I heard it, calling me from the thrift store. And since The Mister came home early for a change, I had the opportunity to heed the call. Look what it was:
I have long coveted the vintage costume jewelry trees I've seen on other blogs. I've come across a few at antique stores, but who wants to pay antique store prices? Not me, when I know that if I'm patient and listen closely, I might be able to find my very own tree for a few bucks at my favorite thrift store!
I know these things are probably the height of tackiness, but man, I LOVE them! This one is a pretty and well-made version. The base tree shape is made of silver mercury glass beads, and then the jewelry is glued on top. There's a spot on the lower left where a jewel is missing but I have plenty of pieces that I can use to fill in. Hardest thing about that will be deciding which one!
Other vintage Christmas that was waiting for me that night: a cute puzzle and a LGB.
And rounding out the thrift store haul is a cute book about rainbows and three pewter goblets that will be perfect for my Harry Potter-themed Halloween party.
And there was even FREE junk! A friend and I went out shopping on Saturday and just happened to walk by a bookstore that was closing. At that particular time, everything remaining in the store was FREE for the taking! There were thousands of old magazines and some huge wooden bookshelves, but what interested us was the dozens and dozens of old wooden fruit crates that the store owner had used as magazine shelving. Some were nailed/screwed together so we had to leave them, but otherwise we loaded up with as many as we could carry! On my way out the door, I spied this little chrome stool and snagged it as well. The vinyl and foam on top are destroyed and there is rust on the chrome legs, but I think I may be able to clean it up and recover the seat. If not--well, it was free so it won't hurt me to trash it!
Did you find any good junk this weekend? I'm linking up with Apron Thrift Girl's
Thrift Share Monday!
Tacky is the last word I'd describe that tree! I love them. I think they're so beautiful :) Congrats on your find.
ReplyDeleteHarry Potter Halloween Party?! How fun!!
ReplyDeletethe fruit crates are a great find and the pewter goblets are the best. you're right, they'll be perfect for a hallowe'en party. love the tacky tree too!
ReplyDeleteHeidi...just sand the rust away! It takes elbow grease but it works like magic!
ReplyDeleteGreat find on the stool! That shouldn't be hard to recover and some steel wool should remove the rust!
ReplyDeleteYou find the best stuff! I love it all!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great haul! That costume jewelry tree is fabulous! What great additions you made to your collection!
ReplyDeleteTacky? Hardly! Love the jewel tree. I too am looking but when I see them they are too pricey for my taste. Great score!
ReplyDeleteella
I love the idea of your Harry Potter Halloween party and those goblets will be perfect. Also, as for all of your finds, I love them. the costume jewelry tree is all the rage now and yours looks superb. Those wooden crates are terrific. I found a photo of a lady that painted a bunch and actually attached all of them at different heights to her wall for storage and display space. There were so cute. Love the stool too. How cute it will be. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI want to come to the Harry Potter party! So much fun and yes, those goblets are perfect. I'm digging that tree, too!
ReplyDeleteWay to go on your training, you can do it! Woo hoo!