Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Antique Roadshow, here I come!

I *LOVE* to find cool vintage stuff...

it makes me feel like Indiana Jones...minus the whip(c:

Darn it.
(Love me some Harrison Ford...and this is one of the best scenes *EVER*)

*Ahem* back to the subject at hand...

So I was really excited to find these little pieces of lovely at an estate sale this weekend:


(Pay no attention to the ugly date stamp in the corner...stupid technology)

Okay, so I know one of them is an ashtray, but could you have passed these babies up???

I definitely couldn't, especially at $5 for both!

I am *convinced* that they will add glamor and fabulousness to where ever they sit...most likely atop my dresser to hold my baubles. (c: 

I actually tried to see if I could look up anything on them, but I can't find much...anybody out there an antiques guru???

Any suggestions on finding out background on things like this?

Regardless, I'm pretty pleased with myself. (c:

Now I just need to find myself a whip...

...don't read too much in to that.

And today the Roomspiration party continues!
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Bring your best over to Miss Shelli at A la Mode and while you're there you can gawk at her *amazing* nursery and link up yours!!!
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30 comments:

  1. Hilliary MeisnerSeptember 28, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    Those are great finds! My mom has some class wear like that from her aunt! It is so classic!

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    Great finds, love them. Thank you for your lovely comment on my blog.

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  3. Portuguese PrepsterSeptember 28, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    ooo so unique and vintage looking!

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  4. Maury @ Life on MarsSeptember 28, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    I dont think i would have noticed that one was an ashtray (that must have been one chic smoker). I love the ashtray the most but they are both gorgeous! Nice finds!

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  5. Carissa @ the Fabulous Design FileSeptember 28, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    Nice finds! I think vintage ashtrays are kind of fascinating... there are a ton of really chic ones!

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  6. Tamra {ever swoon}September 28, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Great bauble holder and only $5!?!?!? SO many of my blogger friends have the knack for finding the most amazing things at thrift stores and what not, but everything I spy in the city is incredibly expensive. I need some thrift store tips!

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  7. Alex {Things That Sparkle}September 28, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    Ohh such a great find! Love them, regardless of what they used to be used for!

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  8. natasha {schue love}September 28, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    Giirlll...you CRACK me up! I love your sense of humor! Have fun at the sale and bring us back something good!

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  9. Kim @ keller-creativeSeptember 28, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    Fun! We are having a community garage sale this weekend so I'm hoping I sell more then I buy...

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  10. tina / half of what I saySeptember 28, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Aubrey, what a great find! I'm kind of obsessed with table lighters myself, but then I get my children asking why we have these lighters, lol.

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  11. Cassie BustamanteSeptember 28, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    you crack my s**t up! seriously. i might actually start dressing like that with a whip to go to yard sales- get away from that dresser, i'm buyin' it! that would work so well!
    and cool finds! you could email pictures in to country living- they always do that "what it's worth" section.

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  12. Chassity (Look Linger Love)September 28, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Ooooh I love them sweetness! Great finds.

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  13. birdie to beSeptember 28, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Love those 2 pieces!

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  14. michelle@decorandthedogSeptember 28, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Sweet finds...Indiana Jones has nothing on you. Can you imagine if you did have whip??? ;)

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  15. Cam - Bibs & BaublesSeptember 28, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    oh, I love them! They are total glam. Jealous!

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  16. THE ALTERNATIVE WIFESeptember 28, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    5?!?!!!!! OMG I would have snatched them up in an instant too! Great score, sweets! And I think I'm going to have to watch me some Indiana Jones real soon. Best movie! xoxo

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  17. elizabeth@themustardceilingSeptember 28, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Aubrey, you are hilarious! I know when I come to your blog, or receive a comment, it will always put a smile on my face.

    How could you have not grabbed those pieces, so unique and pretty. Perfect for baubles :).

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  18. Natalie {Designer Bags and Dirty Diapers}September 28, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Fantastic finds!! I love a good estate sale!! I have some great finds at them!

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  19. AlexaSeptember 28, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Oh my goodness those are gorgeous. And what a steal. Seriously $5 for both?! Amazing

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  20. {The Perfect Palette}September 28, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Great finds!!!!!

    xo, chrissy

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  21. Lindsey Regan Thorne @ be prettySeptember 28, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    I love your new finds girly! :))) Mr. Ford is a looker! Ohhhieee!

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  22. designstilesSeptember 28, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Great finds! For five bucks, I'd probably buy them even if they were ugly. But they're not, so you came up.

    Whhhaaaappoosh. That's the sound of my whip. Ha!

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  23. Bud and LeoSeptember 28, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    GREAT FINDS! Why don't I ever find anything like that? They are beautiful! xo Lisa

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  24. Ms. BrightSeptember 28, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    well, won't your bit and baubles look even fancier in their new ashtray home ;) I love them and would've snagged them too, if I'd been there! And yes, that is a fantastic scene. Love Indy!

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  25. MarieSeptember 28, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    Great finds :-)
    xx Marie

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  26. UnknownSeptember 28, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    Those are pretty darn awesome. Very unique . .. now about that whip! J/K

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  27. henning loveSeptember 28, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    love those finds, very vintage and haha i love the indiana jones reference of course minus the whip!

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  28. Lonely Wife ProjectSeptember 28, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Those are amazing!

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  29. LeontienSeptember 28, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Well if you need a whip... just let me know.... i think i got one laying around somewhere ;-)

    Good find even though they are ashtrays!
    Leontien

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  30. Mom of 12September 29, 2011 at 12:58 AM

    Very pretty! I'm sure my kids could break them inside of a week.
    Sandy

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