Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! As promised, today I'm sharing my fabulous finds from my recent thrifting adventures with Cecilia @The B Farm and she'll be sharing her treasures today too. First, like the store name, I was instantly smitten when I spied this vintage mother deer and fawn. You may remember, I already have the matching antlered buck. Aren't they sweet? I also found this fun sparkly pom-pom garland...
...and this cute little cement bird. All three were bargains and keepers!
Now for the thrift store finds! This pastel colored turkey really caught my eye. Cecilia and I both thought he looked handmade and then the day after I bought him, we saw several similar ones in darker colors--perhaps a local artisan. I love the pastel hues though and I haven't seen another like him.
Here's a blast from the past--remember these? My mother and most of my friends' moms had these when I was growing up. Recently, I saw a post from a blogger on Facebook who was remembering the one in her childhood home. Since this one is missing the base and the lights, it was a steal. I'm still debating on whether to keep it and give it a makeover or sell it...decisions, decisions! What would you do?
Trays have been good sellers in my vintage Etsy shop and I love the cheerful holly pattern on this Hallmark design. Available
I always enjoy finding handmade pieces like these charming Christmas hot pads. Available
Speaking of handmade, I think these whimsical hand painted bears could create such a cute vignette. Another idea, consider Mr. Bear's top hat and add a veil, a little lace and glitter to Miss Bear and they could even be used as rustic wedding or shower decor. Available
Finding little holiday trinkets like these for .25 each is part of the thrill of the hunt!
Remember to drop by and see all of Cecilia B.'s fabulous finds! Also, join us at this week's Vintage Charm party. It's live thru Monday morning and it's the perfect opportunity to visit and share your vintage treasures and repurposed projects. You're sure to be inspired by the features from other talented bloggers and who knows--you might just make some new friends too!
Until next time, happy hunting!
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We had great fun finding our treasures, didn't we? I now have friends wanting to go to Fredericksburg so they can check Smitten out! Sounds like a day trip! :-)
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Hugs,
Cecilia
Love you finds. I've seen a Christmas tree like yours painted white with pastel ornaments on it (probably on Pinterest). I've been looking for one for a while to makeover. Can't wait to see what you do with it.
ReplyDeleteI've found the trees sell well on Etsy & you can little bulbs on eBay. Very sweet finds. Love the bears!
ReplyDeleteGreat finds! Love that sweet little deer and fawn. Always love finding Christmas treasures. I have that exact nutcracker book ornament, and I put out 3 vintage ceramic lighted trees that are 3 different heights every Christmas. I've had them for years and I still love them.
ReplyDeleteI have that identical turkey in autumn colors, found at a thrift store. Could it be a paint-it-yourself and then have it fired item? Mine is even painted on the bottom.
ReplyDeleteLove your finds Cecilia ... the cement bird is so cute ... the bottle-brush-look Christmas tree and the ceramic tree is a nice find even without the lights. I have a large one and bought the missing lights off eBay. You will enjoy that, even 'as is' ... but anxious to see what you do with it.
ReplyDeleteLots of cute treasures, Cecelia...I especially love the deer!
ReplyDeleteLove the doe and fawn...do they have a soft velvety surface? I remember some from long ago that did. I would keep the ceramic tree, it's so cute :)
ReplyDeleteLove the doe and fawn...do they have a soft velvety surface? I remember some from long ago that did. I would keep the ceramic tree, it's so cute :)
ReplyDeleteLove your blog. The concrete bird is an Isabel Bloom from Davenport, Iowa. I have had a number of her pieces and love all of them. Blessings
ReplyDeleteGreat finds. I hope you can find the little plastic lights to put on the tree & a base for the little light to make the lights glow. You could even use beads or little plastic, opaque balls. I have a tree from my aunt. My mother has one a friend made in the 1960s. Hers is white with "snow". Marbles are the "light" in pastel colors. I love them both.
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