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June 29, 2012

My favourite spring 2012 vintage yard sale finds

The second hand gods have been on my side so far this year, which is especially appreciated after years of having pretty much zero luck in terms of finding vintage items at the yard sales I hit in the Toronto area (don't get me wrong, I'm sure there are plenty of good pieces to at sales there - especially if one has a car and can get to lots of sales, it's just that we didn't live downtown, or have a car then, and the garage sales in our area where usually filled with nothing but beat up household goods and very worn out children's toys).

While I haven't unearthed any New Look Dior dresses for a dollar (ridiculous pipe dream, I know, but a gal can always hope!) or found too much in the way of vintage fashions so far, I have had a fair bit of luck with finding sundry other old school items, all of which (I feel) I got for a total song.

In fact, I've had so many good finds throughout May and June that I debated splitting this post into separate ones based on categories of items, but as I have a lot of posts that I want to get up over the next couple of weeks, I opted to go with one heavily image filled post instead.

While I'm not always feeling well enough to hit the local yard sale scene each weekend, we (by which I mean my two awesome partners in crime, Tony and my mom) have been able to get out a few times, and have found some terrific pieces - not only vintage ones, but household items that we’ve each been in need of (from an extension ladder that would usually sell for at least $300, that we got for $10, for my step-dad, to a huge, timelessly lovely ivory hued serving platter that I was sorely lacking for holiday meals that cost just me a mere $3.00).

For the purpose of this post however, I wanted to focus on some of my favourite vintage and vintage appropriate (as in the shoes) items, and so below, grouped in a general sort of "like with like" fashion, allow me to share some of the delightful items I've been swapping my hard earned pocket change for over the past two months.

Vintage book Modern Household Encyclopedia


The Modern Household Encyclopaedia ~ $0.50: While I’m somewhat selective in the types of vintage books I collect (generally speaking, I like to them to have to do with cooking, fashion, beauty, home decor, etiquette, or household management), I do always keep my eyes peeled for all manner of old school reads, no matter the topic, and will buy anything that speaks to my heart – and jives with my wallet. This particular title is a good sized tome from the 1940s stuffed full of handy household management tips on everything from removing crayon stains to pest control.

The American Woman's Cookbook edited by Ruth Berolzheimer vintage 1950s cookbook


The American Woman’s Cook Book ~ $0.50: As I strongly suspected at the time, I already own a copy of this classic 1950s cookbook, however, for fifty cents, I was willing to take the gamble, on the off chance I didn’t have it. As I don’t need two copies (and don’t believe in taking apart vintage books that are still in good condition to use for craft projects), I’ll likely hold onto this copy to include in a giveaway or pass along as a gift.

1950s 1960s vintage cookbooks recipe booklets


Various vintage recipe booklets ~ $0.25 each: I adore vintage recipe booklets and have amassed a fairly good collection of them over the years, but there are always tons more out that that I don’t have – including all four of these ones from the 50s and early 60s, each of which I purchased for just a quarter.

Vintage 1950s recipe cookbooks booklets


Various vintage recipe booklets ~ $0.50 each: Not quite as an inexpensive as the four little cookbooks above, but still a good deal in my opinion. I especially like the 1950s peanut recipe book, it has a lot of yummy ideas in that I’m eager to try out (and perhaps post some of my faves here, too).

Vintage recipe booklets cookbooks Liquefier recipes


Jet Blend Liquefier Recipes & Food for the Body, for the Soul ~ $0.10 each: Picked up for a mere dime a piece, both of these books are in fairly good shape for their age and I especially love that the liquefier (blender) recipe collection was issued by a company I’d never heard of before that was located in the neighbouring city of Kelowna (vintage pieces with a locale connection are something I adore collecting and always keep an eye out for).


