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Friday, November 23, 2012

Let The Decorating Begin!

Well, we made it through Thanksgiving!  I heard from someone the other day that Thanksgiving is a week earlier than usual this year. Do you know what that means?  That means we have a whole extra week to enjoy our Christmas decorations.  I always decorate and get our tree Thanksgiving weekend.  I can't wait to use all of my "new" holiday items in my decor this year.  I just brought everything in from the shed and put away all of my Harvest decorations so I am ready to start sorting.  Forget Black Friday! 
 
At the end of the Summer, Maddie and I went to a small sale close to our house.  While I was perusing the garage, Maddie kept trying to get my attention to show me this big box that was out front. 
 
There was a sign on the front that said "Ornaments 50 Cents Apiece".  I opened the lid and saw this
And this
And this
Three layers of vintage ornaments with 28 individual slots in each level.  Most of the sections had 2 ornaments!  I asked the lady running the sale if any had been bought yet.  She told me that despite the amount of people crawling all around the sale, no one had even looked in the box yet.  I made her a ridiculously low offer for the whole box which she happily accepted and Miss Maddie and I were on our way to the car, both grinning from ear to ear.  Do you see now why I miss Maddie so much at the sales.  I had walked right by that box on a mission to look at something else I had my eye on.  Thank God someone else had their senses!
 
Ready for the breakdown?
 
All of these are unmarked except for the yellow, red, and green tree in the back. It's a Shiny Brite!
 
Striped Shiny Bright Goodness
 
These are all marked "Poland"
 
All of the pink are Shiny Brites and all the rest are marked "Japan"
 
I am in love with the shape and colors of these Shiny Brites
 
Hand painted marked "Poland"
 
"Made in Germany" sparkly glittery beauties
 
These are all unmarked
 
These are the only two indent ornaments that were in the whole box.  The one on the left is unmarked but do you see the original 10 cent stamp on it?  Can you imagine only paying 10 cents for these?  The light pink on the right is a Shiny Brite which is my definition of Heaven.
 
Hand painted glittery "Made in West Germany"
 
More glittery Shiny Brites
 
Maddie said that these were "ugly".  I told her that there was no such thing as an ugly Shiny Brite.
 
I love the scenes on these Shiny Brites.  I have never seen these particular ornaments before.
 
I love the handpainted glittery pictures on these "Poland" ornaments.  I wish there were more!
 
These two ornaments marked "Poland" are the most unusual in the bunch.  Why are they riding a zebra and an elephant and what does that have to do with Christmas?
 
I was just telling my BFF Rachel that I am going to need a 12' tree.  I was only half kidding.
 
I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and that you are all as excited as me to begin decorating!  I will be sure to take lots of pictures of my progress to share with you.
 
Linking up with Beverly for Pink Saturday at How Sweet The Sound
 
Until next time...
 
Erica



25 comments:

  1. I am drooling all over that box of vintage ornaments!! I have many of the same pattern, but I've had to spend years collecting them here and there at g. sales or fleas markets. I have one tree that I decorate each year with vintage balls and beads and reflectors, etc. I love it. I know you will enjoy your tree, too!

    HPS! Dana

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  2. WOW! How gorgeous are they!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  3. I have a lot of the Shiny Brights. Some belonged to my Mom. She gave them to me my first Christmas as a married woman. Some were my husband's grandmothers. Nobody wanted them when she passed away so hubby and I snatched them up. You know the Scene ones? There is a green one that goes with the set. I have several of my set left. I'll see if I have any green ones and post a pic for you next week when I decorate. Not making any promises yet, till I see, but if I have two greens, I will send you one. I'll email you and let you know.

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  4. Uh gogogog... That is me trying to speak and gasping for air. Soooo lovely! Can we all go thrifting with Maddie sometime? Heehee.

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  5. And these are in addition to "the huge christmas haul of 2012"? You seriously had the best luck ever finding xmas this summer! Its crazy! You need to get an alluminum tree now! I just got mine from ebay. But with your luck Maddie will find one in the garage of an estate sale next summer... marked "free"! Lol

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    1. This was from an entirely different sale! I already have a 4' aluminum tree that I got off of eBay last year but I am on the lookout for a pink one now. Your comment about Maddie finding one for free cracks me up! You are probably right:-)

      Erica

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    2. I got a 4' aluminum off eBay this year & I too am now on the lookout for a pink one.

      LOL.

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  6. Happy Pink Saturday, Erica! I love your ornies; especially the ones with the scenes on them. Brings back wonderful memories. Wonderful finds! My sister got all my mother's ornaments and she doesn't like to share. Thank you for stopping by and have a wonderful weekend.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  7. How lucky some people are. You really got a deal whatever you paid for this box.

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  8. How lovely! Such bright colors, what a deal!

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  9. I was going to say which ones were my favourites, but there's no sense, I love them all...

    The Polish ones are just like the ones I found in my big haul, we're lucky gals!!

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  10. Wonderful box of ornaments and high five to Maddie for bringing it to your attention. I think she REALLY DESERVED that mention in your blog name...she can be my sidekick anyday when she finds stuff like this!

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  11. I am in love with ALL of these - especially the striped Shiny Brites! How beautiful. Go Maddie! What a great shopping buddy!

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  12. Wowza! You lucky duck! I would have loved to see your face as you opened that box! Yeah, we all want to take Maddie treasure hunting with us! Have fun- while you're decorating, I'll be packing!

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  13. I would of been singing Happy Birthday to me :0) LOL..what a great find! I love going to thrift stores and antique malls....Happy Pink Saturday!!
    Hugs
    Heather

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  14. I would have loved to pick through that box never knowing what would come next! The scenic ones are some of my favs.

    Maybe the Made In Poland ones are part of a bigger theme, just missing the others?

    Someone ruined my Christmas. Outbid me on Christmas pink ornaments on eBay. I just couldn't spare over $40 for them.

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  15. That is one amazing haul! I thought I had pretty much seen every Poland ornament over the years, but those ones with the animals are really unusual! You have a great helper.

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  16. I'm convinced that these ornaments are prettier than any diamond! Such an amazing score, and now I really can't wait to see your tree!

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  17. AWESOME collection of vintage ornies!!!! Love them!
    Deb

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  18. Well now that I see your pictures I realize some of those where in my grandmas that I had! I gave them to my mom she was happy to get them plus she had a bunch more. Eventually I will get them back :)

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  19. Such beauty! Can I please borrow Maddie this yard sale season?! lol :)
    -Denise

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  20. Holy Grail of finds. I would have died and gone to heaven over this! Thanks for visiting and commenting on my blog. :) Merry Christmas and enjoy your ornaments.

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  21. Wow, I love those! I have many of the same patterns, but it's taken me years to collect them, not all at once like this! Love your blog- just found it. :)

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  22. What a great collection of ornaments. Just love your blog!! Always excited to see what your next find might be!

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