My vintage tree

I've been wanting an aluminum tree as long as I can remember. I finally found one on eBay that was within my budget

Bottle Brush Mania!

Yesterday I decided to go to the Salvation Army during my lunch hour to browse, because I needed to get away from the office.  I'm glad I went because I found fourteen, yes fourteen, bottle brush wreaths still in the package.  I bought 5", 4", and 3" wreaths in green and white with metallic beads and sheer bows already on them.  They are so cool!  They were .49 cents each!!!  I didn't have time to take pics last night as I had to go to my sons band Christmas concert, but they are very similar to the pics below.

I am just so happy to have these and I am not selling them in my booth.  I'm keeping them all for me!

My lunch hour finds!

It was pretty out today, so I thought I'd hit a few yard sale during my lunch hour.  Here's what I found:

Vintage flat top leather suitcase  $1.00
Four vintage Christmas cookie tins  .25 cents each
Sock monkey kit (still in package)  $1.50
Two decks old playing cards  $1.50
Four Spode Christmas cup/saucer sets  $2.00 per set    (I couldn't pay and get out out of there fast enough!)

Not bad for 45 minutes.  I hit five yard sales and I had 15 minutes left on my lunch hour!

I junk for lunch

Today I decided to leave work during my lunch hour and hit the Salvation Army Store nearby. I was thrilled when I found a jewelry chest just like this one for $59.99. It is in outstanding condition. When it was being loaded into my Jeep, I noticed it still had the JCPenneys price tag on it for $399.99. I've been wanting one like this for a long time, but they were a little too pricey for me. I am just thrilled to pieces!!!

There could be worse addictions!

Okay, now I know I am addicted to junking!  I went on a three day business trip in Shepherdstown, WV and noticed that they had a thrift store as we were driving through the town on the way to the hotel.  After finishing working on Friday, a co-worker and I decided to check it out.  I purchased four items:

1 pair of long kidskin gloves
1 pair of long kidskin gloves with cutout design
1 vintage brooch with flowers and jewels
1 Home Interiors angel ornament (It was an old one)

I probably could have bought more, but I had very limited space in my suitcase and I was carrying on, rather than checking a bag.

Oh happy day!

I received a call from my Dad yesterday afternoon and he informed me that he just cleaned out his attic and wants me to come over at lunch to see if I want anything.  He already told me that he has some old suitcases and an old piano stool with porcelain claw feet.  Heck yes I want to come over!  Don't know what else they are getting rid of, but my Dad and his wife (I hate saying Step-Mother, that sounds evil) have nice stuff!  I'll post my finds tomorrow evening, and also my finds from the Antique Alley sale this past weekend.  Toodles! 

A few more of my collections

 I'm falling down on the job blogging lately.  With school starting and my son involved in band and Scouts, we stay busy.  Here are a few more of my collections:

I have several pieces of Pyrex primary color pieces, but I love my mixing bowls the best.  I put that set together piece by piece before the prices got crazy.  I used the wine rack on the bottom of this rack to store my vintage rolling pins.  The elephant cookie jar is exactly like the one my Grandmother had when I was little and when I saw it at the Goodwill for $6.99, I knew I had to have it.  The bluebird cookie jar was also found at the Goodwill for $4.99.  I found the Debbie Mumm toaster cookie jar at a flea market in Fort Worth for $9.99. 

This Coca-Cola ice chest will always have a special place in my heart.  My Grandpa bought it for me as a wedding present in 1997.  He asked me and my husband what we wanted (we just happened to be at Webb's Antique Mall in Indiana) and we told him that we found something we liked, but it was a little pricey.  My Grandpa, who spoiled me rotten, shelled out $125.00 for this piece.  I love it so much and I will always treasure it.  I miss my Grandpa so much.  He was a very interesting man, who liked to junk.  I guess it is an inherited trait!

Here are a few of my Longaberger baskets.  They are so beautiful and functional also.  My Mom used to be a consultant, so I got alot of my baskets as gifts, but I find them all the time at the thrift stores here because alot of people don't know what they are.  I'm always picking them up for .99 and $1.99. 

That's all i've got time for today ladies, but I'm going to the Antique Alley (Hwy 4) Sale this weekend.  I know I will have some good finds to share with y'all on Monday.  Until then!