Thrift - Crazy Santa Kinetic Sculpture

Gonna make it short and sweet. Some of todays finds vintage tablecloth, another mug (hee hee), 4 unused Silit enamel plates SOLD, crazy atomic Santa Kinetic mobile SOLD. Plus a new in the box brass fondue pot SOLD. Pair of enamel mugs SOLD.

Thrift - Scottish Wool Throw

It has been a rough two weeks fighting a rather nasty cold. Braved the thrift once but was forced to forego any estate sales. Found an Amor Kosta Boda heart vase (can't remember the designer at the moment) Swedish paper cut SOLD, vintage spun cotton picks from Japan SOLD and a large wool throw from Scotland.

If your interested in any items on my blog feel free to contact me thru my Etsy store MisterTrue

Thrift - Vera Tea Towels

Today was a good day and yellow themed! First time I've ever found Vera tea towels thrifting. Three of them unused with the tags! I'll have them listed soon or inquire through my Etsy shop if you are interested. Love the kitschiness of Joan Walsh Anglund - little box of illustrated plates for framing - perfect baby room decor.

Below a pair of tins. Two boxes of Dansk tiny tapers, pair of Campbells soups mugs and yes that's another Boynton mug you see, don't hate. And a mirror with a huge yellow plastic frame, unmarked hope it's not old Ikea. Sigh, Vera makes me happy!

Thrift - Dick Bruna Curtains

Gonna try and blaze through this. Must be going through thrift withdrawal as I stuffed my bag today? Large collection of Thermo-Temp raffia mugs and bowls SOLD.

Terence Conran's House Book, have his older version that I use frequently as reference. Pile of vintage hankies. Found the Micheal Lax Copco blue fondue pot stuffed in a corner as I was leaving the store SOLD. In my excitement, forgot to check under the mounds of tape as the wood knob has a sloppy repair, bummer! I'm a sucker for miniatures and kids wooden toys, see little pirates, sailors, gents and ladies ect.

Vintage pair of Dick Bruna curtains - thanks for helping i.d.

At my old biddie thrift found a Pat Albeck mug - she's a great British illustrator that's been around since "The Look" of the 1950s SOLD.

Estate - Skjode Rabbit

Naturally, I was really late to this Italian estate sale but on other accounts was lucky and didn't get the usual estate pricer person and so all the goodies sold for a reasonable price. Found a Kartell red waste bin and a Luxo desk lamp. Another Kokeshi! A couple of remaining tea towels.

There was the most awesome hanging frosted glass and teak light but at $120 I thought was priced to close to retail, it was painful to pass. In fact, all the cool lights were priced at retail or above - again they were still there at 12pm.

Yes, that's a Garfield mug you see - they are collectible. Not a Dansk but rather a Skjode teak pepper mill, by far the coolest feature of this mill are the two grinding stones instead of the usual metal or plastic grinding wheels found on most pepper mills.

The boxes and boxes of Christmas ornaments were well-picked-over so one can only imagine the gems I missed but digging through the remnants I did find a Skjode teak rabbit SOLD. A little plastic deer, hot red glazed elf (is he missing a sled) and a Italy nativity ornament.

Hidden away was a lonesome botanical Arabia Finland plate for sale in my Etsy shop. Whistling boy in red Wellies by Mertens Kunst, no doubt from a German fairytale. And a little brass perpetual desk calendar.

Liked the pottery wall plaque made in Italy but it was damaged.

Moms Finds - Pendleton Reindeer Sweater

Some of moms finds for me from a few estate sales. Chinoiserie style red orange lacquer mirror. Red Rudolf stuffed deer and a Swedish Dala. The reindeer Pendleton wool sweater (Made in the USA) going to my thrift buddy Scott at New Documents.

The organizer below was formerly used in a sewing room. Plus an 80s cow moo tin. Thanks mom!

Estate Sale - Blenko Fish by Winslow Anderson

Went to another incredibly overpriced estate sale this morning. No one was there, Saw a few dealers walk in and leave immediately. Huge million dollar home (pricey bit of town - think where Newt Gingrich lives) but the furnishings weren't up to par. But there was a custom pantry - you know the ones that store table leaves, pads ect. Wonder if the house owner was the Mayor of Norfolk VA at some point because of some city silver pins with business cards? Or maybe worked for him.

Was quoted $70 these 3 dresses. Does that seem just a tad teeny bit high? And that was after I mentioned I was a dealer.

Just got a few things. Huge 14+ inch Kokeski with label: From Fukutake Publishing Co. Mar. 29, 1983 SOLD. Teak Swedish tray SOLD. Picked up a 17 inch Blenko Fish by Winslow Anderson, think I overpaid SOLD! Plus an unused wool Faribault throw and a cute little silk Tri-Tie from Japan for the sis. No bargains and probably overpaid for everything, bleh.

Ended up putting a lot of stuff back cause the prices were far to high (priced equivalent to Ebay or more). And they don't discount 50% on the last day? Sorry nothing exciting.

I Got A Package From Dublin

Coolest birthday gift from my sis. Irish linen apron and tea towel from The Cake Cafe Dublin. Design by Pony. Can't wait to visit!

Thrift - Antje Vogel and Vera Scarf

Feel that I haven't thrifted in a while... Here are the finds; a cute Sevi growth chart by German illustrator Antje Vogel SOLD, little red Turkish pot, 2 glass jars SOLD and 4 tiles by Lilian Vernon and because of all the GoodW tape I didn't see that one was chipped SOLD.

