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Sunday, July 10, 2011

Treasure Hunting

Today I went treasure hunting at a small flea market in Gettsville, not too far from my home.
I met up with my girlfriend visiting from CA, she and I spent most of our summers together as kids.
We got to the flea market early so we wouldn't miss out on too much.

I know I didn't!

LOOK AT THE LOOT!


It is hard to choose what my favorite is.


I found these vintage wooden type blocks. 
I was only going to buy my favorite #'s and letters, but I took a chance and asked how much for all?
SOLD!
(run away before she figures out how much I probably should have paid)



A small bag of assorted jewelery for making tags.


A silver ice bucket. 


BUTTONS, BUTTONS, LOTS OF BUTTONS
Two tins FULL of buttons.
I will be sorting tonight during movie night.


Not one
 but
TWO white iron urns!

OH YEAH HAPPY DANCE!!!!!!!!!!





Vintage English ironstone pitcher.


Great colors on a vintage quilt from one of my favorite vendors and a good friend of mine.

I also found a crocheted edge runner and a chippy header trim that will make a great shelf.

I think my girlfriend had fun too, even though she has to worry about breakage and shipping, she did manage to find a pretty English rose teacup and saucer to take home.

I am glad we went early because it left the rest of the day to lounge by the pool.

I hope you are having a great day too!






15 comments:

  1. I love your treasures!!!!! What a wonderful haul ~ days like that make your heart sing :) xxoo, Dawn

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  2. You really did hit the jackpot. I love it all, but especially those urns. They are fabulous. Hugs, marty

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  3. You loaded up!!! Days like that are my favorites!! The urns and header were my favorites. But, all of those buttons were great too!!! Way to go!

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  4. I love all your finds. I hope I have luck like that the next time I get to the flea market.
    MaryAnn

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  5. Oh my goodness...what a haul! I LOVE your wooden print blocks and your gorgeous white pitcher! Wish we had flea markets like that here!! Enjoy your treasures and have a wonderful week ~ Tina xx

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  6. Alaina,

    Great finds! Especially like the wooden printing press letters, ironstone and urns. You always find wonderful things to add to your lovely home. Enjoy!

    Your Friend,
    Deborah

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  7. Oh, what fabulous finds! I would have ran away with those letter blocks, too. Love the urns!
    - Susan

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  8. Love those urns, you lucky girl you!!!!

    Nice finds, you hit the jackpot!

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  9. What a score! I love the ice bucket, and the urns. They are tied for first for me.

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  10. Hi Girl!!
    I would love to dig through your rubble and get inspired with all your treasured finds.
    Thank you for your support in all I create it means alot coming from a pro like you :)

    Keep inspire your rustic charm and beauty over here so I can steal from what you inspire!
    xoxo
    Dore
    PS....Love the iron urns I have one and I aged it! Buy chipping it up and sanding it as well, pour some vinegar on the piece lay it in your flower beds moist wet dirt cover it with plastic bags anchoring it to the ground leaving very little air to escape, with in a couple of days you have rust everywhere on it making it a perfectly charming antiqued looking piece.

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  11. Awesome finds! Love the iron planters and the block letters too.
    Mechelle

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  12. OK girly...the urns rule! Love them!

    Came by for the WWC Party. I'll be back to see where you create!

    Blessings~

    Rebecca

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  13. Sorry you didn't get your party post up in time... we missed you!! Have a great weekend!
    xo,
    Karen

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