2/27/11

VIntage Findings: This Week's Loot

The Latest Addition
We've only got four plates left, ya'll. I've been looking for fantastic vintage plates in a blue/green or yellow color way for months because we've lost two of our oven proof plates to the oven. Lesson learned.

So you can understand how important it was for me to hit up every thrift store/flea market in town this week just in case there happened to be something fantastic out there ringing in at about $ .50 each.

Thrifted Lately
I didn't find what I was looking for but I did come across a few things from which I couldn't walk away. One of them was a fancy aqua typewriter in it's ugly old case. I can spot those cases from across the store and always, always open them to see what's inside. Eight times out of ten it's something special and this one was only $5.00. The quilted floral blanket and wood grain/doily trays were also among my inexpensive favorites from this weekend.

Projects, Projects
These white plastic letters from Urban are now the highlight of our living room. Sebastian insisted on using them first. I don't know what I'm going to do if we ever move to a town without great thrift stores/flea markets. Springfield has spoiled me.

xoxo,
Rachel
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34 comments:

  1. Diana SmithFebruary 28, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    Love those letters from urban! The look like such awesome statement pieces!!

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  2. JacciFebruary 28, 2011 at 12:42 AM

    that aqua typewriter is amazing. such a lucky find!

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  3. Kara Marie RileyFebruary 28, 2011 at 1:01 AM

    oh my goodness you are so lucky!! Im coming to america soon and am planning a big thrifting (op-shopping) adventure! yay!

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  4. UnknownFebruary 28, 2011 at 1:13 AM

    That's it, I'm going thrifting today!!
    Px

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  5. TabathaFebruary 28, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    What a great find that type writer is. I love it the color is divine it just makes it pop. I had a urge to go thrifing now I have the urge even more so.

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2011 at 4:45 AM

    wow, that typewriter is gorgeous.
    i found one this weekend too! will get photos of it up asap.
    totally love your blog!
    beth x
    http://bethretrodreams.blogspot.com/

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  7. KatieFebruary 28, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    oh my goodness, the typewriter! five dollars! I'm in awe- and more than slightly jealous. :)

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  8. lisaroyFebruary 28, 2011 at 5:11 AM

    Amazing finds! Who scores a cute aqua typewriter for $5????? :)

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  9. Steph HFebruary 28, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    Fantastic finds! I love the trays! x

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  10. UnknownFebruary 28, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    As for me, I love the little trays, they will prove quite useful no doubt. I may have to treat myself to some thrifting as well. In our small town we don't often have much of a selection, but....you never know what treasures are lurking beneath the dust.

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  11. curlyqmosaicsFebruary 28, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    I'm so jealous! Those have to be the most fabulous vintage items EVER! I LOVE the aqua typewriter, the wood grain doily trays and the big letters. I wouldn't have passed any of it up either! WOW!

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    AMAZING. I love everything you got. I really need to start thrifting!

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  13. jooleedohFebruary 28, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    man, you find the best stuff. bring some luck over this way! specifically having to do with a blue typewriter, kthx.

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  14. kylaFebruary 28, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    I'm jealous! I love the big white letters and the typewriter. Good finds
    xo.kyla

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  15. AmyFebruary 28, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Oh my gosh, I would've died if I found that blanket!! The typewrite is amazing, as well. Great finds!

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  16. TamaraFebruary 28, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    that typewriter...and with the blanket as the background...picture perfection!! great weekend finds!

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  17. Mandi StephanieFebruary 28, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    love the trays :)

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  18. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    This typewriter is cute cute!! i love the color!! great finds!!

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  19. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Love those giant letters!

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  20. Julie AnnFebruary 28, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    I live somewhere with awful thrifting (Orange County). It's no fun. I always hit up the thrift store when I go home to Michigan.

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  21. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    I know what you mean about Springfield's good thrifting. We moved to Oklahoma now and I have the hardest time finding good finds. Only in the random small towns I find on road trips can I find good stuff. Springfield has always been the best.

    Those doily plates are soo pretty!

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  22. UnknownFebruary 28, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    We went thrifting this weekend at Urban and I almost bought one of those big white letters for my daughter's room but we decided there was no place to put it, so I sadly had to pass it up. They were so cute though! I was excited about blogging about it if we did get the letters, and here I am reading your post about the letters! Too funny.

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  23. LexiFebruary 28, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    I HAVE that EXACT same typewriter! But it wasn't $5 ;( Good finds girl! I haven't had a chance to do much thrifting in several months. Hoping to change that soon!!

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  24. KatieFebruary 28, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    love those finds! the trays are especially precious :)

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  25. L. BuchholzFebruary 28, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Love the finds!! I have been searching for a typewriter just like that!

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  26. Michelle ClementFebruary 28, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    (sigh). Good finds! :) I'm crazy jealous of Springfield thrifting, too - lol. I'm tempted to drive cross-country & borders to shop there, myself! :) *Such* and amazing typewriter!

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  27. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    *__* I love that typewriter! the little trays are so adorable too! <3

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  28. Cheray Natalie...February 28, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    What great finds! Love that typewriter - & at $5? That's incredible! :)
    Love it when thrifting pays off :)
    x

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  29. SuzanneMarch 1, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    WOW! Just like everybody else, I WANT that typewriter. Love the color...I have a scooter to match! How fun! I love your blog.

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  30. VickiMarch 1, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    that typewriter is amazing! i love a good vintage find

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  31. AngieKMarch 1, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    Wow, you have the best luck finding cute typewriters!

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  32. AnonymousMarch 2, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Those trays are beautiful...perfect for little snacks. :)

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  33. HayleeMarch 8, 2011 at 12:53 AM

    That typewriter.. oh my gosh. Seriously right now you need to stop being so cool. And finding such cool stuff. And having such a cool blog. Because all of your coolness is distracting me from my english paper..which my teacher isn't going to find too cool.
    :)

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  34. EmilyMarch 11, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    Great finds! Any chance you could recommend some of your favorite places to thrift in/around the lovely Springfield. I'll be traveling through there this summer and would love to check out some of your fav spots. <3

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