And a silk blend Vera scarf, a silk Liz Claiborne scarf and a vintage Lucky Charms hanky. This was a lot of work to get through thrifts swarming with kids (I'm disturbed that HeadStart is no longer funded) and strollers.

Fail At Crappy Greek Estate Sale

After leaving the vet yet again stopped at a crappy Greek estate sale by my least favorite estate sale company. Everything was gold and white, low quality and overpriced. Passed on a small egg design Arabia casserole for $25. Picked up a vintage tea towel at a thrift store on the way home. Executor

Thrift - Vikings Ahoy

Drove 45 miles today. Stopped in an antique mall first and picked up a silk pink nautical scarf signed "Bell" for the sis. Jonathan and MidMomMod suggested I should most definitely get the Danish Viking ship linen runner. Appears to be signed: IH. Perhaps a Sodahl textile? SOLD

The only thing I found out of 4 thrifts was another Boda snowball this makes #15 (I found one yesterday as well) SOLD

At a consignment store found someones small Lucite collection. I don't think they knew what the items were but it was priced very high probably just due to coolness factor. Might post photos after Christmas, hee hee.

Antiquing In Itsy Bitsy Hell

My friend Amy and I decided to go antiquing in PA. Lordy, girdy-hurdy heaven! All itsy-bitsies! Everything was the same and virtually no furniture. Oh and the prices were surprisingly high.

I only ended up getting three things. A Vera scarf of pink locks and keys, I believe this to be one of her very early designs. Trio of German wood angels and a Lamont linen tea towel.

Other then waking up at 5:30 am it was a fun day of looking at junk and eating a humongous pretzel. But you won't find me going back!

Here is some of the things we saw. I really wanted the Emsa Germany breakfast set cause I love plastic and orange. The Wiinblad poster was priced retail at $225. As you can tell modern was slim pickings.

Besides the Christmas booth (were I found the Vera scarf) the fox and lion were my favorite sightings. This woman sold vintage Lea Stein jewelry and contemporary French plastic jewelry. She said new designs were cut from old stock Galalith (similar to Bakelite.) Below are examples of French artist Marie-Christine Pavone's work.

Thrift - Mr. Monday Mug

Keep saying I'm not going to pick things up at the thrift - as you can tell I have no willpower! Salton warmer, Bath England tourist mug illustrated by Peter Smith, Mr. Monday mustache mug, Bodum cup coasters (always looking for these) and a linen duck tea towel.

Score - Fornasetti Paperweight

My husband and I spent the weekend at his brothers wedding, my congrats to the little nit, but I did manage to squeeze in a few antique stores on the way home.

Picked up what I thought was a Fornasetti paperweight but was unsure because I could find no marks, probably why it was priced low. Mom tried to talk me out of this purchase but sure am glad I didn't listen to her! For some reason I like gold on porcelain? SOLD

The Porsgrund Norway fish trivet was the only cheaper item in a booth full of Rosenthal and Wiinblad, strange.

The Safeguard soap tin wasn't cheap but I couldn't resist the illustrations. Charlie Bodden says it's very much in the style of Mary Blair. If anyone knows the illustrator I would love more information. SOLD

The "An English pure silk scarf by Callahers of Macclesfield" 1940s to early 50s souvenir scarf was 25 cents! What in the world can you get for a quarter these days? The little Pyrex dish is for me it's one of the two patterns I collect - thought I had a lid at home but of course I don't. Ended up putting back a lot of enamelware - little sad that I did.

Reference - Vintage Marimekko Dresses

Thrift - Iceland Wool Throw

Finally decided to go thrifting after a short break. My best find by far is the wool Iceland throw found on the way out and most likely a keeper. The tag has been removed but I'm guessing it's a tourist item. Some large Tupperware cups. An unusual round puzzle from 1976. A Penn. Dutch pretzel tin.

And at the old biddy shop found a small Aquarius poster that I couldn't resist SOLD.

Below are items I passed. Love finding Marimekko mugs but sadly the handle was cracked. My thrifts mark anything vintage with a high price tag, see the Eva Zeisel teapot tagged "Rare $25" with a large chip in the lid (must have sold cause it was gone the next time I went. Nope it's July and it's still there.) Even perfect it's not a deal at that price. A monster lava glazed lamp that was damaged in several places and in my opinion, ugly (but it sold).

Thrift - Pepper Mill

Nothing much exciting. I love the graphic design on the PepperMate PepperMill box. It's dated 1982, made in Japan. Mom has one of these and I'll probably just keep it since my peppermill just broke. Found a German barometer SOLD. And new California tea towel that shriveled up into a wad when washed - quality made in India - guess that is what slave wages get you.

Estate - Tampella Finland

Finally, went to an estate sale. Wasn't much to find and prices where very high as seems the norm now! Did find about 3 yards of Tampella Finland fabric called "Ovaali" designed by Marjatta Metsovaara. Two boxes of tiny taper Danish candles, five Danish teak sandwich boards and on top is glass pear SOLD. Most of these items are for sale in my Etsy store.

Mom's Estate Finds - Lucienne Day

Mom went to a few estate sales and found me a few things. My favorite is the Lucienne Day tea towel-this will be hard to let go SOLD. Everything is orange and yellow. El Patio set by Franciscanware of California, accordion mug rack and Japan saki vase.

A donut decanter-if you have info on the maker let me know. An Arts & Craft style copper ashtray, a Willow burl vase by Jean Sumner and a Dunoon mug. Thanks mom