Monday, June 7, 2010

Vintage Summer Monday

Monday morning again! I hope you all had a lovely weekend! I unintentionally managed to pick up some thrifty treasures on my way home from soccer.
A pewter bowl with a detailed base and a little glass dish with a lid
Two glasses
A long white planter/vase/urn and a little trip down memory lane with some choose your own adventure books. I remember loving these when I was younger and my son has never read one. I am always trying to encourage him to read more and I thought he may enjoy these as much as I used to. Some silver plated napkin rings A new set of decor plastic storage The pewter bowl now holds face washers in the main bathroom
Only one glass survived through the washing up...
I tried the long planter here, you can see my cute metal label from Sam here.
I didn't like it there
I like this better!
I am linking up to the lovely Melinda's Vintage Summer Monday. Stop over and visit to see lots of lovely Vintage Treasures. Have a great Monday.
xx

37 comments:

  1. Great find Nellie! I love the planter the most. I used to read choose your own adventure books too, I hope your son enjoys them. Have a great Monday.
    Jxx

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  2. Lots of great finds Nellie. I especially love the pewter bowl.
    Have a great week.
    Angex

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  3. What lovely goodies - the lillies look so pretty in the new vase. I use those decor storage containers as well - they're great. Gosh, I remember loving the Choose your own adventure books. Your son will really enjoy them!
    Have a lovely week :)

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  4. Hey Nellie,
    what a great haul! So much stuff. I bought my son some Enid Blyton mystery books a few years ago as I had enjoyed reading them as a child - hope your son enjoys his. I would love the storage jars - I really need to get more organised. The little cuisine label looks great :)
    ~Sam x

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  5. By the way- I love your new symbol/picture of yourself - very cute.

    Gosh - I am planning a brunch with friends at my place and your silver bowl and napkin rings would look perfect with the rustic table setting that I am planning! Love them.

    Happy Monday x o

    Tracey at Velvetine Lily x o

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  6. Great finds. I like your planter and also the pewter bowl best though.

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  7. Gorgeous finds Nellie! Love how you have used your pewter bowl in your bathroom:) Love the books as well, hope your son has lots of fun with them. Hope you have a fabulous Monday ~ Tina x

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  8. Nice thrifting, Nellie! I would be happy with those too :)

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  9. I like the white vintage planter with the pretty flowers. Thanks for stopping by, Theresa

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  10. Wow, I had to do a double take when I read 'Monday morning'....it's still 8pm Sunday night here. I love those napkin rings!

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  11. Some great little treasures for the weekend.. Those flowers look beautiful in your new vase. Remember Storm Boy? I found that book not long ago and my son really enjoyed it. Have a good week.

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  12. Anonymous07 June, 2010

    Ooohhh, nice finds Nellie! I am loving that vase... and I actually have a similar bowl to the pewter one, and I have never thought of using it that way... Love it!
    :) Flick

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  13. Great finds and terrific styling Nellie.

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  14. Wow, you really found soem great bits....

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  15. Love all your finds! Thanks for showing us how you have used them too ~ my favorite is the one you tucked your washcloths in! Have a great week!

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  16. Are you kidding? Where do you people find these things? Amazing, they're gorgeous..Rachaelxx

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  17. Great thrifting - and on the way home from soccer to boot! Love the creative uses for your finds.

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  18. Love all your great finds! And you always find creative and pretty ways to use them!
    Have a great week.
    ~Elissa

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  19. I ove the planter. Great finds overall. Have a great week!

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  20. Nellie, you did really well! I just managed to get your blog (and many others ) onto my blog list on the sidebar; I am so silly; I thought I had added been adding them, but they never appeared, just realised I was doing it all wrong!!! One day I will get the hang of all this blogging stuff!!
    Catch u soon, laura, summerhousexx

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  21. Anonymous08 June, 2010

    Hi Nellie!
    Happy VSM!! Wow...you found some great treasures! Love the collection of silver bowls in your bathroom!
    Hope you have a great week!
    Hugs ~ Jo

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  22. I love love love the pewter vase! Very nice finds and I love how you accessorize everything! I hope you have a great Monday Nellie!

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  23. Great treasures! I love the way you fixed them and decorated with them! :)

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  24. Nellie what a haul of great finds love the way you have displayed and used everyone of them. Sandy x

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  25. Great stuff. I love that silver bowl.

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  26. Anonymous08 June, 2010

    Hi Nellie,
    I can't believe all of the wonderful treasures you picked up. You did good!! I love the lilies in the white bowl, it look's beautiful.
    Thank you so much for joining my party today, I so appreciate it!
    As soon as I'm settled in my new home in July, I'll be starting the party again. Take care and I'll talk with you soon!
    Sincerely,
    Melinda

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  27. Hi Nellie,
    You did have some lucky finds. They are all very sweet and each piece has character. I love the pewter bowl in the bathroom with the face washers, looks great. The white dish and surviving glass look great too.
    Have a great week.
    Donnaxx

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  28. You found some great treasures Nellie! I really love your bathroom display too, just beautiful!!! Deb

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  29. Anonymous08 June, 2010

    hello, hello. Thanks for stopping by my blog! And boy did you score or what?! What great finds you found! Think I'm gonna stop by a few of my favorite thrift stores tomorrow and see what I too can come up with! -Kris

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  30. You found some great things!! The flowers are beautiful :)Your bathroom display looks fab!

    Gemma x

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  31. Lovely finds!! Gorgeous arrangements. Thanks for visiting me!!
    Julie

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  32. I get amazed at how creative you are with your finds Nellie. I love how you used the glass to store pencils and the little glass dish for clips. I remember those choose your own adventure books I used to love them too, I hope your son enjoys them too. xo

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  33. thanks so much for your comment sweet Nellie! you have a great blog yourself! have a wonderful day:)

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  34. Hi Nellie
    Girl, you have some style talent. I love all of your finds and the vingettes that you displayed them in. Isn't thrifting the best. Thank you so very much for the support regarding my mom, it means the world to me.

    Have a beautiful week

    Love
    Kate

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  35. Thanks for stopping by! also for adding my blog button & your sweet comment ...:)
    I love your blog and design style I will be following you too!

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  36. Anonymous09 June, 2010

    Hi Nellie *-*:

    It is such a pleasure to meet your acquaintance through your lovely blog. I just read you last post and already hooked on reading more and looking at your fabulous ideas and photos.

    Your flea market divines look even more divine after you've put them to use. Love how you are beautifully using and displaying them. Kudos to you.

    {I am so happy you linked to my blog and decided to follow, appreciated it very much...thank you. By this, it's allowed me to find you and now follow you as well.}

    Have a wonderful day/night.

    ^-^ oxox

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  37. Great finds Nellie! I love where you've placed them all in your home. My mum had a very similar peweter bowl when I was growing up and I used to love those books! Hope your son enjoys them :)

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