Stuff and Junk

Here are a few things I found this week.



One sale I went to today was fun but not very
successful.




When I got there I was number 57 (not a good
start). In addition to that




I see one of my buddies and her number is in
the twenties.



Then, after she goes in I see another buddy (and
blogger) with her friend who both have numbers
lower that mine.




So here I find myself out side with many other
people knowing that there are at least 4 people
inside looking for the same things I like.




So, another lesson learned (and one I really
already knew) GET THERE EARLY!!!




Even though I didn't find a whole bunch of stuff
at that sale, I had a great time seeing some
buddies and sharing some laughs. To me that is
the best part. There is plenty of stuff and junk
to go around.

Please remember to recycle,
Annette

Blogland I need you

This is one of my favorite finds lately and I don't know what
it is.





It is made in West Germany and is in a nice leather box.





It is obviously some sort of card game but I can't figure
out what it is all about.





Each deck has 52 cards but the King is a "K", the Queen
is a "D", and the Jack is a "B". I am supposing that the
German words for each of those start with those letters???
But here is the real puzzle........






It includes 3 regular die and 5 that have pictures of the
King with a K and Queen with a Q and Jack with a J and
then little spades and hearts that I just don't get. Please
help if you can. What is it??? The box is very well made
and the cards tip up when the box opens.
I have no idea how old it is either or what it would be worth.

Any insight will be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance,

Annette

Finally, some goods from my trip

First of all, I wasn't going to get any more linens.


And then we went to a moving sale where this wonderful lady
was selling things from her old shop and trips to Paris.



I lost my resolve. (Usually I do)

If you have been to my space at Uncovered Ruby or seen

me at A Vintage Gathering, you know I am a "smalls"

person.

The largest thing I got on the trip was the goat in my previous

post. But the whole back of the SUV was full......what does

that tell you?

These were the sweetest little gift cards.

I also have an affinity for vintage planters/pots.

And of course I stock up on cookie cutters, when I find them,

for the Christmas season.

Again, more linens. A gorgeous mohair throw and I cannot

resist the bright table cloths even if they are not old. And

look at the cute little dolls.

Not sure where they are from so if you know anything

about them I would love to hear from you.

These old pinking shears are in perfect condition!

This is sample of what I found. These items will show up at

my space at Uncovered Ruby or at our next Vintage Gathering.

There is more but I must have some surprises. Now I must go

get these ready for you. Until then, be safe and well,

Annette

Treasures from Between Us Girls Sale

Here are some of my finds at the Junk Between Us Girls
sale in Redmond, OR. Being a lover of red, I had to have
the framed chicken wire.


The cute little case has 3 drawers and I just love me some
drawers so I had to have it.



On the cute little shelf are 3 of Julie's soaps
If you have never had her soap you must get some next
chance you have. They are wonderful!! Also,there is
the tiniest little oil painting in a sweet old frame.


Couldn't resist this little metal basket with the metal flowers
inside




Precious little floral picture. I think there is a garden
theme going on here that I wasn't aware of before.





More gardenish things and a simple rack that will come
in handy for something. The white wire thing works
like an easel and stands up. And a little watering can.



Cutest little bird in the world. He isn't old but he has such
a great attitude I figured he would enjoy coming home with
me.

At a thrift store I found 5 old suitcases and they all came
home full. Plus bags of other things I found at other places.
It was a good junking week. Now I have a real need to get
organized. Yes...the O word. Having only one day between our
Vintage Gathering flea market and leaving on vacation and
then hauling home more stuff......OH MY!
So, until next time, I'll be getting organized :>)

Annette

Fun Finds

Between keeping Andy's Attic stocked and piling things up
for A Vintage Gathering, I find that shopping is a must.
These are more of my recent finds.


And when I grow up I will learn how to operate a digital
camera......


I love this sweet bed jacket. The sleeves are scalloped and
it looks hand made.



Wooden boxes are another weakness of mine. They don't
have to be decorated but aren't they beautiful when they
have some sort of picture?



This hanger is a cutie. And turquoise is the new hot
color for 2010!




A sweet pink frame and a vintage cake cutter. Love the
flowers.




And I couldn't resist a bunch of hankies. My mother always
carried one as did my grandmother. They were such a
necessity before disposable Kleenex became readily available.


I hope your treasure hunts are successful. Is anyone looking for
anything specific? I am always curious,

Annette

Some Cowboy followed me Home

I found him this weekend while I was out with a friend. I
was not looking for Cowboys but this guy just caught my
eye and I decided to take him home. The landscape reminds
me of central Oregon. Many people don't realize that on
the other side of the beautiful mountains is a high desert. Hmmm,
I am growing more fond of this cowboy and may just keep him.


This picture may give you an idea of how eclectic
my taste is. The purple is strands of crochet. The
pink lamp is very sweet and the bottom part lights
separately...sort of like a night lite. Of course I love
baskets....but rick rack?? Silvery, sparkling rick rack?
I don't even know if I am spelling it correctly. It will
probably go to the shop or the flea market.


There really is quite a bit on that cardboard........

Lately, for some reason, I am drawn to wire baskets. And

they don't have to be old or even some unusual shape....

They just seem so functional. If I don't like the color

I can just spray paint them!

Here is one I found that I like just the way it is.

A different view. It sort of seems to have an attitude. I

like the curly with the all the other shapes.

The flea market season is starting and I'm getting excited.

I often wonder if the people who just drop by a flea market,

but don't go to thrift stores or garage sales or estate sales,

have any idea how much work it takes to pull one together.
Before I ever did one I had no concept. What I do know,

is that they are fun and the people are wonderful. While I've

been a collector forever, I am a newcomer to this adventure.

I treasure the friends I've made.

I think I need to go now and check on the cowboy. I'm not

sure how to break it to Mr. Attic,

Annette

On the Hunt for Fun Junque

It is all about the hunt for me. I can
spend hours looking in thrift stores
trying to find something that looks
right and is priced right. This little
dogie shoe holder is one such thing.


I still have a love/hate relationship with Goodwill.
This beauty came from there and was priced so I can
resell it......WOW!! Many of their prices around here
are more like an antique store than a thrift store.


Love this old file drawer. I get so excited when they "mess" up and price a good
thing low enough that it is worth buying. Is this happening
all over the country? I was in Seattle a couple of weeks ago
and the GW up there was priced lower than in our area.




Isn't this great fabric? It is either a wall
hanging or a table runner. Lined in pink and
full of fun color.


This cute little doll was one of my
favorite finds. This was not GW but
a local, wonderful thrift shop called
The ReGifting Store in Vancouver, WA.

So those are some of the recent finds.
I've actually been very pleased lately
with what has been available at thrift
stores in the area. I feel like I've had a
Good Luck Fairy on my shoulder.

May the Good Luck Fairies be with you,

Annette