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Monday, November 18, 2013

Treasures From A Thrifter Sister Weekend

Hi Everyone!

When I opened up my computer to blog on Friday, imagine my surprise when I saw that Hanna beat me to it.  What a sneaky sister!  So I think I've given her post enough time in the spotlight so now I can share with you what I found during my fun filled weekend in Astoria. 

I left early on Friday morning and started my 4 hour drive to Hanna's house.  I did stop both on the way there and on the way home to do a little out of town thrifting but I will save those finds for next time.  This post is all about what two Thrifter Sisters find when they are together!

As Hanna mentioned, when I was almost to her house I saw that the Yankee Trader antique store was FINALLY open.  I say finally because in the four years that I have been visiting Hanna in Astoria, it has never been opened when I was there.  This is going to be huge for me to say considering I've been to some pretty great antique stores, but this is my absolute favorite one hands down.  Like, when Hanna & Matt move out of Astoria, I will still drive there just to visit this store.  Each booth is decorated in it's own color scheme and theme.  Every single thing is vintage.  No "new but made to look old" at all.  The coolest thing is that it is all owned by one wonderful lady who takes great pride in her displays.  So much so that she closes down her store from December to May to completely redo the whole thing.  It's a huge store too!  Plus, she is also really crafty.  She makes the cutest whimsical creations out of vintage materials kind of but not exactly Magpie Ethel-ish but on a much larger scale.  If you ever get the change to visit this store, you won't be disappointed!


There was a huge stack of these ice cream containers but I only bought three.  I think I am going to have Hanna pick me up a couple more before she comes to visit next time.  I heard some rearranging going on in one of the booths and found Sister pulling this turquoise bridge tray out of a stack of dishes.  After looking it over, it only took a split second for us to realize I needed to buy it.


We tend to get a little wild when we are crafting or playing games while enjoying delicious cocktails.  This tray should save my furniture.


I spotted the Rainbow Stripe 403 but walked by it because Hanna has forbidden me to buy any Pyrex until after Christmas.  She assured me that she hadn't bought this for me.  Yay!  Only need the 402 to complete the set.  I love the red leaf pattern on this vegetable bowl. I have the same bowl with the blue leaf pattern.  The weird thing is that this bowl is marked Fire King while my other bowl as well as all of the plates I have in the same pattern are marked Pyrex.  Who cares!  I love both Pyrex and Fire King.

Want to see what I bought that still make me absolutely giddy?

 
 
 
How absolutely amazing is this old laundry bag dispenser?  I fell in love with the graphics and thought it would be the perfect addition to my laundry room remodel. 


Hanna twisted my arm into buying these sweet pink snowflake glasses (HA!).  I normally don't buy full sets but I figured that I can use these just during the holidays and in the winter time then pack them away.


Since Hanna only has one Goodwill that she visits sometimes twice a day (she has a problem, I know) we race each other to find treasures.  It's a sick competition.  I have decided that I really like vintage Christmas tins so I think I am going to start hoarding them.  The bulbs and garland are for wreaths.  I am going to try a tinsel garland and bulb one this year.


We both almost walked right by this Shiny Brite red mercury glass garland.  It's a good thing I spotted the label otherwise someone else may have found it.  Can't have that, can we?

Pretty fun haul, huh?  I had the best time thrifting with Hanna.  I just wish we had more time together to do it.  Friday is Plucky Maidens and I will be there.  Keeping my fingers crossed that Hanna makes it to meet me.

Linking up with:

Sir Thrift-A-Lot for Thriftasaurus
A Living Space for The Nifty Thrifty
Mod Vintage Life for Mod Mix Monday
The Cottage Market for Junkin' Joe
We Call it Junkin' for We Call it Olde
Coastal Charm for Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
Thrifter Maker Fixer Farm for Thrifter Share

Happy Monday!

~Erica











27 comments:

  1. Hi Erica! I love everything but I adore the tray! xx

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  2. Oh my goodness! I love everything. I also love that red leaf Pyrex. My parents used to have it in their restaurant. How weird that it says Fire King. LOVE the Ice Cream containers and especially the Laundry Bag Dispenser. That is AMAZING!!!! You did fantastic, I love all your finds!

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  3. That laundry bag dispenser is too cool. The christmas tin, I have one just like it.....love the beads!

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  4. All beautiful finds, I love the retro illustrations on everything.

