Couldn't resist these hand painted art deco Limoge shakers with their blue and red arrows and gold tops. The price was too right!
Just a little blog with stuff I like, vintage finds and whatever vintage stuff I'm obsessed with at the moment. Hope you find something fun or interesting while you are here!
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Better than I could have imagined!
I've been looking at vintage mid century curtains/drapes for months now. The family room desperately needs something to perk it up. I have all these windows...2 of those high and narrow 6' x 24" types and a 6 x 4'. Then there is the full light door. Yesterday I went out with my list of textiles that I need and I couldn't believe (still can't) that I found a pair of drapes I am in love with! They are so me! Those of you who know my love of Asian art won't be surprised. They fit with our Ekornes leather chairs, the berber Flor and mid century furniture we have and want. Two 90" x 38" pinch pleated panels, fully lined and I believe they are all cotton. Drum roll... $7.50! They were half off!
The drapes are too long and I will have to alter them. I'm thinking about making 3 sets of pinch pleated side panels out of them. It's going to be a lot of work--I'm no big sewer. I'll have to get a another pair of cheap drapes just to practice on first. That will give me time to find the hardware I need.
The drapes are too long and I will have to alter them. I'm thinking about making 3 sets of pinch pleated side panels out of them. It's going to be a lot of work--I'm no big sewer. I'll have to get a another pair of cheap drapes just to practice on first. That will give me time to find the hardware I need.
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Vintage Clock - I Love Lucy!
Good golly! I have been neglecting my blog! The new job has put a wrench in my routine, and though I have still been hitting the thrifts at least once a week, I just haven't found time to post any of my finds. I was just too excited about my latest that I have to tell somebody!
Today he found a working vintage clock so I got it in hopes I could swap out the innards. Not only does it run, but it has a much nicer face with a second hand and radium painted hands. I absolutely love this clock. It's one of my most favorite finds! Oh and, apparently the clock has grown on my husband.
I actually bought this non-working clock about a month ago. Hubby gave me that "are you serious" look when I showed it to him. He's named it the I Love Lucy clock, because the cherubs remind him of Lucille Ball. The back is inscribed with gold ink "1956". It is exquisitely hand painted and a $4.99 find.
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