~ Below are six vintage sheet music books that I picked up for $1.00 for the whole lot. Much as I wish I could, I don’t play a musical instrument, so these 1910s – 1930s books were bought more to use as a jumping off point for vintage playlists or just to display and enjoy around the house. ~

Everybody's Favourite songs vintage sheet music book

The Witmark Theme Song Dance Folio vintage sheet music book 1920s

Francis and Day's 39th annual man playing piano Edwardian 1900s vintage sheet music book

(Someone cut a very specific sized piece out of the cover of this one at some point – I wonder what they needed it for?)

Francis and Day's 39th Dance and Piano Album Edwardian 1910s vintage sheet music book

The Gem Dance Folio for 1929 vintage sheet music book

The Gem Dance Folio for 1929 No 2 vintage sheet music book 1920s




Antique 1906 Italian-French dictionary ~ $1.00: In early June, on what has to be one of the coldest, wettest late spring days I’ve ever experienced (we could see our breath!), we bundled up in our rain gear and hit the garage sale circuit in spite of the unpleasant weather. While many sales were cancelled, a few remained open, including a large semi-estate sale held by an elderly gentleman in Okanagan Falls. His wife had passed away and though he didn’t flat out say he was planning to downsize, we all assumed as much passed on the volume and selection of items he was selling.

Amongst his offering was a folding table covered in vintage and antique books. Most were novels, but there were a few others that caught my eye, including tis beautiful scarlet hued little pocket dictionary from the early 1900s. Though the cover is falling off and the rest of the pages are in fairly rough shape, the fact that it's Italian (much like my beloved husband) drew me to it instantly. I got the fellow to bring the price down a couple of dollars and so was able to purchase this 106 year old dictionary for just $1.00. As such its now the the oldest book in my library and a special treasure that reminds me sweetly of Tony and his first language (Italian).

Vintage Learn How To craft sewing book by J and P Coats and Clark's Thread

Learn How Book (from J & P Coats and Clark’s Thread) ~ $1.00: A charmingly illustrated 1940s craft book with tips and projects for fans of crocheting, knitting, embroidering, and tatting. 

Bing Crosby Merry Christmas record vintage music

Bing Crosby Merry Christmas record ~ $0.50: I love Bing Crosby and I adore Christmas music, so it was a no-brainer that this wonderful record teaming with holiday classics was coming home with me.




1953 biscuit tin from Queen Elizabeth’s coronation ~ $3.00: I’ve always fancied myself to be something of an anglophile, and like so many lately, have been totally swept up with the Diamond Jubilee festivities, so it was with great interest – and surprise – that I spotted this tin, during the very week that all the celebrations were being shown on TV no less, at a yard sale earlier this month. The seller, a lovely older lady named Betty, was asking $5.00, which I felt was too high, so by bundling the tin with some other items, I was able to drive its price down to $3.00. I’m thrilled that I did, because I now have my first piece – vintage or modern – of royal memorabilia.

Vintage glass pharmacy medicine bottles


Vintage glass medicine/pharmacy bottles ~ $1.00 and $2.50 (smaller bottle): During our first day of garage saling of the season, at two separate spots (a church sale and flea market, respectively) I found these charming clear glass vintage pharmacy bottles. I’ve always had a soft spot for vintage medical items (my very first vintage purchase, when I was barely nine years old was a 1930s first aid kit complete with all its original supplies), so when I saw these two bottles, I knew I was destined to start a collection that morning.

Cute pink and blue vintage lamb holder kitschy, made in Japan, image 1


Cute pink and blue vintage lamb plant holder ~ $0.25: Like many of us, I love adorable, kitschy mid-century household items, yet actually don’t own too many pieces, so I was thrilled to find this super cute little lamb holder at an indoor flea market that’s held annually at the local curling club. The hole in its back isn’t very large, but you could get a tiny plant or some craft supplies in there if you wanted to. For now, I’m just displaying it as is.

