Weekend Finds

It was a cold icy Saturday but we headed into town anyway. We didn't get far though before we got stuck--on our own driveway. We were talking and Larry was just dawdling up the hill when we realized the car was spinning and we were not moving forward anymore. Oops. The ice was a thin slick layer and we thought it was melted off. Not exactly. It took only a few minutes to got moving again, though. We kicked the ice to rough it up, tore up a small cardboard box I had in the car and put pieces under the tires and off we went. All-wheel-drive is great, but not perfect.

We had a few errands to do before we went to the junk shops, and we had lunch at our favorite mom-and-pop restaurant, the Downtowner. The folks who run it are avid square dancers and he is a caller too, and at almost 80 years old he is still going stron. Larry had his favorite--brown beans and cornbread and I tried the grilled chicken club sandwich. I will definitely have that again; it was delicious. As we watch our dollars more carefully now we've found that eating out for lunch can be cheaper than breakfast. That was a surprising discovery.

So what did we find when we finally got to the shops?

 This little lady is older than she looks. She is dated 1944 on the bottom, with a note saying she was made by "Mom Schmetzer" in Retsil, Washington. So how did she end up in a funky resale place in West Virginia? I don't suppose I'll ever know her story, but I can imagine many. Maybe she belonged to a soldier stationed in Washington? Maybe it was an internet romance? How do you think she journeyed so far?

Teabag holders shaped like beehives! They even came with their own little rack. Downside: one teapot-shaped holder is missing its spout. I still think they were a deal, though, and the wire racks are not easy to come by.

My British friends will be able to identify this metal pan. Anyone want to guess what it is? I was surprised to find it here because I doubt there are very many people who use these pans in my area.

This plate lives up to its name! It's the Happy pattern by Mikasa and it's a huge serving plate. I have noticed many people collecting these 70's-vintage patterns, so I picked this one up to list on eBay.

Two pretty flower plates, perfect for spring decorating. I picked up a couple of small wooden display shelves for them too but don't have a photo of those.

A four place setting of Fair Lady by Sevron. The set included cups, saucers, salad plates and dinner plates, along with a big serving bowl.

Now I am not a collector of statuettes either, but I know that many people collect deer planters and this one is a true beauty--even I like it! The artwork is just gorgeous. I believe this is from Japan, and maybe 30's or 40's vintage? Someone who knows better, enlighten me! (Sold already on eBay!)

I am a sucker for embroidered work so this lovely dresser scarf called my name.

That's a few of the finds. Many will be listed on eBay, and a few will find homes in nooks and crannies at my house.

Did you make any great finds this weekend?

I'm linking to Her Library Adventures, Boogie Board Cottage's Masterpiece Monday and Apron Thrift Girl this week. Be sure to visit them to see other neat stuff people uncovered over the weekend!