tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21483638706675931562024-03-13T19:44:22.387-05:00:::::::::::::::::::The Vintage South:::::Beccalinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00168284626905144902noreply@blogger.comBlogger115125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2148363870667593156.post-44713029882579383982012-11-14T10:59:00.001-06:002012-11-14T10:59:30.819-06:00Bones Room Divider Part 1: I’m plotting, I’m planning….I’m sharing<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I was serious when I said I wanted to make one of my own, and my brain has been whirling with ideas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So the first step to recreating this gorgeous beast is to figure out the approach…what will it be made of? How will it be constructed? <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How can I streamline the process to make this as easy as possible?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">First I took a little time to really scrutinize the photos and quite quickly you can see that</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> this is really only one piece duplicated over and over again.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So in theory I would only need to recreate one piece to use as a mold.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Of course what type of mold depends on what materials I am going to use.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The original piece is made of lightweight fiberglass and then sprayed to be this beautiful gold color.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Now truthfully I don’t know the first thing about molding fiberglass.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have googled the process and read a few website showing some tutorials, but everything is for a one sided item (like a press mold).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m not sure how you would make something that is a complete piece.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I could also cast the fiberglass, which is basically make a base out of styrofoam and then layer fiberglass on top.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That would make a lightweight finished product (I think…this is all in theory) but of course to make something similar in scale to the original I would need to make 84 separate pieces.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The idea of doing that all by hand is daunting.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Then I gave some thought to changing materials to either clay or porcelain…I could quite easily sculpt the starter piece out of clay.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This medium would really allow me to get the smooth as silk finish, by burnishing it in when it is leather hard, the glaze options would be endless (OMG could you see this as one giant raku piece) . <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also if I made a plaster mold out of the sample piece I could slip cast the rest which would make the process drastically easier and quicker.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But for all the pros, the one con I’m really worried about with this approach is how heavy it will be.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One piece would be a decent weight, say the weight of that vase you may have on your dining room table.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now imagine 84 of them all connected together…yeah a beast is right.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, if I did go this route I need to think of a way to connect them since I don’t have access to some crazy huge kiln.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The pieces would have to be fired several at a time and assembled (somehow).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Truthfully it might be prudent to do a sample run my making a MUCH smaller version of this design, something that would be used as well art went completed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">So…what do you guys think?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Any holes in my thought process? <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Any suggestions or comments?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All is welcome!</span></div>
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Beccalinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00168284626905144902noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2148363870667593156.post-14308170061616322392012-11-06T12:56:00.000-06:002012-11-06T12:56:10.189-06:00Woman Obsessed: Don Harvey “Bones” room divider<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I know I know…that is a strong title, but I truly am a little obsessed with this room divider on the Big E (<a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/251178936604?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649"><strong>here</strong></a>).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As soon as I saw it, it blew my mind with its awesome-ness….then I read the actual listing and found that the seller has four…that is right FOUR of these.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How much vintage karma do you have to cash in to get one?…let alone four!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Check this thing out!</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Oh man…there is no way I can afford this (or would spend that much bank on one)…so that means I have to figure a way to make one for myself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m planning and plotting the method as I type…stay tuned.