Sunday, November 28, 2010

My purchases from Renningers

Hello, friends! How are you today? I hope you had a blessed Thanksgiving and shared time with family and friends.  If you remember, I went to Renningers antique extravaganza here in Mt. Dora, Florida a few weekends ago. I've posted pics for you here and here, but I've been anxious to show you my purchases!  The pile of bling above made its way home with me. I did have to search all day to find good bargains though on vintage jewelry, pocket watches and trim.  It was a labor of love!
I've been trying to find demijohns at good prices to decorate with in the family room or kitchen. These were the perfect sizes and also in very good shape.  This dealer had a table full so there were plenty to choose from. Much cheaper than what I had seen in local antique stores and on Ebay.
I love vintage books for decorating and making paper wreaths. These were a steal and just the right colors for the season.  Don't you love these old shoes? I can't wait to alter them or just add a small Christmas pic and tag.
Vintage buttons are not hard to find but the prices were really, really good here. I never pass these up since they look great in an apothecary jar while they are waiting to be used on a project.
I couldn't pass up this little chippy green step stool either.  I'm sure I will find a great spot for it while decorating for Christmas. Maybe in front of the tree? What should I put on top?  I could also use it on the back porch. I always need plant stands out there.
You might remember these from my first post about Renningers.  These are Dutch ice skates.  They still have a bit of the sticker left on them which indicates a Brussels manufacturer.  The blades are also marked "Akkrum" which is Dutch.  I thought they were so unique. They are part of my front porch display now.
That's my little milk crate in front there which was the inspiration for my giveaway.  The skates now hang from this vintage sleigh.  The wreath I brought home from our trip to get the Christmas tree is a bit large I'm afraid!  I may have to change that.
I was so happy with my finds and then...on the way out...I spotted this!
She's a 1929 wall paper sampler! The first 25 pages or so have been used as a scrapbook...by someone in the 1930's! I was so excited. There are old newspaper clippings, comics, drawings and schoolwork dated mostly 1931.  Here's a glimpse -
Of course there is plenty of old wallpaper too! This is just one of those unique finds that deserves its very own post.  Look for more on this great find for White Wednesday. Thank you for taking time out of your busy day to stop by.  Your follows and comments are so appreciated. Don't forget to enter in the giveaway by Sunday, December 5th at 5:00 p.m.  Have a great week!

27 comments:

  1. Hello Vicki... wonderful finds... I especially love the wallpaper book made into a scrapbook from the '30's... what a treasure!... xoxo Julie Marie

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  2. You really found some cool stuff ! I can't wait to see what you do with it all. I love the old iceskates on the wreath , and that wallpaper book sounds so interesting,looking forward to that post !
    Sharon

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  3. Okay love that they were ice skates and what you did with them on your front porch so darn adorable.
    You definitely came away with some major finds.
    you go girl
    thanks for sharing and inspiring us with your thoughts.
    Amy

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  4. I am in love with your demijohns! They are beautiful! And what a treasure you have found in the wallpaper sample book. How fun! Looks like you had a great time, love all of your other great finds, too!

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  5. You came home with some very cool stuff. Love it all. The little green step ladder has so many possibilities. I have two of them and I change them for every season. Have fun with all your finds.

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  6. What wonderful finds, Vicki! Those vintage skates are something. I've never seen anything like them. And seeing the milk crate? I can't wait til the drawing! It would look so good on my diningroom table!:)
    Hoping you have a great week.
    Blessings,
    Sonya

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  7. LOVE your display!!

    And oh I am droolin' over those vintage jewelry and watch pieces. What fun we could have with those. (OH i mean YOU can have with those!) =)

    hugs and blessings and have a super week.

    barbara jean

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  8. Vicki,
    You picked everything I would hunt for. Love it all, but my fave???? Well the wallpaper book of course. Not so much cuz of the paper, but the scrapbook part. Wonderful find! Lisa

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  9. Amazingingly good stuff!! You definitely had success on that "hunting" trip.

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  10. All are wonderful, but that last find is definitely my favorite! How unique!
    Brenda

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  11. So much yummy good stuff!!! I love each and every treasure Vicki ~ I appreciate you stopping by to see me...now let me get to that giveaway post :) hugs and love, Dawn

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  12. I've never been in Florida at the right time to go to Rennigers! I've only been on the regular weekend ones, and found tons of stuff in the buildings then (not in the tents, they were not good at that time). I'd love to make it when it is in full swing.

    Its sad that last time I saw Mt Dora, there were very few antique stores left. It used to be such fun there. Still, a beautiful town.

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  13. great finds Vic, you found some really great treasures! Love the jewelry stash and chippy step stool, I can see a cute santa or large elf at the top! Love it all and I love the front door display with the vintage sled!:)♥

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  14. wow! We don't have places like that around here...I think the stool would be great in my kitchen as is with some cookbooks and flowers on it....{sigh}

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  15. Great finds! Love your front porch display, so inviting and festive!

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  16. I love seeing beautiful bling piled up high! All great finds, but that wallpaper book, wow, thats something else.

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  17. How wonderful is that wallpaper book!!! Lucky girl!

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  18. Wow! What a great treasure hunt!! I love the items by the door, the wreath didn't look too big in the picture...
    xo
    lynn

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  19. Those are some awesome finds. I have been looking for skates for some time now,no luck though.

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  21. thanks for visiting my blog. what nice things you said and they came at just the right time. i am in the process of re-vamping my blog in the hope to get some more followers and traffic.
    thanks

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  22. Well you did great. I love the skates. I have a pair of old snow shoes I am going to doll up and put on the front porch for decor this year. Gotta get on that dang it.
    I also adore the little shoes- how cute. Okay we need to go junkin' sometime together- we'd be a force to be reckoned with.
    tammy

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  23. You found some neat stuff! I like that step stool. Will look cute in front of the tree.

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  24. OMG, you found such wonderful treasures, I especially love the first picture with the pocket watch faces, and brooches!!! Thanks for sharing... hugs~~~ Daphne

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  25. Love all your wonderful finds, Vicki, especially the old wallpaper book...

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  26. Oh Vicki you found some wonderful things. I just love the skates and old snow shoes. Can't wait to see what you do with all your treasures. Thanks for the visit.

    Enjoy your day,
    Gail

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  27. Love what you've got here Vicki, and that front door is looking great!

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