Thursday, July 30, 2009

Junking Finds in the Adirondacks



These are the goodies that I have picked up over the last week.....The Madonna above has the most amazing eyelashes and her halo serves as a planter for flowers....



Loving these dueling vintage desk lamps....



Vintage tole tray and folding ruler with brass findings...



Kitchen utensils....Sir Walter Raleigh tobacco tin, inkwell and pretty blue bowl....



Pair of wire racks (for pamphlets or literature of some kind).....both for 50 cents!



Vintage typewriter.....check out those green keys! The best part is the cover was monogrammed with the owner's initials and it had a sticker from my very own college!!



Cornucopia to go to sister MaryBeth who hosts our Thanksgiving dinner...assorted pottery and glassware, quilted mini pillow, Rook game cards, wooden spool of green yarn....and three clam shell or oyster dishes?



White ironstone pitcher and bowl, silver plate serving pieces...





Love the detail of this old dish...



And I love these little cutters....



When not junking or cooking or eating or taking walks.....the girls sat down by the lake...looking at magazines, reading and chatting....we were blessed with the best weather this week!
Tomorrow we expect another ten family members to arrive....what fun!
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20 comments:

  1. JennyJuly 30, 2009 at 9:14 PM

    I want to go junking in the Adirondacks! You found lots of great things. I love the canape cutters best (with their tin case!) and the wire racks are a close second. Thanks for the peek :)

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  2. LisaJuly 30, 2009 at 9:45 PM

    Great post! TFS

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  3. MindyJuly 30, 2009 at 10:14 PM

    How fun! I'm not sure which I enjoy more, family or junk. Hmmm....Enjoy both! ~Mindy

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  4. CaroleJuly 30, 2009 at 10:39 PM

    Cool stuff. I saw a lamp like that at a thrift store today but past it up cuz I thought they wanted too much.
    Have fun tomorrow with all your new guests!
    carole

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  5. Julie@beingRUBYJuly 30, 2009 at 10:54 PM

    I want to go junking in the Adirondacks too!! Or even just go junking. Fabulous finds here. I want them all.. but the two little lamps are just screaming 'Let me Live with Julie!!" please...

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  6. {oc cottage}July 30, 2009 at 11:12 PM

    How fun!!! And what fabulous finds!!!

    m ^..^

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  7. jadeJuly 31, 2009 at 12:05 AM

    I see you have a great time in the Adirondacks and you found so many treasures!!!!! Wish you and the whole family a wonderful weekend and a lot of sunshine,
    take care, Hugs Jade

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  8. Gigi ThibodeauJuly 31, 2009 at 12:45 AM

    Fabulous finds! Wire racks for 50 cents each and those wonderful desk lamps! Great stuff.

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  9. Artsy Fartsy Junkin FindsJuly 31, 2009 at 2:07 AM

    I am sooo jealous, beautiful scenery... and great Jubk too, tootles, Janna

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  10. BleudelavandeJuly 31, 2009 at 2:14 AM

    Great! You found a lot of treasures!I love those little cutters!
    I wish you a nice weekend.Hugs

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  11. Les CotrionsJuly 31, 2009 at 3:09 AM

    Waw! You're so lucky finding always such wonderful treasures!!! The Madonna is so lovely and I like your old lamps so much!!!
    Wish you a very nice week end with all your family members!
    Big hugs
    Vale

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  12. FlossJuly 31, 2009 at 4:40 AM

    Wonderful things, so beautifully photographed. I have some Catholic memorabilia too, but somehow don't feel so comfortable with it, as my heritage is Protestant - it seems a bit cheeky to collect something that others hold sacred. Do you have a Catholic background, if it's not too nosey to ask?

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  13. misselaineousJuly 31, 2009 at 5:55 AM

    The Adirondacks AND junking??? Nirvana!! The shell dishes are scallop shells...I collect the small purple scallop shells we find on the beaches here in cental Florida...about the size of a big toenail and purple in all shades! Have a awesome trip & keep sharing the junk! *elaine*

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  14. Jacqueline @ HOMEJuly 31, 2009 at 6:20 AM

    I'm with Jenny....you have the best antique/flea markets....I want to live near you Laura !!!! and you always find such lovely little pieces....I want to live near you AND take you with me, as I think it's your good eye that finds all of those lovely little trinkets.
    I also love the pastry/biscuit cutters in their little tin. Have a fantastic time with your family. XXXX

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  15. Anne MarieJuly 31, 2009 at 9:56 AM

    how wonderful! really.......you truly make me want to head to the water with this post -
    I love just sitting by the water chatting -

    especially early morning

    have a blessed weekend -

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  16. aimeeJuly 31, 2009 at 1:21 PM

    cool finds! have a great time with your family :)
    blessings,
    aimee

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  17. AnonymousJuly 31, 2009 at 3:13 PM

    From a Different AIMEE: AGardenToRemember.blogspot.com

    I LOVE those wire reacks and silver pieces.

    You have a BEAUTIFUL Blog and I always love seeing your posts.

    If you have a chance, come by my Blog for a visit and say hi!

    Have a wonderful day,
    Aimee

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  18. RosemaryJuly 31, 2009 at 5:22 PM

    Sounds like a blast to me!! Heaven!
    Enjoy!
    Rosemary

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  19. Zita - Mlle MagpieAugust 1, 2009 at 6:15 AM

    Great treasure hunting finds.

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  20. sandyOctober 1, 2010 at 5:03 PM

    Beautiful weather, fun finds, time away! What could be better!

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