I must make a confession: these junk finds aren't from this past weekend. They're not from any weekend in the past month, actually. I still have some junk finds saved up from my insomnia-induced blogging break so I wanted to share those since I didn't get out junking this weekend.
These finds are from a variety of sources. The cute scalloped Ovenex pan was from an antique mall, but it was such a good price that it came home with me. I have a small collection of these Ovenex starburst pans that I plan to show you later. The darling vintage Hazel Atlas nut chopper with the red wood ball handle was from a thrift store. For Valentine's Day I filled it with festive candy corn and it looked so cute on my windowsill!
Last, the old green Coke bottle was from another antique mall. It was only $1 so I grabbed it, because they're usually priced much higher than that. I love the pale green color and I have it on my desk holding some cute little flags. One think I noticed when I was moving it around to take photos--that bottle is heavy.
I found this lovely vintage tablecloth at the thrift store in nearly perfect condition....until I washed it with something red. {smacks forehead} Can you believe that? I've been doing laundry for how many years?--definitely long enough to know better than to make that mistake! And the sick thing is, that was the second time I dyed something pink in the wash in about a month, so I should have been extra cautious. In my defense, I washed the items in cold water so I didn't think there would be a problem. The white cloth now has a very pale pinkish hue, not enough to make it ugly, but enough to remind me that I won't make that mistake again!
And last an assortment of vintage earrings to replenish my crafting stash. I think my all-time favorites are anything with those pretty aurora borealis crystals like the ones in the middle. I love them, so much that I have a hard time parting with them and actually using them in my creating.
Speaking of hoarding, I realized this week why I still haven't watched the last 3 episodes of "Downton Abbey" that have been patiently waiting on my DVR: I'm afraid to watch them because I know that when they're over, there won't be anymore for another year! Yes, friends, I'm hoarding "Downton Abbey."
Did you get out junking this weekend? Did you find any treasures? Have you ever hoarded a book or movie or am I just a total lunatic?
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Rit makes a product called color remover that generally corrects the pink problem. However, I havent used it on tablecloths. It's possible the dyes aren't stable enough to handle it. But it would work on other laundry in case you decide to make that mistake again. :-)
ReplyDeleteI hoard all kinds of stuff, but I'm not sure I can hoard a movie or show. I usually can't wait to find out how it ends!
ReplyDeleteLove looking at your vintage finds.
That tablecloth is just gorgeous, and if it really does have a pinkish hue, which I can't see, you've gone and made it even prettier!
ReplyDeleteI have the whole 2nd season of Downton Abbey on the DVR ... I think I'm saving it for the rainy season. Just wanted to make you feel a little better about your three episodes.
ReplyDeleteNo junking for me this weekend - but I am on my way to a new Thrift that recently opened. The last time I was there, they had a TON of old clipboards, which I passed up. Then the new issue of Flea market Style comes out and they have an entire wall of old clipboards. Hope they are still there!!!!
ReplyDeleteI have on old Coke bottle like that - a friend of mine found it buried bottom up out by the river. He dug it up and it is perfect - even made right here in my town. You are right - it is heavy!
OMG, I love Downton Abbey! My boyfriend got me into it (weird, I know), but I was lucky enough to get hooked mid way through first season, so I have some back tracking to do. I too, have been hoarding Downton Abbey episodes!
ReplyDeleteI hoard the last few chapters of books all the time. I think I read almost all of The Help in one sitting until I realized that it would soon be over. Then I held off finishing it for days. The Ya Ya Sisterhood books were bad. I actually rationed pages.
ReplyDeleteI am hoarding Downton Abbey too- I never want it to end. Trying so hard to pace myself as I've just started the first season.
ReplyDeleteLove your earring finds this week- gorgeous!
Such great finds! I have the red nut chopper but usually only get it out at Christmas. Candy at Valentines is a great idea. Those starburst pans are calling my name but I can not start one more collection!
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