Don't Judge A "Box" By It's Cover

I love a trip to the thrift store...and I really love it when I find an unexpected surprise!  

Like this one....an Electricity Kit for $2.99.  I'm not sure why I grabbed it off the shelf...maybe because it looked old and interesting!! 

It looked even more interesting when I saw the top of the box.  I saw the word "ornaments"!!  

Woo Hoo!  Vintage ornaments??? Maybe!

I peeked in the box and saw some shiny metallic and some poinsettia printed paper.  

Then I closed it back up and put in my cart.  Yep...I pretty much bought it sight unseen.

When I got home and opened it...well, let's just say it was worth it!

Have a look at all my wonderful treasures.

  

Pretty ornaments and this really lovely piece of Christmas gift wrap.  I love vintage Christmas things. They're hard to find, so it's really special when I do.  I'll use some of them in my Christmas decorating...but most will be used in my Christmas creating.  

Maybe I'll make something like THIS or THIS.   

Remember...never judge a "box" by it's cover...there might be vintage treasure inside!

Happy Valentine's Day

I found several vintage valentine cards at one of the antique shops in Pennsylvania.  

This first one is my favorite. Such a sweet face!

I scanned several of them and thought I'd share them on my blog today.

Feel free to click and save any that you 'd like.

Sure hope you have a very happy heart day!

 

Santa and a Snowman

The Santa is made from a kit I bought several years ago....the snowman belonged to Bill's mother. 

"Vintage looking" or "really vintage"....it all looks cute to me!!! 

Pretty Linens

I bought this pretty wall hanging a couple years ago on Etsy a couple of years ago.  A creamy white runner; half of a red trimmed runner with a floral pattern stitched on it; a tiny strip from a red and cream quilt (the button is from the quilt piece too!); and some cluny lace bows.  A little folding and some stitching, add a hanger...there you have it! A beautiful wall hanging!  I love it!

There sure are some creative people on Etsy!

Candlewick

These salad plates belonged to my mother-in-law....now they belong to me. The pattern is Candlewick-Clear by Imperial Glass Ohio.  They're so pretty and delicate and sparkly.  Unfortunately their beauty stays tucked inside my glass front cabinet.  Candlewick is characterized by distinctive bead work - the "beads" can be different sizes on different pieces.  I love to look at them....but I worry that I might break one of those beads off.  The cabinet is next to my patio doors so the sun shines into it most afternoons....I love the sparkle that creates.  I think the cabinet is probably a good home for these dishes!  Beside they offer a very pretty spot for the little Josef Originals figurine ~ a sweet thrift store find.