Monday, July 21, 2008


Saturday's Finds!
Chris and I planned on going to an auction Saturday. He's been working alot, and we thought we needed a day of "play". We perused the ads and found an auction that appeared to have goodies for both of us (aka old tools and "guy things" for him and pretties for me). Alas, the auction was not what it was advertised to be, and we left. We already had our cooler packed with drinks and sandwiches for the day, so what to do? Drive to Indiana to an antique mall, that's what!!
Here are some closeups of the goodies we (I) found. :)
Vintage Pink Rose Platter
Old Fabric-Covered Box

Old Sugar Shaker ~ Minus the Cork ~ Will display in our kitchen

Rusty Old Lunchbox from the Sixties ~ I don't know that I've ever seen a prettier lunchbox, despite the rust. I'll use it for storage, but will have to paint the inside first -- it's as rusty as the outside!! :)

Vintage Framed Rose Print

I also purchased a bag of old calling cards, which I'll feature in an upcoming post.

Thanks for visiting!!

25 comments:

CIELO said...

That pink rose platter is gorgeous...

cielo

Nikki via The Scarlett Rose Garden said...

To bad the auction didn't pan out, but you sure go some great things anyway! I've never seen a lunchbox like that either! The frame on the rose print is gorgeous, as if picture wasn't pretty enough!
Nikki

Vintage Linen Treasures said...

Hi Becca,
Thank you for stopping by my blog and leaving such a nice comment. I knew I would love your blog just by the name. Then your header came up and I loved that, too. After reading some of your posts, I gotta make you a "keeper." Thanks again!
Patricia :o)

Rosemary said...

Pretty stuff Becca!!
You always find pretty things.
Rosemary

Southern Lady's Vintage said...

The vintage lunch box is great!!

Yellow Rose Arbor said...

The bad auction was a blessing in disguise!! All your goodies are beautiful, makes me wish I still lived in Indiana! I could find lots of good stuff at antique malls there!! Where in Indiana did you go?

Katherine

Anonymous said...

OMG! Beautiful Treasures!
Thank You Denise Nantasket Beach,Mass.

Cheryl said...

So nice!! Good eye, good eye! :-)

♥ Noelle ♥ said...

Hi! This is Noelle- Lori's daughter. Thanks for helping us out with a tag and yes, please mail it to her home address:)

Anonymous said...

Hi Becca! More great finds! I've never seen a lunch box like that anywhere. How pretty. Love the floral picture too. Lucky the first auction wasn't what you expected or you wouldn't have found these! Have a great day - Jeannette

cherished*vintage said...

You found excellent treasures! I love that old lunch box- pretty!! Oh, and I'm in love with your new rose platter too. You scored, what a fabulous day!!
-Karoline

Lallee said...

Super finds and a special day with hubby to boot. Double score!

Hugs,
Lallee

Linda said...

What a fun day with your hubby and pretty finds. Love the lunch box and I'm looking for calling cards too. Hugs, Linda

Pink Slippers said...

I just love the rose picture..You are one blessed girl!

said...

The frame in the last photo is amazing.

Joanne Kennedy said...

Well I don't know about your husband but you sure SCORED! I love all the things you found.

Hugs,
Joanne

Tutti Chic said...

becca-what gorgeous finds! I am drooling all over the computer! LOL! :) chris

Anonymous said...

You can just send that lunch box straight on to me. Love it! Have never seen one like that. What a find! All your finds were delightful.

{oc cottage} said...

What a lucky girl you are!!!!

M ^..^

Cindy@Cutepinkstuff said...

Beautiful finds! I especially love the charming lunch box!

Sweet Cottage Dreams said...

Becca, you really did good finding all of those wonderfully gorgeous pretties! Love that plate!

xo
Becky

Niesz Vintage Home said...

Great finds!
Sorry the auction was a bust, but it looks like you got some treasures anyway.

Kimberly :)

Kate said...

Absolutely LOVE the lunchbox!! But, as one who has been to the 1960's....I bet your lunchbox is circa 1950's.

Absolutely wonderful find!

Kate.

Robin said...

oh so wonderful! I WANT EVERY PIECE!

joyh82 said...

What pretty things you found! I love that platter!