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.

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Thrift Score - Lagardo Tackett Jars

Look what I found! Three Lagardo Tackett kitchen jars. Would love to keep but sadly they have to be sold. On top them sits a wood Pinocchio.

Four mugs hee hee. Arabia Anemone bowl by Ulla Procope that was expensive but I think I'm selling it. And a trio of kitshy porcelain fawns made in Japan.

Some tourist prints and a Dansk Kobenstyle paella pan that I usually stay away from but this one was in excellent shape.

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.

Community Yard Sale

Went to my community yardsale this morning. Mostly kids stuff, clothes and plastic junk but did manage to find a few nice items.

Realized when I got home that the Coach satchel is missing the front buck/latch, wonder if it can be replaced? MOMA ramen spork by a Japanese designer, the name alludes me at the moment. Bonova enameled penguin pin. Little lone Russian nesting doll SOLD. Vintage Italian glass tree ornament that I have yet to find any info on...


Picked up the large Dansk stock pot from a young couple selling off some of their parents items SOLD.

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.

Thrift - Hello, Hoarders? You Need To Visit My House!

Yes, your seeing more tins - these are made in Japan and would look nifty in any red themed kitchen. Salton bread / roll warmer and vintage game cards. Sorry about the crappy photo - was in a rush.

Thrift - Drive By

A quick drive-by the local GWill yielded four Otagiri mugs in the very collectible mallard scene, a Metlox Poppets nun and a large Bennington sun tile 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.

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

Thrift - Dear Orientals & China People

Oh and I found this racist ass card too. Appears to be 1960s. Those were the days -- Archie Bunker

Thrift - Dansk

Found at fave thrift an older Dansk teak salad bowl, Christmas stuffed hot dog and a Far Side mug that the sis found.

Antique Mall Visit - CathrineHolm Bowl

My mom spotted this red lotus Cathrineholm bowl that was tagged "Danish Enamel Bowl" at an antique mall and how could I resist? Some old knotty brown bag my sis wanted and a cute little stamped leather belt for her too.

Down the street at another mall picked up a matched pair of wood painted Buckingham Palace Guards made in Yugoslavia. And a trio of OMC head nodders. We ran out of time before I could buy more junk.

Antiquing - Gemma Taccogna

Looking for Christmas ornaments for me so it was time to visit an antique mall. I picked up this pin cushion paper mache head because I thought it was Gemma Taccogna but the base is simply signed Mexico. Perhaps it's one of her students. If you have any info please let me know.

A porcelain modernist white horse with teak pick mane made in Japan. Someone mentioned to me that they thought the designer might be Italian again if you have any info let me know. The most darling tiny deer and angel (made in Italy) there was a pair but the other deer had foot damage. SOLD. Little German birthday ornament that might be pre-war Germany. And a german hoop ornament of Danish Royal guards SOLD.

Thrift - Makio Hasuike for Gedy

Nothing from the old Biddy shop, passed on a glass plate that I thought was ugly. At my fave thrift, a blue cat Taylor & Ng mug with a chip though I was tempted to keep it for myself, passed.  Gone the next time I went.

Really like the Gedy, Italy ABS plastic bin from the early 70's by Japanese designer Makio Hasuike. Had found a larger one in white a while ago but the thrift had managed to crush it. Passed on this Ernest Sohn chafing dish/fondue several times until I realized the heating element was in the pot.

Thrift - Raggedy Ann

Slim pickings today. Skipped estate sales this weekend past as I didn't see anything worth a 30 or 40 minute drive. Pair of Raggedy Ann Jeanette milkglass mugs. Thin glass ginger jar and four Eternia forks. Maybe better luck next week.

Moms Finds

Mom found me a few things. More mod flower tins SOLD and an 80s Japanese lacquered jewelry box by Otagiri with a hidden mirror. An Australian, Florida souvenir and Irish surname tea towel. Thanks! And a Dansk Spider designed by IHQ SOLD.

Flea Market - Dorothy Thorpe Roly Poly

My community had it's spring giant yard sale this morning. I slept in as the sale tends to be rather stinky. With glorious weather the grounds were packed with crowds! I'm being generous in saying the sale was 95% baby clothes. To say the least, shopping took less than 30 minutes.

Did miss out on a set German paper nesting eggs. In the end, all I found was a glass candy jar SOLD, vintage Japan dog SOLD (next to my smaller blue doggie) and three Dorothy Thorpe roly poly's with sterling silver bands. SOLD

Moms Estate Sale

Mom found me these mugs at an estate sale. Thanks!

Estate - Meany

So I drove a bit of of way to this estate that promised to be a "diggers paradise." Perhaps if digging through paperclips, pencils and mismatched spoons is your idea of paradise.

Actually had a large pile of items (nothing great) but the woman running the sale got pissy with me because I didn't like her prices and said I didn't want certain items. She suggested that people who wanted to bargain should go to the back of the line. I'm not paying $10 for a POS just cause you pull the price out of your ass. And since when are you not allowed to bargain at estate sales? Guess she was stressed out since she has been nice at other sales.

The few things I managed to get; pair of red enameled bookends-you bet I like the color! SOLD Set of little vintage science picture books (mmm, my collection might be getting too big at this point) Pair of teak paddles.

Set of painted mouse picks made in Japan. Tiny Bojensen style duckling made in Japan SOLD. Pile of vintage teak picks SOLD. The Dansk green glass dish is from a thrift store. And that's all I managed to find and mind you I sifted through piles of crap!

Thrift - Lot of Work

Aurgh, this post wasn't saved so I'm rewriting it. The morning was spent at 5 horrid estate sales (including one that had a 1/2 hour wait after being open for 1 1/2 hours-suck that) and a run of area thrift stores. Finds include - Electric 60's Copal Japan clock in faux wood. Pair of 1960 LeGardo Tackett espressos. Yellow Dot Pyrex bowl. SOLD

At another thrift I found another pair of 1959 LeGardo Tackett espressos, how odd. The glass Pyrex decanter was the only item picked from an estate. Passed on a sizable amount of Russel Wright glasses in green or yellow for $2 each-oops. Caught a headache and decided to head home after a waste of 65 miles in gas + tolls.