Today I'd like to introduce you to some of my favorite old people.
Gossip Mavens
Sunday Drivers
New Old American Gothic
Lady Motorist
Casino Bus Crowd
larger sizes available in my flickr account
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Snapshot Salvage
Today I'd like to introduce you to some of my favorite old people.
Gossip Mavens
Sunday Drivers
New Old American Gothic
Lady Motorist
Casino Bus Crowd
Monday, December 26, 2011
Midcentury Monday #22
It's 8:30 pm so I figure I still have time to squeak in the last Midcentury Monday of the year, right?!
Tonight I'm getting wild n crazy and posting etsy listings in addition to the usual 1stdibs.com finds in honor of these lamps....
^ Widdicomb Birch Wood Three Tier Trolley, 1950s ^
^ Italian Lounge Chairs by Carlo Di Carli, 1950s ^
^ Italian Sputnik Chandelier by Filvem, 1950s ^
^ Danish Teak Highboard Console, 1960s ^
^ Italian Wingback Armchairs, 1950 ^
^ Czech Pendant Lamp, 1958 ^
^ Whimsical Jack Drinks Table, 1960s ^
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Techincal Difficulties // Drama for yo mama
Hello bloggy pals,
I apologize for the lack of a Midcentury Monday post this week. My household had a roommate sneak away when no one was home, taking with him our internet router, among other things!
Speaking of those other things, we no longer have a couch or TV in our living room. Neither of those will be missed much, especially since it gives us a little chance to redecorate! Just in the nick of time we found a glorious vintage sectional from the 60's! It's three pieces in a slightly obtuse curve and it's upholstered with a gorgeous yellow psychedelic floral print. @#$%@%^!!! Great price, too... and we pick it up tonight! Can't wait to post pictures.
Tonight is the second night of Hanukkah and I'm making potato latkes for myself and my remaining roommates! Courtesy of Manischewitz.
Anywho, whilst I am sans internet connection there might be some dead air 'round these parts. I've got a Snapshot Salvage post scheduled and then - who knows!
A Happy Hanukkah - or whichever holiday you celebrate - to all!
I apologize for the lack of a Midcentury Monday post this week. My household had a roommate sneak away when no one was home, taking with him our internet router, among other things!
Speaking of those other things, we no longer have a couch or TV in our living room. Neither of those will be missed much, especially since it gives us a little chance to redecorate! Just in the nick of time we found a glorious vintage sectional from the 60's! It's three pieces in a slightly obtuse curve and it's upholstered with a gorgeous yellow psychedelic floral print. @#$%@%^!!! Great price, too... and we pick it up tonight! Can't wait to post pictures.
Tonight is the second night of Hanukkah and I'm making potato latkes for myself and my remaining roommates! Courtesy of Manischewitz.
Anywho, whilst I am sans internet connection there might be some dead air 'round these parts. I've got a Snapshot Salvage post scheduled and then - who knows!
A Happy Hanukkah - or whichever holiday you celebrate - to all!
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Flea Market Fun Time
Even more than thrift stores and antique malls, I adore flea markets. Maybe it's because here in San Francisco I feel like every thrift shop and estate sale is vultured upon and picked at until nothing worth buying remains, OR anything worth buying comes with a hefty price tag.
But then there's the Alemany Flea Market. Alemany is like the scummy little brother of the monthly Alameda Antique Fair. You WILL be digging through musty/decaying cardboard boxes and you WILL be haggling with people who have less teeth than your 13 year old labrador. On the other side of that coin, the opportunity for greatness and great prices can't be beat anywhere else in this 7 mile square city. If you ask me.
Here's what I picked up on Sunday.
The very first thing I saw and wanted was this little Girl Scout doll. The guy wanted ten bucks though, and let me tell you - this is her AFTER getting cleaned up
I hesitated at 10 because it appeared that her eyeballs had been scratched out and she had a VERY vintage smell. After a lap around the market the price came down to $8 and she was mine.
The above photo is pre-scrub down. I learned that she is an Effanbee "Fluffy" Doll from 1965, and that she is complete with the exception of her socks. Also, after a little rubbing alcohol to the eyeballs, she had eyes again! And she's worth $50 on ebay ;)
Here is some extreme Bakelite fabulousness that I didn't buy. Unfortunately not even the flea market has Bakelite on the cheap around these parts.
Is this anchor necklace not the most fabulous Bakelite piece you've ever seen? I stared at it for a good ten minutes but at $375........ well, ya know.
I did, however, pick up this random little pendant. Love the political correctness of "midget boys."
I also snagged 9 of my beloved snapshots, including some in color! But those I shall save for another post.
Do you prefer flea markets, thrift stores, antique malls, or estate sales? How are the pickin's in your area? Picked to death or bounty-a-plenty?
But then there's the Alemany Flea Market. Alemany is like the scummy little brother of the monthly Alameda Antique Fair. You WILL be digging through musty/decaying cardboard boxes and you WILL be haggling with people who have less teeth than your 13 year old labrador. On the other side of that coin, the opportunity for greatness and great prices can't be beat anywhere else in this 7 mile square city. If you ask me.
Here's what I picked up on Sunday.
The very first thing I saw and wanted was this little Girl Scout doll. The guy wanted ten bucks though, and let me tell you - this is her AFTER getting cleaned up
I hesitated at 10 because it appeared that her eyeballs had been scratched out and she had a VERY vintage smell. After a lap around the market the price came down to $8 and she was mine.
The above photo is pre-scrub down. I learned that she is an Effanbee "Fluffy" Doll from 1965, and that she is complete with the exception of her socks. Also, after a little rubbing alcohol to the eyeballs, she had eyes again! And she's worth $50 on ebay ;)
Here is some extreme Bakelite fabulousness that I didn't buy. Unfortunately not even the flea market has Bakelite on the cheap around these parts.
Is this anchor necklace not the most fabulous Bakelite piece you've ever seen? I stared at it for a good ten minutes but at $375........ well, ya know.
I did, however, pick up this random little pendant. Love the political correctness of "midget boys."
I also snagged 9 of my beloved snapshots, including some in color! But those I shall save for another post.
Do you prefer flea markets, thrift stores, antique malls, or estate sales? How are the pickin's in your area? Picked to death or bounty-a-plenty?
Monday, December 12, 2011
Midcentury Monday #21
Monday AGAIN?! Why does this day haunt me so? Hopefully these fine furnishings warm you up... it's freezing out there!
^ "Sleepwalker" Chairs by Joaquim Tenriero available here ^
^ this is a vintage schoolroom map, MOUNTED on masonite! ^
^ the breathtaking home of MaryDeluxe!!! ^
^ via ^
^ Hi, I'm drooling. Peter Hvidt sofa, 1955^
^ via ^
^ the home of Gonked, Glooped, and Slurped ^
^ via ^
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^ SWEET High Back Chair by Gio Ponti, 1950's ^
^ and with this, I die. ^
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Snapshot Salvage
It's Thursday! Only one more day until Friday! Here's a little set of snapshots from my collection. Can you guess the theme?
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