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  5. I think I must be in your family somewhere! I love, love, love to thrift! I'm so jealous of your laundry dispenser!!!!

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  6. Ahhh! The ice cream cups, the tray, the red beads...it's all a bit too much to take! lol
    The ice cream cups especially! Won't they be great with some vintage snowmen????
    Erica :)

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  7. Alcohol resistant finish? That's a bridge game I'd join in!

    Love the blue stripes! I want one so bad!

    We have this store that's neeeevverrr open.I am going to find it on Google maps. It's always got a single light & it's got some great stuff through the window. I'm not sure if this is the one that was written about in a Urban Legend book about Toronto & the guy opens the store sometimes at 10PM & stays there until 2AM.

    It's right here if you want to look at the window,

    https://maps.google.ca/maps?q=dupont+and+bathurst&hl=en&ll=43.672885,-79.414244&spn=0.009374,0.021136&sll=43.672264,-79.418385&sspn=0.009436,0.021136&hnear=Bathurst+St+%26+Dupont+St,+Toronto,+Toronto+Division,+Ontario&t=m&z=16&layer=c&cbll=43.672966,-79.414275&panoid=VR-FU-Arka34Ibzv2MTn5w&cbp=12,77.69,,0,6.42.

    You'll be able to tell what store it is!

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  8. I never hit Yankee Trader when I am up Seaside/Astoria way..it was open last time I was in the area and I drove right by. After your recommendation will be popping in for sure.
    LOVE the laundry bag dispenser..that was a great score!
    See you at Plucky....

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  9. Erica,

    link me to the choir boy set & let me know what letter you are missing. You never know what will turn up in the thrifts! I'll keep my eye out.

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  10. Gret finds, as usual! Ah that laundry bag container is awesome. Can picture the 2 of you running through the store together, lol.

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  11. Awesome finds, Erica. Really loving the mercury glass strands. Can't ever have enough of that!

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  12. Oh, you have just got to get going on that laundry room remodel, because I CAN'T WAIT to see that laundry bag dispenser in there! Doing laundry is about to get more fun, isn't it?!

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  13. That tray is fabulous! I have one by the same company that has drink recipes on it. So fun!
    That laundry bag dispenser is so freaking cool! I can't wait to see your laundry room when it's all finished up.
    Oh and I'm totally jealous of all the glass beads garland... I can't find any to save my freakin' life!

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  14. The laundry bag dispenser!!!! Love it it! ♥

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  15. Oh I can just imagine the comments I would have heard if I brought a laundry bag dispenser home!

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  16. The pink snowflake glasses are great!!!

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  17. Pretty snowflake glasses! The laundry piece will be awesome in your laundry room! Very cool!
    Warmly,
    deb

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  18. I have that same tin, it was my Mom's, she used to keep fruitcake in it. The funny thing is I saw it on another blog a few days ago and at a thrift last week - it's everywhere!

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  19. I love all the stuff you found! Yankee Trader is my all time favorite antique store. I love the lady who owns it. We have been stopping there for at least 15 years probably even longer! LOL! She has a daughter who makes the most amazing cards. She first stitches them then they are photographed and printed to sell. I love the laundry bag dispenser. I can't wait to see it installed in your "new" laundry room. Thanks for sharing all these goodies.

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  20. I love seeing your finds ... each one delighted me more than the one before! The laundry dispenser, though - when are you ever going to find another one of those?

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  21. Awesome finds....but the pink snowflake tumblers are my FAV!!! Thanks for taking us along for your sisterly shopping spree!

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  22. I am dying over that laundry dispenser! How fabulous is that! I also love the cocktail tray! Really love everything.

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  23. Oh great Pyrex and HA!!! I'm swooning. That's funny about the "sick competition". That store sounds great, can't get over the lady re-doing the whole thing each year. I've enjoyed y'all's blog since before I was a blogger and I'm really honored that you share your finds at my link party - thanks so much for joining We Call It Olde! Take care - Dawn @ We Call It Junkin.com

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  24. You guys ROCK!!!! Your hauls are always incredible! Hugs!

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  25. Came back to tell you i featured this on my Facebook page :)

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  26. OMG that laundry bag vending machine! I'm glad I wasn't there--I'd have had to fight you for it!

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  27. Wish I had a great relationship with my sister! What fun you have. Thanks for coming by Thrifter/Maker/Fixer/Farm and linking up.

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