Enamel Bowls + Promotional Pyrex

I went to an estate sale this week and stood out in the cold to be one of the first people in the door. I actually hadn't intended to stand in line (because, hello it's cold!), but I must have misread the opening time. So I stood in line and listened to the people in front of me complain about their health problems. Moral of the story, I'm glad I did! I found this amazing Finel bowl.

This Finel sunflower bowl designed by Kaj Franck is in the shop. 

I have been on a mission to find jadeite for a fair price to restock the shop, it's become so popular I can't find it or keep it around for very long. This bowl has some damage, but is still wonderful. 

Jane Ray Jadeite Bowl

Also thrifted the sweetest pair of kokeshi dolls, they melt my cold heart.

Kokeshi couple

This cute jadeite lotus candle holder came from a consignment shop, wish I had found the pair.

Fenton Jadeite Lotus candleholder

This bowl was a really great find! Found it at a thrift store I usually avoid, because I never find anything there and it is in such great condition! I was so excited when I picked this up.

Krenit Enamel Bowl

And last, but not least I got this for a fair price at one of my favorite mid-century modern stores. I can't say no to promotional Pyrex and this piece is in minty condition.

Pressed Flower promotional Pyrex casserole, and it's already sold. :)

Hope everyone else had a great week thrifting/doing what you love.

Vintage Finds From IL and WI.

Did a little thrifting in my favorite spots in Wisconsin and Illinois, here are a few of my finds and tales of thrifting.

Sweet Kokeshi laquer box found at my favorite consignment shop.

This Dansk Fjord flatware set is my absolute favorite find of the week (month), I found all but the spoon at one Goodwill and then found the missing spoon to my set at my local Goodwill. IN TWO DIFFERENT STATES! Isn't that crazy!?

Cant resist a cute Berggren teapot when I find one.

I was having this internal dialogue in my head when I found these: "Geez, why do I come here? I never find anything, this place is full of cra… OH!"

Cute platter, does anyone know the maker and/or pattern!?

And finally, I decided to photograph my Dansk collection. Those bright enamels are my favorite.

Just some finds.

Wooh, it's been awhile and believe me, I've found some awesome stuff.
My favorite find last week was a first for me, Cathrineholm in the wild! I almost screamed when I saw it.

Adding this beauty to my own personal collection.

This hand crocheted table cloth is in the shop (so it the turquoise milk glass).

I like the bohemian feels to this rug. 

Found these Mckee sail boat fridge dishesa few days after New Years, I figured this was a good sign. 

I'll try to post a bit more consistently, but I make no promises. ;)

Junk(er) Life

I can't even believe it's almost the end of July, maybe the cooler weather is messing with my head. This week I hit up some pretty fun sales and thrifts and found some great stuff to add to the shop. Today I realized I was a true Etsy shop when I loaded 6 bags of packing peanuts and assorted boxes in my car and could barely see out the back. So without further ado, here are my finds and long winded explanations of how I acquired them.

First stop of the week was a barn sale where I found this NEVER BEEN USED  Michael Lax Copco Tea Kettle. The people running the sale told me that this was received as a wedding gift in the 70s and was never used. I just love hearing the stories behind the stuff I sell and I especially love hearing the stories from my customers. I sold a Pyrex casserole to a woman that told me her mom made pudding in this dish and it just wasn't the same since she lost the dish. Another customer who bought a Dansk carving board from me told me he got this very same one on his wedding day and it had been well used and was beyond repair. He was ever so excited to find this one and he never thought he would be able to replace it. This is probably a (big) part of why I love buying and selling this stuff so much, it's always nice to hear the history, the memories and the joy behind these forgotten objects. I have one of these kettles myself and use it every day and it belonged to my grandma. Since she is no longer with us, it's nice to have a daily reminder of her.

Also found some Blenko Suncatchers at the local vintage store in the bargain basement. I have a set of Noah's Ark sun catchers, that I inherited from my grandma and they hang in my apartment windows (and bring me joy).

Went to a true collector/ vintage hoarder's sale this week, the ad said jadeite and you know me, I had to go. When I got there, all I could see were boxes and boxes of stuff. I found some cute cherry glasses (pictured below), but no jadeite. I finally asked her and she brought out these beautiful bowls. She then asked for my number and told me she would call if she found any other stuff I might like.

