Monday, May 11, 2009

Fun finds

I wanted to share a couple of fun finds from my recent yard sales.

Love these two bowls I found for $4!!! The color is wonderful...

and the details on the bowls incredible.


I purchased this picture for $1. I love the subtle colors and the eggs in the picture! I'll need to paint the frame but other than that, it is good to go!


I found this darling little creamer for $1...

and this vintage ladle...

Finally, a couple of finds from Goodwill. This gumball machine was $5 and is a beautiful lavender color. I debated buying it but finally my GW shopping partner Sarah talked me into it.



I love white. White anything catches my eye so I was thrilled to find this little white milkglass bottle for 77 cents!
Thank you for stopping by to see some of my finds! I have to say it's hard to shop retail now for two reasons...1) the cost and 2) the thrill of the hunt! It can be addicting. ;)

Have a beautiful, blessed Monday!

~Victoria~
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25 comments:

  1. AmeliaMay 11, 2009 at 8:49 AM

    Me too - in the fact I don't want to pay retail - "treasure hunting or junkin' - which ever you call it is my kind of fun.

    Looks like you found some real good deals in your last shopping spree.

    Have a great week.

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  2. Carmen @ Life with Sprinkles on TopMay 11, 2009 at 8:54 AM

    Well, I'll admit it! I'm addicted to it too! :) You found some great things! I posted a comment on someone else's blog saying it makes me wonder why people are getting rid of some of this stuff in the first place.

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  3. EdiMay 11, 2009 at 9:01 AM

    I love the gumball machine! I'm sure the gum would be gone within a couple of days though courtesy of my son.

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  4. DarleneMay 11, 2009 at 9:51 AM

    I absolutely LOVE those bowls, the detail and color are WONDERFUL!!! I too am addicted to thrifting...I get a rush when I find something wonderful!!!

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  5. trishMay 11, 2009 at 9:58 AM

    I can just imagine the soups that were served with that old ladle! Your finds are great! The details on your bowls are precious. I am drawn to anything embossed like that! I know what you mean about the whites ... I love them too!
    Sincerely ~ Tricia Anne

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  6. the pleasures of homemakingMay 11, 2009 at 10:25 AM

    Those bowls are amazing! Love them!! I really like the picture too. What great things you found!

    Manuela

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  7. CindyMay 11, 2009 at 10:27 AM

    I love your stuff, esp. the bowls! Yep, I'm a frame painter too!

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  8. The Tattered CottageMay 11, 2009 at 10:45 AM

    Love the bowls. Thrifting & Good Will are a couple of my favorite pasttimes :)
    Toni

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  9. DebbieMay 11, 2009 at 11:26 AM

    Oh I love the bowls too. Great finds. Debbie

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  10. Kim @ Twice RememberedMay 11, 2009 at 11:55 AM

    Great finds! Don't you just thrifting? I just love gumball machines! I reluctantly picked up an old ratty one at a yard sale a few years ago and repainted it - and now I'm so glad I bought it!

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  11. TracyMay 11, 2009 at 12:17 PM

    You're so right, there are only a handful of things for which I can bring myself to pay retail...I'm totally addicted to the thrill of the hunt! Those are some great finds! = )

    Thanks for sharing! Have a lovely week! = )

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  12. frillsfluffandtrucksMay 11, 2009 at 12:36 PM

    You found some good stuff! I think buying the gumball machine for ONLY $5 was a good call!

    ~ Sarah

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  13. From the Old InkWellMay 11, 2009 at 12:50 PM

    I agree. You have to think twice about buying "new" items from retail stores. You found some great items. Love that bowl!

    Happy thrifting!

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  14. ChristinaMay 11, 2009 at 12:55 PM

    Love your wonderful finds, girl. The milk glass bottle is very unique. I love the bowls too. You will enjoy those.

    Hope you are having fun today!!

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  15. Megan BennettMay 11, 2009 at 1:46 PM

    I love the gum ball machine- love love love it. Great Stuff.

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  16. Patricia @ ButterYumMay 11, 2009 at 2:14 PM

    Cool finds. I love the bubble gum machine!

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  17. Rhoda @ Southern HospitalityMay 11, 2009 at 4:43 PM

    Love, love those bowls! I would have snatched those up too. And that little milkglass bottle is precious too. I'm with you sisters on shopping retail, it is way too much money. I mean...why would you?!

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  18. LynnMay 11, 2009 at 5:34 PM

    Mall shopping is BOOOOOORRRRING!
    Hooray for Sarah for talking you into buying the pink gumball machine.
    Here's to the hunt!

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  19. Betty JoMay 11, 2009 at 7:34 PM

    Absolutely addicting! Your finds are wonderful. ♥

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  20. UnknownMay 11, 2009 at 10:23 PM

    I love love love the gumball machine I have been in search of one forever great catch!

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  21. Heather at Happy Chippy JunkMay 11, 2009 at 10:57 PM

    Oh my! I love those bowels! So darling!! All your finds are soo FUN!!

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  22. JoyceMay 12, 2009 at 10:46 AM

    I enjoyed peaking at your blog for the first time today and will be back again for more friendly blogging.
    Joyce

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  23. Empty Nest Full LifeMay 13, 2009 at 3:48 PM

    I love the bowl, and I have several old utensils similar to yours. As I have said before, I usually buy nostalgia. Looks like a fun day treasure hunting! Jackie

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  24. TaraMay 13, 2009 at 4:44 PM

    wow you found some really cool stuff, I love the gumball machine, so glad you ended up buying it, I remember having one of those as a kid..!! Isn't treasure hunting so much fun! thanks for visiting my blog today..nice to meet you!

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  25. Carmen @ Life with Sprinkles on TopMay 14, 2009 at 8:47 AM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving such a nice comment! :) I already posted the other day about how much I like your treasures but I just loved looking at them again. :)

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