to town like that, can you believe that? That was in Hood River, Oregon.

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  2. Barking Dogs Flea Market StyleJuly 29, 2009 at 10:51 AM

    Everything is wonderful! Great finds.....

    ~Jennifer

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  3. AnonymousJuly 29, 2009 at 10:52 AM

    I love all the things you found just so very nice & can't wait to see how you change them...lovely.

    Have a blessed hump day!

    ~Linda~

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  4. BonnieJuly 29, 2009 at 11:01 AM

    You found some great things! My favorites...the birdcage, the desk, the bench, and the vintage nightcap.

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  5. FrenchGardenHouseJuly 29, 2009 at 11:01 AM

    GREAT finds! And those prices, beyond wonderful. I might need to relocate to your state.:)
    Lidy

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  6. Ldy ~~ DyJuly 29, 2009 at 11:01 AM

    You are the queen of vintage finds!! I love visiting your page to see what things you have found! Have a great one!

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  7. Little CottageJuly 29, 2009 at 12:08 PM

    Love the sewing stand/chest. Never seen anything like it!
    So I hear you & I won the contest of getting sunburned at the BH Flea.
    I think I passed you up by a little stretch :o))) My nose still looks like "Rudolph"
    Keep cool!

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  8. trash talkJuly 29, 2009 at 12:45 PM

    That statue is 2die4! I love the red paint on it. Your sewing piece should have your name on it. What a wonderful to store supplies that you could just move from room to room with you or show to show for tags, etc.! Keep it!!!
    Debbie

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  9. SheilaJuly 29, 2009 at 1:11 PM

    Such nice treasures... I never find really good vintage stuff anymore at yard/tag sales. Have a great afternoon :)

    Sheila

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  10. FlossJuly 29, 2009 at 1:51 PM

    Lovely finds, all of them, but that sewing stand is a real eye-opener! I was musing today on just what kind of container I would need for my threads to stop them rolling themselves into a nasty knot at the bottom of the basket, and there it is! I had no idea such things existed. I wonder if I could improvise something similar..?

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  11. NicNacManiacJuly 29, 2009 at 2:22 PM

    WOW...SCORE !!! Your new treasures are amazing!!
    Hugs xOxO, Nerina :)

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  12. Jillian's Bella Rosa AntiquesJuly 29, 2009 at 3:53 PM

    Very very good! You have a great eye... the sewing stand is cool!

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  13. AnonymousJuly 29, 2009 at 4:21 PM

    Oooo...I LOOOOVE that blue desk (my favorite color). You shopping diva!

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  14. MindyJuly 29, 2009 at 4:34 PM

    You SO know how to get my heart rate up! I love the desk, the child's desk, and then, oh, my, goodness....the statue. Oh, my goodness. LOVE the statue! Greatness! ~Mindy

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  15. Cottage RoseJuly 29, 2009 at 5:21 PM

    Wow you really hit the Mother load.... love the sleeping cap.. I am just amazed at all the wonderful things you found have fun with them all...

    Hugs;
    Alaura

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  16. Its So Very CheriJuly 29, 2009 at 8:14 PM

    I am starting a NEW Mr. Linky party. It will begin on Aug 10th so everyone will have a week and a half to think about their first post. I have a poll up for votes on which button should be the new button. The "party" is called The Knock Off Knock Out-where THRIFTY meets creative sensation. Go over and learn more about the new weekly event and I would appreciate if you would cast your vote and HELP pick the new button design and its the last week for the July GIVE-A-Way, if you would like to be a part of that event..
    Cheri

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  17. Jodie (everything vintage)July 29, 2009 at 8:33 PM

    Oh Isabel, I love your little sewing chest! I've never seen anything like that...I would have totally passed out in the parking lot! Great find...everything was!!!
    I love the little satin trinket boxes too!!!!! Those always come in handy~
    everything vintage

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  18. Kindred RosesJuly 29, 2009 at 8:39 PM

    treasures galore, hope to see you at the flea market saturday.
    Julie, kindred roses

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  19. Zita - Mlle MagpieJuly 30, 2009 at 3:44 AM

    Isabel, that's a LOT of great stuff! You must work really fast. That blue desk is my favourite!

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  20. OrmoluluJuly 30, 2009 at 11:11 AM

    Isabel--I used to have a pink hair net EXACTLY like the one pictured . . . actually slept on BRUSH curlers!! Ah, what price beauty?!

    Debi

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  21. DixieJuly 30, 2009 at 2:11 PM

    those are some grand finds... i don't know what i like best.. but i do love that desk... and your statuary... and... and... so glad i don't have to choose just one!

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  22. Kim G.July 30, 2009 at 2:47 PM

    Oh!!! Look at that desk! It's fabulous! And the sewing stand is just wonderful! What great finds!

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  23. Sandy~Romantique Inspirations~July 31, 2009 at 8:45 AM

    You do so well in finding the neatest things ever. Yep I very fond of the bird cage as well..

    Have a Great Day-

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  24. sylviaJuly 31, 2009 at 10:42 PM

    you lucky girl...I absolutety adore the desk and the suitcase(?) at the end is also a treasure!! Your house must be a dream!!

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  25. Barn HouseAugust 1, 2009 at 6:11 PM

    Holy Smokes!! You have been BUSY! Are you saving all these goodies for next year's BH Flea Mkt??? :o)

    Jermonne

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  26. AnonymousAugust 1, 2009 at 6:53 PM

    what great finds!!I especially love the basket!

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  27. De RuijsbroekjesAugust 2, 2009 at 7:32 AM

    I am schocked LOL these are so just sooooo wow, I love that stuff en your daughter looks marvelous with the pink head !

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  28. countrycharismaAugust 4, 2009 at 5:13 AM

    Hi Isabel, I just enjoyed your blog this morning with coffee, then off for the day. I miss reading and blogging this summer as we have been so on the go. Love this blog with your daughter and ending at the gorgeous pool. What a great day. thanks for sharing. blessings, carrell

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  29. MODERN Prairie GirlAugust 6, 2009 at 6:09 AM

    I'm so sorry I missed this one...your presentation of your "gear" is so fabulous!

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  30. DonaAugust 14, 2009 at 9:26 AM

    Morning!

    Just out of curiosity is your wonderful cement religious statue for sale or was that a keeper?

    Wonderful blog! ~Dona

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/wovenheart/

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  31. Journal SwagAugust 20, 2009 at 12:23 PM

    Fun! Have you sold that religious statue yet? If so, that's probably good (for me)... if not, can you email me and tell me how much it is? I love it!

    Hugs,
    Sheila

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