Head Vases

Head Vases - aah. I've found and kept many over the years (and yes I have let some find new homes too). The Girl in a Yellow Sunbonnet, remains one of my favorites.

She has worn peonies over many summers as well as dahlias, both make wonderful bonnets.

Saturday a 1964 Relpo head vase was found.
This Lady loved pink carnations for her bonnet.

Details

If you want a bit more information about head vases I have written about them in the past. On February 19, 2011 I wrote a post about head vases with a bit of history included and on November 30, 2010 a post about a Rubens Lady Head vase.

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Laura's Treasures

An old friend, retired one year, went to auction of an antique store going out of business. Laura bid on ten pieces in a box and won. She phoned to see if I could help her identify her finds.

Such a treat to see new treasures. Many pieces had their original 'for sale' tag and that helped in the identification too. CM and Son England, circa 1890 "Oban" pattern.

This post is a bit 'picture heavy' but if you enjoy seeing vintage pottery and glass it  does have some lovely treats. Maling #101_.

Lovely turquoise and white glass jug (above).

Pottery J and M Bell 1850-1870 Scenic blue/white platter with a very old chip (below).

Finding a Fenton Amethyst vase is always a treat.

Flow blue and elaborate sugars and footed bowl with a peek at the box in which the china was packed.

Two different footed handled sugar bowls (above)

A very old dish, painted (below)

Royal Grafton Willow pattern platter circa 1900.

Always a favorite activity, identifying new treasures.

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Poppies, Sweet Memories

A quiet post today - my lovely poppies

Sewing accessories

including vintage pincushions that include childhood memories

and a few buttons

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Rusty Junk Wooden Tool Box

I did it ! Funky Junk Interiors (Donna) is my inspiration.

Drill, screwdriver, drill bits, old screws, rusty hook/eye and hinges, two old rulers and - I have a funky junk tool box.

Here is the before - just as it was found at a garage sale.

Unearthed some rusty hinges and a big hook/eye from my shed.

Rulers are from earlier garage sale finds.

Used my small drill (my Christmas present from years ago), and two sizes of drill bits so I wouldn't split the old plywood.

Hand screwed the screws (that sounds funny).

Garden art - handy as well.

Another 'dream' accomplished.

Donna of Funky Junk Interiors - Decorating with Tool Boxes

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A Little Bit about Leighton Bourne & Leigh Ltd Pomegranate

There are always pleasant surprises often hiding just under something else on tables at garage sales and thrift store. 

DH found this oval Chintz that I had not noticed as I scanned and walked past a  'loaded with treasures' garage sale table. DH was following and found it. This often happens when we are out 'shopping' at thrifts and garage sales, what one misses the other finds.

It has been a bit of a search online to find 'more' about the dish. Thought I would include close ups of the various fruit and designs for the Pomegranate pattern.

This Chintz oval tab handled bowl called "Pomegranate" by Leighton Bourne & Leigh Ltd, Made in England. Number 4113 was most likely produced in the 1930's.

I found one reference and picture of a Leighton dish here: Leighton Bourne & Leigh Ltd Dish c. 1930. Check the link back to see that dish.

Chintz patterns have long been a favorite collectible of mine. Its always fun to find a chintz piece when out hunting.

Always something new to research.

It is my 66th Birthday today. 

Peonies and Roses are my favorite flowers.

Its been a year of changes; health issues, life changes. Friends and family are so very important.

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May Thrifted Finds

Love it when Garage Sales are back. Favorite activity.

Funky fun stuff, shabby stuff, metal stuff. I buy what I love and share many of my finds as a reseller in an antiques mall.

Rusty, lots of wear, covered in years of dirt, best find in metal this month - old tin lunch boxes.

May has been a good month for finds. Handy little vintage aluminum coffee press.

              Great little wall pocket, totem motif.

Grey poodle, plastic dispenser cow (spring is sprung) and a painted wooden loon.

A milk feeder (for calves) vintage pail, lots of great wear and a worn vintage large spool for a handle.

Pale blue inside, white outside, black lined vintage baby bath, great wear and dings and the label is intact.

Another rusty colorful find, a metal tool box,

and finally, some vintage tin party horns.

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More Chalkboard Ideas

Three chalkboards, each updated from their original purpose.

First up today is a silverplate round tray turned into a Chalkboard Welcome Home.

Supplies I used: Round silverplate tray (a thrifted  find), Frog Tape, Rust-oleum Chalk board Paint, red apron (my preference for clothing protection), paint brush, chalk, wiping cloth.

Here are the steps I used. Tape the area that will remain unpainted. STIR the black chalk board paint slowly and well until it glints black instead of grey/black. Brush one coat onto area to be painted. Let it dry. Repeat 2-3 coats as needed.

DRY WELL between each coat of chalk board paint.Remove Frog tape carefully, touch up any areas that need more coverage.

Remember that chalk board paint dries quickly and is not easy to clean off hands or brushes so clean up right after using.

I usually let the chalk board paint dry overnight before preparing the chalk board surface for use. Take a piece of chalk (hold it flat on its long side) and rub over the chalk painted area then remove this chalk with a cloth. Add your message and display. 

This process is similar to the Welcome Home Chalkboard Wooden tray I wrote about April 14/13.






Next up is a clip board made into a chalkboard. I've turned clipboards into message boards before. 

This one has been very useful as a background for vignettes/photos. Good for leaving messages too.

A vignette with the clipboard chalkboard.

Here are two clipboards painted earlier this year. January 20/13

Last upgrade is an Ikea Chalkboard, with its natural finish, found at a flea market. Before was ok but...the chalkboard was so well used.

             This is the 'after' in progress. 

I re-painted the chalkboard (same method as earlier in this post) then painted the frame with CeCeCaldwell Simply White and finished it with CeCeCaldwell Satin Finish.

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