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Becca</span></span></span>Beccalinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00168284626905144902noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2148363870667593156.post-92171296689291460672012-10-27T19:42:00.002-05:002012-10-27T19:42:53.845-05:00My Dream House...sighSo I mentioned in my last post that my husband and I are saving for our own home. Now finding that ONE house that has everything you want can be difficult, and usually when you do it is out of your price range. For us the task is a little more tricky. I have lived in Jacksonville my entire life, so I'm familiar with most neighborhoods...and I know that I don't want to live anywhere else other than the riverside/avondale area where we currently are. Riverside is just awesome....great people, great restaurants, and great atmosphere....having two breweries within walking distance is kind of awesome too! The only down side to the house search is that since this is a historic area finding that 1960s dream house isn't happening...most of the homes are pre-1930. So you can imagine my joy when I read an article about a Mid Century home a couple miles from our place. YES YES YES...and then I saw the price tag.(<b><a href="http://www.trulia.com/property/3079947689-1818-Montgomery-Pl-Jacksonville-FL-32205">Listing</a></b>) Well crap. I can dream right! Take a look a this place below and dream with me.<br />
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Beccalinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00168284626905144902noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2148363870667593156.post-76075652116427537172012-10-21T21:04:00.000-05:002012-10-21T21:04:49.304-05:00The Big "E" Eye CandySo I'm on a sort of self enforced Ebay restriction since we are saving up for a house...but that doesn't mean I don't still look! Here are some of the cool things that caught my eye this week...Several of these are a steal if they go for the opening bid.<br />
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BeccaBeccalinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00168284626905144902noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2148363870667593156.post-74028607714466625742012-10-19T19:11:00.000-05:002012-10-19T19:11:18.360-05:00Friday Cocktail Time...a trip back to the 30'sSo as usual it is friday and I need a cocktail. I thought I would switch it up a bit and make a cocktail from my "The Savoy Cocktail Book". You may remember seeing this book in photos from my trip the Museum of the American Cocktail in New Orleans (<b><a href="http://thevintagesouth.blogspot.com/2012/03/museum-of-american-cocktail-new-orleans.html">here</a></b>). This one is a facsimile created in the 80's, which is perfect for me. An original 30's edition usually sells for around 300-500 bucks...no thank you I would rather spend my dollars on booze......this one is about 40-50 dollars on the big E.<br />
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What is so cool about this version is it is suppose to be EXACTLY like the original, complete with all of the illustrations.<br />
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For today I decided on an American Beauty Cocktail...because well I'm an American Beauty!<br />
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After one quick trip to the liquor store for some brandy, I was all set. (Don't forget you will need port too...I didn't notice that before I left, but luckily we had a bottle on hand...and don't go without it, it really adds to the drink!)<br />
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This one is pretty easy! Since the ratio was 1/4 of the main four ingredients, I used 1oz of each which worked well because two of the fours are mixers...so you basically end up with roughly a 2oz strong drink. Also that makes it the perfect size drink to use in a iced hi-ball glass.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All shook up!</td></tr>
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Now for the pour....<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A nice orangey red color</td></tr>
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Looks so delicious in my new bar glass....which I thrifted this very afternoon. My new last name starts with an "L". It was meant to be! Lets see another couple photos of that sexy glass with the port added on top.<br />
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VERDICT - This drink is seriously delicious. It is rather sweet given the ounce of both grenadine and orange juice, plus the port on top....but the flavors work really well together. Even the dash of Creme de Menthe is great...there is a touch of minty-ness in each sip. Don't be scared to try it! My husband said it sounded like a hot mess......and it does have a lot going on...but it works! Now I'm off to make another.<br />
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Cheers!<br />
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BeccaBeccalinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00168284626905144902noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2148363870667593156.post-28946519203223783022012-10-15T21:27:00.004-05:002012-10-15T21:30:39.417-05:00The ones that got away....Ugh...have you ever had that item that slipped through you fingers and it still haunts you? It doesn't seem to matter if you missed out last week or last year...you still get worked up thinking about it. Man...this is going to be one of those. I have been searching for a pair of matching mid century lamps for our bedroom. Ones that have a great look but also don't take up a lot of valuable real estate on the nightstands...and I found them! Then lost them....Sadness.<br />
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I was feeling good about the big E auction and then in the last ten minutes the prices skyrocketed to a price tag out of my reach. They ended at $816.00....Ouch. I tried to seriously rationalize that price for like two second...then realized that all of the furniture in our bedroom (<b><a href="http://thevintagesouth.blogspot.com/2011/08/snatch-and-dont-look-back.html">Broyhill Brasilia</a></b>) plus my pair of <b><a href="http://thevintagesouth.blogspot.com/2012/09/mail-call-now-i-have-pair.html">Pearsall hangings</a> </b>didn't cost much more than that combined. :::Sigh:::<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love you....you sexy things</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is some serious lamp porn</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">They even rotate up!</td></tr>
