Friday, January 27, 2012

Fun Finds...And A Great Giveaway...

I had some great finds at the thrift store yesterday!  A vintage group photo is always a find, and with the old canteen I found, makes a perfect vignette...



Look at this great old light fixture...


some test tubes in a rack...


and a fun old book.
 

This vintage velvet bow and feather once adorned a woman's hat!


A vintage French book always comes home with me...


I love the fun pages...


My favorite finds are these charming vintage velvet fruit pincushions... I think they would be lovely gathered in a bowl or basket... 


and this wonderful old French Flow Blue Bowl!  Far from perfect...but it is mine...



Another wonderful find this week is - the Card Keyper- from Suzanne of Privet and Holly!  She is having a great GIVEAWAY to launch her Etsy Shop and the great card organizer she and her mother created!  She is giving away THREE of them, so your odds are good!  I love mine...keeps all my rewards and member cards organized and right at hand when I need them!  She also includes a special punch and cute charms!  I know you will love it, too!  You can click on the photo below to visit her blog and enter the giveaway!


Until next time...hope your weekend is full of fun finds, too!


29 comments:

Vintage Market Place said...

my goodness, I would really love to browse around a thrift in your town.
You get some amazing goods!
Amy

Joy@aVintageGreen said...

That french flow blue bowl is beyond fantastic. Everything you found was so great. Shopping envy here (just a tiny little bit).
Joy

Debbiedoo's said...

Great find Linda. Today my husband was off, and we just came home. We had a great day of fun finds too!

Angie said...

Wow - you scored lots of wonderful goodies! I just left the thrift store and spent way more than I intended, but do love everything I got!

Blessings,
Angie @ Knick of Time

outjunking said...

Wow now that is a great thrift store.
Lisa

Kris said...

Oh yes you did hit the jackpot at the Thrift store! Woo-Hoo!! Great finds!!!

Gina at Vintage Junk in My Trunk said...

Great finds, Linda! Love the photo and the flow blue bowl. Thanks for the giveaway tip; looks like a practical product!

Di said...

You did great oh my gosh that bowl is to die for!! Di@cottage-wishes

Deb said...

I love those test tubes but don't have a clue as to what to do with them!

Kelli said...

You have the most amazing luck when shopping! LOVE your finds. :)

NanaDiana said...

Wow! You got some "finds", girl! I love that flow blue bowl and your French book. Everything looks like it is amazing! xo Diana

Robin Thomas said...

You are such a good picker, Linda.

Vickie @ Ranger 911 said...

Oh, those test tubes! When I started my first job as a lab tech over 32 yrs ago, we actually used those glass washable test tubes. It seems like a lifetime ago. Now everything is disposable.

The velvet pincushions are so beautifully faded. Mmmm.

Liz said...

The book about the "Boy Fish" looks ... um ... interesting!
Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger

Ann said...

These are great finds, Linda. My favorite might be the fruit pincushions. Such colorful fun!

Privet and Holly said...

Not only do you find
the greatest treasures,
but YOU are a treasure,
as well, Linda! Thank you
for including my new venture
in this fabulous post and so
glad you like it!

xx Suzanne

Jacqueline~Cabin and Cottage said...

Good hunting this week huh? LOVE that French dish!

Olive Cooper said...

I like group photos a lot and have two that need framing. I enjoy the way you shop.

Lynn said...

Loved seeing your thrifty finds, Linda. I love the vegetable pincushions. And the Flow Blue dish is lovely. I got some nice linens at an estate sale today. It's always such fun to give castoffs a new life. Have a good weekend.
Lynn
Email: Lynn@nsytes.com
www.cottageandcreek.com

Ceekay- Thinkin of Home said...

I need to go thrifting at your hometown....you found some great items!!

missy k said...

I love your finds.

The group photograph is amazing.... and the bowl.... it IS perfect!

Karenx

Brenda Irwin said...

that lamp is terrific, what great finds! you've got the luck for sure:)

The Boston Lady said...

Linda, you hit pay dirt with all your finds! I am particularily fond of that light fixture. Will you be putting that at your cottage? Ann

thistlewoodfarm said...

I love all your finds! Wow! My favorite is the velvet bow! I love that card keeper and I entered her giveaway!
blessings,
karianne

The Cottage Market {Andrea} ♥ said...

such wonderful finds! i am in love with the test tubes!!! great job! so glad you dropped by for a visit -- now i am your newest follower : ) i have to tell you those two little puggies own my heart just with one glance -- i mean HOW CUTE ARE THEY -- please give them a big doxie hugs from all of us here at the cottage market!!! hugs...

Cindy said...

You always find the BEST little treasures!
Have a fabulous day,
Cindy

LizlovesVintage said...

Linda,
I love those treasures especially, the photo!! Great finds.
Thanks for stopping by... I think I'll finish the lamp shade :)
Thanks for your input Friend!
xxx Liz

Cindy Adkins said...

Hi Linda,
I have been trying to leave a message on here for 2 days!!! Yay! I finally can...I love all your vintage finds...You are amazing!!! XO Cindy

The Shabby Chick said...

Hi Linda, found you over at All Thinks Home, great blog you have so I started following you. very nice finds.