Thursday's Treasure

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 It's rare that I walk out of a thrift store with just one thing.  I usually leave with several items or none at all.  But, the other day, this precious wooden duck was the only treasure worth standing in line over.

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And look!  When you pull her string, she flaps her arms and legs!  She's an Alfred Mertens Pfullingen design from 1967.  Absolutely adorable colors and expression.

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And woo!  On a different day, I spied these Vera Neumann vinyl placemats in with the holiday gear.  These can sell for as much as $10 per mat.  Guess how many I got for $2.99??   Leave a comment with your guess and I'll be back to share the answer tonight!

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Have you found any treasures lately?  I'd love to hear about them :)

Miscellany

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I promised you a makeover, and you know I hate to disappoint!  So, I missed my chance to photograph the whole pillowcase for you.  This is one of the corners that I cut off in the strip making process.  The majority of the case was a beautiful deep tangerine.

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Here is another corner.  You can see there was some fade to the main body, and some of the turquoise bullseyes had yellow petals around them.

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The result, a small bowl that packs a big wallop of personality!  It makes me think of a koi pond- one that is way more *koi* than *pond*!

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In other news, I've had a request for a mixed bag of sheet hems.  The lovely customer I'm working with makes aprons from vintage sheets, and she uses the hems for the apron ties.  It's a woman after my heart who uses every bit of a beautiful sheet!

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These two "hem dozens" have been set aside for her if she would like them.  I've decided to go ahead and make a listing for these, though, in the event that others out there would find these useful for their projects as well.  They will be $6 per dozen- lengths range from 32" to 60"+.  They are heavier than regular scrap bundles, so the shipping cost (US) will be $5.  The good news?  If you buy two dozen, the second one ships free!

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And of course I will still offer regular scrap bundles.  I gathered up this one today, and it will be in sosovintage very soon.

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Since the title of this post is miscellany, I feel compelled to throw in one more random thing!  Look at this gorgeous pair of Vera vinyl placemats I found the other day.  Guess how much I paid for them?  Go on, guess!  It was such a bargain that I can't help crowing about it... thanks for bearing with me ;) 

{I'll post the answer in the comments later this evening.}

Neumann Napkins

Just when you were saying to yourself, "Gosh, Jennie hasn't been prattling on about Vera so much lately"... here I am with a post of some awesomeness heading to sosovintage *vera soon*.

Heehee.

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 There are 5 of these red and green ferny pretties... can you see the little signature scattered throughout the fabric?

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These colors are SO modern- a periwinkle grey with a gold grid and black border.  Gotta love that ladybug!  There are 6 of these.

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All of these linen napkins are in excellent condition.  They were found on two separate thrift trips, and I've had them for quite awhile.  I wish I could say it was just because I haven't been able to part with them.  But it is more honest to say that it is because they were in that "things to iron" pile that I talked about last week!  In any case, they will be up for grabs soon, soon, soon :)

Thursday's Treasure

These snappy napkins caught my eye with their bold colors and busy design.  You have to look closely to see just how extra fabulous wonderful they are, though.  Come closer....

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Ah, yes.  You're seeing it correctly.  Early Vera Neumann- back when she used lower case letters.  I have 4 of these in excellent condition.  Someone is going to have a Vera merry Christmas!!!  I couldn't help myself.

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In even more exciting news, the best mom EVER is celebrating her birthday today!!  Happy Birthday, you wonderful lady... can't wait to celebrate with you on Saturday!

Thursday's Treasure

Any avid thrifter will tell you that one of their favorite places to look is in the cart of the worker stocking the shelves.  The lure of fresh pickings!  I try not to be too obvious about this, as I don't want to get in their way or be a pest.  BUT, if I glance in and happen to see something... I have no problem saying, "Oh, can I see that please?"  That's how I found these like-new Vera pillowcases the other day... lucky me!

Scarves Aplenty

Something else I seem to take my sweet time about listing: scarves. I think I have such a hard time getting these in the shop because it's so difficult to capture their beauty in photographs. These three are going to be in sosovintage soon, though- they need to find new homes :)

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A mod stripe in lovely shades of blue

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Really spectacular poppy red with houses
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Soooooo Mary Tyler Moore!

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These all have their Vera roots in common, and would make a beautiful addition to any fashionista's wardrobe. Need one of these? I'm happy to reserve the listing just for you!

A Vera Good Day

I went thrifting the other day looking for a particular item. But, of course, I took my time and poked through the entire store. I am so glad I did!

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Next, I sauntered over to the sheet section. Holy moly! TWO sets of Vera twin sheets in this fantastic blue lily and tan leaves combo.
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Finally, the icing on the cake from the towel section. Unbelievable pair of Vera bath towels in pristine condition.
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It was a "Vera" good day to be a picker! hehehehehe
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Thursday's Treasure

Yes, that IS what you think it is! A fantastically beautiful Vera Neumann bath towel! I ducked into my favorite thrift store the other day completely on a whim. Perhaps this towel was calling me. It looks like it has never been used- super thick and fluffy and white. Look for it in sosovintage today!

Fab *New* Fabrics

TGIF, friends! I have been collecting vintage fabrics again. I know, no big surprise with that revelation. Here are a few that should hit the shelves at sosovintage today:

~*~Vintage sheets in purples are hard to come by. This one is extra special because it is a Vera Neumann design for Burlington House!

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Yellow and gray is a HOT combo these days- if the front page of Etsy is any indication. So, I was very happy to find this Dan River beauty.
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I think I have listed this one before, but the whole sheet sold within a day. I found part of sheet while searching through my stash and thought I would re-release it. A limited edition!

Thursday's Treasure: 7/15

I found this cotton tablecloth about a month ago in an antique market. It was on sale for 50% off of an already low price, and I couldn't pass up the colors.

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Embarrassingly, it was stowed in the trunk of my car until I took it out this week to wash it and get it ready for listing.

Imagine my surprise when I took it out of the dryer and saw this! Arguably, any Vera is treasure, but an unexpected Vera ... well, that is just priceless.

Thursday's Treasure: 5/27

This is what I saw hanging up in the thrift store. Not sure what possessed me to turn it over, but OMG- I'm so glad I did!!

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Squeeeeeaaaaallll!!!! An unused Vera Neumann pot holder... it even has a sweet little orchid colored ladybug. Total treasure if I do say so myself.

Friday's Fab Find: 1/15

Who knew there were Vera needlepoint kits out there? Not me! So, imagine my surprise when I came across this UNOPENED, mint condition piece of amazingness this week. This is going to make some crafty, vintage Vera Neumann lover very, very happy!

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Have a wonderful weekend!