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The dried hydrangeas aren't in the picture to look pretty, they were found at one of the yard sales for a $1 donation.
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Tin molds, glass drawer handles, and gloves.
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I can't resist old bottles, and the sweet salt and pepper shakers had to come home with me too.
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What is it with me and boxes? They're just another thing I can't resist. This one was in need of some TLC, and I had a plan for it that didn't involve paint.
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I love this stuff.
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This is my stash of vintage postcards and photographs that have been living in a plastic drawer in a garage cabinet. Don't they deserve a little more respect? Not sure how the light bulb got in there.
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Neat and organized in their new home and so happy to be moving inside the house. I'll be keeping the larger photos and Bingo cards in the large metal box I found a couple of weeks ago.
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37 comments:
I'm the same way. I always wonder what I might be missing if I don't get out there and look. Nice finds, Betsy. Organization is good. I'm working on that myself.
I absolutely love the salt and pepper shakers. They're so unique. That old box is nice too and what a perfect use for it! Great finds!
I try to listen to that inner voice when it tells me to stop and shop! So glad you found some awesome stuff. Love the box and great for keeping those photos in! Be still my heart when I saw the salt and pepper shakers...sooooo cool!
hugs, Linda
Great finds Betsy! Love using things like that for organization! Looks great plus functional!
xx
Anne
Love, love, love that box - especially now that you made it look so much better! I share your love of old boxes. I can't resist them either. They always get used!
Thanks for the tip about the restore-a finish. Everything looks great!
I am another one that likes those old boxes. Yours cleaned up very nice.
Love your finds! I'm attracted to boxes too. I think it's the organizer in me.
Have a happy day!
sandy ;)
Lovely finds! I adore those tin molds!
Jeanine
LOVE those pink S&P shakers!! Thank you for the tip about the Howards. I will look for that because it did work wonders on your new box.
Love your finds! I've always had a thing for boxes myself.
Brenda
Thank you for NOT painting that lovely old oak box. I would have kept that one, too. Love those old glass pulls. You find the best things!!!
Such cute finds. I especially like the salt and pepper shakers and the tin molds holding the flowers makes a great little vase and I completely understand about boxes...I have a thing for them too! Go figure!
Have a good night.
Tammy
Great 'scores'... I am trying to resist that voice in my head that is tempting me to go Junquing... *winks*
Dawn... The Bohemian
You came home with some great treasures, Betsy!!! I like the salt and pepper shakers, kind of unique!!!
xoxo
I think I will go to yard sales this weekend. I have not been to any for almost a month.
I think everyone is envious of your file box - great work restoring the finish. You should save those light bulbs - they will probably be the collectible of the future. I have already seen of couple of posts with baskets of them!
Love your finds especially the box, right up my alley, and those s&p shakers. Can't wait to see what you do with those. Have a super week. Lisa
Now I'm thinking about all the treasures I missed by staying home this weekend! You found some wonderful stuff! Warm hugs, Estsher
I'm glad that you decided to go out, too! I also collect tin molds. The small ones are perfect for storing jewelry-making supplies, beads, charms, etc. SO much nicer to look at than plastic containers. I also think they'd be perfect for displaying jewelry for sale at shows!
I'm laughing about wondering what you might be missing -- that's usually my motivator as well! Howard's is amazing stuff. I use it all the time but it has a powerful 'aroma' which I learned after using it on a piece of furniture indoors. Oops.
Oh Betsy, such lovelies!!!!!! Loved what you done with the box!
Great finds. I just paid a pretty penny for those glass drawer pulls, new. I also love boxes. Thanks for showing.
Isn't it fun when you buy something just for yourself instead of for the buying public? Congrats on nifty new postcard storage. And I wannnnt those salt-n-peppas!
I would have been all over those cute S&P shakers! I collect them - I need red ones!
Love love your finds...Oh that box is to die for...and the bottle is nice too! You really are the most...you know!
Hugs,
Loretta
I love to check out the sales, too.
I just hate the thought of what I might be missing! You found so great goodies. The little salt and pepper is so dear.
Hugs,
Patti
I love your vintage postcards! Kudos to your creativeness ;)
So glad you gave in to your Thrift Shopping Urge...loved seeing your finds and the repurposing of found treasures. Great glass knobs and handles...that's worth the trip right there, and the box...well, it's a treasure for more treasure storage. Nice collection of vintage photos...something I can't resist. Visiting from VTT. Hope you can come by and see my 1963 CAM's.
Love it all, but especially that wood box.
I'm curious how to successfully dry hydrangeas. Never had any luck doing that. Those are gorgeous.
You found the right place this time. Everything you bought is great vintage finds.
Isn't that the truth! That little voice says "I might miss something fabulous!".....I listen to that little voice wayyyy too often lol! Drives my husband nuts that I need to stop frequently when we're on our way somewhere.
Those are some lovely finds Betsy. Your wooden box turned out beautifully! And it works perfectly as a keeper of all the old photographs and cards. And I hate to say this, but I think I would've snatched those darling salt and peppers right out of your hands and run with em! *winks* Vanna
Oh, I love all of your treasures, I'm with you, can't pass up an old bottle or box and I love the pink salt and pepper shakers!
CArol
Great finds...lovely box. You knew just what to do with it!
Fun stuff...that's the perfect spot for your postcards...LOVE old boxes too :)
I just love tht salt and pepper. Your box really turned out nice and it is perfect for your vintage photos.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Love the organized pictures and cards. Simple things like that can make a huge difference. The box is perfect! The molds are something I can't resist and I'd have taken that salt and pepper shaker in a heart beat. You did well! Thanks for showing us. I can only imagine what I've missed these past few weeks I haven't gone hunting. Well, at least I'm giving my house and garage a break.
Liz
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