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Sunday, November 10, 2013

The Goodies That Came Home With Me



Yesterday was so much fun!
I got to tag along on an adventure with Tami from Vintage Connections!
We stopped in at several antique/vintage/retro/gift shops, all of them new to me.
One was so huge, we only got through half of it.
(Yes, I do hope to go back and browse through the other half, very soon.)


I tend to gravitate towards retro/vintage rather than antique;
often things that remind me of my childhood.
So these are the little goodies that came home with me:
Pale blue gingham apron with smocking and ric-rac trim.
Long string of vintage mercury glass beads
Two Christmas tree brooches to add to my collection
Aluminum heart molds
Green and red felt/chenille/spun-head ornaments
Cornflower (Corning Ware) loaf pan 


Thank you so much for making my Saturday so much fun, Tami! 
I can't wait to get together again soon!

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PS- Be sure to check back later this week.
I need to show you the sweet paperdolls that Tami gave to me.




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33 comments:

  1. DiannaNovember 10, 2013 at 9:08 PM

    Lovely reminders of a fun filled day, Gayle! Looking forward to what else you have to share this week!

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  2. Musings from Kim K.November 10, 2013 at 9:37 PM

    I spy several things that are my favorites too! I have a weakness for mercury glass beads and
    spun-head ornaments. Looks like a perfect day!

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    1. GardenOfDaisiesNovember 12, 2013 at 4:33 PM

      There were probably more of them on the other side of the store. I tell you, I need to go back before Christmas!

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  3. CarolienNovember 11, 2013 at 2:31 AM

    Lovely new goodies, enjoy!

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  4. LynnNovember 11, 2013 at 3:56 AM

    Love the little figures and your apron is beautiful! How great to find the bread pan, sounds like you had a fun day:@)

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    1. GardenOfDaisiesNovember 12, 2013 at 4:34 PM

      There were two of the loaf pans... I might have to go back and see if the other one is still there.

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  5. craftylesNovember 11, 2013 at 8:33 AM

    That little apron is sweet. I love the little pixies. What a fun day!

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    1. GardenOfDaisiesNovember 12, 2013 at 4:27 PM

      I thought they were darling! They fit right in with the other decor that is on my Christmas tree every year.

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  6. JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)November 11, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    Oh your things are just lovely - just the sort of thing I would buy too. I'll be back to see what comes next.

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    1. GardenOfDaisiesNovember 12, 2013 at 4:32 PM

      JoAnn, we love so many of the same things! It would be fun to go shopping with you someday!

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  7. Pam~ Virginia RetroNovember 11, 2013 at 4:07 PM

    Oh, great finds. The apron is so pretty! Love Christmas pins too, and you found a couple really nice ones!

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  8. GARAGE SALE GALNovember 11, 2013 at 4:49 PM

    Looks like a heart shaped pocket on the apron! How fun to go shopping with your friend.
    Warmly,
    deb

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  9. ConnieNovember 11, 2013 at 5:08 PM

    Oh, that apron is amazingly pretty. I do believe that if you wear it while cooking . . . everything you fix will be just like Mom used to cook :)

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  10. MelindaNovember 11, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    Looks like the two of you had a great
    time. Your goodies are great!

    M : )

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    1. GardenOfDaisiesNovember 12, 2013 at 4:22 PM

      We really did. The first time I met her I knew I'd found a kindred spirit.

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  11. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmNovember 11, 2013 at 6:28 PM

    What fun finds! A perfect day.

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  12. diane bNovember 11, 2013 at 11:42 PM

    My daughter would love to tag along with you to those shops. She loves vintage retro stuff. She has decorated her apartment with furniture from that era. I still have Corning Ware in my cupboard that we still use.

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    1. GardenOfDaisiesNovember 12, 2013 at 4:20 PM

      I'd love to have your daughter as one of my "treasure hunting" buddies! I love the simplicity of the blue and white cornflower. Perfect for me and my kitchen.

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  13. Patty AntleNovember 12, 2013 at 8:12 AM

    I love to see what people bring home from vintage places. I just posted my finds here: http://www.pattyantle.com/2013/11/franklin-french-lick-finds-keeps.html Hope you get back and finish the rest of that shop soon!

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    1. GardenOfDaisiesNovember 12, 2013 at 4:14 PM

      Patty, I'll be over in a sec to see what you got! I definitely need to go back asap!!

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  14. camp and cottage livingNovember 12, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    What a fun day!
    I go for the retro-vintage stuff too.
    Like you said, I think because it reminds me of my childhood home!

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    1. GardenOfDaisiesNovember 12, 2013 at 4:12 PM

      Parents home, grandparents home... all those things from my little girl memories. :-)

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  15. Cheryl @ TFDNovember 12, 2013 at 11:37 AM

    Oh, I love that beautiful gingham apron! Sweet finds!

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    1. GardenOfDaisiesNovember 12, 2013 at 4:11 PM

      When we got to that booth, my eyes went straight to that blue gingham and I knew it was coming home with me.

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  16. UnknownNovember 12, 2013 at 12:50 PM

    Such sweet items. I would have come home with these too.

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    1. GardenOfDaisiesNovember 12, 2013 at 4:10 PM

      Donna, there were so many goodies there... I think I could easily have walked out with half the store.

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  17. MichaeleNovember 12, 2013 at 2:39 PM

    Boy does this stuff just say "you" or what. How could you stop with just half the store?

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    1. GardenOfDaisiesNovember 12, 2013 at 4:09 PM

      Michaele, we got hungry and decided we needed to go get some lunch. I think it was probably the biggest antique mall I had ever been in.

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THANK YOU for your thoughtful comments. Replies to your questions will be posted here, so be sure to check back soon. Have a wonderful day! - Gayle, Garden Of Daisies