season kickoff

The season is upon us. Hooray, hooray. And hooray for a morning spent rummaging and thrifting with a dear friend. Some finds from the day: (sorry, I'm forging ahead with bad lighting because I'm too impatient to wait for the sun).

The textile goodies. Fabric, linens, and notions. YUM. (click on any to get the full picture in Flickr)

Book finds. Vintage new coloring book, 1972 The Pleasures of Crewel, child's finger play book, a 1950's Smocking book (! love !), and a vintage children's book that I couldn't resist for the cover. Check that dude out!

Tins. These are all so bright and colorful and in perfect condition. Had to scoop them up and take them home with me. Especially at 10cents a tin.

A favorite find. These fab pillows, which are just perfect for snuggling and reading, or sitting and listening to the Wizard of Oz soundtrack, or even for a family staring contest (apparently that's what they were having during this photo).

And yes, this was THE find. mav and I both gravitated towards this instantly at a yard sale, when a sweet older woman came up to tell us that her grandchildren all used it (it's in impeccable condition!), and she'd sell it to us for $10. Who could possibly say no to that? So..Adelaide has a new high chair, after which I'm going to be sure to pass this beauty on for another little one to enjoy.

Oh, and that green wall behind her? That's what the rest of our weekend was spent doing--painting. More on that drama, and the results later this week. Oh, and some answers to your questions, a long promised tutorial and other surprises coming up this week, too. Oh, Monday's are always so full of grand plans, aren't they?

Comments

[bellablue]

Okay, I guess its time to break the news to Dave that my summer Saturdays are now booked. Its only fair, right? He has his Thursdays!

The highchair is great! As is everything else, of course! The photo of A and the boys is cracking me up!

[the painted pear]

I am new to commenting, not to visiting, but I have to comment on that cute baby sitting so attentively, and looking a little unsure, and a little engaged! That is a keeper of a pic!
Great finds too!

[beki]

I am so jealous of that highchair!

I can't wait to hear about your painting experience and see pictures. Maybe it will inspire me, as I have grand plans with some paint cans.

[Heather]

I love that highchair and those pillows!! Looking forward to a tutorial.

[Amber]

Eye Winker Tom Tinker Chin Chopper! I LOVE THAT BOOK! Yay you for finding it - it's so superfantastic, I have really really great memories of it. And Horatio Alger, Jr? Awesome.

Looks like a grand thrift adventure with everything else as well!

[moki]

Oh! The chair IS a great find. It reminds me of the booster seat we use at my parents' house that use to be my dad's! And neat mushroom sheets!

[Robyn]

Oh, that high chair is wonderful! And your children are just so adorable!

[Anna]

WOW! What GREAT finds!!!!!!!!!!! I love the mushroom fabric, thelinens, the pillows and that highchair is awesome!

[marielle]

Your finds just keep getting progressively more amazing! I love being able to live vicariously through your posts :)

[Dacia Ray]

Wow - super great finds. I live in the land of picked over thrift stores, so I get very envious of your posts!

[Alicia A.]

My husband's parents have nearly the same highchair. It has held the heinies of their 3 kids and now 7 grandkids.

Does yours make the great clang, clang when their feet hit the footrest?

[jean]

I almost bought that tree tea towelly thing!! My soul must have been telling me to leave it behind for you. I did the big loop on Saturday. Love the mushroom sheet. The staring contest photo is my favorite. Adelaide looks so serious!

[carol]

What great finds...I love seeing what you pick up!

The staring contest shot is the best!

[lisa]

my favs: the smocking book, the staring contest (though it actually looks like they are giving A the inquisition), and the high chair. very nice, amanda.

[Heather]

Oh my, its a small world, I picked up the identical tin to the one in your picture! (top center) but mine was from eBay for .50! .10 is a great deal!

[maria]

oh god... the pillows & the highchair. um, you must share those when you're done. PLEASE?!?!?!?
:) X

[Lindsey]

That highchair rocks!!! My grandmother still has the old highchair that her kids and grandkids used. It'll be handed down to me when the hubs and I procreate :) As a fellow New Englander can you dish where you do your thrifting? *sigh* there's nothing good around Southern NH where I am.

[hannah]

hooray! so much good stuff, what a great start to the season! loving that highchair, especially the worn step, proves how much love its seen over the years. it seems like this was such a great weekend for everyone, lisa, you, me, sarah at the small object! how fun! looking forward this week at soulemama, definitely staying tuned...

[scribblesnbits]

Wow! What finds! Congrats!

[Brookie]

Everything looks wonderful... at the risk of sounding dumb, could you talk a bit about your thrifting technique? Where do you go? When do you go? How do you hear of sales? I am not from the area, but there must be some universal lessons to be learned. Teach us! Please!

[joleen]

wow! what treats! :)

[Toni]

OK Amanda, I'm so jealous! Those pillows and the tins are just too much! The crewel book is making me twitch a little also. I always snatch up a good tin when I find them. So handy for so many things. I LOVE the staring contest photo!! How totally cute is that?!

[Susie Sunshine]

My grandma has the exact same highchair!

[Eli]

I have a bad case of thrift envy - you have such a good eye.

[vegasandvenice]

This is the most beautiful assortment of lovelies ever (both the things and the babes)! Do you mind if I am jealous in the most delightful way?

[gkgirl]

loving the fabric with the little
mushrooms
all over it...
and great find on that highchair!

[amy]

I love the highchair... and the fact that your baby looks.so.serious (especially in the shot of all your children).

Also, so this isn't completely random, I'm a senior in college and I'm a huge fan of your blog. I admit, half the time I really wish I could switch lives with you!

[Phoebe]

Amanda,

I have frequented your blog for the past few months intermittently and wish to thank you for your beautiful and colorful insights into your life and loves.

I have been a stay at home mum for almost 5 months and after working full time for 10 years, have found the transition challenging.

I am inspired your dedication to mothering, your ingenious thrifting for love as well as money, your creativity in crafty projects and individuality to do it all 'loud and proud' through you blog.

I am looking forward to revealing the deeply stashed skills I possess to create more fulfillment in my daily role as wife, mother and homemaker.

Thank you again for sharing your world with me.

Phoebe, Melbourne, Australia

[mary]

oh my, what amazing finds! i love everything, but particularly the high chair, the tins and the mushroom linens. Fantastic!

[brenda]

That is exactly like the high chair me and my 3 siblings used! so I'd say vintage early 60's!

[Hazel]

Hi there, I have been visiting your Blog for a long while and have only just plucked up the courage to say HELLO! I am in love with the tins and the crewel book they are truly FAB! and as for the staring contest, BRILL, you can imagine the 'thought bubbles'

[Heather]

Looks like you had a fun time acquiring more stuff!!! I see your littlest is sporting some Robeez (or Robeez inspired) footwear. Love those shoes!!! Thanks for sharing.

[Marie]

Those pillows are so great. And the highchair is super. I remember we had one just like that except it was turquoise instead of red. It was bought when my sister was born in 1970 and went through all us kids plus some nieces, nephews, and visiting babies. hehe

[Alicia P.]

All so great, esp. A. staring. Love that. Check out May issue of Domino for a great idea arranging flowers in those pretty tins. You're ahead of the curve.

[Leta]

Love those pillows and the highchair is awesome! Now I have to go to yardsales this weekend!!

[Yamila]

love the tins
really i do, especially the blue one with flowers, your blog is great and beautiful
thanks for sharing your wonderful things!!!
Yamila