Milk glass vases, narrow bud and wide


Milk glass bud vases and milk glass planter/large vase ~ $0.25 each: I’ve always been a big fan of milk glass, but prior to finding these four pieces at the same flea market that the cute lamb above came from, I only had one little bud vase. Now I’ve got enough for a little grouping on a shelf or to pepper around the house in various spots – yay!




Vintage souvenir from Holland pink Dutch girl figure ~ $1.00: I fell head-over-heels in love with this darling little Dutch girl in her precious pink dress, blue hat, and classic clogs the moment I saw her. She needs a gentle cleaning, but is still in terrific shape – complete with her original tag. I’m not an expert on such souvenir figurine by any means, but would peg her to be from the 1950s, based on the overall design and fonts (and aging) on the tag.

Cute vintage doghouse piggy bank coin bank kitschy puppie, image 1


Adorable mother and baby puppy dog vintage coin bank ~ $1.00: Not just preciously cute, but also very practical (and something I was in need of to help me save up money for future yard sale outings!), this sweet coin bank is in really good condition over all (I’m pretty much certain the two dogs would have had a metal chain linking them at one point, as in usually the style with such pieces, but other than that everything in tact) and brings a smile to my face every time I look at it.

Georgian 1700s painting pring, two children, vintage art


Framed print of a Georgian era painting of two children ~ $6.00: Though this pieces is not vintage (let alone 18th century!), having always been a major fan of the Georgian era, it beckoned to me instantly and as I was able to knock the price down from $10 to $6, I was thrilled to bring this timelessly beautiful piece of art (and its lovely frame) home to hang on our walls. (The name of the painting isn’t listed on the back, does anyone happen to recognize it?)

Vintage rose embroidered cream table cloth dipstych














Rose embroidered vintage tablecloth ~ $3.00: I’ve been looking to find a beautiful vintage tablecloth for some time now, but hadn’t stumble upon one that really caught my eye until, at the same garage sale that I got the vintage Coronation tin at, I found this stunning rose embroidered number. It’s smaller than the size of my dining room table, but that’s ok, because I’ll just place it over top of another similarly hued cloth when I use it to ensure the whole table is covered.

Vintage 1940s 1950s 1960s handkerchiefs collection image_1


Lot of 1940s, 50s, and 60s handkerchiefs ~ $3.00 (for all): From the very same seller as the rose tablecloth and Coronation cookie tin came a plastic bag full of lovely little vintage handkerchiefs. Prior to buying these handkerchiefs, I only had about four in my collection, so it was such a boon to suddenly add about 25 more in one fell swoop. All but a couple are in great shape and a few are so pristine, that I wonder if they’ve ever been used. I’ll definitely be using some myself, both for their intended purpose and as pocket squares, hair accessories, and (with the very largest) tiny neck scarves.

Two Pyrex red vintage fridge dishes


Two red Pyrex fridge storage dishes/bowls ~ $1.00 for both: I was doing a happy dance in my head when I spotted these two vintage fridge storage dishes, as I’ve been hoping to find some Pyrex all garage sale season long (I’ve owned vintage Pyrex before, but at present didn’t have any at all before these cherry red bowls came along). Though they’re missing the glass lids they would have originally come with, I love them all the same and may put them to use in my craft room to house buttons or other small supplies.

Vintage mid-century atomic novelty print serving platter


Mid-century atomic novelty print serving platter ~ $2.00: Ever since we moved to Penticton we have been entertaining more often (thanks to living around family and friends again), we’ve been throwing dinner parties and barbeques, which means that it really helps to have plenty of good sized serving dishes, bowls and platters on hand. This delightful blue, yellow and green atomic print platter – that I’d peg to be from the late 50s or early 60s – is big enough to use for a small dinner party, but at the same not so large that I can’t whip it out any ol’ night of the week when it’s just me and Tony. Gotta love that!

