Adamstown Vintage Finds
Introducing my Adamstown booty...
A tin globe for my already-too-big collection. I like this one because it has the zodiac signs, the seasons and a faux bois finish.
Santa and snowman cupcake picks:
A boxful of vintage Christmas tags and Scotch Gift Wrap tape:
I found this L & M Adjustable Dress Form By Acme (without a stand) for $9.75! Yes, her boobs are a little wonky. And she looks like she just survived a car bomb. But she is all mine and I love her like someone would love a weird aunt who smells.
Three old kitchen jars with green lids:
Do you know what this is?
An old drying rack. Sue had to demonstrate for me, because I couldn't figure out how to get the dowels to stick out.
I'll use this old tub as a drink cooler for parties on the deck. I'm thinking about throwing a Columbus Day party, just so I can use it. Nina, Pinta and Santa Maria in the hizouse!
I also bought this metal milk crate for the same reason. I'll fill it with white wine bottles and my forties and then dump ice on top. Cute, huh?
Sue gave me a bottle of Skyy Infusions Raspberry Vodka as a junking gift (it is even better than the now-defunct Skyy Berry). She antiques with me all day, and gives me booze. A better blogging friend would be hard to find.
In case you plan to take a trip to Adamstown, here are the places we visited. There are so many more shops that we didn't get to. If you are driving a distance, there are definitely enough shops and markets to fill a few days.
Lancaster County Antique & Collectibles Co-op
Just found your blog and can't wait to visit the past posts to see what I missed. Love all your finds. The drying rack has been a favorite of mine for years...have yet to find one in CA, but will keep looking.
Posted by: Nancy in CA | October 05, 2008 at 02:38 PM
Fantastic finds, I'm drooling over the dress form...I've been trying to find one forever. I have that exact same suitcase too!
Posted by: Stephanie Howell | October 05, 2008 at 02:54 PM
I've got a very similar dress form that I too picked up for $10 bucks. I recoverd mine.... piece by piece. I'm going to make a one piece slipcover for the whole thing one of these days :-P It is on my blog if you want to take a peek at it--> http://cheryl-comfort.blogspot.com/2008/08/sewing-form.html ~Cheryl
Posted by: cheryl comfort | October 05, 2008 at 03:03 PM
This kitchen jars are beautiful!
Posted by: Foley | October 05, 2008 at 04:09 PM
Hi Colleen!
Love the dress form and the description- you always make me laugh!
~Rachel
Posted by: YardSaleMama | October 05, 2008 at 07:24 PM
Hey Colleen -
Tell the truth - your kids are scared of that dress form, aren't they? I think I am. Well, "the heart has its reasons that reason knows not of", as Woody Allen or Voltaire or someone once said. Good luck with your Columbus Day Party - you certainly look poised to avoid all those Columbus Day party cliches. That same day is Canadian Thanksgiving, in case you want to work that in.
Posted by: kim | October 05, 2008 at 09:39 PM
Oh, great haul. I also have an Acme dress form that I absolutely love. For those of you who are looking for one, I picked mine up on Ebay for a great price.
Posted by: Alli | October 05, 2008 at 09:43 PM
Ooh - La La! Love everything! The globe (I am drawn to them also), the dress form, the jars, the tub for ice and bottles - yipee! Cute stuff!
Posted by: Angie | October 06, 2008 at 08:06 AM
great haul!
love the milk crate and the tub...definately both a great excuse to partay!
xo
Posted by: Tamy | October 06, 2008 at 08:59 AM
Great finds (as usual). I have a similar drying rack but mine is on a wooden tripod like stand. Love to use it in displays for shows. I also just want to dig right into that box of Christmas!
Posted by: laurie | October 06, 2008 at 01:30 PM
Great stuff! I adore the vintage Christmas stash, and I STILL have major Dress Form Envy!
Posted by: HeidiAnn | October 06, 2008 at 04:13 PM
Ohhh looks like you do have good booty!! hehehe
Check out my blog for what I got over the weekend!!
Posted by: Jenny | October 06, 2008 at 04:32 PM
I'm going to have to check those places out!
Posted by: Christine in DC | October 06, 2008 at 08:34 PM
It almost pains me to see all your amazing scores. You really have a great eye. And I have been on the lookout for a drying rack but I have NEVER seen one that cool. It has a midcentury look to it.
Shaking my head, just shaking my head!
Posted by: Paper Dolls for Boys | October 06, 2008 at 09:07 PM
oooh, the cupcake picks - they are so hard to find. it looks like you had such a lovely shopping spree!
Posted by: belvedere beads | October 06, 2008 at 11:20 PM
Woah -- I'm so jealous of that dress form. *I* want a weird aunt who smells.
Posted by: Katherine | October 07, 2008 at 12:37 AM
I love it all! I have been looking for a vintage dress form, they are hard to find for a reasonable price. Love all the Christmas goodies:)
Posted by: jen | October 07, 2008 at 10:09 AM
Those santas totally remind me of christmas circa 1975. They bring back a flood of good memories :)
Posted by: gabby | October 07, 2008 at 08:29 PM
It's amazing to me the things that you get that I would never even think about getting. I especially love those jars!
Posted by: Meg | October 07, 2008 at 10:50 PM
Just found your blog today and I am thrilled.I can't wait to check back and see all your new finds!! I love vintage shopping. thanks for share your pictures they are great.
Posted by: Lulu | October 08, 2008 at 01:09 PM
Meaning, you have a creative edge. When I see those things I think "wow, I really like that!", but I would never think to buy them.
Posted by: Meg | October 08, 2008 at 08:13 PM
Oh, lordy. That double wash basin does have drink coolor written all over it, now doesn't it? The vintage green-lidded jars are pretty darn cool too. Cool load!
Posted by: Candy | October 08, 2008 at 09:32 PM
awesome finds. i need to make that trip sometime. shupp's grove is rad, i love that place. have you checked out william's grove yet?
Posted by: brand-eye | October 09, 2008 at 07:35 PM
We just came back from Adamstown too. They have the best antique malls. And Rennigers outdoor flea market was awesome. I picked up some great things as you did. Another fabulous place to go to is the Craft and Flower Store. It is in Blueball and you can spend hours in it. They have tons of decorating gifts and craft supplies. I have never seen so many silk flowers anywhere. The prices are really great too.
Debra of Maisonstgermain.com
Posted by: Debra | October 13, 2008 at 10:02 AM
I just found a vintage dress form this weekend at a garage sale and was stoked! I understand your excitement. I overhauled her with new fabric and a paint job. She badly needed it...
Posted by: the tilted tulip | October 20, 2008 at 11:34 PM