Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Rummage Magic



Well, I told you that I would be looking for milk glass at the giant rummage sale on Friday, didn't I?  So here it is.  I know that some people might wonder what I see in this.  Actually, I'm not sure...  I just know that I love it.  ;)

The small candy dish above was $1.50.




The covered dish above was $3.  The large vase below was also $3.  That grape pattern seems to be a common one on many milk glass pieces.




The urn below was $2.  I have another one of the same design, but slightly larger.  It's one of my favorite shapes.




Yes, I know.  Soon I'm not going to have any room left to store or display these.  But until then, I'll snap them up when I see them.  :)

Tomorrow, a few more little bits and pieces from the rummage sale.  In the meantime, it's supposed to rain for the next three days here in New Jersey.  It's OK so far --  it's nice to see how green everything is getting.  But by the time Thursday rolls around, I may be climbing the walls.

Just so you know.

33 comments:

  1. FAB U LOUS! I love milk glass too.

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  2. So pretty! Milk glass has a simple elegance, doesn't it? I've started collecting it now since reading your posts. I've got almost 20 pieces in only a few weeks. It's everywhere now that I'm looking for it, but I never really noticed it much before.

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  3. When you run out of room, you open a delicious little store where you can stage and sell your extras. Sounds like such a fun thing for you...and you hire someone to do the stuff you don't like. I think you like shape as well as color, probably more. Now that's interesting. I'm going to jot that down someplace.

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  4. You got some great pieces! I seem to see the same three FTD vases everywhere I go. You always find the unusual and pretty ones:>)

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  5. I love all your milk glass. My mom has a huge collection and I have always admired it. Four days of rain doesn't sound like much fun but as you said your garden should look lovely after all of that moisture! Have a great day!

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  6. At least you have many, many pretties to look at while you are climbing those walls.

    You did so well for just one day!

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  7. WONDERFUL!!!!

    Greetings from Hamburg, Germany

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  8. lovely pieces. you are so very fortunate to have places to hunt for treasures. we alas, have nothing in these parts.

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  9. Spots of sun predicted on Wednesday in NJ!

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  10. So pretty! But I have to know: what does your husband say about all your collections?

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  11. what great finds! fabulous!

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  12. thanks, all. Lauren, my husband just shakes his head and accepts it... lol

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  13. you had a lot better luck at your yard sale. beautiful finds

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  14. So it's YOU who got all the milk glass before I got there on Saturday!

    My husband came with me -- which is great, because he's an excellent pack animal for hauling things.

    I had a great soggy time at the VNA sale!
    Cass

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  15. Your photos are fabulous! I love each piece you found, however I am fond of the urn piece as well.

    Happy day,
    Becky

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  16. Who doesn't see the beauty in that!?!? A nut, that's who!

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  17. I need to take you with me when I go rummaging. You have the best of luck!

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  18. I totally see the beauty in all of those. How lucky you are.......beautiful! You go girl!!!!

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  19. My husband says he is ready to climb the walls in New York with all the rain! I love your finds, especially the large vase!

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  20. Rain here as well...but everything is so green and pretty.

    We have some wild violets too in the sideyard ....I love them but hubby is not a fan :) I remember when I was young and I would pick dandelions for my grandparents for dandelion salad.

    All the best Mary,

    Kathy :)

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  21. Oh, I love rainy days almost more than Mr. Sweet Nothings....! Well, not REALLY...but I do adore rain.
    Pretty milk glass, Mary.

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  22. Such treasures, Mary -- I love that covered dish!

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  23. Mary

    What great finds for your collection!

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  24. Oh Mary, what great finds! You lucky girl :)

    Hugs,
    Dena

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  25. Thursday? It's beginning to grate on me and it's only Tuesday.

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  26. Nope! I don't wonder why you love that piece, because I love it too. It is such a pretty shape. All of your milk glass finds are wonderful, and you photographed them so beautifully. laurie

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  27. I like milk glass too. I have a snack set in milk glass and I'm so mad at me because I passed a milk glass pitcher and 6 glasses...just because. They were at a Thrift shop last summer and just a steal. I'll be going to that particular one again in the summer...wonder whether it'll still be there.
    thank you for sharing... I know about running out of room to store and display..fun though isn't it?
    I hope you don't get TOO much rain.
    Judi

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  28. You found more! How pretty!
    Be a sweetie,
    shelia ;)

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  29. So, so lovely Mary! I was hoping you would find some sweet pieces! They now have the most perfect home...
    And your photos are perfect too!

    Love,
    Sue

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  30. Love the design of that urn. Haven't seen that. Must have one...

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  31. I apparently need to come to the rummage sales in your area! What great finds! (I collect milk glass too.)

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