Don't look so disappointed

I know, I know...I promised in the last post that I'd have a giveaway this week.  But I just realized that there is a big holiday weekend coming up and many American readers may be away from their computers.  So, I'm going to save the giveaway for next week. Don't worry...it will be worth the wait!

Instead, I'll share $29 worth of finds from the last few weeks. Everything except the chippy white plant stand and the cream-colored hat stand were from thrift stores.

No, that is not a big roll of toilet paper. It is some kind of fabric strapping. Maybe for upholstery? I was surprised to find the military photos at a thrift shop - I usually don't find things like that there. They are basic training graduation photos circa 1950 from The Signal School at Fort Monmouth in NJ.

I was told that the cream-colored wooden thing is a hat stand, but I thought that they were usually round at the top. The woman who sold it to me had a lot of antique hat-making paraphernalia, so I assume that she knew what she was talking about.

And then there is the dollhouse. It came from a kit and it is in pretty bad shape, but I think someone could really spruce it up. I'm tempted to keep it for myself, but I know I'll never end up doing anything with it. I'd rather just sell it to a talented, dollhouse-loving person and use the money to buy myself some wine.

The previous owner obviously did not have a flair for decorating. I would have created a quick escape with a rope ladder, too, if I lived in house with all those damn hearts.

   

Comments

[Robolady]

Great Finds, I've added you to my blog sidebar, i'll be checking back often. Love the AJC. Hope the posting picks up . I love the fact that K&S get involved. I'll be meeting them at the end of September in Canton TX.

[Amy]

awww I just LOVE that dollshouse!

[lisa]

That is the funniest dollhouse I have seen! A rope to escape! Im with you on the hearts thing!

[erin]

I guess if you have a square head that would work. Love the finds and the dollhouse doesn't look that bad of shape!

[Rosemary]

I can't say that I have ever seen a rope ladder in a doll house before.
Love all of your finds as usual.
Have a great weekend!
Rosemary

[Cindy]

LOL, a doll house with a rope. Maybe it was made for Tarzan's kid? Maybe he had "girl."

As to the hat stand, it is for a very largish hat. It has to be made that way so it doesn't topple. This is the voice of experience talking here. Not with the hat making, but with the toppling hat stands.

I love your blog. I, too, love thrifting and find many a goodie here and there.

[Dawn Hudson]

Did you ever sell the military photos?