Vintage 1950s Kromex copper pink aluminum spice jar set


Set of Kromex pink/copper coloured spice jars ~ $5.00 (for all eight): Found at the same garage sale as the atomic print platter and cute doggy coin bank above (and the three brooches later on in this post), this set of Kromex spice jars is one of my favourite finds of the year so far. I’ve always adored 1950s Kromex pieces and was elated to score all eight of these spice jars at the same time. Though the original spice rack/holder in missing, that didn’t deter me from nabbing them up in a heartbeat! Now I just need to find some of the matching vintage copper Kromex pieces – like the cookie jar and canister set – at other yard sales to go with them.



Vintage pink and green plastic tulip salt and pepper shakes ~ $0.50: Though I don’t collect them per se, I’ve always been a fan of cute salt and pepper shakers – especially vintage ones, so when I spied these pink tulips (which need a little wash, but are still in great shape), I felt it was high time I got some summer plastic shakers that I can use all summer long when we have people over for barbeques.





Deluxe Dial-O-Match 1950s food slicer (mandoline) ~ $5.00: It was the box, in such pristine shape for something that’s 55 years old that I almost wondered if it was a modern piece with retro style packaging at first glance, that instantly drew me to this classic 1950s food slicer. There was a chap who was eyeing it too, so I nabbed it up as quick as I could and was amazed to see that the item inside looked almost as new as the box itself.

I’d venture to guess that it was only used a few times and then stored in a dry, heat controlled environment for the next few decades. The asking price for double what we paid, but Tony (who’s a killer negotiator) got it down to just $5.00 – I would have paid that for the box alone!  I don’t plan on using this slicer as a.) I have a modern mandoline and b.) there’s a bit of rust on the blade, but I am displaying it (stored in the box) in my kitchen, out of direct sunlight, and hope that I can help it survive for at least another five decades!

Vintage 1950s white classic hat bow netting


Vintage white netting and velvet bow adorned hat ~ $3.00: Found at the same sale as the Edwardian Italian-French dictionary, this timelessly lovely white 1950s hat is the first I’ve found at a yard sale in many years. It’s in absolutely wonderful condition and is the sort of perfectly elegant piece that works with countless outfits (especially during the spring and summer), and which will never loose an ounce of its stylish vintage appeal.

Vintage costume jewelry brooches pins eyeglasses pearl maple leaf


Vintage gold tone brooches ~ $1.50 each: As you may recall from this post on the subject, I’ve recently started to collect and wear vintage brooches in a major way, which means that I view every yard sale and flea market I go to as a potential source of vintage costume jewelry pins. At a sale in May (where a number of other items in this post also came from), I picked all three of these lovely brooches, each of which I was able to buy for just a dollar a piece (a big shout out to my wonderful mom, who found the cute little eyeglasses one before I – or someone else, there were lots of people pawing through the same table of jewelry – spotted it).

Vintage 1920s 1930s shoulder straps for slips and lingerie, replacement bra straps


1920s or 30s ladies slip or lingerie straps ~ $2.00: In remarkably good shape for being 80 to 90 years old, these beautiful pale pink straps could be used on anything from a handmade nightgown to a store bought bra that was in need of some mending. For the time being though, I’m just displaying them as is in my craft room, as I don’t know if I can bring myself to use them after they survived in tact, on their original card, for so many years.

Brown 1930s inspired vintage appropriate shoes, image 1


1920s/30s style brown “x” strap shoes ~ $2.00: As many of you may recall, I have a devil of a time finding shoes that fit, so no matter where I go, I’m always on the prowl for pairs that are vintage appropriate and which actually fit me comfortably. These brown heels have are fairly modern (I’m thinking maybe 1970s), but have a great flapper-int0-Depression era vibe to them that will be perfect should I ever need to put together an outfit based on those years, or simply to ingrate in with some of  my day-to-day 40s and 50s pieces.

Brown vintage appropriate Naturalizer eyelet shoes, image 2


Brown Naturalizer lace-up shoes ~ $1.00: Another modern pair, but ones that I feel I easily weave into my mid-century causal/sporty/outdoors looks. These classic, sturdy shoes fill a much needed spring and autumn footwear gap in my closet, and will, no doubt, be lived in pretty much all year round.

