For The Collection

I hit the vintage playing card jackpot at Goodwill this week!  Altogether 10 decks of cards for about $8.  Go me!

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Hallmark poppies double deck

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 Three decks of these silver edged ships in one box

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This double deck is one of my all-time favorites.  I didn't realize that they went together to make the tandem bike until I set up for this photo!

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Love the colors and patterns in these outfits!

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These hibiscus cards are from a box that reads "Souvenir of Florida". 

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Have you added to any of your collections lately?  Do tell!

Friday's Favorite Fabric Finds

Oh, yeah.  Oh, yeah.  I'm here on Friday.  I'm here on Friday.  OK, I'd better stop before you get the image of a fluffy, middle-aged mom raising her palms in the air and shaking her hips back and forth stuck in your head for the rest of the day.  I'm just so *dang* excited to be back on track.  It's the little things, you know. 

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So, happy almost weekend!  Let's see what new pretties I'll be adding to the shop soon...

I've never seen a vintage stripe like this one... it has a bit of a Hawaiian flair, don't you think?

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Lemon yellow, navy blue, and dandelions!  This one is called a Grace Kelly print.

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I have this one in the aqua/violet combo, and the pink/orange.... had to add this one to the mix!

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My favorite of the week is this bright flower power print.  I'm just a sucker for these bold florals that scream "SEVENTIES".

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Have yourself a wonderful weekend! 

Daily Dose of Cute

Two sweet little deer that came in one of those famous (infamous?) mixed grab bags from the thrift store.  I couldn't possibly leave their adorableness!  I know it wouldn't take much to wash the paint off and make them all white, but I'll leave that decision up to the new owner.  They'll be up for adoption in sosovintage soon!

Friday's Favorite Fabric Finds

Happy Friday, Friends!  It's official- I will be using every Friday to post my latest and greatest vintage fabric finds.  Not only do I like the way Friday, finds, favorite and fabric all start with the same letter, but I also thrive on routine and know I'm not alone.  (*winks at Victoria)

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Beautifully detailed and well saturated turquoise and green flowers on aqua

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Blue and avocado green floral

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Yes, it's true: nautical flower power!!

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There are quite a few other fabrics on the way... without summer camp for Sophie this week, I've gotten a little behind (more than usual) in washing, photographing and listing.  Be sure to check the *newly listed* section of sosovintage when you visit to be sure you catch all of the new arrivals :)

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In exciting happy news, I am over halfway done with the major big dig project in the downstairs room!  After taking two trunkfuls of *stuff* to the Purple Heart donation center, and several large trash bags to the curb, I am now at the point of sorting and storing the remaining items.  This is no small task, but I find that working on a couple of bins per evening while I keep some mindless TV on for company makes a dent after awhile.  My big reward after I finish this part is that my husband is going to install a sturdy closet organization system.  I will finally have a place to hang all of the gorgeous vintage fabrics that are waiting for new homes.  I have a feeling I'll often be found sitting down there just staring lovingly into that space.  You understand, don't you?

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Here's hoping you have a wonderful weekend on tap!  Any fun plans?  Please share!

Friday Fun: Price is Right Game 3

Welcome! Come join the fun- the more, the merrier!

The Game: I show you my thrift shop haul from one recent outing. You leave a comment with your best estimate of the total amount that I paid. For you sticklers out there, this does include sales tax. The person who comes closest without going over wins!

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The Rules: One clear and definitive guess per person- no amending your answer. Please do not choose the same answer as a person who came before you- check the comments before leaving your guess. Game goes for 24 hours- I'll post the receipt and winner here. Please be sure I know how to get in touch with you- either through email or Etsy shop name. Play nice and have fun :)

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The Prize: The satisfaction of winning, AND $5 in "soso bucks"- can be applied to any purchase in either of my shops. Can be saved and spent at a later time, up to one year. Can also be combined with future "soso bucks" wins!

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The Stuff: This week the loot is from a hospital charity thrift shop, non-sale day. Prices here are inconsistent, and I promise I'm not just saying that to throw you off. I am always surprised at how high some things are, and how low others are.

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From left to right, top row we have:

1. sweet aqua and orange teacup and saucer

2. antique wood handled (green paint!) kitchen utensils

3. Yellow enamelware plate with floral detail

4. pinwheel Lansing button card

Bottom row, left to right:

1. Metlox Vernon ware "tickled pink" plate

2. Quilted vinyl carry case

3. vintage full size bath towel

4. Regal aluminum cake and pie carrier

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So there you have it... let the computing and commenting commence!

Friday's Fab Find

We had a teeny bit of snow last night, so school was delayed by 2 hours. This gave Sophie plenty of time to *help* me take photos this morning!

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I'm thrilled with this vintage Samsonite Silhouette train case. The color is so gorgeous, isn't it? And even better, it is PINK inside! And the best part? It is in amazing condition- the inside is like new. No musty smells, no icky stains. A fab find for sure... price paid? $3. Yesssssssss!!

Hey Now, You're a Rock Star...

So, this isn't just a super cute photo of my baby girl. It's an homage to her first really good thrift find! The shades are vintage Polaroid Cool Ray sunglasses- rare and quite fabulous.

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I was floored when she held them up from her end of the bric-a-brac aisle and said, "Hey Mom, look at THESE!!". I praised her ability to hunt up a fantastic treasure, then put them carefully in my cart.

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I cleaned them up when we got home and put them on the *to be photographed* shelf. When she saw them up there, she was aghast. Beside herself. "You aren't going to SELL my rock star glasses, are you??????" Well, I guess not!!

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What can I say, I've got a cool kid.

(Thank you, Smash Mouth, for my title.)