Yes, my cabinets are bursting at the seams, and no, I don't really need another silver -plated sauce boat, but damn! I just couldn't resist. I do, actually, bring stuff to the thrift store, too, so give me a break here. Sheesh. Besides, this wasn't really a planned trip to the thrift store. It just kind of happened when my friend, Robin, and I decided to walk at a park nearby. I swear.
The larger sauce boat is new; the smaller one I found a few weeks ago. Each about $3. Can you say "collection?"
I'm not sure what this tiny pitcher is -- maybe a creamer? I just loved the shape of it.
What is this silver oak branch for? I haven't the slightest idea, but I think it will look nice on my Thanksgiving table.
Today, Robin is dragging (um, I mean accompanying) me to the antiques market at Lambertville, NJ. But it was all her idea. I swear.
Oh, and Happy Halloween to all the little ghosts and goblins out there! This is for you! :)
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Don't worry, none of us can judge you! I'll bet all of our cabinets are full to the brim, and yet the lure of thrifting, yard sales and antique/flea markets is just too irresistable.
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Hope you enjoy your new treasures, I love the detail on the creamer:)
Happy Halloween to you as well and thank you for the yummy treats.
Rhonda
Heaven forbid that I cast the first stone here, Mary. With so many collections of my own, I totally understand the words, "OOOO, I HAVE to have THAT!"
ReplyDeleteHaving more almost like it doesn't even enter into the decision to buy it and give it a home!! LOL
I do love your pitchers and gravy boats and I still love that green tray in the background !!!
Happy Halloween,
bj
Oh Mary I think they are just beautiful. I love and collect silver too and I am very partial to baby silver! So I say--Keep collecting, keep buying. They will look wonderful grouped together!
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Love your finds.
ReplyDeleteLovely collection of silver! Have fun today!
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More beautiful silver but I must say I was also admiring that pretty tray behind it. If there is no 'function' to the silver oak branch then being beautiful is the function. I used to work in a castle and there are many pretty pieces of silver that are set on the table just for decoration. There are things like birds too which you would love. It is from a time when a table could not be pretty enough.
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~~ Heidi ~~
Thanks for the pictures. Some of those silver pieces are so interesting. My husband and I are slowly collecting some nice silver pieces, but we're really trying to find nice unique pieces. Silver is so pretty.
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Another person here with full-to-the-brim (don't open that door!) closets and collections that seem to drift in here by themselves (the dust bunnies are the culprits!!!) Great finds at the thrift store -- LOVE the silver branch!
ReplyDeleteHappy Halloween!! from Jan at Rosemary Cottage ((Lot 13 Cemetery Hill -- thats our REAL address!))
oh,, that acorn branch will be perfect and will be fabulous among all your other treasures at Thanksgiving! Please post a pic of your table settings on Turkey day.. I'm sure they will be gorgeous! Congrats to your daughter and her team! She must be one heck of a goal keeper!
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Wow, that oak leaf and acorn item is beautiful. Should be a nice accent to your Thanksgiving table. Again, thanks for sharing your experiences with the nice photography.
ReplyDeleteLike Rhonda said, who are we to judge? I love the gravy boats and creamer is darling.
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Love,
Julie
Can I have that silver oak branch?? LOL I love it-very very nice! Good for you....
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Blessings,
Robin
Beautiful finds! I fell instantly in love with the little pitcher. Happy Halloween to you!
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Darling silver pieces..who can resist such bargins. I love the tiny creamer and the oak leaf cluster is so different, that was a must have. Happy Halloween Linda
ReplyDeleteOh it's not your fault at all (grin)...there is a magnetic pull outside of any thrift store and it is useless to fight it. I've tried, believe me. I love that little silver leaf bunch with the acorns!
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Dena
Hi Mary,
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Hugs,
Penny
such beauties here! the tray is wonderful also!
ReplyDeleteOh how i love that oak branch! AND that green r=tray you have as a backdrop!!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy all your new treasures! We all enjoy the thrill of the hunt and love to add another new piece to our overflowing collections! How well we all understand!
Happy Halloween dear Mary!
Hugs,
Sue
I am actually salivating... I am in love with these things!!! And I'm a huge acorn collector (I have no idea why except that I love the woods) and those are so cool!
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I am loving all of these little pitchers/gravyboats! I have an unofficial pitcher collection, and I feel that I now need to add some silver to it! I may get out to the thrift stores today! In any event, it inspires me to post photos of my pitchers. They are so fun...and functional too! :) Thanks for popping by my blog...see you around blogland!
ReplyDeleteHmmm...I am coveting that oak branch, but apparently I am not the only one.
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You did very good at the thrift store!!! My fav is the acorn and oak leaf. What is it? No idea, but very pretty indeed!!!! You have a flair for finding wonderful treasures!!
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Becky
I wish I had gone to those thrifty places ...I would have wrestled you for these great items. They would be perfect on my hutch this month with my display!
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I've just been strolling and enjoying your pictures. How is your neighbor family doing? have a wonderful weekend. Blessings... Polly
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