Vintage Leathermaster train case suitcase luggage


Brown and beige Leathermaster train case (suitcase) ~ $2.00: At some yard sales, the sellers label every last item with a price, at others just some, and others still, there’s nary a sticker in sight. It was at one of the latter sort that I spied this vintage Leathermaster train case, and couldn’t rush over to ask the seller quick enough how much they wanted. “Make me an offer!” Said the cheerful seller, and so I did, for $2.00, and she accepted on the spot. Thus, I now have my first ever vintage train case, which I love to pieces and plan to use as actual luggage when I travel and as storage around the house the rest of the time.

Sneak peak of found relatives vintage and antique photo collection, image 2


Lot of vintage and antique photographs ~ $20.00: It might shock some of you to learn this, especially given my unending love of vintage images, but prior to earlier this month, I did not own a single vintage photograph (a few postcards, yes, but even the few old photos of my own relatives that I have are photocopies on paper, not originals).

I almost can’t believe that myself, but it’s the honest to goodness truth.
I’d be hoping, yet remaining realistic, that I’d find a few vintage photos this summer that I could afford to bring home with me, and just about lost my footing when I spied a bag of vintage and antique (late Victorian to early 50s, with most being 1910s and 1920s) photos at the same sale that the antique dictionary and white 1950s hat above came from.

I asked the seller – a German, I believe, elderly man who was selling hundreds of items that day – how much the photos were. He said a dollar a piece, which wasn’t unreasonable by any means (they’re almost all in acceptable to very good condition), but I wanted the lot (of, I’d guess – haven’t counted yet – at least 40), so I mustered up my most confident voice (I don’t like to let my shyness come through when I’m bartering) and offered him $20.00 for all of them. He thought for a moment and then agreed to that price.

I had to contain my mile-wide smile, because I was over the moon elated about suddenly acquiring my first ever collection of found relatives. I plan on scanning all of these vintage photographs (some of which have writing, photographer’s markers, and stamps on the back) in the near future and will definitely share many of them here with all of you in coming posts.

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Woo-hey, I told you there was going to be a lot of photos! Smile

I hope that you enjoyed seeing these pieces, and would love to know what your favourites are. I've had a blast gathering (and bartering for – I try to bargain with just about every thing I buy at such locations) each of these wonderful little treasures and can't believe the luck that I've had this yard sale season.

Thankfully, unless (goodness forbid) we get the rainiest July and August on record or my health decides to be extra uncooperative, I'll continue to scour and search all summer long and look forward to sharing more vintage garage sale finds with you as the season progresses.

Wishing you all oodles of luck as you tackle the yard sales, flea markets, and estate sales in your own neck of the woods this summer, sweet dears!

52 comments:

  1. Oh wow I love the picture of the three men, the train case, the tulip salt&pepper shakers and the copper set of eight. Unfortuntaly I can't see the picture of the Dutch figurine... since I'm Dutch I am curious now :D

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  2. These some great finds. With the music sheets I wold have good copies made and frame them. That's what I plan to do with some of my 1950's pattern envelopes.
    I love the train case and what a great price. Here's hoping we both keep having great luck at the thrift stores.

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  3. I love seeing other people's finds!

    That Learn How Book has some of the best direstions ever. I used it to teach myself how to crochet and knit.

    And I love your doggie bank!

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    1. That's awesome to know, Lizzie, as I can neither sew nor knit and have yet to try to learn. If I ever do venture down that road, I'll turn to this lovely vintage book first.

      ♥ Jessica

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  4. Jessica those finds were awesome esp the price!! Ahhhh lucky girl!! xox

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  5. Such finds!!!

