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Tuesday, January 29, 2013

The Back Up Files & A Puppy Update

So I know that I promised that my next post would showcase the amazing box that Erica made for Maddie for the Golden Egg Vintage Candy Box Swap.  But evidently Erica isn't done yet and asked that I wait to post about it until Maddie gets her second box!  Two boxes?  I told you Maddie was lucky!

I haven't found anything exciting out thrifting lately so I am going to resort to some of my back up files to share with you finds that you haven't seen yet. I know you won't mind:-)

 
I collect these Cat Studio state glasses.  A few year ago, Brian bought me one from a local boutique for Arizona.  Since then I have thrifted Oregon and Alaska.  Then a few weeks ago, I found Washington & Florida.  Someday these will be considered collectible like the vintage souvenir glasses that I covet now.  They retail for $12.00 apiece so to find them at Goodwill for a dollar or less is always super exciting.


Over the Summer, I found a set of little appetizer forks at a garage sale.  My blog buddy Jill from A Little Bit of Everything found the matching spoon set and was sweet enough to send them to me (along with the cutest Pyrex Space Saver note card).


And being the sweetheart that she is, Jill also included a vintage Golden Book and bear embroidered hankie for Miss Maddie. 


I found the syrup dispenser, sugar shaker, and Lustro Ware napkin holder at a recent garage sale.  The Lustro Ware was only 50 cents and we all know how expensive it can be!


I also picked up the sugar, creamer and shaker set from the same sale.  It's not marked but I think it is also Lustro Ware.

 

At one of the last sales of the Summer, I got this amazing vintage Mixablend mixer with the Pyrex pitcher.  As you can see, it still has the original sticker.  The lady I bought it from was so worried that I was actually going to use it.  She thought it might blow up and start a fire!  So Brian replaced the cord for me.  I haven't used it but it does work perfectly if I ever need to.

So Sarah over at The Adventures of Sarah Lee basically threatened me with bodily harm (just kidding!) if I didn't share new photos of baby Bullet.  I try to get a new picture of him every few days which can be difficult because he just won't hold still!  He recently learned to jump on the couch and go up an down the stairs.  He freaks me out because when he comes down the stairs, he sprints. 
He is also obsessed with his tail.  He barks at it and chases it constantly. I think he is convinced that it is not supposed to be attached to him.


Sometimes I can get him to calm down if I let him lay up on my bed.


Can you believe those ears?


And those giant feet? 


This is my other German Shepherd, 2 year old Brewski.  Ah man I hope Bullet isn't this big!  Brewski got to go with Alex in his truck the other day for a ride.  It was the first time he hasn't thrown up in the car.  Maybe he has outgrown it. 

I'm heading over to my usual link parties: Sir Thrift-A-Lot, It's A Very Cherry World, & A Living Space.

See you all there!

Erica

23 comments:

  1. Oh my, those puppy paws - he's going to be huge! And he's so cute.
    Love that blender - good find for you.
    :)

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  2. Just lastnight I was wondering when we were going to see new pics of Bullet! Oh man he's cute! Yes, those are quite the ears and paws! And Brewski is quite the handsome boy. I hope he's good to his little brother.
    Love all of your vintage finds! Now I'll be on the look out for state glasses for you!
    Erica :)

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  3. Erica you found some awesome items in your stash! Love those great state glasses. I've not seen them before. Love the Lustro Ware and will have to keep an eye out for some! Enjoyed my visit from Rednesday!

    Linda

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  4. I don't think I've seen any of the state glasses since I found those ones I sent you, I always look for them!!

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  5. Some really cute finds! I love the pyrex spoon set!

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  6. I have not seen those glasses before..oh boy, another fun thing to look for!! And the pictures of your pup are darling! Oh, and I'm a new follower!

    chris

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  7. Love your finds but oh my are your dogs gorgeous =)

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  8. I always love seeing your finds. I catch myself thinking of you every time I find something with states on it.

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  9. Those glasses are really cool. You guys are so lucky to have been paired up with Erica, I can't wait to see what she came up with!!! And the puppies are adorable!

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  10. What a great assortment of goodies you have to show us this week! Love the dog - he's gonna be a big boy some day!

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  11. Dawwwwww Bullet! What a score on your Pyrex blender STILL having the sticker on it, and Miss Maddie is ALWAYS the lucky one, having a mom and aunt building her a blogging EMPIRE! haha I really love the new header, Patricia says "That crazy cat is playing piano!" hahaha (now read that last sentence again with a heavy Mid-west accent (dont-cha-know) and you'll see why its funny!

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  12. I've never seen those glasses before. They are so colorful and chock full of detail! Your puppies are adorable- bet they are fun additions to your family!

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  13. Oh my, your Bullet looks so much like my Vincent when he was that small! He is now almost two and HUGE! I believe you will have two very big boys on your hands soon. I'm also glad to hear that your older boy Brewski can ride in the car now. My dog Vincent has also always suffered the worst car sickness. We will be attempting a car ride soon. Thanks so much for sharing!
    Ashley
    http://amelancholymoose.blogspot.com/

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  14. Great finds! I love the state souvenir glasses.

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  15. Bullet is SUCH a cutie!! Love his big ears and paws. I am having the same problem getting my 4-month-old golden retriever puppy to sit still for pictures; by the time I snap the photo, he is out of the frame. Instead, I've been taking a lot of pictures of him while he sleeps! :) --Fran

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  16. Erica, fun, fun, fun! I picked up a few state glasses at a thrift store quite a while ago. One state had a bird on the glass and it caught my eye. Thought if I'm going to buy one, might as well buy all three. lol! Jill is a sweetie. Great gifts from her. I love the red and aqua syrup containers. Bullet is cute and it sounds like he is living up to his name. Hee, hee!
    hugs,
    Jann

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  17. Seriously!!! Those eyebrows and those ears. Oh. My. God. I wonder if the tan on his face will spread at all? Sometimes it does and sometimes it doesn't. We'll just have to wait and see...

    Brewski is gorgeous! My good friend and college roommate had an all-black Shepherd too. He's the whole reason I wanted a Shepherd of my own!

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  18. Bullet is ADORABLE! I just want to snuggle with him.

    I love the states glasses and have been for a long time. I'll try to pick some up next time I'm in the U.S.

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  19. I collect vintage state glasses and I don't think I've ever come across any Cat Studio glasses at a thrift store so now I'll be on the lookout.

    Your Bullet and Brewski and The Cutest! Love those giant puppy paws ;-)

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  20. I'm lovin' those spoons, but it's Bullet that I'm crazy about! He's a cutie pie, and I especially love those ears!

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  21. you find the greatest vintage things, and your puppy is adorable, erica!

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  22. I own one of Bullet's puppies. She looks just like her daddy as a puppy. Thanks for any adult pictures. She chases her tail too.

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