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BeccaBeccalinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00168284626905144902noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2148363870667593156.post-6379750859558200052012-10-14T09:36:00.002-05:002012-10-14T12:16:20.996-05:00Mid Century Drink Day! Let's spin that wheel...Bar Aid #43<br />
That is right...it has been a while since I've had a mid century cocktail, sadly. So I decided it was high time to make one from my Bar Aid cocktail spinner again (after seeing another Bar Aid over on a <b><a href="http://www.thriftables.com/2012/10/tuesday-thrift-finds-purge-time.html">Thriftables</a> </b>thrift share post). Let's pull a number shall we....<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#43 Gunga Din</td></tr>
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Here is the recipe in case it is hard to read in the photo:<br />
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GUNGA DIN </div>
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3/4 Dry Gin </div>
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1/4 Dry Vermouth</div>
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1 slice pineapple</div>
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Juice of 1/4 Orange</div>
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Shake well with ice & strain</div>
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I quickly gather my supplies....since I have everything on hand (YES!!)</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The fruit</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Muddle said fruit...take the frustration of the day out on it!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You have been muddled, sir</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Measure out your liquor and add to your shaker along with ice</td></tr>
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VERDICT: Quite tasty! I was surprised! I usually like more sweeter drinks than dry, but this was very good. While it was a little dry the fruit juice balance it perfectly. It didn't taste like alcohol at all which can happen when there is gin involved. This is definitely one to make again.</div>
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Ciao</div>
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Becca</div>
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Beccalinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00168284626905144902noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2148363870667593156.post-29578509471860030132012-10-02T22:40:00.000-05:002012-10-03T08:31:56.061-05:00The Big "E" Eye CandySo lately I have been obsessed with mid century sculptures....I think it is my own artist in me speaking out! I need to start drawing and sculpting again!<br />
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Anyway....here are some I have been watching on the big "E". Enjoy!<br />
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BeccaBeccalinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00168284626905144902noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2148363870667593156.post-35001800590274389402012-09-26T14:14:00.000-05:002012-09-26T14:30:00.001-05:00Coat rack envy... <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Yes, that is an actual thing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I feel it every time I find a gorgeous coat rack online, but either it doesn’t quite fit our décor or is too expensive….seriously who pays a thousand bucks for a coat rack?!?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Every time I’m at the thrifts I keep my eye peeled for one but so far no luck.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I almost pulled the trigger on this one on Etsy.</span> </span></div>
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Beccalinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00168284626905144902noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2148363870667593156.post-77032993943870256992012-09-25T18:46:00.001-05:002012-09-25T18:47:25.825-05:00MAIL CALL: Now I have a pair!!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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A pair of what you ask? What could come in such an odd shaped package.....????<br />
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<b>Answer</b>: an Adrian Pearsall wall hanging <br />
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Now for the unveiling.....SHAZAMM!!<br />
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As for the pair, this is the matching piece to one that I already have (but haven't shared with you...bad Becca). The one that I already had has a different stain on the wood so it looks more reddish so I need to refinish it to match....plus I'm not a fan of the cream. I'm thinking a royal blue would be nice. What do you think?<br />
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One piece of the cream one came apart in shipping so that helps in the decision to redo it.<br />
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Can't wait to hang this baby!!<br />
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<br />Beccalinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00168284626905144902noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2148363870667593156.post-67284937696217748732012-09-24T22:47:00.001-05:002012-09-25T18:47:13.398-05:00Shame Shame<div multilinks-noscroll="true">
....you know my name. Do any of you remember the Broyhill Brasilia king size headboard I was all excited about getting (<b multilinks-noscroll="true"><a href="http://thevintagesouth.blogspot.com/2012/07/special-delivery-wish-list-item.html" multilinks-noscroll="true">Here</a></b>)? </div>