    I'm super jealous of your Starburst plates. I've been collecting Starburst since I was in middle school.

    xoxox
    -Janey

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    1. You must have a terrific collection going on by now then, lucky girl! This is the first piece I've ever picked up, but I'm really hoping it won't be the last! :)

      ♥ Jessica

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  6. great finds, you're a such a lucky girl!!! i love the georgian painting in a frame. i would fit perfectly in my little collection!

    http://wardrobexperience.blogspot.de

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  7. I would love to get my hands on those dance folios and bottles! And that suitcase is too cute for words!

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  8. Wonderful vintage finds, Jessica, and for such great prices! I'm envious. :-)

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  9. Wow, what great deals! Just wanted to stop by to say Hello. I might not comment regularly but I do read your post. Stay Cool!

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  10. I love reading your blog. You are such gifted writer..... My two favorite pictures of your thrift finds would have to be the kromex spice jars and the handkerchiefs. I love finding practical beautiful vintage items that could be used everyday.

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    1. Thank you very much, that means a great deal to me.

      I don't have a huge house by any means, so I too like to find lovely vintage pieces that that can double as practical day-to-day items, too.

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  11. Wow!! I want to go shopping with you and your 'partners in crime'!!!

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  12. Sadly I could not open the photo of the Edwardian Italian French Dictionary.
    My favs of your marvellous finds are the vintage cookbooks, vintage pharmacy bottles and vintage photos. I love perusing vintage photos.
    The town I live in is recognised as the 'unofficial antique capital of South Australia'. There are several quality Op-Shops too and local residents often host a myriad of garage sales weather permitting on weekends. I am indeed spoiled for choice :o)

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    1. I'm so sorry about that, dear gal, a few of the photos decided to have minds of their own and didn't show up once the post went live this morning. I've fixed that issue now though and hope you're able to see the dictionary.

      What a fantastic unofficial title for your town to have bestowed upon it. Should I ever find myself down under, I will have to try and make a stop there for sure! :)

      ♥ Jessica

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    2. Thank you for rectifying the photo issue Jessica. I can see why you were smitten by the Dictionary :o)

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  13. WOW! What a lot of gorgeous goodies. I particularly like the spice jars, and old photographs are always a joy to find, especially when there is writing on the back. Well done on the bartering! I like the train case too, what is it like inside?

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    1. Hi Tracey, great question! The train case is in really nice shape inside (always a plus, as they do sometimes get rather tattered from years or even decades of frequent use), and I'll be sure to do a post sometime that shows a photo of the inside (perhaps once I've figured out what I'm going to store in it - I'm actually thinking those vintage hankies would would great, as I don't have a good home for them yet).

      ♥ Jessica

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  14. I'm not sure why, but a few of the pictures aren't working for me. But what I do see is just amazing! So many wonderful things and so many unbelievably good prices! It's hard to pick favourites but your little hat is just so darling! I can't wait to see a picture of it on!

    I have the same cat eye glasses brooch (I love when that happens)! So much goodness! The lingerie straps, the top photo, the hankies, the coin box, the sweet little planter, the cook books and pamphlets - what an awesome haul! Garage sales really are the best!

    I hope the health and sunshine hold and that you get to enjoy many more bountiful outings this summer!

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    1. How delightfully cool that we both have the same eyeglasses brooch, I agree it's awesome when that happens amongst fellow vintage loving gals.

      Thank you very much for the wonderfully nice summer blessing, I really appreciate it, dear lady.

      *PS* I've fixed the broken photo links (sorry about that - no idea what happened there!), so hopefully you can see the rest of the images now.

      ♥ Jessica

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    2. I can see all the pictures now, and holy moly, that dictionary is divine!

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  15. Hello Jessica!

    I think that my favorite purchase of yours are the vintage cookbooks, with pictures! I too love love these, when I was little I would look through these old cookbooks of my moms and stare and all the vividly colored foods. I own many myself, but I still looking for the elusive jello cookbook. My mom had one but for the life her she cant find it now!

