Vintage Finds - Junk hunting with Mom

They held a "Vintage Market Days" event in North Augusta this weekend. I was excited to go check it out so Mom and I made plans to head over there on Saturday morning. While it was a very nice event and I enjoyed it and did pick up a few things, there was not a lot of real vintage there. Maybe 3 or 4 vendors actually had vintage items. I did really like this booth and bought one of the cupcake stands made from old bed springs.

I also found this vintage postcard for $1.50, because I have the dearest brother ever I had to have it.

Since we were really close to our favorite junk shop over in North Augusta, we decided to stop by when we left the Vintage Market Day Event. I am glad we did, I found some pretty good junk.

A couple of old dolls, the Irwin Kewpie Doll needs the arms restrung but other than that it's in good shape. I don't know anything about the other doll yet.

Ronson Lighter in box, an Old Medical School or Fraternity Pin and a lovely little Gold Locket.

I know two red headed girls that are going to want this little Tin Litho Horse!

A few holiday items, tiny Chalkware Chick, miniature Santa Mug and a Japan Elf.

Had to save this little couple. They are not in great shape but I love them anyway! I think from the 1930's.

A vintage child's Peanuts Sweatshirt. I sure did love the Peanuts when I was a child.

Not sure what this is, thinking an Ink Roller, if you have any ideas let me know.

The Hat/Wig Box has a cloth head form inside, never have seen one like this before.

So it was all in all a fun day out junking with Mom.

Hope you are having a wonderful weekend!

Estate Sale Finds

It's been a slow couple of weeks in estate sale land for me, lots of sales but just not my kind of stuff. I was really itching to go to the Peachtree 23 longest yard sale today but Mom did not feel like going and I didn't want to go by myself. I tell you I am really in need of a junk fix. Here are my slim pickings for the past two weeks:

I did find some really cute vintage girls clothing in excellent condition, usually I do not find them in this kind of shape. I was glad not to have to soak and clean them. They just require a light pressing and they are ready to go to our Etsy shop.

Vintage purses seemed to be a theme for me on my last couple of picks, a beautiful crochet purse and two beaded purses (made in France and Belgium). The two beaded purses are in pretty bad shape but they were just too lovely and dainty not to take home. They cost me a whole $2, they will go on my misfit shelf for display.

I think she is a dashboard Madonna, not sure really. Found at the Catholic Social Services.

I love old band-aid tins, did you ever notice they are almost always filled with old nails?

A glass drawer pull. You never know when you might need one.

1870's Ready Reckoner Book.

A very lovely vintage umbrella with a rhinestone handle.

This is plated but still pretty.

I have never run across a witch cookie cutter before, have you?

Probably my favorite find over the last couple of weeks, LOVE this vintage box of Birthday candles. Already at home in it's new spot on my misfit shelf.

I scored some really nice cocktail napkins and dinner napkins, these will be going to our Etsy shop.

I bought this little rustic shelf for me, I can use to display some of my much loved small trinkets.

On another note, my sister found these chairs in the Goodwill. They are now in my Dining Room. They are hand made and in fantastic shape. I am very picky about chairs and have been living with the old ugly ones I have had for years until I could find just the right set. When I laid eyes on these I knew they were the ones!

Hope you are enjoying your weekend and if you have been out junking I hope you found some wonderful vintage treasures!

My Last Friday of Junking

I have so enjoyed working from home and having the freedom to go junk hunting every Friday over the past year but all of that is coming to an end. I have accepted a new job and will start on Monday and therefore no more junking Fridays for me! So wanting to make the most of my last Friday I set out to find some treasures. The only estate sale listed did not seem to be my kind of junk but I went anyway. I am glad I did because I found this old Tom's store display rack and I just love it! It will be great to use in my office or sewing room for storage. The shelves can be adjusted to sit straight or at an angle (notice the two bottom shelves are set at an angle and the top shelves are straight).

 I also picked up a couple of Calvin and Hobbes books (who doesn't love Calvin and Hobbes!).

The next stop was a rummage sale at a Church downtown. I was hoping for lots of good stuff to dig through but it was pretty sparse. The only purchase at this sale was an old ammo box. I will most likely use this in my son's room.

On a whim I stopped at a thrift store that I had never been to before and after poking around for a bit I found what I am calling the Doll Graveyard! Lots of doll body parts. Some very creepy!

An my last stop was the Goodwill, I hardly ever go in there anymore but I had a few minutes to kill before my hair appointment. I found some honeycomb bells and that was it.

So not the best junking day, but I was really happy to find the Tom's rack. I am not sure how going back to work full time outside of the home is going to work out with my blogging, Facebook and Etsy. I am hoping to keep things going but I'm sure I will have to slow down just a bit. I have really enjoyed the time I have had over the past year to devote to these things that I love so much but you gotta do what you gotta do! The Lord has blessed me with a wonderful opportunity and I am excited to get started with my new employer on Monday. I just know it's going to be great!

Hope you are having a fantastic weekend and found some wonderful vintage treasures!