Elsie took me to a new favorite mini flea market in downtown-ish Springfield this weekend. I'd always wanted to go in but it was literally NEVER open. I'm officially a fan and hope to go back again soon to talk to a lady about a horse, er...table cloth.
So, I misread the price on these two jars and ended up paying more than I wanted to but in the end I'm so glad I brought them home because the faceted glass is lovely in the light and the little owls are charming.Here are a few things similar to what I'm usually looking for:
Interesting signs
Vintage Sheets
Pretty blankets
Bright Wallpaper
Pink or wood grain office decorWhat do you ALWAYS keep on your vintage shopping list?
xoxo,
Rachel
xoxo,
Rachel
fun vintage mugs, buttons, and silk scarves always top my list
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ReplyDeletefurniture to decorate my house with when i get one..very much like this couch i found at my local antique store
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You guys seem to have such good thrift shops in the States - Australia seems to lack in this area big time! Always on my list is vintage pyrex, fabric and kitchenware. And wallpaper. And little figurines. And anything owl-ish. Sheesh thats a lot on my list!
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vintage toys
anything turquoise
Enjoy your finds!
oohh love those jars!!
ReplyDeleteI'm always on the look for kitchenware, cool lamps + atm some outdoor chairs for the deck + outdoor table.
I had to smile at your comment about people having the same name.....we share the same name + so do our daughters :)
Any cute fabric to recycle into bags for the shop, vintage make + do books, craft supplies, unfinished activity books, clothes to wear as is or alter somehow, wooden frames to paint up pretty, chick-lit.... lots of stuff :)
ReplyDeleteThose bowls are gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteI go to wonderful markets in Melbourne called Camberwell. I went yesterday and I found so many goodies. I wish I could take you and Elsie. I saw these fantastic wooden school chairs and the first..well second thought was Rachel would love these. My first was would you look at that!
I am always on the lookout for tins. I love old tins. Reminds me of my Nanna. x
Anything owl related... & retro 60's/70's crockery... lurve it xox
ReplyDeleteLove that first picture, very nice! I do yard sales rather than thrift stores, and I'm always open to fabulous clothing, books by a few favorite authors, and midcentury furniture for the house I just bought.
ReplyDeleteLately I've been looking for owls, wool sweaters that I can felt, and cake plates. My daughter and I have SOOOOO much fun thift shopping!
ReplyDeleteI always check for cameras, craft supplies, cashmere sweaters that I can cut up for crafting, and anything handmade. Your finds are lovely!
ReplyDeletelove the glass jars. i have never seen printed lotus bowls before. what an awesome find!
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mid-century furniture
clothes to refashion
vintage sheets
unique dishes
pretty, rachel! i love those jars--they were definitely worth buying!
ReplyDeletei go thirifting a few timers per week and i'm always on the hunt for furniture, dresses, craft supplies and luggage.
happy monday!
xo
New follower here! Hi!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful finds! I'm always on the hunt for anything with owls, tupperware, vintage fabric, coffee mugs, juice glasses, and things from my childhood!
Lovely finds :) Recently I've added carpet bags and doilies to my list, with yarn and mason jars coming a close second. Love love love vintage finds. So inspiring!
ReplyDeleteThose lotus bowls are fabulous! I always look for vintage tupperware, cameras, mugs, pretty jars, and vintage blankets. My husband and I also are always on the looks out for vintage things that can be repurposed, like furniture and big frames.
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vintage shoes
pretty blankets
tea cups
Love your finds. Those bowls are adorable!
I always look for vintage linens, paint by numbers, sweet floral things, display shelves, and vintage books. I've been looking for a pink (or aqua) typewriter, too!
ReplyDeleteDishes, dishes, and more dishes. I can't seem to get enough!
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ReplyDeleteI collect vintage dresses, because its functional art! Especially if you can tell they were handmade, then I like to think about who the dress was made for and who made it and what they were thinking when they made it, then every time I would wear the dress I'd know that it has its own secrets and stories and that makes me happy :)
ReplyDeletecolored glass sugar bowls/creamer sets, tea cups, telephone tables, old souvenir plates, quilts, princess phones
ReplyDeletegreat finds!! I look for some of the same things, plus pyrex, buttons and pretty plates and bowls. :)
ReplyDeletelovely finds. maybe i will go thrifting this week. we have this wonderful multi-level ex-feedstore thrift and antique shop here in my small town and it is jampacked with so much stuff and the place is soooo big it literally takes like three hours to go through. LOVE it. haven't been back in a while so i think i might...
ReplyDeleteLove those jars! I always look for vintage tea towels, metal signs, fiesta ware,aprons etc..
ReplyDeleteI sooo wish we had great markets around here! :/ Totally jealous :) I always keep silverware, dishes and jars on my list... Vintage stuff makes for good vibes at parties!
ReplyDeleteGreat stuff! I'm always scouting for vintage kitchenware, pretty fabric and fun lamps.
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paint by numbers
vintage clutches
doilies
emerald green glass anything
buttons
craft supplies
I'm very picky and usually have a set price in my head what I will pay for something. part of the fun!
How do you girls go shopping together and NOT fight over everything!
ReplyDeleteI have thrift shop envy. Always love your purchases and that you can walk away when you need to.
ReplyDeleteI always look for: train cases, mirrors, glass doorknobs, anything in the perfect orange, aubergine or taupe. Regularly come home with buttons and jars.
I love the bowls that you found. Such pretty colors. Things that are at the top of my list are animal figurines, unusual picture frames and vintage dresses and coats.
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ReplyDeletei always look for vintage cameras, pretty dishes, side tables, and anything jadeite.
I'm always looking for vintage sheets, little creatures (owls, puppies) and pretty vintage pyrex!
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crissy
I am always on the lookout for a metal vintage teachers school desk. I alway look for vintage phones and typewriters, well anything with buttons. Here is a little collage of a few I have
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I'm always on the search for a typewriter in grand condition...preferably one that is an unique color. Old suitcases, fabric, buttons, cameras, and any piece of furniture that I can morph into something awesome for our little home.
ReplyDeleteIt's always so fun to be on the hunt for something!
I always look for vintage leather postcards, tintypes & antique mohair bears (the less fur that remains the better).
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ReplyDeleteIm always on the lookout for metal thermoses, 60s and 70s era glasses, vintage sheets, and vintage clothes. I've been following you for a while but this is my first comment! I'm also living in Springfield and wondered what thrift store these great bowls are from? Also, if you don't mind, what is the thrift shop you love that is off of I-44 near Joplin? I'm always looking for new flea markets! Thanks.
vintage sheets that are not polyester
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typewriters
boots
dishware
signs
Ooh! Those are good finds.
ReplyDeleteI always look for things that I can alter in some cute way.
Pyrex and vintage sheets!
ReplyDeleteThat chair is simply awesome. :)
ReplyDeletepretty dresses, instant cameras, furniture that needs a little paint/loving, and lovely vintage frames! ooh now i want to go shopping!:)
ReplyDeleteI always look for vintage owl home decor! Annie.
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