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Well......after languishing propped up in the bedroom....you know where I saw it and walked around it every day for almost two months....it has FINALLY been installed
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So exciting....now I just need that additional end table to come into my life. One day one day. <br />
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Becca<br />
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">OMG! I’m going to die one day…I will trip over something in the “Office” and piles of vintage will rain down and smothered me…..Okay….maybe that is a little or a lot dramatic, but seriously it is time to slay the BEAST.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Beast being this….<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">I know I know… don’t say the “H” word…I like to call it Inventory.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">For the past couple of months I have been acquiring stock but haven’t gotten off my lazy bum to actually organize it, pack it, list it and stow it away in the carriage house.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also it hasn’t helped that I’ve also done a task called “The ASSESSMENT!” (In my head this is said in a loud booming voice which may or may not sound like Charlton Heston)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">The Assessment is basically going through all of my possession…and there are a lot of them…and making a decision….Keep, Sell, or Donate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While this was really hard to do, it needed to be done, because while my collections keep growing the size of our house is staying the same….and organizing can only get you so far my friends.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">That being said it is time to slay the Beast…wish me luck.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Beccalinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00168284626905144902noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2148363870667593156.post-83295024904327671992012-09-21T10:47:00.000-05:002012-09-21T14:48:08.004-05:00A Different kind of Eye Candy...I saw a 40's/50's movie clip on a blog yesterday which made me sigh. I have always loved films from the period. I think I was the only kid in high school with mad crushes on guys like Tyrone Power, Gene Kelly, or Gary Cooper.<br />
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Beccalinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00168284626905144902noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2148363870667593156.post-89490833474272116832012-09-20T08:37:00.000-05:002012-09-20T08:37:53.502-05:00I HEART Asheville <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 115%;"> After being in Asheville, NC for a whole week there is no way I could NOT love this place.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is the perfect getaway destination for us from now on.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The mountain were gorgeous, the antique stores were great fun, the food delicious, and don’t get me started on the <b><a href="http://frenchbroadchocolates.com/">French Broad Chocolate</a> Lounge</b>……a liquid truffle…need I say more!?!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 115%;">Also it wasn’t just me that found heaven here, but Jon (Mr. Honey) as well!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Turns out there are lots of local breweries….surprise surprise.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All of our vacations have at least one brewery stop…and this one had eight…that is right EIGHT breweries!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 115%;">They serious love their beer here; one bartender said that if there is a way to combine beer with anything Asheville will do it, there is even a laundry mat that serves beer!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Crazy!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But I guess you can work up a thirst with all that folding, ya know.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 115%;">The only downer was well….the thrifting kinda sucked.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m guessing that is because of all the local antique and vintage shops in the area.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The only really great thrift store to me was the local Re-store.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the front there were the usual goods….toilets, trim, appliances, etc.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But in the back there was another store set up for furniture, house-wares, and such, plus there was a small vintage record shop and a silent auction!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The silent auction is where the good stuff was, when we stopped by the first time there was a Conant Ball chair on the block and when we stopped the second time later in the week a Paul McCobb dining table!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">But when you can’t thrift…you antique….and antique I did!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I really have to give some major props to my then fiancé (now husband), because he did all the planning.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It actually work out great…I’m one to sleep in until he wakes me which is usually WAY earlier than I want to be up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So this week I got to lounge in bed while he planned the day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He would look up local antique shops that had some MCM booths, thrift stores, somewhere awesome for breakfast and lunch, plus a couple breweries…..then plugged everything into his phone app for turn by turn directions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>YUP I’m spoiled.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I mean how could I NOT marry him after that, definitely a keeper. </span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bennington Potters Mr. Salt and Mrs. Pepper.....I love these! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Three piece Rosenthal-Netter set in perfect condition!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Super large Ultima Aluminum Ashtray...but I don't smoke. too cool to pass.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A Seth Thomas flip clock at a steal!</td></tr>