    Enjoy your long weekend,

    Michelle

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    1. Hi Michelle, how lovely that you're a fellow fan and collector of vintage cookbooks. Do you know which Jell-o booklet in particular it is that you're after? I'd be more than happy to keep an eye out for one for you if you'd like.

      ♥ Jessica

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  16. I passed up one of those adorable dog banks just last week. The one I found was in much worse condition and the seller still wanted $10 for it. You definitely got a good deal with yours! :)

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    1. Thanks, sweet gal! It was an stellar deal, I agree - even with the original chain missing, it's still a wonderful bargain at that price. Fingers crossed you'll come across one in better condition, and at a far more reasonable rate, this summer, too.

      ♥ Jessica

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  17. Lovely finds. I have the american womans cookbook and a growing assortment of sewing and home ec books, good thing I know you don't live in Winnipeg or else I would know you snags these books from me:P Love the milk glass and the eye glasses brooch. I have have been having fairly good luck with thrifting this year as well.

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  18. I adore the novelty items and wuldn't NOT buy them either. I fear for my house which is goaning under novelty kitsch weight.....maybe it's time for a larger home?

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  19. Some amazing finds Jessica. I really like your milk glass pieces and am amazed at the prices. I collect green depression glass, but over here prices have gone up ridiculously and I'm hard pressed to find much in my price(ie cheap) price range these days, even at a garage sale.

    Hope the Summer is treating you well.
    Michelle xx

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  20. Hi sweet ladies,

    Thank you each very much for your delightfully nice comments. I must apologize, for some unknown reason a few of the photos didn't show up earlier today in this post. They'd all worked perfectly when I previewed the post last night and set it to go live this morning, so I'm not too sure what happened between then and now (interwebs hobgoblins perhaps? :D). I've fixed that issue now though and hopefully all of them should appear. Sorry again about that, my dears.


    Wishing you each a joyful, sunshine filled weekend!
    ♥ Jessica

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    1. you found some real treasures! especially the learn how book and the music sheet book, how fabulous! and i love those adorable tulip salt and pepper shakes!

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  21. Wow you have been busy! I think I like the tablecloths, the atomic serving platter and the bottles best. Which has just reminded me of something I shall but in a future post.....

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  22. That tin, oh those photos of the queen and Phillip are just gorgeous. Makes me so unhappy with mine, this one is loads prettier!

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  23. Jessica, I love all of your treasures. I especially love the
    red refrigerator dishes. I also think the "X" strap shoes would
    be great with any of your vintage outfits...great find.

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    1. Thank you, Dorthy. I haven't worn this style in years so it will be fun to see which outfits they jive with and which they seem out-of-place. I really like their rich espresso hue and think they'll be a great addition to my autumn wardrobe in particular.

      ♥ Jessica

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  24. Hi Jessica Wow what great finds and fantabulous prices to boot!! My fav, while hard to pick, does have to be the train case. I have been lusting for one for ages but over here in New Zealand they don't seem to have been an item used by our darling mums and grandmums so if I was to find one you would hear me squealing with delight even where you are! x

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    1. Hi Shetaj, they're not overly common at yard sales either, which was all the more reason why I jumped with joy when I found this one (and at such a good price, too boot). Etsy and eBay always have a decent selection, but unless you find a seller in your country, you'll likely pay an arm and a leg in shipping, which is why I held out on ever going that route (when I came to buying a vintage train case, I mean). Fingers crossed that you'll be able to find one someday.

      ♥ Jessica

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  25. What a FABULOUS haul!!! So jealous over so many of your treasures.....I think my favourite would have to be the tulip salt & pepper shakers. Lucky, lucky you!

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  26. Hi Jessica

    I wish to apologise for not visitng after such a long time. I had a full week at work and a death in the family.

