Sunday, December 16, 2012

Busy, Busy, Busy

The next week or so is going to be nuts!  My twin brother is coming in tomorrow, so up to Denver I will go to retreive him.  A few days after that my younger brother is due to arrive, back up to Denver.  Then my Auntie and Cousin are going to be here the day after that.  Plus Christmas day is going to be at my house, so I have to get everything ready for all those shenanigans.  I'm not complaining, it's going to be super fun, just wicked busy.  Anyway, I've been busy at the thrift shops and the booth because I know my attention is going to be needed elsewhere for a little bit.
Early American isn't my favorite pattern personally, but people love it!  I have sold every one of these pieces.  This one came caked with some kind of goo on the handles, but a long soak in hot soapy vinegar water and a good scrub with BFK solved that problem.  
It has been hard to push myself to look for items that aren't Christmas related lately, but it has to be done!  Christmas doesn't last for ever...dangit!  These cast iron owl trivets are absolutely perfect!  This little family will be heading to the booth as soon as possible.  Should I sell them as a family or separate them?













I have been having a good time making jewelry with my vintage button collection, so when I saw these at a good price I couldn't pass them up.  The jar also came with a few good extras.








I think my eyes are trained to spot  good Christmas stuff now, because I spotted these fast.  Then as I tried to act like a normal human and gain my composure, I found 6 more boxes of vintage ornaments.  I had to squash my squeals of delight!  It was tough, but I did it!  This is the coolest box.  















I found these things in a few different grab bags.  This is my first deer!  Its fuzzy and I love it!  You can see air bubbles in the glass of that big green bulb.



Things are moving really well and I couldn't be happier!  This is so much freakin fun!
I'm joining the parties at Apron Thrift Girl, Sir Thrift A Lot, and A Living Space.  Have a great week everyone!!!

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9 comments:

  1. Sir Thrift-A-LotDecember 16, 2012 at 8:07 PM

    Your booth is looking delicious.

    If I were selling the owl trivets, I would sell them individually. I'd like to see what everyone else will say, though.

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  2. ThrifterSistersDecember 17, 2012 at 6:31 AM

    Love the Shiny Brites! I think that I would sell the trivets as a set. They are so cute together and someone my actually want to display them on a wall rather than actually use them as trivets.

    Happy Holidays!

    Erica

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  3. JoKnowsDecember 17, 2012 at 10:19 AM

    My mom has an owl trivet just like those. I love it. Keep them as a family. :)

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    1. MelissaDecember 18, 2012 at 6:18 AM

      Thanks for stopping by! The family will for sure stay together. :-)

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  4. Sir Thrift-A-LotDecember 17, 2012 at 8:48 PM

    It seems like it was an actual set since Robins Roost Vintage found 5 too. I didn't know that. I changed my mind & say keep them as a set.
    And I never thought about Erica's suggestion - putting them on walls.

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    1. MelissaDecember 18, 2012 at 6:13 AM

      Thanks for the input! I'll for sure keep them together as a little hoot hoot family.

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  5. HeatherDecember 17, 2012 at 11:59 PM

    Where is your booth? I'm in Denver, I'd love to come visit it and buy some of your Pyrex!

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    1. MelissaDecember 18, 2012 at 6:07 AM

      Hi Heather! It would be so stinking cool if you checked out my booth! It is in Colorado Springs at American Classics Marketplace on Academy and Constitution. If you haven't been, give yourself lots of time, the place is huge. thanks for stopping by!

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    2. HeatherMarch 6, 2013 at 12:04 PM

      It IS huge! We went last month :) What a fun market! I bought an orange fridgie, but I don't think it was from your booth. I don't know? I'll be back though! Antiquing in the Springs is fun :)

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