Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Recent swapmeet finds

Well, today is the day for our new President. But why do they hold this on a Tuesday when most Americans are working? Things that make me go hmmmmmmm. :)
Today i thought it would be nice to share some treasures that others thought were junk. hehe like this marble elephant i got for $5. WOOHOO! He is about 8 inches tall. No chips, no cracks!! What a find for a gemstone & rock junkie!! :)
five dollar marble elephant
This bowl that the vendor, himself, made from an vinyl LP. We paid a dollar for this! isn't it just too FUN! :D
record bowl
i got two more books for $5. total.
two new books
just look how old this one is!! i don't plan on reading this cause it looks like a children's book but i felt it needed LOVE & a home.
old book
i am looking forward to reading the Korean soldier's memoir!! i LOVE biographies!
This stone ashtray, we got a few weeks ago, only cost a dollar!
stone ashtray
More gemstones and a bracelet for a dollar!
various stones
This cigarette case, DH bought for my birthday last year and i got this lighter case for only a dollar! Doesn't EXACTLY match but it is abolone!
abalone and Mother of Pearl
And i just LOVE this old toothpick holder, i got for a dollar! i LOVE this swapmeet!
toothpick picker
You can tell the older photos i had already uploaded cause they are soo much bigger! sorry about the size but i didn't feel like re-uploading! Too early this morning! hehe and i am too excited to get my day started and come visit YOU!! hehe
Thank you so very much for visiting me! i sure hope you have a WARM & WONDERFUL day! :D HUGS!, cause they are soo much bigger! sorry about the size but i didn't feel like re-uploading! Too early this morning! hehe and i am too excited to get my day started and come visit YOU!! hehe
Thank you so very much for visiting me! i sure hope you have a WARM & WONDERFUL day! :D HUGS!

10 comments:

Olde Dame Penniwig said...

You really got some treasures, there, me dear. I ESPECIALLY love that elephant and the totally cool bowl made from an old record!!!

Susan @ The Good Life! said...

I love the treasures that you have found. Excellent job!

Susan

Being Mrs Miles said...

First of all, Shirley, THANK YOU for the award. The thought is awesome and I thank you and MUAH, here's a kiss on the cheek, but I'm going to confess I won't pass it on haha. I just wore my passer on out with all the last awards. I hope you will not think less of me. I did mention you on my blog tho, that count?

OK, now... your swap meet treasures. They are all lovely but...

The woodpecker makes me CRY. My grandmother used to have that exact one. It sat on her table all the years we were growing up. We all played with it, it was a conversation piece. It disappeared when she died. If there is one thing that reminds me of my Grandma, its this. Thank you for showing it to us. I hope you will have treasured memories with yours too.

Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...

That woodpecker is SO cute, and that bowl made from a record is great! You got some real treasures and what bargains they were! I want to go to that swap meet! laurie

rochambeau said...

Oh Happy Day!! You scored and so did our country!!

Constance

Jazzy said...

Morning GF.Love all your treasures especially the woodpecker we used to have one just like it when I was a little girl.I was glued to the tv all day watching the inauguration I have no idea why it always comes on Tuesday.Congress set it up that way guess it may have something to do when they are all in session.Sure am hoping things get better havew a great day Jazzy

VJ's Scrap Room said...

Good Morning!!:)
I finally got back over here to look at your cool treasures.:) How fun!! I want to go thrift storing with you.hehe I actually got to go this last week with my MIL.It was a slow go but we enjoyed the time together.:)I will have to do another post to show my goodies.:)
I too love your toothpick holder.I have never seen one like it before.How cute..and what a deal on your elephant!!! I found another cookie jar.hehe
I will have to do another trip back here to look at some of those cool links you left for us to explore.:) Right now..I need to fix breakfast.My tummy is hungry.:)

Have a wonderful day and thank you sooo much for visiting my blog and leaving comments for me.I LOVE your visits.Oh...and CONGRATULATIONS on your awards!! You deserve every one.:)

Hugs,
Valinda

Anonymous said...

HELLO MY FRIEND,
I HAVE NEVER SEEN A TOOTHPICK HOLDER LIKE THAT...AWESOME.
ARE YOU A ROCK HOUND...I AM THE ROCK HOUND...I ALWAYS GATHER ROCKS WHERE EVER I GO AND PUT THEM IN MY FLOWERBEDS...MY HOUSE...PORCH...I LOVE ROCKS
ARE YOU FAMILIAR WITH SLAG...IT IS THE LEFT OVER GLASS MELTED FROM GLASS FACTORIES THAT CLOSED...MY AUNT GAVE ME THE MOST BEAUTIFUL NEON GREEN PIECE OF SLAG FROM SOME FACTORY IN NEW YORK IN THE 40'S....SHE PUTS HER COLORED SLAG IN WITH ROCKS IN HER FLOWERBEDS...I WASHED THIS ONE UP AND HAVE KEPT IT IN THE HOUSE......IT IS JUST SOO PRETTY...
CONGRATS ON ALL THOSE PRETTY TREASURES
debbie

Anonymous said...

Oh wow!! Look at you with all this great stuff! I love the case & lighter, its so pretty and so vintage too!!

That is great, the record bowl I acually have a blog posting on making them from last year! So much fun to do at home with some old records, just make sure if your going to put chips & food in them to use a paper liner to keep food safe!

The books are a super great find too, and exciting to read :)

You are a savvy shopper!!

xoxox

Joey

Anonymous said...

haha, the postcards are in French so that will give you a clue! to decode them find a french to english site to translate the text!

hehehehe!!

You make me smile !!!

xoxox

Joey