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Beccalinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00168284626905144902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2148363870667593156.post-75998183646216833682012-09-19T08:17:00.000-05:002012-09-20T14:18:23.442-05:00Dum Dum De Dum <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
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<span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I’m backkkkk……I know it has been a little while since my last post, but a lot has happened.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To start, I got married!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>YAY!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Of course in true Becca fashion we did everything a little backwards.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The first week we had our honeymoon in beautiful Asheville, NC;</span></span><br />
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Beccalinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00168284626905144902noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2148363870667593156.post-76802980803906760402012-08-16T23:50:00.000-05:002012-08-16T23:55:30.532-05:00MAIL CALL!!! Happy little trees....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I almost thought I wasn't going to be able to report this one! </span><span style="font-size: large;">I have been eagerly awaiting this package since winning the auction on the big "E"...which for me means checking the delivery confirmation a few times a day because that will make it get here faster...Yes? (Please say I'm not the only one that does this). </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So anyway, I was excited yesterday when I saw that it was marked delivered!!! Sweet! AND then not so happy when I got home to no package. WHAT! I grumbled all night, mainly because I had this same thing happen last month with two packages that were delivered on the same day. I thankfully received those, but only because the people who received them in error were honest and came to the house a week later. I tried calling the post office but the lady I talked to said their tracking system was down and I would have to call back...which worked for me because she had a SERIOUS case of bitch-itis...she must not have been having a good day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">By now I'm starting to think it might be karma, since when I showed this item to one of my best friends he was like....</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"Are you bidding on that tree?" - J</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"Yeah" - Me</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"Me too" - J</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">AWKWARD.....all I could think is Oh shit....should I still bid on it? But it is so awesome!!! What to do what to do.....then the next part of our conversation put everything in perspective.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"Well....I was the first bidder which makes it mine" - Me</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"Not how Ebay works sweety" -J </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">At this point I was cracking up...Game on indeed. Suck it! I WIN.....you can come and visit my trees but you are getting frisked on the way out. AND since when I got home today my package was on my doorstep there are actual trees to visit. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">They now look super fab in my shadowbox...I think they were made to go there!</span></div>
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<br />Beccalinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00168284626905144902noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2148363870667593156.post-77917496262048102812012-08-15T21:25:00.000-05:002012-08-15T21:26:05.999-05:00The Big "E" Eye CandyJust sharing some of my favorites currently on the Big "E"<br />
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BeccaBeccalinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00168284626905144902noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2148363870667593156.post-14334800206804125532012-08-10T07:34:00.000-05:002012-08-10T12:06:09.905-05:00The Results – my pearls!<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Do you remember these guys from an <b><a href="http://thevintagesouth.blogspot.com/2012/06/what-would-you-do-little-pearl-buttons.html">earlier post</a></b>?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Well shortly after that post and all the great comments I got (thanks everyone), I decided to have them appraised.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I did a little Google searching and found a GIA (Gemological Institute of America) certified appraiser in my area.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After a quick call I had my appointment scheduled...YAY!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was a little surprised that it was two weeks out, but I guess there are other people needing their talents as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> </span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Finally the day arrived and I went over on my lunch break and had a nice chat with the lady.