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I instantly fell in love with this huge enamelware platter-I just adore the colors and unique design. Oh...and how could I resist the little aqua vase for $1?
Shhhh...these are a surprise for my daughter -- two Peter Pan books to add to her collection. They are both original, 1st print editions from 1952. I plan to save each one for a special occasion or reward. It's rare to find one that she doesn't already have, so she's going to go nuts when she sees these.
The books were a bit of a splurge, so my spending stopped there. There were, however, several other treasures that caught my eye. Here are the ones that got away...
A fabulous vintage metal lounger
Vintage, doll-sized patio set
Cool globes
An amazing bakelite picnic set from the 1930s --
complete with a tin bread box.
complete with a tin bread box.
How utterly charming!
Fun school writing tablets
Have I ever mentioned my obsession with chalkboards? I own several. I look at this photo and am truly amazed that I somehow resisted this one. Hmmmm...I'm thinking this missed opportunity might haunt me ; ).
I'm curious...do you have any collectibles or vintage obsessions that you find irresistible? Do tell...
11 comments:
Great finds! Love the globes, and I'm a total sucker for 1st edition prints of books :)
Oh my! I love everything in this post...Although your platter and the picnic basket are going to stick with me for a bit. I am working on starting collections around the French household but have a hard time remaining focused. I start many, but rarely acquire more than one or two pieces per collection.
Oh and I hate to say it...you really should have added that sweet chalkboard to your collection. *) Great willpower deary!
Oh my oh my - LOVELY FINDS! Looks like you had a great weekend!
Oh.Oh. These are just too fantastic Suzanne!
I love your purchases and the ones that got away.
That lounger! That tiny patio set, the globes, picnic set....all of it!
xo
Melissa
You didn't tell me about the other "finds and sightings". The enamel dish looks FABO! The PP books are a treasure.
Tissy
wow, what wonderful finds! I love vintage collectibles, but I tend to buy more vintage clothes than anything else.
Ooh! Little Golden Books! I had so many of those when I was a kid, I wonder whatever happened to them (although some of them were dogeared to within an inch of their life, they probably wouldn't even qualify as books anymore). Love the double chaise, perfect for lounging with someone special with that picnic set. What a great antique fair.
Love your finds! The colors on the plate is beautiful, and I love golden books! Actually I have that Peter Pan book translated to Norwegian in 1950 something. Weird :)
*sighs* what great finds! I remember my grandma having a set of Peter Pan books! I love that your daughter loves them so much!
I have a thing for 1950's table clothes. The bright and more obnoxious the better!
what great antique finds - i love them all!!
xo
you're in sactown too?! great blog! i've only been once and i got the greatest old fashioned crib. looove, love under the freeway!
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