Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Just Ducky


I haven't been to an estate sale in weeks and I can feel the pang of lost treasure creeping in my mind.  Even weekly trips to thrift stores have been few and far between.  Thinking everyday could hold a contractor in the yard...and some have...I have kept close to home. Early this week I had a chance to pop in to an antique shop where a favorite booth was closing and pick up a few items.  The sweet image above was a long saved note card.  Although I can't imagine what the message would have been with a bird cage on her head?


A Remple ducky planter for my lucky growing Remple collection.


Oh how I have longed to find this darling vintage child's hanky apron...I would want to wear it every day if it fit.  I cannot wait to press it and prominently place in my room.


Gauzy hostess apron in its princess pinkness.


Mirro cookie cutter set.  I can't decide whether I like the graphics or the cutters more?


But it all started here...when a picture fell this past weekend and I lost it frame and all.  It required a whole new (vintage) one in its place.  Here she is in her Hummel happiness.  


The expression at the bottom of the frame...Mmmm!
By now you might see all the white painted floors of the pictures have marked the beginning of a remodel indoors as well.  We have decided to pull up the carpet and tile the dining room to make it a library.  Because we didn't have enough going on.  It has become our winter project.  One that has already cost me a lovely vintage framed picture...and brought me a darling replacement.

15 comments:

Mecky said...

That is an adorable picture!!

I have my mom's old Mirro cookie cutters but there isn't any Halloween ones. In fact, I have never seen them before.

The aprons are sweet.

I have no business going to any antique shops, estate sales or garage sales since I have had to pack so much up due to my grandchildren and their busy hands. But for some reason, it is driving me nuts not to take off and go looking. Thankd goodness the big flea market is this weekend. Maybe I will get my fill.

Stay warm.

GARAGE SALE GAL said...

ACK..having issues with leaving a comment...
Love the picture!! She is just darling! Love your vintage cards!
Deb :)

laurie -magpie ethel said...

I have two of those ducky Remple planters...love their sweet expressions. Another home project huh? You guys just go and go....

Musings from Kim K. said...

Squeal. Those aprons...those Halloween cookie cutters...that sweet planter! Good for you.

Holly Loves Art said...

So much fun here! Love seeing all your collections! I too just acquired some new fun things to add to my collections this week! Don'tcha love it? Hope you're having a great night.
Cheers!
Holly

Lynn said...

Love your antique store finds!! I am sorry your lost your picture but the new one is soo cute. Good luck with the remodle and the contractor outside!
Hugs,
Lynn

GardenOfDaisies said...

Cute finds! Now you can make Halloween cookies! :-) Home remodeling is never fun, but it will all look wonderful when it's finished!

Kathy said...

A hankie apron, that's just the sweetest thing!!

Diane Mars said...

Darling Picture! Great Vintage Finds~

Anonymous said...

I love that ducky! It gave me the first smile of the morning!

I'm almost done with your garland so I need you to send me your address! ♥

Cindy said...

Duckies and aprons...Love visiting you. Of course we are kindred sisters...you got all the sewing talent....lol

Why did you spend summer down here in my neck of the woods? You were so close...25 minutes to Shlitterbaun....if only we had been blogging then....lol

I picked up a little Hummel yesterday. She is so cute.

Hugs Cindy from Rick-Rack and Gingham

Nan said...

Love the elephant hankies so sweet. Winter projects I can relate, however around here winter projects never get done as fast as summer ones for some reason.

Unknown said...

Renee, I was just wondering if you have heard of my favorite All Things Fabric and Wonderful blog gal, Monica of Happy Zombie. If you don't know of her already, I do hope you will peek in. Her sense of humor delights, her quilting skills inspire! Have a great day! PS Love your Flickr badge - it's so you! Elizabeth

Corey said...

oh my goodness, I'm all over that elephant apron- ADORABLE!!!

Hearts Turned said...

I SO understand your feeling of treasures lost when you can't hit up the estate sales...I'm the same way! I love all of your sweet finds, Renee...and that first image just makes me smile!

Love the idea of dining room-turned-library...sounds like something we should do!

Hope your day is wonderful, my friend...

Julie