Tuesday, June 21, 2011

REDNESDAY-Vacation Finds


Happy First Day Of Summer! I don't know what it's like by you, but here it's a balmy 86. Definitely summer weather, although a perfect summer day to me is no hotter than 75!

I thought I'd share more finds from our vacation. At one garage sale, on every table there was a beautiful vintage tablecloth, underneath all of the things for sale. Unfortunately the seller wouldn't part with any of them, but as luck would have it, at the very next sale, I found this beauty with the red border and pink flowers for 75 cents!

My grandparents always had a can of hard candy sitting out at Christmastime, and this one was in the free box, so I figured it needed to come home with me. Love the sweet old Ten Commandments book too.

It was pretty obvious to me, if not to Mr. Old Glory, that this vintage print just had to make the trip back to Old Glory Cottage!

This canisters are in pretty sad shape, but they have RED GINGHAM BOWS on them! I'll probably just use them for storage. If you'd like to see a set in lots better shape, check out Mecky's!

And if you'd like to see more red things, head over to It's A Very Cherry World, where Sue hosts Rednesday every week. Oh, and have a great First Day Of Summer!
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28 comments:

  1. Sunny Simple LifeJune 21, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    Great finds. Love those canisters and 75 cents for that tablecloth is a great buy. I also love your header. How did you do your sign?

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  2. AnnaJune 21, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Bellissimi acquisti! Baci,Anna.

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  3. LVJune 21, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    What a fun day you had. Very successful as well. You found some very vintage things and in red.

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  4. laurie -magpie ethelJune 21, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    I am one of those people who put my vintage tablecloths on the tables at my garage sale too. It attracts people to the sale...and I always get comments on them. My big sale is this weekend and I can't wait to purge my house/garage/attic. Love the tins with the bows.

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  5. LolaJune 21, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Hi again!

    What great finds you have there!

    Happy Rednesday!

    XOXO Lola:)

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  6. GwendolynKayJune 21, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    I just love all your great garage sale finds! That tablecloth is a real treat!
    Blessings~

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  7. Simply ShelleyJune 21, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    Love those wonderful red finds...Happy Summer to you....I am burning up and am ready for Autumn :)....blessings

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  8. MeckyJune 21, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Happy First Day of Summer to you, too.
    You did great on your garage sale finds!!Love the tablecloth! I adore those canisters. Would you believe after I finally found some on Ebay, I found two at the flea market. 2.00 a piece, but they aren't very nice. I grabbed them anyway!
    I really like your flag picture. I almost bought one at the antique mall Sunday. I thought of you when I saw it. Funny that you found one!!
    I forgot about Rednesday tomorrow. I have so many new reds to share. I better get busy!!

    mecky

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  9. Mary @ Redo 101June 21, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    Wow, you really scored some great vintage items at the sales. The tablecloth is amazing! Thanks for sharing with us at Rednesday!

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  10. Kaye Swain - SandwichINK for Grandparents and CaregiversJune 21, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    What fun finds for Rednesday. Since I'm in the midst of the 10 Commandments Bible Memory verses for kids and grand children, though, my very favorite is definitely the vintage ten commandments book for children. How cool! Thanks for a lovely visit.

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  11. Gracie's CottageJune 21, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    Oh what happy finds!

    Jan

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  12. Sweet Bee CottageJune 21, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    Happy Summer! Love your vacation finds! What a shame they wouldn't sell those vintage tablecloths to you. Don't they know you're famous for taking in and loving old vintage tablecloths? Maybe you should have a special badge made so strangers will know how good and kind you are to vintage tablecloths. Just a thought......

    You've got a good eye Carol for the EXTRA cute! Thanks for sharing!

    Hugs,
    Janelle

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  13. MaureenJune 21, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Good hunting girl! Love the canisters.

    I'm with you on the heat index 75 is good for me too.

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  14. AngelaJune 21, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Wonderful finds! Who cares if the cannisters aren't perfect...that just means they've been previously loved!!

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  15. Lynn at Cottage and CreekJune 21, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    Thanks for sharing your fun finds. I love old canisters too. I usually line them with a plastic bag since the insides are often a bit rusty, but they are so darn cute that I can't resist them. Same with the tablecloths. I'm visiting from Rednesday. Loved your sweet photos!
    ~Lynn

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  16. Protector of VintageJune 21, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    Super cute canisters!!

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  17. My Vintage MendingJune 21, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Carol the blog update is beautiful. Can't get over the sweet new banner. Gorgeous finds. You and Mecky know a good thing! Smiles...Renee

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  18. AngelaJune 22, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    Can I scream.....oh my goodness gracious I'm just flipping out girl..those tin cans..GINGHAM..like that should be my middle name I love them so much..LOL...Awesome awesome finds..the tablecloth is just beautiful. Every thing you got is great....all my style. I'm so glad you and I don't shop to gether..lol

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  19. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasJune 22, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    Totally loving all of your great finds!!
    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  20. Ann@A Sentimental LifeJune 22, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    Great buys and I love the flag print!!

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  21. very merry vintage styleJune 22, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Great finds... I love the flag picture the most. Your blog header looks amazing!
    xoxo
    Mary

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  22. Barbara RosenzweigJune 22, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Wow! What a great time getting those terrific finds! I guess that I'm getting old, since I remember those things!
    Have a great week.
    Barb

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  23. RebeccaJune 22, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    You always find the coolest stuff!

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  24. AnonymousJune 22, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    Love the table cloth and canisters! Yippy skippy! ♥

    No post for me this week.

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  25. LauraJune 22, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    What a beautiful tablecloth and a great deal! We recently were at a yard sale and the woman was using a vintage tablecloth on one of the tables of her yard sale items. We really loved it, and asked if she would sell it. Thankfully she said yes and it was only 3 dollars and in great condition. We will be posting a picture of it soon! We just adore those canisters with there sweet gingham bows.

    Have a great day,
    Laura and Michele

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  26. Musings from Kim K.June 22, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Your tablecloth is just lovely and those canisters are fun finds! You did very well. Happy Rednesday!

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  27. Pattie @ Olla-PodridaJune 22, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    I cannot BELIEVE you found that great vintage tablecloth for 75¢!! Clearly I'm hitting the wrong sales.

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  28. hypnosis benefitsJune 23, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    Wonderful pieces! They're looking great and fabulous! Glad to hear that you had a great day.

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