Fresh Picks!

Here are some recent vintage finds that I haven't added to my shops yet.  A few may get in eventually...others may just stay with me!

 

The Dirty Medicine Bottle-Found this beauty while digging through loads of junk at our local Goodwill!  Going to clean it up and list it with a bigger glass medicine bottle as an "instant medicine bottle collection".  Might even wait to list these until I find one more medicine bottle...that would make more of a collection! Also have to do a little more research to figure out what year this is from.  My guess is early 20th century.  

                                           

The French Book with the Beautiful Cover- Love the embossing on this old book.  Not sure of the date (the copyright page is missing), but it looks like it could be late 19th century - early 20th century.  Going to so some research on the title to see what I can find out.  I'm leaning towards keeping this book in my personal collection.  The binding is coming apart, the spine part of the hardcover is torn, and there are massive age spots on the pages inside.....so, for me, this book is ripe for upcycling.  I really want to use the covers for the front and back of a handmade journal.  I've never created a journal before, but have a binding machine that's been sitting patiently waiting for me to use.  I've been itching to create with it!
There are also some great illustrations in this book that I would love to frame or use for a mixed media project.  Here are a few::::::

                                         

The Unique Frame- Love this tiny frame!  It's a Levi....probably mid 20th century.  My idea for this piece is to frame either antique paper ephemera or lace.  I'll probably list it...although....I may just keep it to add to the  millions of tchotchkes on my desk!  

The 100 Year Old Magazine-  I think I'll read through this one before I list it.  It's got some short novels by various amateur writers of the early 1900's. This is thin enough to frame, so I might try to find an an antique frame to put this in when I list it.  I love the illustration on the front....it would make a great display piece! 

The Porcelain Trinket Box and the Art Deco Design Linen Napkin- I've got to look into the trinket box before I list it.  I think it's probably from the 1960's, but want to make sure before I put it into my shop.  I am keeping the pretty art deco napkin.  It will be repurposed as a doily for a small table in my sunroom.  

The Cute Porcelain Map Decorative Plate- Keeping this one!  Going to find a plate holder that will fit it and display this in my sunroom.  This will be a fantastic complement to the map prints that are already in the room.  Now...hopefully the kids and the cats won't play with it!  

Lastly.........

    

Let's just call this one....The Dupe-  I found this at a local estate sale the other day.  I had both of my little girls with me (read...my lovable distractions) and the house we were in was a bit dark....these are my excuses for buying a brass letter holder that I THOUGHT (and was told by one of the guys holding the estate sale) was from the 1940's or 50's.  I DID turn it over and look at the bottom for a mark...but could not see it that well.  I got the price down from the $45 they were asking to $10.  So.....I bought it...thinking I could sell it in my vintage shop.  Well, got home to my brightly lit craft room and checked it out...the sticker says "Global Views Made in India"....not vintage!!  I checked them out on the web and they are a current company that was probably not even around in the 1940's!!   So...I will just keep this and add it to my desk!  It's really pretty, but I am disappointed that I didn't check it out a bit more before purchasing it.  Oh well.....thank goodness I only spent $10!! :)

That's all for now!!!!  More fresh picks next week!

If you stop by my Etsy shop this week, feel free to use coupon code BLOGFRIEND for 15% off any items in my shop!

Happy Hunting!!!!! :)

                                            

Add some character to your walls....decorate Vintage Style!

Vintage items are a unique way to add some great style to your home!  Here are a few items from my shops that would just LOVE to be on your walls!  If you see something you like, just click on the pic for more info!

These cute oil paintings in wooden frames would add a shabby chic touch to small powder rooms or a guest room...

Add these 1940's era (I believe) set of 3D pictures in wooden frames to a bedroom or library........

Okay...so this one wouldn't really hang on your wall....but wouldn't this art deco frame look fabulous on your mantel or dresser???  Use this to frame a cool black and white photo, an illustration from old sheet music (like the one in the pic) or a 1920's magazine, or an old postcard for a sophisticated vintage feel!

I found this map in the back of a 1960's history book.  This one has civil war battles and other facts.  There was also another map that has historical facts about the lower 48 states.  Both maps are in great shape!  Would look fabulous framed and placed on the wall of a classroom or in your study!  I'm selling both maps and the history book together for one low price.  Just click on the map below to see more details.

I had fun with this one!  Add your favorite glam photo and display this altered scrapbook page in a mid-century mod style frame!

Classy 1950's-1960's style vintage Fragonard ceramic cameos in ornate frames!  Use these in the living room, bedroom, or library!

Frame each postcard of this set of 6 moonlight postcards from the 1940's in small frames and hang them together for a really cool display!  Great for bedrooms or  guest rooms!

This cute Texaco ad from 1934 would look great in an art deco or mid-century mod style frame!  Unique item for collectors!

Talk about a conversation starter!  Add some instant kitschy history to your walls with this vintage political ephemera!  Also...teachers...you could use this little piece of history to decorate your classroom!

For creative folks.....here are some books with cool illustrations.  Frame the illustrations or use them to create collages or mixed media works of art for your walls!!

                                          This 1960's science encyclopedia is only $4.95!!!
                                          The next 3 pics show some of the illustrations from
                                          this book.....

                                          This set of 3 books from the 1960's is only $15!  The
                                           3 pics below are illustrations from these books.....

And last but not least.....ooh la la......it's a vintage French print in an old scalloped wooden frame!  

Thanks for looking!  Have a wonderful day!! :-)