Ending 2007 with a Year-End Sale!

First of all, let us wish all of you a Happy New Year!

May 2008 be a great year for all of us.

We are ending 2007 with a sale.

The 50% off room is now 75% off until the end of the year.

Even more merchandise has been added to the room this week.

We hope that you will stop by and see what bargains we have.

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With winter officially here, snuggling up with a good book,

'a spot of tea' and warm food sounds wonderful.

We have all you need for that - books, teapots and bean pots - all at great prices.

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p.s. Next week we will start another Mystery Object Contest. Stay tuned!

A sample of our teapots.

Bean Pot by RRP Co. - on sale

Bean Pot by Hull - on sale

Curio Shelf - $45

Philco Radio - $49.95

Record Albums - two trunks full
Note the young John Travolta on the Saturday Night Fever album cover.
The covers often make great pictures to hang on the walls.

Merry Christmas and Contest Results

Merry Christmas to all of you from Charlie and Chris

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The Mystery Object Contest is officially over and it is time to reveal the identity of the mystery object and the winner. The object was an apple/peach parer. This particular parer was made by the Sinclair Scott Compay of Baltimore, c. 1880's.
We had five of you with the correct guess. The winner of those five was Dodi Slaughter, who wins the message board below. It is a chalkboard framed with old tongue and groove flooring. Congratulations Dodi and thanks to all of you who participated in the contest. We'll have another mystery object contest in January. So stay tuned!
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For those last minute purchases, here is reading material that your hard-to-buy-for person would enjoy.

We've come across several cookbooks lately. Here are a few.


For those magazine lovers, we have a lot of Life Magazines including the first issue which is pictured here. We also have quite a few Saturday Evening Posts. All interesting reading.

December's Marching On!

The second week in December and it has been in the 70's - can you believe it? I feel like we are living the Hawaiian climate without the benefit of the ocean.

I had breakfast with friends this week and we had a discussion about using up the earth's resources, recycling, etc. Although I've thought about this before, I started thinking again about the antique/collectibles business and realize that's what we and our customers do. We recycle, restore, reuse and repurpose wonderful items from the past.

Speaking of marching, this week's first two pictures show two of eight members of "Santa's Marching Band" by Mr. Christmas. There are seven band members and Santa who play 35 different carols.They have been so much fun to watch and to hear. They just bring a smile to your face.

Band SOLD day after posting

The green cabinet is done! It is just missing the drawer handles and the search is on for those. $395


Can't say that I would have ever thought of cutting a gallon jug in half and using it to serve an appetizer. A cheese board is under the top half and I would think you could put crackers, chips, etc. in the bottom half.

$15

Didn't post a picture of a marionette last week but had to show you this guy and see if you know who he is. He looks familiar but we can't place the character. Anyone know him?

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Tree Idea (Repurposing?)
How about hanging cookie cutters?

Stocking Suffers

We have a large inventory of old US coins that would be great stocking stuffers.

Don't forget that Weekend Treasures has our goat's milk soap line. These soaps would be wonderful stocking stuffers. If you ever use it, you'll be very impressed. There are soaps for both males and females.

December is Here!

Yes, December is here. The days are shorter and cooler (turtleneck and fleece weather), the sun sets earlier and time is marching on towards Christmas. I don't know about you but my decorating and shopping are already behind. We'll all get there though.

This week I've tried to do pictures of a wide variety of things, basically something for everyone. The first picture is of a miniature portrait from an estate sale in Virginia. The portrait is on vellum and signed by the painter, Weiss. It is mounted in an enclosed frame and can be worn as a pendant or a pin. The whole thing is only 2" x 1.5". Isn't she beautiful?

$300

Flower frogs. Don't know whether the one situated in the bowl came like that origionally or it just fits together nicely. That is the way we found it.

Fishing Lures

Vintage beaded wool sweater.

Vintage Fabric remnants. Some seem to be from old flour sacks.

Lots of old linens. Some are in perfect shape while others have great lace that could be used on other projects.

Tree Ideas Again

An old quilt for a tree skirt.


Hang toys as ornaments.

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You know we have a weakness for metal furniture. Just this week Charlie bought this chair. Needs paint but is structurally sound.
Project update: Charlie is still working on this cabinet. The top had some issues which he has mended and now the final sanding will begin.

This table and stool are works in progress as well. Stay tuned - I never know how things will turn out!

December's Coming!

December is almost here and the holidays are on their way.

Have you started your shopping yet?

I was asked this week if I enjoyed the holidays. The question somewhat surprised me but my answer was a definite "yes". Family and friends make the holiday enjoyable. At the shop, it is fun to help someone find that special and different gift. We've gots loads of items that fall into that category.

Come by and do your Christmas shopping with us.

Last week I didn't post a picture of any of our marionettes so this week, I'll make up with it by featuring two of them. These two, we're calling them Hansel and Gretel, are by F&B USA.

$25 each

Wooden Highchair - $79.95

Quilt - $95

Tole Tray - $69.95

Kitty Planters - $4.95 each

Ornament Ideas
How about denim?

How about hanging china? Cups/Saucers?

Happy Thanksgiving From Out of the Past

Thanksgiving is here and I looked for a quote for the occasion. Here are two of many I found and liked:

"Celebrate the happiness that friends are always giving, make every day a holiday and celebrate just living!” Amanda Bradley

(I think this could expand to friends and family.)

and on the lighter side:

"What we're really talking about is a wonderful day set aside on the fourth Thursday of November when no one diets. I mean, why else would they call it Thanksgiving?" Erma Bombeck

So, after Thanksgiving Day, the frenzy really begins. We have many, many unique things that would be just right for that special someone. Come by and see us. You never know what you may find!

Make sure you look down the sidebar. I post at least one new item every week for each dealer at the shop. They have some amazing things!

SHHH! Homemade cabinet with secret compartment - $65

Old camel back (very slight) trunk - $45

Hand Sewn Quilt - $95

Wash Tubs with Stand - $47.50 (perfect for icing down beverages)

Tree Decoration Ideas

How 'bout an Old Milk Top?

Red Balls (still in the box)
Icicles (still in the box)


Lots of folks decorate their trees with cookie cutters - cute idea!

Not for the tree especially, although I guess it could be done, but for those baking projects - old wooden rolling pins. (I have my mother's and have never used anything else.)

Newest project - A friend brought us this table. It is a good size and has a butterfly leaf but the finish was in rough shape. As you can see, Charlie is in the process painting the legs with different layers of color. Anyone recognize this color from the 50's and/or 60's. After he finishes, he'll sand the paint so the layers will show through and then sand and finish the top.

Stay tuned for how it turns out. I know it will be amazing in the end.