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Tuesday, March 15, 2011

REDNESDAY!



This old clock has lived quite a life! It originally hung in the kitchen when I was a little girl, then in my bedroom as a teenager, then in my nephew's retro bedroom, and now it's made it's way to my kitchen!

When I saw this plate at a thrift store last week, I got really excited. I'd seen one just like it a few weeks ago on Shirl's blog, and I fell in love with it. Shirl's son Bob is in the Army and recently came home for a visit. Thank goodness for people like Bob, who are keeping our country safe!

I also found this little book bank, that was made in Japan, at a thrift store for a quarter. You wouldn't be able to save very many pennies in it, but as it says, a penny saved is a penny earned!
If you've just got to see more reds, then you should head over to It's A Very Cherry World, where Sue is our hostess, and visit all of the other blogs showing off their reds!

29 comments:

Angela said...

Beautiful reds shared...My son Asher has been talking about enlisting in the Canadian Army these past few days....

Kaye Swain - SandwichINK for caregivers and grandparents said...

What cute reds! We, too, have been blessed with many sweet family and friends in the military - past with senior parents and relatives - as well as present. And all such joys and prayed for often! Thanks for a wonderful reminder and for sharing your sweet family memories.

Vintage Christine said...

Love that clock--and how great that it found its way back to you!

Lesley said...

that clock belongs in a kitchen. how neat that it has hung on for so long.

Lola said...

Beautiful reds - and beautiful clock!

Happy Rednesday, Carol

XOXO Lola:)

Faythe said...

Love your clock, I remember one quite like it from some relative?? that plate is wonderful! I so appreciate any person who volunteers to serve their country. My youngest son is the latest to serve in our family going back to before DH great-grandfather ( that he knows of)
Have a great week! Faythe ~

Maureen said...

You amaze me. I just can't believe the stuff you find. The clock is cool. After all this time I guess the old Timex line holds true....takes a lickin' and keeps on tickin'.

Mecky said...

That clock is wonderful, Carol!!

Tammy@T's Daily Treasures said...

Such sweet little items that surround you! Have a bright and beautiful day. :) Tammy

Denise Marie said...

what a terrific plate!!

Carol at Serendipity said...

Nice reds - the plate is wonderful. I am quite entranced by the tray on your sidebar. I think I will have one for the cabin up north. Another thing to be on the hunt for!

Carol

Unknown said...

Lovely items i love the clock ;-)) dee x

Anonymous said...

Hey, Carol! What caught my eye was the yellow box with strawberries tumbling out ABOVE the clock! :)

Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmas said...

What great reds here today!! I love the plate and the clock!! So cute!!

Hugs,
Debbie

ThreeOldKeys said...

I love the clock too ... I guess we all had similar plug-in clockss on the kitchen wall ... the clock on the stove never worked, there weren't many battery clocks ... and ... what's a microwave?

Unknown said...

Isn't it fun to see treasures find thier way back home? And, isn't it even funnier when God hears....'Oh wow, I love that plate....oooooo I wish I'd find one'.......Tahdah there it is. Now why is it that when we say 'Oh, wow...wish I'd get that lottery'.....and it's like a cartoon with the dimmed lights and cricket sounds...sigh.
He's got a warped sense of humor, but great taste in knicky knacky. :)

LV said...

Enjoyed seeing and learning about the reds you shared. I think it is great you keeping that little clock all these years.

Kranky Granny said...

I do remember the book banks from my childhood but they were not as pretty as yours. We even had the same globe.

Thanks for the visits to my post and the lovely comment.

Rebecca said...

You always have such great stuff!!!

Leslie said...

That clock has traveled through time and it looks wonderful. Thank you for sharing!
Leslie

Betty said...

I love your little red clock. I'll bet it could tell some stories! I also love your little banks. That globe bank is adorable!

❀~Myrna~❀ said...

You always have such interesting Reds! That is a beautiful plate !
Happy St. Patrick's Day !
Blessings,
~Myrna

Jori said...

I ADORE your blog!(I am your latest follower) SO much fun! I try to put up a thrify post once per week. I think thrifting is such a blast. Thank you for sharing!

Anne Fannie said...

I LOVE that vintage red clock!

Sweet Bee Cottage said...

You always have such fun reds! I love the stories that go along with them too.

Unknown said...

Very fun reds!!!! I love that plate, can you tell me what it says on the back, I will keep my eye open for one! Who signed it as the artist? I am planning on doing an area on one of my walls with my Dad's military stuff, this would make a perfect red touch!!!!

Lola said...

Loved seeing all those reds!

Happy Rednesday, Carol!

XOXO Lola:)

Deborah said...

Love your blog, your red things are great! congrats on winning at Vintage Bettys :)

Bee happy x
Have a delicious day!

Laura said...

We love that kitchen clock! Do you have any for sale?