I was able to get out to some sales last weekend, so I thought I'd show you what caught my eye.
Did you know this was a nut grinder? I did not when I bought it, but the good people on Facebook identified it for me.
I really bought it because
a) it was vintage
b) it had a cool decal/graphic on it
c) I love old kitchen gadgets
The fact that it has a purpose only makes it better!
When you turn that handle, blades inside the square tube (oxymoron) turn and chop up the nuts.
On Facebook, Judy said she has one that has a matching breadbox and kitchen canisters. I may have peed my pants right then and there if all those pieces were at the yard sale.
I bought this Jubilee Insulated Jug because
a) it's a thermos
b) it's a thermos
c) it's a thermos
Oh, and in case you didn't know, it's a thermos (or insulated jug if you want to get all technical about it)!
I have enough plaid thermoses (did I just say that?), so I'm trying to branch out in other colors and I was super excited to find this turquoise baby!
Speaking of branches, my son was just sneezing up a storm the other day when I was taking these photos. I was just thinking he was getting another cold and all of a sudden it dawned on me that I had tree branches in the house on one of the largest tree pollen days this spring.
Don't forget to nominate me for Mother Of The Year next month!
I bought a plastic (acrylic??? lucite???) cake cover at a church sale last weekend. Normally the cake cover would have a bottom plate, but for 25 cents I bought it without. I'm sure I'll find a matching bottom at the thrift stores this summer.
Or now that I've jinxed myself by saying it out loud, I'll probably never find its soulmate..
I made a beeline for this old tin when I saw it at the church sale. And then when I picked it up I got even more excited , because there were things rolling around inside it!!!
I could not for the life of me get the lid open, but I was just sure it was some little old lady's hiding place for grocery money or something.
Because Mildred grew up in the depression and didn't believe in banks so she hid all her money here. Her nephews who were cleaning out her house after she died didn't realize there was anything in it, so they donated it to the church sale.
Or so the scenario plays out in my mind.
No such luck.
The hubby pried it open when I got home and Mildred was just hiding some old spools of thread and a couple sewing needles.
BORING.
Have you found anything fun and exciting at the thrift stores or yard sales lately?
Have you found Mildred's super special secret hiding place?
Sharon@BlueWillowHouse
I hope you keep posting your thrifting adventures they are so enjoyable! Even if I never find the same things you find you inspire my "wanted" list". Even though we both know you rarely find what you want when you want it.
Cindy
PLEASE keep posting your vintage "finds" it keeps me excited for the thrill of the hunt!
Lynn Robinson
Please continue sharing your yard sale/thrifting finds! I love it!
Kristen
Please keep these posts a'coming!
Suzanne
,I love all your post but I really enjoy your thrifting adventures! We had the same little nut grinder when I was growing up. My Mom gave it to the thrift store and bought a new clean and shiny one..... Boy was she sorry. The new one never worked as well as the old one. HAPPY HUNTING! I know it's a lousy job but someone has to do it.
Erica
I have that cake cover and underplate too. I actually thrifted it a while back and totally forgot about it until I was digging around in the closet looking for something the other day. What the heck is it in the closet for?! Now it's sitting on my table waiting for someone to bake something. I thrifted a bunch of pretty vintage towels and pillowcases the other day. Oh, and a sweet Miss Cutie Pie teapot a while back. And that thermos?! GORGEOUS!!!!
Pam
Don't you have a pink thermos like that? I was thinking I saw one in one your MANY instagram photos 🙂 Now go bake a cake!
Jolan
I actually have that same tin-it was my mom's and it has my buttons and such in it. I don't need to go to yard sales, I think that I have enough junk/treasure in my own house now, though I love to do yard sales, flea markets, and thrift stores. I enjoy seeing how you've repurposed some of these things! Inspiration, thanks much
Amy
Yes, please continue on posting about the thrift finds!! It is always fun to see how you use them in your vignettes. Don't change a thing!
Leeanne
I love, love, love seeing what you find! It's fun seeing what you do with it, and gives me inspiration to do things with my fun finds too! More, more, more in my opinion! ?
Kirby Carespodi
I had one of those nut grinders growing up. And that blue thermos is TO DIE FOR!!! I love when I get to go on a thrifting adventure...it makes my little heart happy!
Lou Ann
Hi Pam! I love to hear and see what you find on your thrifting adventures! I even sometimes have something here that is similar and you give me new inspirations for it!! LOL!! I love the new turquoise insulated jug!! Sorry that Aunt Mildred did not leave anything good!! But you never know, right? Happy hunting!!
Bonnie
Yes! I grew up in a house with a nut chopper similar to yours! Brings back wonderful memories of my Mom's kiffles and nut roll. Thanks for sharing your finds. Please continue!
Jamie Longson
Those were fun! I LOVE the thrifted treasures you post - it's one of the main reasons I subscribed!
Christine L.
I agree Jamie, that is why I subscribed as well. It is so fun to see the treasures you've found and a lot of times it brings back fond memories of something remembered in my Grandma's house/kitchen.
taryterre
Love the blue thermos. Love the flowers in it. I've been thrifting every week. Had some fab finds. Thought about you. There was a vintage picnic basket on shop goodwill online. It had your name all over it.
Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces
Love your finds, Pam...especially the gorgeous thermos jug...
Mary W Ferguson
You got some really special antiques. Love the nut chopper. Thanks for sharing your great treasures.
Have a great week.
Mary