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was initially disappointed because she mentioned that these pearls are called rosebud pearls and usually not that valuable since most of them are Chinese cultured pearls (bummer!);<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and also the gold toned shanks had no marking (craftsman or 14K and such)…but I figured I would take a chance and see since the detailed appraisal fee was only 56 bucks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If I was lucky it would be real gold and I could recoup the fee easily.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The appraiser asked if she could have a week or so with them since she wanted to do some research, since this isn’t your average pearl…and that was cool with me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I mean these had been sitting in a drawer close to a year I don’t think a week is going to kill me, ya know.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">#1<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is an insurance appraisal….not a resell appraisal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ok I watch Antiques Road show so I know there is a difference.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">#2 <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is based on the pearls being American Tennessee pearls and there is no way to officially determine that unless they are X-rayed, since the Chinese are that good. But these are pearls are SUPER nice and have a good weight to them so she was pretty sure they are.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">But still even with those conditions…I’m excited.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Plus the gold is in fact 14K and there is about a troy ounce of it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>YAY!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So so far my 5 cents is paying off!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With an appraisal like that I’m selling these bad boys eventually, after I have them X-rayed which is the next step. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: 'inherit','serif';"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Long time no blog...I know I know. I apologize….are we still friends? <o:p></o:p></span></span><br /><u1:p></u1:p><br /><span style="font-family: 'inherit','serif';"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I will take that silence as a YES! <o:p></o:p></span></span><br /><u1:p></u1:p><br /><span style="font-family: 'inherit','serif';"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Carrying on....<o:p></o:p></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: 'inherit','serif';"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">So have I mentioned that it is a Zoo around? And I mean that quite literally. Over the past year I started picking up various animals here and there and before I knew it, we had a little mid century zoo going on! So far we have three monkeys, a bull, a zebra, a couple birds, and a green llama. They look so cute all tucked into various places in the house I just had to share.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br /></span> </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our mantle is full of animals.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My very own Bojesen monkey!!!!! YAY!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Metal bull...such a great sculptural quality</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">That is right I did say GREEN llama.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another Monkey...I'm a little monkey crazy</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is suppose to be me and Jon (Mr. Honey)</td></tr>
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Well there you go...our little zoo. I hope you enjoyed them!<br />
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Ciao for now<br />
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</div>Beccalinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00168284626905144902noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2148363870667593156.post-11628221357039115572012-07-01T14:14:00.001-05:002012-07-01T14:14:07.097-05:00Special Delivery!!! Wish List item!It is here! YAYYYYYY!<br />
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My new to me Broyhill Brasilia King Headboard....<br />
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Sooooo I would like to say I found this beauty at a steal but I didn't. Sadness. My patience finally ran out and I was tired of digging my pillows from between the bed and wall. I had a line on another headboard from craigslist about 2 hrs away a month ago...it was listed for 450 but when I contacted the seller they said they had SO much response that they sold it for 625! OUCH. After that I finally gave up and just bought the one I was look at one the Big "E" (for <u>a lot</u> less!). Done....it is all mine! Thankfully it only took two weeks to get here from TX. Sweet! Now I just need go set this baby up.Beccalinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00168284626905144902noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2148363870667593156.post-77140713841449726862012-06-29T23:03:00.001-05:002012-06-29T23:11:27.779-05:00Rainy Day Craft time<br />
So what do you do on a random week day when you are stuck inside because of tropical storm debby?<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">No really we are stuck...a photo taken from the porch</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Same view about 15 mins before the one above. Crazy right?!?</td></tr>
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Take photos of the <strike>idiots</strike> people trying to drive on your street....?!?<br />
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Check! Now what to do....a craft? Yes please! So today I'm going to turn a dumb move on my part into a new piece of jewelry. What is this dumb move?!?....well do you remember this <b><a href="http://thevintagesouth.blogspot.com/2011/08/saddest-mail-call-ever.html">cabinet</a></b>? It started out looking really sad...but Mr. Honey was able to get the drawers working correctly after a couple of hours of work (couldn't do anything about the dents). So for a while I used it to hold my <b><a href="http://thevintagesouth.blogspot.com/p/denning-addict.html">Denning collection</a></b>...until my brother agreed to fix it up for my birthday. I emptied it out and dropped it off at his workshop...then a couple days later he brought me this....<br />
