Saturday, October 3, 2009

i'm at my parents' house this weekend and having a grand old time!

just a sneak peak at a few things coming home with me, some for me, some for the shop.

old shoe crate turned nuts and bolts bin, from the town hardware that closed years ago. the owner was a friend of the family and gave a lot of stuff to my dad when the store shut down. this has been in my dad's barn for quite awhile. and he was only too happy to pass it along to me...there is something good on every side!

another view...love those cubbies!

view of the back

some wooden crates and a tackle box that will be going into the shop...

more fun things from the barn: old liquor bottles, military shaving mirror, wooden fiber and whalebone brush, glass Blue Coral Carwax jar, part of an old wooden cigar box, toothbrush holder, and an old padlock.

a few thrift store finds: mustard yellow suitcase, owl clock, four small framed prints, brass snail, silverplate bowl, and four melmac cups, all going into the shop eventually.

and i've got lots more stuff from the basement that i haven't photographed yet. it is going to be a busy week indeed!

any good thrifting finds for you lately??


11 comments:

Michelle Hughes said...

Awesome finds! Hope you are having a good weekend!

Smiles!
Michelle

Anonymous said...

So glad you are having such a great time! Love the owl clock....too cute!! And everything else is awesome, you have a great eye for this kind of stuff!! :D Hugs, Brenda

Unknown said...

Well that makes visiting the parents an extra treat...what AWESOME stuff!! I'm hitting the flea market tomorrow, wish me luck!

:) T

♥ miss.michelle said...

...I have found some unique treasures as of late. Today I found an original Pet Rock... do you remember those? Oh wait.... you might be too young ;) Can't decide whether to sell him or keep him, so silly really!! {lol}

~michelle

ps. cute things for your shop!

Fox :::.... said...

love those owls! Great finds, hope you enjoy the rest of the weekend. ^^

Secondhand Stella said...

Ooooo, great finds. I love that crate!

Rachel~Wildflower Photography Studio and Wildflower Creative said...

What awesome finds! Looks like you hit the jackpot!

Smiles,
Rachel

Thrifted Treasure said...

Oooh lovely things! Especially love the nuts and bolts organizer and tackle box!

HAWTHORN HALL said...

I enjoy thrift store shopping and love all the wonderful treasures you have found. You have a great blog!

Gillian

tara said...

amazing finds!! Isn't it fun to thrift and find treasures others have passed on? happy monday!

The Un-Nester said...

I love spending time with the rents! I did some of that this weekend as well! The owl clock & suitcase are some of my fav finds of yours from the weekend!