    I just wish to say, I love the vintage, books, I also collect books from the 1960's onwards. I have all my dads books from when he studied before 1980's. Most of them look battered and pages are discoloured, but I love them. They add instant vintage. to my bookshelf and my room. I also love your brooches - so gorgeous.

    feel free to follow my blog, I'm following you now, I didn't realise I wasn't. I have done lots of recent posts.
    Hope you can follow if you like what you see. You wear your red lipstick beautifully.
    xx

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  27. Oh wow, there is just too much goodness in this post! You lucky thing. I would tell you all the things that I really love but the list would go on and on, so i'll just say ALL OF IT! :D xx

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  28. Wow! You definitely hit the jackpot! I can't resist a flea market for either browsing or buying treasures--but the cookbooks and kitchen stuff are what I always love best. Your red Pyrex containers are really fun and all Pyrex is very expensive right now in the midwest so you did especially well! I just love seeing what others find during their explorations. Thanks so much for sharing these wonderful finds!

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  29. Oh my goodness, what wonderful finds!! I am so glad that you were able to track these treasures down! :D

    I also wanted to wish you a happy Canada Day!! May your day be filled with warmth, sunshine and happiness!

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  30. Hi wonderful ladies,

    Huge thanks for all of your comments and for letting me know which yard sale treasures you like most. I've already found a couple more vintage items since these snaps were taken and plan on doing another similar roundup post at the end of this month (or, if the pickings are slim, at the end of August, as a recap of the past two month's finds).


    Wishing all of my fellow Canucks a stellar Canadian Day, and everyone a thoroughly beautiful Sunday wherever you live.

    ♥ Jessica

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  31. Oh my gosh the puppy dog coin bank!!!! :)
    Great finds! I don't have a train case yet either - so im on the prowl! Love the costume pieces and tablecloth, handkerchiefs. What a deal!

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  32. Dear Jessica, what a strange coincidence. Last week I happened to buy two milkglass items. A vase and a small candle holder. And that's really funny. I bought a vase that's completely similar to the one in the middle of your photo. How comes that there are the same vases in Canada and Germany at the same time? Hugs from Miss Maple

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    1. What a delightfully neat coincidence, especially considering what rotten luck I'd had in finding (or, more accurately, not finding) any milk glass pieces while thrifting in Toronto. I guess the milk glass gods are just on both our sides at the moment, dear gal! :)

      ♥ Jessica

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  33. What a beautiful collection of findings!! I love the hunt, don't you? :)

    I recognized your reproduction painting immediately. In fact its a portrait of Madame Royale (or Marie Therese Charlotte) and Louis Joseph Xavier, Dauphin of France (the first and second children of Marie Antoinette) by artist Elisabeth Vigee-Lebrun. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louise_%C3%89lisabeth_Vig%C3%A9e_Le_Brun

    http://www.batguano.com/vigeegallerywide.html

    I'm a bit of a Marie Antoinette enthusiast :)

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    1. Michelle Marie, you are absolutely fantastic! Thank you very, very much for knowing what painting that print was a copy of. I had so dearly hoped that one of my readers would come to my rescue in this regard, and voila, you did. I sincerely appreciate it, thank you again (and, as a lifelong admirer of Madame Royale, love this print all the more now that I know it depicts two of her children).

      ♥ Jessica

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  34. Great finds!! I inherited my husbands 1947 edition of The American Woman's Cook Book, I love it!! Along with all her hand written recipes between the pages.

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  35. Cookbooks are a really unique thing to collect and looks like you've gotten some great deals on these finds! Great work! Love the casserole dish, too!

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  36. So many wonderful things!!! I love your Queen biscuit tin and I'm also a bit of a collector of vintage cookbooks. That sandwich recipe book looks amazing. :)

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    1. Thank you very much! How wonderful that you're also a vintage cookbook collector/fan! That sandwich book was part of a series of "500 recipes" devoted to various meals/types of food. I have a couple others and they're all terrific.

      I hope you have an awesome yard sale season this year, dear Teresa!

      ♥ Jessica

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