One Grandma's Junk

Around two months ago my grandmother invited all the ladies to rummage through her junk before it made it's way to the good 'ole Goodwill. Barely a thing made it's way out of her house, and up until last week not a thing sat on a shelf waiting to become some other souls treasure. To my good fortune my grandmother is a procrastinator which made way for me to swoop in and collect her junk before she had mind enough to pack it up and hall it out.

All of her items now sit on a shelf at the Antique Mall.


A teak salad bowl set.


This thermos reminds me of the circus!


I think Grandma was quite partial to this since she kept going on and on about the fact that it will carry a cake AND a pie - which is frankly wonderful!


I love the the design element to this chopper, it's too bad one of the blades broke off.


Someone is selling this coffee pot on Ebay for around $20!


Of all the coffee dispenser's I've seen this one's pretty cute but not the ultimate, still, it beats the boring black and silver ones.


I've seen this coffee warmer around infrequently so I can't say it's rare but this one is definitely in better condition than most.


Dude... this is so cool! Can you imagine having to crush ice like this regularly?


A popcorn popper - need I say more?!


For a women who doesn't drink coffee my grandmother sure did have a lot of caffeine related items in her home.


This 70's beverage dispenser brews tea and is ready to go, perfect for a summer BBQ.

A Case of Me Helping You.

I'd reason to believe that most anyone gets a little high off of a good deal. Personally I can't help but tell the first ears that will listen what a great deal I received on the days item of choice. This may sound like I'm bragging and some times I suppose I could be but more than likely I really just want to help my fellow shopper save a dime. Kind of like my dear friend Rosalba informing that the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale started Friday, and that I could even shop it online!

Or me telling you that Saks needs to be had immediately - Go now, run to your closest department store, it's high time to support the economy and your closet.

I'm just sayin'...

Goodies!

As of late my collection of goodies for sale has been growing but as a result of little time and souring temperatures I've slacked on the photography front. That is until this week, and so for now I will hold out on you no longer. I present to you more goodies from my day trip to Ventura and thrift store and yard sale finds from weeks past.

Love Love Love the graphics on this brown and white teacup set, and I love even more that there's four sets not one!



I know it's nice to have new things in your home, things that show no wear but wear is one of my favorite aspects of buying vintage. It says a lot about these glasses that their original owner cherished them enough to actually use them.



As luck would have it I never find vintage shoes that fit, if I did it would be impossible to part with these cuties.



It turns out this iron isn't anything too special but it works and that's always a plus.



This tin owl may not be not vintage (who knows) but it's quite adorable. Realization: I have a thing for owls.



It's pretty well agreed upon that practically anything made mini is far cuter than it's counterpart and these Martini glasses are no exception.



I've actually been trying to sell this thermos on Etsy for a while now but just got around to taking some decent photos, however even these do no justice to the fantastic lines and contemporary black and white.



Back when I hit up the Rose Bowl I bought a couple of aprons that sold very well at the Antique Station. This isn't my favorite but it's pretty cute and I'm officially on the look out.



There you have it, that wasn't too bad.

On another note, I'm heading to N. California in a couple of weeks, if there's anyone up there reading my blog who's interested in purchasing anything you see here or on the lookout for something in particular please let me know, I'd be thrilled to share these goodies with you!

XOXO

Oopsy - Busy!

Oh gee, I've been busy and neglecting my blog - the shame! What's that you ask? What have I been up to?! Well... let me tell you: shopping, sorting, photographing, moving and listing.

It's so much more fun to show you though!

I love to entertain and have a very real affinity for any item that makes my job as hostess easier. These low ball glasses are gorgeous and the mid-century style carrier is just right to stun your guests. I just hate to let it go!



Pyrex is one of those items that makes cooking down right delightful hence the popularity of this vintage kitchenware. I was so lucky to find this casserole dish in mint condition.



Isn't this the cutest?! I haven't a clue about it's use but I just love it.



This is a vintage AVON piece. It's really pretty but I mainly bought it because I know there must be someone out there who wants to buy it from me - I just know it!



All of these goodies were bought on recent thrifting trip to Ventura. There's more but I haven't shot those items yet. And a city guide to come!

TMI

Partying with B&E


The vanity space I shared with you in the previous post verged on becoming a wee bit personal after all it's the intimate space I have for myself, but today's post feels to me like it may just be too much information. The difference being regression.

It all started around three years ago with the ever so crotchety Eeyore. I picked him up at Disneyland and have since managed to acquire four stuffed animals - for a women verging on thirty four may be four too many. But just yesterday this humble collection managed to grow by, oh... seven! And I have to say eleven is definitely too many. But they are cute, vintage, and have sentimental value.

As you may know if you've been reading this blog from the beginning Scott and I are helping his parents clean out their home of twenty plus years, and with this comes a lot of stuff. Most of it has been taken to the Antique Station but when I showed up with a garbage bag full of stuffed animals there were some we just couldn't part with.


They gossip - I work


It's fitting to perch a monkey surrounded by music atop a 1930's chest, don't you think?


Ahh... Goofy

Boudoir

The morning ritual of pulling the chair away from my vanity and saddling up in front of the mirror surrounded by pretty things while I leisurely beautify myself conjures up a feeling of connectivity with past generations of women. For those couple of minutes that I sit at that table before the rush of the day ahead I feel like a lady. I spritz on perfume, powder my face, work at my hair, and rummage through four generations of jewelry.

My personal vanity once belonged to my Nana on my mother's side of the family. Back when Nana owned this piece of furniture it acted as a sewing machine, today it's covered with a large scarf to soften up the boring wood below and crowded with womanly goodies and remembrances on top.

Claudia over The Paris Apartment is collecting photos of vanities from women around the world for a new book that she is working on. If you aren't already a visitor of this blog take a minute to check it out, and if you have a vanity take pictures of it to contribute. You can get in touch with her here: theparisapartment@gmail.com

Be Safe and Have Fun!

Uncle Sam on top of the world


I love birthdays and what's not to love about America's birthday?! It's when the entire country is on vacation, the day is filled with BBQ's and pool parties, friends and fireworks, and the roads are packed with cars headed out-of-town filled with people on one mission - to have a great weekend!

Happy 4th to everyone, be safe and have fun.

x's and o's