Saturday, July 14, 2012

Lovely Gifts

I found many treasures this week and a few treasures found me! First up are the treasures found. I dashed out to an Estate Sale right around the corner from my office during lunch on Thursday and found these lovlies:

Vintage Coat
(in excellent condition and fits me perfectly)



Love these pillowcases



 And of course some fabulous rusty junk




On Friday I ran out to another sale but they didn't really have that much stuff.  I did find these cocktail napkins for $1, they need to be soaked but I love them and they will go in my collection.


Now for the treasures that found me. I received a sweet little package in the mail and just had to share it.





This thoughtful gift came to me from Paulette at Cheerful Thrifty Door. I can't tell you how excited I was when I saw these lovely vintage patterns. Aren't they gorgeous! Thanks Paulette!

I also received this amazing gift on Monday from a lady at work, it was her mother's. You can read more about it here.








I stayed home today and started working on the cupboard. It has four layers of paint on it. I haven't refinished that much furniture so if you have any helpful hints on removing paint please let me know!





 I did finally find some wood under all that paint!


Hoping you all had great luck with your treasure hunting this weekend!
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24 comments:

  1. TinkerJuly 15, 2012 at 7:09 AM

    Those patterns are fantastic!

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  2. PauletteJuly 15, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    I'm so glad you received the package, and that the patterns have found a home with someone who appreciates them.
    I adore the vintage coat and what a bonus that you will be able to wear it!
    Having a grandchildren weekend hope to link up with my finds later today.
    Thank you for mentioning my blog in your post, you are very sweet.

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  3. L'Heure Bleue At HomeJuly 15, 2012 at 12:08 PM

    The detail on the sewing machine is fabulous. What a great gift. I know the cupboard will look wonderful once you've finished restoring it. How exciting to see the old wood being revealed bit by bit.

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  4. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresJuly 15, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    Love it all especially the rusty keys and lock. The sewing machine is wonderful; how nice of your friend from work to gift it to you.

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  5. Janette - The2SeasonsJuly 15, 2012 at 6:57 PM

    Wow!!! You had a successful week.

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  6. Tammy @ A Walk in the CountrysideJuly 15, 2012 at 7:22 PM

    That is a beautiful vintage coat!

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  7. CathyJuly 15, 2012 at 8:29 PM

    Love the sewing machine!!!!

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  8. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesJuly 15, 2012 at 9:36 PM

    Love all your finds...especially those charming pillowcases!

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  9. Nells Vintage HouseJuly 15, 2012 at 11:06 PM

    You found some great items this week. I really like the cool padlock!

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  10. SCPEDDLERJuly 16, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    Can't wait to see the cabinet! Love..Love taking pieces like that and bringing them back to life!

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  11. nancyworegreenstockingsJuly 16, 2012 at 11:55 AM

    I'm more than a little jealous of those amazing patterns and that snazzy sewing machine. Beautiful!

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  12. Liz @ Quirky VistasJuly 16, 2012 at 2:44 PM

    Wow, that coat is beautiful. And how fun that you received such lovely gifts. Looks like you won't be bored anytime soon with all that to work with. Have fun! Found you at Southern Hospitality. Hope you'll stop for a visit to see me at Quirky Vistas.
    Liz

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    1. Liz @ Quirky VistasJuly 16, 2012 at 8:23 PM

      Thanks so much for coming by with your great comment today! It was fun to know I've found a like-minded treasure hunter! Forgot to tell you how much my heart clenched up in a little knot when I saw those keys and that lock and then the added skip to my lou that my eyes did when they saw those patterns. Isn't it great to love such junky old nostalgia? Hope to see you at my place again real soon!
      Liz

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  13. Morristown, NJ AntiquesJuly 16, 2012 at 10:36 PM

    I love the locks and keys!!

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  14. UnknownJuly 16, 2012 at 11:40 PM

    Fabulous finds! Loving the locks and keys and REALLY love the sewing machine

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  15. leah - moxiethrift on etsyJuly 17, 2012 at 7:09 AM

    that sewing machine is AWESOME! I am the dumping grounds at my work for anything old and I love it!

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  16. rachel @ idlepinesJuly 18, 2012 at 1:29 AM

    Dropping by from Sophie's Flea Market Funds:
    what gorgeous finds! love the old keys and the stunning illustration from the vintage patterns

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  17. TrishaJuly 18, 2012 at 10:38 AM

    So many wonderful treasures! I think my favorite is the pillowcases. Looks like you have had some great luck lately!

    ~Trisha

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  18. Curtains in My TreeJuly 18, 2012 at 4:16 PM

    like the vintage double breasted coat and love your new singer featherweight sewing machine those are always a great find

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  19. SuzyJuly 19, 2012 at 12:37 AM

    Great stuff! I love the old key and the sewing machine is sweeeeeet!

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  20. Thoroughly Modern MeJuly 19, 2012 at 7:08 AM

    Some great finds! NIce to have that coat for yourself. My daughters middle name is Rose, so I would have snatched up those pillow cases for her bedroom.

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  21. Helena J.July 20, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    This vintage coat is truly amazing. I cant believe the deal you got here! Great work!

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  22. diegoagogoJuly 20, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    You are so lucky with the sewing machine!! I just scored one via ebay for 200 pounds! Do you know you can check what year it was made? Go to the Singer website & they have a list of the dates from the serial numbers.
    As for the painting, I would do a lead test first & if there is none, I would use a heat gun & scraper.
    Good luck
    Lush
    London, UK

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  23. Cottage and BroomeJuly 21, 2012 at 12:37 AM

    I can never resist rusty locks and keys! Laura

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