It was sort of slow around here with thrift storing and garage saling, probably because of the holiday.
Wait, what's that?
Looks interesting, but let's save that shininess for last.
First take a look at what I found for a mere 39 cents. A light pink linen tablecloth.
Reminds me of a pink linen suit I had way back when. Before I decided that linen suits were too much wrinkly trouble.
This would have been perfect for the Easter table, but since I didn't do a big, huge Easter dinner (just pot roast eaten at the breakfast bar), I didn't use it. Now I'm sort of eyeing the fabric for pillows though.
I found a Paden City Pottery Company Oven Proof Bak-Serv dinner plate. That's its official name. Who could make that up?
It has some crazy crazing and discoloration if you go for that sort of thing. And I go for that sort of thing!
Right now I have it sitting under my black chicken, but who knows where it will end up.
And my piece de resistance is this unique oblong silver plated bowl I found at the thrift store.
I actually saw it two weeks ago, but I didn't buy it. After I left the store I had second thoughts, so went back a few hours later to pick it up.
And it was gone! G.O.N.E, gone!
I thought it was good lesson to learn. If you see it and want it, buy it. Don't count on it to be there later.
So I went about the last two weeks pining for my find that I let slip between my fingers.
Flash forward to today when I stopped in the same thrift store and what did I see? My footed bowl.
I have no idea where it went to for a while, but I was just glad it had come back to me.
I sat it next to my champagne bucket, so you could get a good idea of the size of the thing.
It was a happy thrifting day today!
Partying with Linda at Coastal Charm for Nifty Thrifty Tuesday.
Erin
Terrific finds Pam!!! I love that plate and you are the Queen of silver finds!!!
Marianne@Songbird
That bowl is fabulous. We were eyeing just such a bowl at a Flea market this weekend. It had a price tag of $140, that isn't thrifting anymore. So we didn't buy it.
I can see glorious tablescapes with this beauty in your future. Filled with ice and bottles of bubly or chockful of romantic roses. Ah the possibilities. Enjoy!!
Happier Than a Pig in Mud
Lovin' the green color of your dish and the bowl is fun! I'm a sucker for footed bowls and dishes:@)
Gloria (The Little Red House with the White Porch)
P.S. I got so busy complimenting you, I forgot I wanted to add this: I hope you will keep it there with the champagne bucket -- they look GREAT there together!
gv
Gloria (The Little Red House with the White Porch)
That is a great footed bowl! It looks VERY expensive. My mother always said, "He who hesitates..." She said if you see something you want, GET IT, it might not be there the next time. So boy, were you lucky! You must be a good person to have something nice happen like this for you. And I can vouch for you -- you ARE a good person! 🙂
Best,
Gloria
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Loving your thrifting treasures especially the footed bowl. It was obviously meant for you.
Lisa
I'm so glad you found your bowl again Pam. I hate that feeling when you just know you should have grabbed it the first time. You found some lovely things.
x
A Rosy Note
Looks like you found some great things, Pam. I love crazing too 🙂
~Tricia
Jane
That bowl was a great find! I love it!! How lucky to find it again when you thought it was gone.
Jane
Marigene
That footed bowl is gorgeous...glad that you were lucky enough to get it this time!
Carol A.Bender
awwww, very pretty.
JunqueMagnet
Oh you must be so happy.Definitely meant to be yours!Love that platter.Crazing is beautiful.Enjoy.
Kim K.
You have the best luck getting your beautiful silver bowl back in your possession. That would never EVER happen to me. It was meant to be!! Such lovely finds.
Michelle @Shellsshabbyshack
Not a good weekend for sales, but you made up for it today! The footed bowl is gorgeous! It was meant to be. You'll have to share what you do with it. I can see it with potted lavender. Great finds!
XO
very merry vintage style
Love it! So glad it was there for you eventually. It's huge... lots of possibilities for decorating!
Mary
Olive Cooper
Hesitation is bad. In this case you were redeemed. That footed bowl is gorgeous. I passed up an alabaster lamp recently and I should smack myself. Just think what you can fill that beauty with. ♥O