Sunday, January 22, 2012

A plate, some cats and Pyrex.

Another slow week here in Hello Vintage thrift land. I had a quick thrift on the way to work on Thursday and again with the kids on Saturday morning but not much to be found. I had to drive right on by the garage sales Saturday morning as it was too hot and Master M is not keen on garage sales (whose child is this?? - lol). It has been ages since I have been 'sailing'.

Here are my Thursday finds:

This little platter plate is called 'Autum' by Woods and Sons England. Not what I would normally go for but I had gone past it a couple of weeks and this week it was calling to me. $4.50.



My first Pyrex with a holder. $4, no lid unfortunately but a really cute pattern don't you think?!



I saw there little salt and pepper cats coming out and I thought I might try and sell them as I am trying to get some money together...more about that below.



Finds for Saturday:

Mr M and I can't decide if our family is complete. At the moment I would say only a 20% chance of another baby. If I am having a warm fuzzy day with the family I think 'ahhh, maybe 40% chance'. If the kids are driving me bonkers it's more like a 5% chance. :) Even though this is the case I couldn't go past this vintage baby dress for $1.50. Once I got out of the dingy store I found a little stain that may or may not come off - doh!




I also picked up these shoes but I am not sure if I will keep the silver ones or not, they might have to be sold.





I am hoping to do some selling soon. Hmm, I have said this before but I have motivation this time. I am off to Melbourne for a four day/three night shopping trip in June. Yee ha! My sister, cousin and I have been on a similar trip twice before. The first time we went was before Master M was born and one when he was about two. Gosh I really missed him, I don't know how I will go this time. I think the kids will be fine though.

We do so much walking in Melbourne it is ridiculous. I will have to take a pedometer along so we can be in awe of our shopping stamina.

I am hoping to make some money instead of using our savings or dipping into other money. So here is the money raised so far. Ok, ok it's actually money that I got for Christmas. At least it's a start!



Fundraiser Thermometer








The week that was:

Not much to report this week but I had to put up this pic of Little Miss with a friends dog. I had to remind her to be gentle but 'Freckles' didn't seem to mind as she hung around anyway.








Have a fantastic week!

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14 comments:

  1. Those salt and pepper shakers are so cute! I'm about selling too good luck. x

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  2. Love the pyrex - unusual design. Very cute pic at the end - so sweet!
    Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger

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  3. Your baby's hair is gorgeous!!!! Good luck with the money raising. I so need to do that.

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  4. Great finds! I had those cute S&P once, love the Pyrex & the plate, but by far the cutest is your precious little girl!

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  5. Hi Sherry, great finds. The pyrex stand is unusual, and probably hard to find. I have sold a few cat salt and peppers, they did well in the past, so I am sure yours will too. Good luck with the fund raising....

    p.s. my son said the other day he wanted a modern house when he grows up...what????

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  6. I'm yet to find Pyrex with a holder. The pattern on yours is lovely. ANd the baby dress is so sweet. x

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  7. Love it, love it, love it! Especially the plate and those scooter shoes!! Have fun in Melbourne - I used to live in Kew and would LOVE to go back for all the op-shopping!!

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  8. I LOVE those kitty shakers, I'd offer to buy them from you but I'm sure postage to Chicago would be insane. Lovely Pyrex dish too, I've never seen that pattern before-- it might have been exclusive to Australia.

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  9. I love the Pyrex and holder!! The pattern is wicked.xx

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  10. Great finds, the cats are lovely too. Good luck with your shopping spree sell off. I am selling anything not nailed down to save for my new kitchen. melx

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  11. Love the pattern on the Pyrex and that dress is adorable, hope the stain will shift, great blog, I 'm your newest member! My latest post has info on vintage shops around Australia, it's a directory website, might help your hunting in Melbourne :)

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  12. Your Little Miss is adorable! Love the graphic daisy design on the pyrex dish! that is such a beautiful little knit dress. You could always attach an applique or a ribbon of some sort in that spot, if the stain doesn't come out.

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  13. Hi Sherry ~ fab finds, I love the pyrex dish and stand, it is unusual, I've not seen that design before. The cats are cute too. Happy shopping! Haizi x

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  14. Oooh the kitties and the shoes! Love them! Good luck with the selling :o) Scarlett x

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