This Week’s Vintage Finds #28
Hello everyone! I got in lots of “shopping” this week-end; how about you? Friday morning and early afternoon were spent with Constant Companion, Nancy. We hit several garage sales and one estate sale. Saturday morning, I went out on my own to a town-wide garage sale in Altamont, and then met up with my husband later to drive to the Greenwich Antique & Flea Market about 45 minutes north of us. I found some great vintage bargains–wanna see?
Hunting for Vintage Treasure at the Town-wide Garage Sale
Whenever I attend a town-wide sale, I like to hit the sales heading into and out of town because I think they are often ignored by others. And I’m not fighting the crowds like I probably will in town (depending on the popularity of the sale). I might be wrong, but I’ve scored a number of good deals using this method. Like the lantern above–$2.50 at a sale on the town outskirts.
I will eventually get right into the thick of things, but the outskirts have always been good to me. I also found the log candle holders on the left outside of town. I’m trying to build up an “Adirondack-y” inventory and these will fit nicely. The leather-bound book the lantern sits on contains New York’s Education laws. I’m loving the saw in the back ($3): I’m thinking of turning it into a wreath sort of thing. Maybe put a bird’s nest on it and hang it from the front door? What do you think?
Garage and Estate Sale Finds
Flea Market Vintage Finds
I bought all three of these old bottles with the great embossing from the same vendor at the flea market. I think I’m going to offer all three of them in my shop as an “instant collection.” You can read more about old bottles at the Historic Bottle Website. The red ticking is actually a set of 84″ curtains and the red toile is almost two yards long. I think I’ll keep both for crafts and things. All the fabric set me back just $1(!)
I scored another piece of furniture for almost nothing at the flea market. The seller was so ready to be rid of it, she practically gave it to me. I handed over $2.50 and she handed me a vintage chest. Pretty good deal, right? It’s not real old, but this is another piece that I thought I’d paint, maybe using my Pottery Barn technique? We’ll see.
It’s a very interesting piece–you can see that the front folds down. I’ve no idea what it’s original purpose was. It’s needs a little TLC, some airing out, and of course some paint. What color and technique would you use on it?
A few pieces of vintage jewelry, sitting atop a little leather jewelry box. The earrings on the right I’m hoping to use to make one of those cool bracelets you see all over Pinterest. The pearl clip-ons (left) I’ll use for parts and the bracelet in the back I’m going to put a charm on and list in my new Etsy shop (that I’ll tell everyone about soon, when we get closer to the “Grand Opening”). If you’re interested in learning more about vintage jewelry, check out this informative video: A Beginner’s Guide to Vintage Jewelry.
If you would like to try out one of the products I mentioned today, you can check them out by clicking on the photos below. If you decide to make a purchase, I will receive a small percentage, which would be a blessing(!). If you do try one of them out, I’d love to hear how you like it.
This week I’m partying at:
The Thrifty Groove
A Delightsome Life
Katherine’s Corner
The Cottage Market
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Great finds – again! I like your suggested products too, and may invest in those; if so, will definitely go to your link. I'm not sure what colors I'd choose – I always seem to get caught up in the smallest of decisions, but I really like Miss Mustard Seed's colors in chalk paints. Love those fabrics and the pink transferware dish!
Thanks Rita, that's so nice of you. I hear what you're saying–sometimes I get tied up in knots about the smallest decision, then the project languishes and hence "the stockpile!" I love her colors, too. I think I'll check them out.
Fabulous finds, but the table is a super find! Yes paint it! Hope you share the results!
Thanks, Linda! I agree on the table, just wish I could use it myself. Yes! I will surely share the results–hopefully soon.
the wooden box was a music box ,the ones that you put rolls into….
Thank you so much Kate. Is it the fold down front that lets you know that?
Oh wow Diana, you did good!!!
Thanks Marie!
Love the music box and the table – what great finds and bargains.
Yea, it was a good week-end 🙂
Love the lantern and the table! Maybe the box was a salesman's presentation box, because of the way it opens, I'm thinking? Thanks so much for sharing this at History & Home this week, take care – Dawn @ We Call It Junkin.com
Thanks Dawn! We'll get to the bottom of it 🙂
Love all the finds. I am intrigued with the little chest. Wow what a great price on that table. Looking forward to the makeovers.
Thanks for stopping by Deanie! So far people have suggested music box and salesman's presentation box.
The Furniture, the Jewelry, the Bottles, gosh all of my favorite finds, you scored this weekend Diana! The furniture especially practically free!
Hi Brenda! Yea, I did pretty good–lots of fun, too 🙂
Gorgeous finds friend!!! Each one is fantastic! And I love those bottles!!! You really hit the best spots and have such an eye! Wishing you a lovely week! Nicole xoxo
It was so much fun, Nicole! Sweet compliment 🙂 Hope you have a lovely week-end, friend–
The table is great, looking forward to seeing what you do with it. Love china, so the little 25 cent bowl caught my eye!
Yes, I can see how that dish is right up your alley 🙂 I still have loads of pink transfer ware to unpack from our time in England. It's just so darn pretty, isn't it?
wonderful treasures!!! Thank you for sharing your sweet blog at the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop ♥
I have a saw like that sitting in the basement but cannot find a way to use it. Hmmmm. I will have to think on that now.
Just read this old one! What did you end up doing with the wooden box and table? Great weekend of finds!