An Afternoon of Vintage Blessings

There are times when I visit blogs where the author has posted their weekend finds and my heart is a little envious (shh! don't tell anyone, as a jealous heart is not good, so you see why I used a envious, as it just doesn't seem to relay the same connotation that jealous does, at least in my mind). I know that the commandment says not to covet thy neighbor. (Good thing I am not in Mr Swem's math class or he just might whack that ruler over my knuckles for not behaving like a proper lady!) Aren't we glad that our children don't go to school in the early 70's.

 
I decided that I would go to a couple of garage sales after I was done providing therapy. On the way to the garage sales, I drove by our local St. Vincent DePaul and the reader board said 1/2 off housewares, hardware and furniture. Oh boy, must stop. Found a few things - ironstone coffee pot, brass colored metal finial, ormolu cherub lipstick holder, carte posta wall hanging, metal floral picture frame and wire pedestal basket with braided jute trim.

 
Then on to the two garage sales. First one, nothing. The second one, well what can I say...... my heart was aflutter. A Royal glass keyed working typewriter with its own tweed case, 

a family scale with a large amount of patina,

  a small glass cloche and gray, brown and tan decor balls with a Frenchie type design, just perfect for the jute topped wire pedestal bowl that I found an hour earlier at St. Vincent DePaul.

 Oh boy! did I score today or what? I can no longer be envious, because today I was blessed. In addition, I actually think that this display makes a nice vignette, double score. All purchased for less than fifty dollars.

 

Thank you for visiting. May your day be filled with joy and beauty!

This week Shabby Gr8 Dane will be partying with:

Sunday Best at My 1929 Charmer
Between Naps on the Porch Metamorphosis
Masterpiece Monday at Boogie Board Cottage

Coastal Charm Nifty Thrifty Tuesday 
Knick of Time Tuesday
Tuesday Treasures at Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
White Wednesday at Faded Charm 
Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style
Creative Inspirations at  Embracing Change
Creative Things Thursday at the Vintage Farmhouse
Transformation Thursday at the Shabby Creek Cottage
Treasure Hunt Thursday at F.M.F.P.T.Y.
Miss Mustard Seed's Furniture Feature Friday

Potpourri Friday at 2805
Simple & Sweet Fridays at Rooted in Thyme 
Be Inspired at Elizabeth & Co.
Cottage Style at the Lavender Garden Cottage 
Home Sweet Home at the Charm of Home 
Vintage Inspirations at the Common Ground