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Unfortunately, I left a few pieces in the very very back of a drawer...and while my bro was moving the cabinet around he heard a CRUNCH. So now I have lost a pair of earrings and a bracelet....but I'm going to salvage the one good earring and turn it into a ring! And while I'm at it I will make a few more with some single earrings I have stashed away. (I never throw my singles out when I lose one)<br />
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Now the only items you will need are some ring blanks, clear strong adhesive, and some craft wire cutters. (all of this can be found at your local craft store like Michaels)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Step One</td></tr>
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Using your craft cutters, trim the clip or post part of the earring off</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My earrings are all trimmed and ready to be attached to their blanks</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Step Two</td></tr>
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Add a little dab of adhesive!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is what I used</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Step Three</td></tr>
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Firmly press the ring blank into the adhesive, making sure there is good contact, then let dry!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Viola! A new ring!</td></tr>
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I would let the adhesive completely dry (about 24 hours) before wearing; I have been wearing my rings for a while without any issues, but if you have sensitive skin I would suggest a coat of clear nail polish over the adhesive (after it drys) so it doesn't irritate your skin.<br />
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Have a good weekend everyone!<br />
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Becca<br />
<br />Beccalinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00168284626905144902noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2148363870667593156.post-6092440667120011102012-06-28T20:33:00.000-05:002012-06-28T20:33:56.901-05:00Contest Winner!<div multilinks-noscroll="true">
I just wanted to thank everyone that participated in my <b multilinks-noscroll="true"><a href="http://thevintagesouth.blogspot.com/2012/06/contest-and-giveaway.html" multilinks-noscroll="true">earring contest</a></b>. I hope it was fun! Now of course comes the good part....the results! The official count is 381 pair of earrings which makes the winner SixBalloons with a guess of 374. Congratulations! I will e-mail you to get your information! :)</div>
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So this is coming your way!<br />
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Cheers!<br />
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<br />Beccalinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00168284626905144902noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2148363870667593156.post-20549173594150333322012-06-25T00:23:00.003-05:002012-06-25T07:41:07.128-05:00Thrift Share Monday: Good Thrifting KarmaMan this weekend flew by...there was a lot going on this weekend, but I made sure to budget a few hours early Saturday morning to go thrifting with my best friend Sarah, and I'm glad I did! The first stop was at my favorite thrift...simply called "The Thrift Store" Now this is a great store, but always packed. We arrived at 8:55...about 5 minutes before opening and we joined the other 20 or so people crowed around the door waiting for it to open. The five minutes passed super slow....but finally the doors opened and we all piled in. I did a quick round around the store and checked out with these beauties<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span id="goog_1448634420"></span><span id="goog_1448634421"></span>More Iittala! A nice pair of matching candlestick</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An Arabia jam pot! My favorite piece if Arabia I have found.</td></tr>
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One thrift down many more to go! Over the next couple hours we were able to hit another four thrifts before we headed home...Here is the rest of the booty:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sea of Sweden vase...so cute!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pair of Heller individual souffle dishes</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cool ice texture goblets!</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I thought </span>these might be Iittala Kekkerit goblet, but I'm not so sure. Anyone know?</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The mystery vase! It is marked Leung on the bottom. Anyone familiar?</td></tr>
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I think this looks like a cloud...well a trippy cloud.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Super cute pottery piece.</td></tr>
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Can't identify this piece but I also couldn't leave it behind! It is signed K Lady on the bottom and of course the only thing my brain fills in is "Kat Lady" :)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A full set of pink Pyrex...that is right PINK!! YAY!</td></tr>
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And last but not least....the major find for the day...DRUM ROLL PLEASE.....<br />
