This Week’s Vintage Finds #14
This week, my girlfriend, Nancy, and I decided to check out some thrift stores she had heard about in Cohoes, a small city in the Capital District area. Despite frigid temperatures, and a couple of disappointing store opening hours, we had a great time–as we always do. Above you can see the partial set of wooden blocks I found. Surely there is something very creative waiting to be done with these, right?
In front of the blocks is a sweet little girl’s necklace which you can see better in a photo below. To the right is a piece of English motto ware, also referred to as “Torquay ware,” after one of the towns in England where it is made. The rim reads, “It Is Cream.” I love this kind of pottery, which I find very similar to Pennsylvania Dutch slip decorated pottery.
I found this circa 1970’s game interesting because its wooden tiles are identical to scrabble tiles, except without the numbers. I couldn’t decide if this was more cool or less cool. In any event, I had to have them 🙂
Here’s the loaf pan you saw above behind the Torquay ware creamer. I’ve seen a lot of Pinterest ideas regarding up-cycles involving loaf pans. I thought this one had some character; it’s tin and the shape’s a bit different. Stay tuned!
Oh dear, I thought I had better let you know quickly. Torquay is in Devon. Don't want to upset the locals ;0)
What lovely finds. I really wish we had a shop like Michael's here, across the pond.
Hugs
LOL! Look at me thinking I'm all clever. Thank you so much, Cally–will edit ASAP.
Hi Diana,
So nice of you to stop by for a visit. Yes, living in England you certainly would know a good biscuit or scone. I love Michaels and I am always finding something I like in there. Thank you for visiting and enjoy your weekend.
Blessings,
Sandi
Love the cheese box so much! What a great find. Can't wait to see what you do with the baking tin!
hugs,
Linda
What fun finds!
Hi Diana just making a return visit after we met on GYB last weekend. You've had a busy week, I like your finds especially those gorgeous blocks. How did we ever live with out Mod Podge?
Have a creative weekend!
Wren x
Hi Diana, Thanks for your kind words on my Blog today. Happy Saturday! Judy x
Hi ladies–thanks for stopping by! Have a great week-end, Diana
$4.00 at Michael's is extremely impressive. I can't even walk by without spending money there.
Love the cheese crate!
Andrea
LOL, I hear you!
Great finds! I especially love that cheese box. You did really well at Michaeals. I admire your restraint. What are you going to do with the gold leaf charm?
Very sweet necklace. I have a container full of vintage blocks as well. Still deciding what to do with them. I also have several cheese boxes. I make vignettes in them and they are usually well recieved as gifts.
Fabulous finds! Vintage is always inspiring. The necklace is precious; it makes me wonder about the little girl who wore it.
My favorite vintage discoveries are books and magazines from the late 1800's – 1940's. I especially love the very old St.Nicholas magazines for children. My oldest one goes back to 1895. They're extraordinary! I use the damaged ones as ephemera in some of my mixed-media art, and the ones in best condition as little displays in my house. I love old school textbooks, too. One of my prizes is a seventh grade history book published just after World War I.
@ Marti: I was pretty proud of myself. I make charm bracelets and charm necklaces, but I don't have a specific purpose for the leaf yet.
@ CatieAn: What a great idea! I'd love to see one.
@ Mary Ann: Ooh, I feel the same way about all things paper–magazines, books, whatever. Just tonight during the Superbowl I was organizing cut outs from old magazines and books into categories for art projects. I slipped them into plastic sleeves. I feel ready to face the world!
Those little blocks are so sweet and unique, I love the little unicorn. Thanks so much for sharing this at my History & Home link party. Take care! -Dawn @ We Call It Junkin.com
Love the cheese box and tin. It's always fun to see what lost treasures you can find. Thanks for sharing!