Worker Bee and I did a bit of estate saling this weekend. I can probably only talk him into going with me every 6-8 weeks so I was feeling lucky.
We went on the second day and most of the gorgeous vintage linens I coveted were gone. In fact, they were all gone, so I didn't buy any linens.
Now I did find these –
a set of four vintage metal Christmas trays,
a fabulously illustrated vintage chocolate box - I've tried finding information about this candy company and I can't find a thing - I'm pretty sure it is from the1920s though.
Any thoughts?
I also found this wine coaster - I already have a couple similar to this. It's so pretty I might keep this one for myself (especially since I only paid $1 for it).
I also found this pretty glass bowl. It's such a sweet shade of blue. I know nothing about this piece either. I'll probably put it up on etsy, but I would love to know more about it.
And here's something I can almost never resist - vintage baby clothes.
Could it be part of a layette? I couldn't get a nice picture of the whole thing. It's like a jacket, but it's quite long - as long as a baby. Do you know what it is?
Isn't the embroidery so sweet? Pretty sure it's hand done 'cause I think I can see bits of the pattern. Do you remember getting ready for that first baby? I can just imagine the new mom who made this being so proud to show off her adorable baby in something she made.
But what made this a spectacular trip was that Worker Bee found something he had wanted for a long, long, long time.
See, I'm not sure if I've told you that Worker Bee has a degree in geography. (I know....what does he do with that? Not a lot - but it's what he loved, hence the degree.)
Part of what developed that love of maps and places and people and populations and regions and climates and weather is a book.
A book that Worker Bee's mother donated right before they moved from California to Texas. A book that he has looked for for years. (They moved in 1988 so you can see how long he has been hunting.)
The only bad thing about finding this book is now I can't play the
"Hey, you might find that book you've been looking for" card any more.
That Worker Bee of mine was so cute. As soon as we got home he pulled out that book and started sharing with us the things he remembered and learned from that book. His enthusiasm was contagious and I could almost see the little towhead with glasses he was, sharing what he learned with his parents and his older brothers.
(yes, my heart got all melty)
I was so thrilled he found something that made HIM happy!
So what have you found that had you buzzing like my Worker Bee?
Seriously when I saw those trays I said in my heart..'Lord, I want to scream'..LOL...
ReplyDeleteI found my lost car keys :). I have never been to an estate sale. All your vintage cuties. My husband taught history and geography years ago to Jr. High students. He loves maps, too. Sounds like a fun day.
ReplyDeleteThese are great finds...I really love those trays. I have been so slack about going to sales this summer, shame on me!
ReplyDeleteHappy Weekend!
XO,
Jane
Love the trays and the baby gown is so precious! Yes, I think the embroidery was definitely done by hand. Good find for worker bee. Glad he went along! I got my wonderful package and I love each and every little thing! I will show it in a post on Monday. Thanks again my friend!
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Jann
p.s. Did hit a few yard sales this morning. Found a few goodies.
I don't go to garage sales much anymore 'cause I have no one to go with. It's much more fun when you go with friends. The hubs doesn't like to go much. I wish you'd come here and go with me. Here in the Denver most of the different housing tracks have garage sales. You don't even need to advertise. For example, our little area is called Fox Hill and there is a garage sale posted for the first weekend in June. I'm not sure where you live in California. We're from the central valley town of Escalon. They have a city wide garage sale in October and it is FABULOUS!!!!! Check their city web site for dates.
ReplyDeleteI don't go to garage sales much anymore 'cause I have no one to go with. It's much more fun when you go with friends. The hubs doesn't like to go much. I wish you'd come here and go with me. Here in the Denver most of the different housing tracks have garage sales. You don't even need to advertise. For example, our little area is called Fox Hill and there is a garage sale posted for the first weekend in June. I'm not sure where you live in California. We're from the central valley town of Escalon. They have a city wide garage sale in October and it is FABULOUS!!!!! Check their city web site for dates.
ReplyDeleteWow! Great finds, especially for Worker Bee! I love estate sales but rarely go to them any more. I'll have to put that on my list of things to do in the fall! Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
ReplyDeleteI'm an old lady with a problem - now I must decide what to do with all the old things I've collected over the years, and must now force myself not to buy one more thing! I'm getting my kicks by watching what you young women collect. I love old baby clothes, too. The flannel kimono you've found was sold as an unfinished kit with the embroidery design stamped on. It was up to the buyer to finish the edges, sometimes with bias tape, or in this case with crocheting. In the 1940's and 50's you could find these things in the 5 & 10 cent stores that have been wiped out by Walmart and K-Mart.
ReplyDeleteP.S. Don't collect yourself into a burden someday!! If you can collect and just as easily sell or give away those things, your battle is half won. I find it most difficult to part with anything - it's a compulsion to preserve the old things. I never looked ahead to this time of my life and wish I had!
I loved hearing about the kimono - should have known that was what it was. I do have quite a bit stashed in my small house, but I also can get rid of things and usually I don't regret it. :) Thank you for buzzing by!
DeleteLove those Christmas trays!!! Super cute! The book is amazing. I love reading books like that!
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