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BAM!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">More Arabia...an entire service of 4 of Ruija pattern.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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I about flipped out at the Salvation Army when I saw this set....then I saw the price tag!! WHAT 14.99 for all 30 pieces....insane.(I had quick flashback of <a href="http://thevintagesouth.blogspot.com/2012/06/thrift-share-monday-swedencheck.html"><b>my find </b></a>from last weekend.) I didn't want to leave them so I grabbed what I could so to lay claim to them and asked Sarah to get me a cart. (She rolled her eyes at me..lol)<br />
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Man oh man....I was ready to head home....I didn't want to press my luck (No Whammies No Whammies)<br />
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I hope everyone's weekend was just as awesome!<br />
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Cheers!<br />
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Becca<br />
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PS: My <a href="http://thevintagesouth.blogspot.com/2012/06/contest-and-giveaway.html"><b>contest/giveaway</b> </a>ends on Wednesday @ midnight....so jump on over and give it a guess!<br />
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PSS: I have been experimenting with some of my colored scarves when taking photos...is it too much??<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Linking up with</span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <b><a href="http://herlibraryadventures.blogspot.com/2012/06/flea-market-finds_24.html">Her Library Adventures</a></b> and </span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <a href="http://apronthriftgirl.typepad.com/apron_thrift_girl/2012/06/thrift-share-monday-mid-century-modern-chairs.html">Apron Thrift Girl </a></span></span>Beccalinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00168284626905144902noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2148363870667593156.post-44851859872425062112012-06-21T17:41:00.002-05:002012-06-21T18:45:46.267-05:00What would you do? little pearl buttons<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Seven unusual pearl buttons I found thrifting one day. They were in a large bag of jewelry I saw at our local Goodwill by the pound store. Luckily I was able to sift through it and make a nice little pile of goodies to which I paid only 26 cents…so all of these guys were less than a nickel! I’ve had them for about 8 months and during that time they just sat neglected in a drawer never seeing the light of day. I’m in no way shape or form a jeweler, but they look to be excellent quality….real pearls with real gold mounts….and with the mounts that they have I can only assume they are buttons, vintage because who makes buttons like these anymore! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Now what do I do with them? First off I wouldn’t use them as buttons since I fear they would be damaged (no washing machine for these!); I could have them made into jewelry, a ring or maybe a pendant, but truthfully pearls aren’t my style. I’m more into large chunky statement pieces, or bright and colorful enameled stuff. The only other option is to sell them. I took them to a local jewelry and his opinion was the same as mine…real real real, but of course I would need to have them appraised before I listed them anywhere to be certain of their value (if any). Of course if they aren’t that valuable I’m out the cost of an appraisal…so I ask readers….What would you do? Keep them? Or take a chance and have them appraised?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Ciao</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Becca</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">PS: Has anyone seen these before?? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I have always been in love with vintage accessories. You name it and I have quite a bit of it, from earrings to hats to belts. I even have a few piece of vintage clothing that I know I could never wear in a thousand years but can’t seem to get rid of. But the time has come to start passing on some of these gems, after all it isn’t good vintage karma to keep it all to myself. So I have started a new Etsy store call <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ThatTouchOfVintage?ref=si_shop">That Touch of Vintage</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I decided to host this contest/giveaway as sort of a promotion, but really just for fun! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">One of the things I am super bad about is earrings; they are fun and funky and super easy to store….then before you know it you have well....as many as I do….or more! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">So here is the contest part:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Below is a photo of all my earrings and you need to guess how many there are, including the ones on the stands; this is sort of like the old how many jelly beans are in the jar contests. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We are doing this Bob Barker style so the closest WITHOUT going over will win this prize:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> A clip earring holder, Kyes Moire Tray, a pair of glove, and a pair of earrings!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Additional Detail: </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Feel free to pass this post on along to any friends!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">I will announce the winner a week from now. So stay tuned.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">One guess per person</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">If for some reason two people give the same correct guess, then the prize goes to the first person.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">That's it! Happy guessing!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Cheers,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Becca</span></div>Beccalinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00168284626905144902noreply@blogger.com14