I was excited to antique in a different part of the country, figuring there might be some good finds, especially in the areas I'm always on the lookout for. And yes! There was indeed Pennsylvania Purinton Apple.
Four hard-to-find tumblers and these cute salt and pepper shakers came home with me. I have a large set of this that was my mother's. Nice and chirpy and cheery--I'm always on the lookout for more.I also always have an eye peeled for Niagara Falls memorabilia. Since Salamanca is only about two hours from the Falls, it's not surprising that there were a number of plates and other Falls-related items. I grabbed these salt and pepper shakers; had never seen any quite like them.
And this antique candy tin picturing the Falls was a bargain.
I have a little shelf where all my Niagara Falls goodies live, but I may have to find a bigger home for them all.And SCORE! An absolutely mint Pyrex refrigerator box set in the primary colors.
I can't claim to have found this set in a thrift shop for peanuts like some lucky Pyrex people, but I grabbed it when I saw it. I'm still regretting passing up the nested bowl set in the primary colors I saw in the spring at Kewaskum, WI. Maybe I'll get another chance some day...
And finally, treasure shopping is a fine thing, but the gift of good friends with generous hearts is one of the greatest joys in life. And I'm continually blown away by the generosity of friends in the blog world.
I arrived home from Pennsylvania to find a big package awaiting me. Opening it, I about fell over. Here is what was inside:
My very own copy of Patchwork Folk Art sent to me by my new guardian angel Jan, who claims to have had "an extra copy just laying around" and asks only that I enjoy it and pay it forward if there's an opportunity.You can believe it--I'll be eager for a chance to spread this kind of generosity around.
8 comments:
Can't say I'm a fan of the Pyrex, though it definitely brings back memories. Love the Niagara salt and pepper shakers - maybe a pic of the collection some time. Sweet, thoughtful Jan. Enjoy the book!
Good shopping Kathie. Great eye for the things you truly enjoy! Not to mention fond reminders of a special trip!!
Looks like you hit the jackpot there, Kathie! I love the Niagara Falls pieces.
You didn't have to mention the book, but since you did, I'll add that as so many have said before, the giving is at least as much fun as the receiving!
Having lived on the west coast for so many years, I love to go back home and check out the antique and thrift shops - stuff is so much cheaper. I keep teasing my daughters about buying stuff that I gave away years ago!! I love the Niagra Falls stuff.
I loved the Apple collection! How lovely. And your Niagra Falls is unique.
I have had kindness too, from bloggers, & have tried to pay it forward.
Love the apple design! Jan couldn't have sent it to a more deserving person... good for you both.
Everything looks so wonderful...great finds!
You made some cool finds. I love the apple collection - I remember admiring it last time you added to it. The pyrex is also great. Very 50s. Collecting will always be popular - we have a TV show here now just about collecting. www.abc.net.au/tv/collectors
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