Well, she did call and I happily took this other jadeite bowl and mickey mug off her hands. I guess she liked me, because the other woman at the sale who wanted the jadeite kept tell her that she was a dealer and then was pretty pushy. I guess sometimes it pays to be nice and not pushy.. 

Uh, world's cutest salt and pepper owls, I couldn't leave these behind.

Found the Oiva Toikka plate at my favorite thrift store, I spotted a woman walking around with a flora bowl and was super upset I missed it. Then strolled up and down the glass section until I spotted this. The Russel Wright and fun glasses came from another estate sale.

So, all in all, I did pretty well. I have a question for you guys, when you're at sales, do you tell people your dealers? I never do, because I think it gives me an advantage. I mean I also do collect this stuff, but mostly I try to re-sell it. I can't continue to buy if I don't sell. 

I'm linking with Melissa's Antiques, because I like seeing what you guys found and I hope you like seeing what I found too.

Turquoise Milk Glass + Carlo Moretti + Moose Swizzle Sticks = A Successful Week

Had another pretty fun week of road tripping and searching. Here are some of my finds: 

Am I the only one who is in LOVE with turquoise milk glass? Got this  at my first estate sale of the week, along with the cabbage jar below.

I can't resist Jadeite when I come across it in the wild.

These Carlo Moretti glasses are probably my favorite find of the week, they're just such a stunning shade of red.

Found some Pyrex (AT A THRIFT STORE!), tried to do some rehab.. it sort of worked.

I lied.. Maybe this biscuit jar is my favorite score of the week because it was FREE. The lady gave it to me because of the damage to the bottom. It's just so beautiful, I happily took it home and will definitely enjoy it.

Don't worry, I bought this Copco spice rack from the previous sale to make up for the free jar. I've been looking for one of these spice racks for a while and picked this one out the garage. Took some cleaning up, but I just love the honey comb shape.

Bought a huge thing of vintage swizzle sticks and these were in the mix.  

This platter was too fun to leave behind made in Sweden by Upsala Ekeby, the mod flower pattern really drew me in.

I'm not sure I could love treasure hunting more and thanks for looking at my finds. I'm linking with Melissa's Antiques + A Living Space +

Maybe Some Day My Titles Will Be More Creative: The July 2014 Thrift Saga Continues

You guys! I went to the best estate sale ever today, the stuff was incredible. But first I have to tell you about the OTHER estate sales this week...

So, my adventure starts here, I stopped at this estate sale and waited in line, yada yada, you know the drill. As I was waiting in line, a man walked out with a handle of Smirnoff and some dixies cups.. I almost followed him home.. BUT, I didn't (obviously). When I finally got into the sale, I noticed that all of the people working were muscle-y sporty looking men.. It was one of my odder estate sale experiences.

Picked up this cool little art deco compact at this apartment sale, this guy had some pretty cool mid-century stuff.

Last day of the estate sale purchase, I just feel bad leaving behind all that hard work.

Now we reach the part where I tell you all about the 50's estate sale today, after  witnessing some drama with the watched list- these two people claim that they both started the list and this other woman was yelling about how she had been waiting since 5:30am (and the sale started at 10). After waiting in the rain, I finally got in. This house had some awesome stuff! I sadly watched the Fred Press fish barware walk out the door, but I managed to score some awesome stuff. This is about 1/3 of what I came away with...

All in all, a pretty good week. I stopped at this girl's lemonade stand and she was way more legit than I ever was. She had 2 kinds of lemonade, cookies, homemade dog biscuits and a cute stand. I just had to stop..
Hope ya'll had a good week too and I want to know, what's your oddest estate sale experience?
I'm linking with Melissa's Antiques

Some Small Finds This Week

This week has been a bit slow, no estate sales and the thrifts are pretty dead. I still found some cool stuff.

First time ever finding Iittala in the wild, love the bottom of this lowball glass. 

Found this turquoise Le Crueset at the local antique mall and it was pretty reasonable. 

Glasbake mugs, tea strainer and coffee scoop.

Did this display for the 4th of July and it's on instagran

Backyard benefits at my parent's.

Admired this photo of my grandma on her wedding day. I'm feeling pretty good genetically. Haha

As you know, I have a small collection of skeleton keys, does anyone have any ideas on what to do with them? Maybe display them, simple craft? Any ideas would be helpful. Hope everyone had a good 4th, I know I'm excited to get back out there for the estate sales this week.
I'm linking with Melissa's Antiques.