WooHoo! I found a "new" thrift store!!

Just when I thought I'd discovered all the good thrifting spots in my area, I found a treasure trove in the next town over.  An entire basement filled to over-flowing with just the kind of stuff I love!  Here are a few of the goodies I uncovered yesterday...

Can you believe I procured this gorgeous aquamarine Doric and Pansy depressionware teacup and saucer for 75 cents??  It's in pristine condition.  How cool is that?

I was looking for old sheet music, and I hit the motherlode!  They had an entire rack of it, and for only 50 cents each.  The old medicine bottle with a ground glass stopper was $1.50, a good price, but twice what I paid for the depression teacup and saucer... go figure.  The lonely little glove didn't have a mate, so I got it for a quarter.  It will look great in a shadow box.

I found another old handbag for a frame/wall pocket, two hooks for the halltree I'm determined to build one day.  Still looking for the perfect door for it's base, though.

I just couldn't resist these old patterns, and at 50 cents each, I had no reason too.  And last, but certainly not least, I found this...

Bingo!!

The original box is in pretty rough shape, and held together with clear tape, but the game itself is in wonderful condition.  How much did I pay, you ask?  I had to take a deep breath to fork over the asking price... .80 cents!  All in all, it was a wonderful day for thrifting.  I wish you all the best of luck on your own thrifting ventures.  Just stay out of my territory...

Another Vintage Purse Wall pocket...

Having worked in the Photofinishing Industry for most of my life, I'm always looking for new, interesting ways to display photographs.  My first vintage purse frame/wall pocket was so much fun, I'm determined to do more.  Of course it is necessary to find the right old purses and then the proper frames... and we all know how much I love to treasure hunt!

This old faux snakeskin pocketbook fit the bill nicely.  I like that it's not quite as formal as the shiney patent leather, and called for a simpler style frame. 

My dear parents have once again made an appearance, this time in their baby portraits.  Handsome little Maurice (his Momma called him "Mossy") and sweet little JoAnn.  The frames I used are the simple little brass ones that are hinged together, so they can stand alone.  Kind of symbolic that these dear babies were meant to be married on day...

I added one of my lace flowers, made from handcrafted vintage lace and and old rhinestone button.  It seemed the perfect touch.  A dried spray of baby's breath would be lovely tucked into the purse.  I need to get may hands on some.  Now I'm on the look out for a big vintage handbag that will accommodate a large frame for a family portrait.