Monday, November 4, 2013

Thrift Haul: Mid Century Modern Barware, Wall Hangings, Photo Finds, Bookends...


Believe it or not...I haven't been hunting in what, three weeks now?! I want to re-photograph everything I own, play catch-up and photograph some beautiful things you've never seen, and have all of my merch incredibly organized before I go back out on a real thrift binge. I did however, score a couple of things here and there swinging by yard sales while out and about. I should be canonized as the Saint of Restraint, I am Batman! Anyway, let's see the little goodies I've been holding back on showcasing:

I have picked up and put down so many mugs, you have no idea. The majority of my merchandise is comprised of books, planters, and mugs, there is clear fetishery at work here. These retro brown mushroom pottery mugs had to come home with me, they demanded it. You can buy them on Etsy but I will throughly enjoy them in the meantime.

Cowboy bookends anyone? This is one from my personal collect that's needed to be added to Etsy for a while now. They were unattractively juxtaposed with my Dragon Ball Z Japanese Language anime VHS tapes and deserve to be in a children's room or retro rustic den somewhere. See them on Etsy.


Getting my browns out of the way, I have a beautiful pyrex terra set on display. Ovenproof and beautifully holding coffee, cocao, or even used as ramkin style for small servings of miso soup. See it on Etsy


Casseroles, anyone? The mid century modern whimsy of the illustrations wins me over every time, so loose and beautiful! See the inside on Etsy


I'm finally ready to let go of the beautiful library art print. It's so studios and nostalgic and reminds me of hours spent reading science books in the school library. Ours look just like this one down to the buttery yellow walls. I could set up a tent in the corner of a library and live in there forever. Yes. Check 'er out on Etsy

And speaking of books, also letting go of my "Round the World with Famous Authors" book. Filled with wonderful writings and gorgeous color photographs around the world from the 1960s. I can't afford to travel the world yet (Anyone wanna sponsor me? I'm fun. I'll make vegan food for you! I'll clean your house!) so I do it vicariously through this book.

The back has cherry blossoms in bloom and two lovely ladies in kimono, how dreamy! The story behind the photos is that the photograph had to re-stage the scene with the ladies several times to get it right and there was a crowd of spectators watching the foreigner take his photos. See more of the book on Etsy


Going on with the book theme we have two amphibians that love to read. This plaque would be cute in a home office, library, or child's room. See it on Etsy


Our Lady of Perpetual Nudity has been added to the Etsy shop if you'd like to display her on the wall with pride. See her on Etsy

Along with some beautiful citrus themed tumblers. I'm trying to sell off all my tumblers quickly before I break more of them. Save their life, see them on Etsy!

This large flat mid century modern piece, I'm not sure yet if it's a serving dish or a planter. Either way it would be gorgeous holding an array of different succulents and cacti. I am very tempted to fill plant it up. See it on Etsy


I didn't realize how bad-ass this golf caddy drinking set was until I was actively photographing it. It's a combination wine opener, beer bottle opener, drink stirrer, and shot glass! See it on Etsy.

And back to work with me! So much to organize, photograph, measure, and document. I can see an end in sight! Got questions? Want me to work out a group deal or lower shipping? Send me an e-mail.

Find anything amazing at the thrifts this weekend?! Do share your finds and posts in the comments.

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28 comments:

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    1. Yerse o_O ! I don't even know where to start with sharing the adventures. Lots of volunteer write-ups and maybe videos will be coming eventually.

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  2. I have been so busy lately (with family in town, and school activities) that I haven't been out shopping in a few weeks as well. And both my shops are getting so busy for the holidays. So this week, my goal is to get cracking...shop, shop, shop! I have been able to clear out all of my old stuff to this new flea/art market. I priced everything and they sell it, and take a tiny commission. (like 10-15%!) I cleared out two truckloads! So I have lots of room to get some new stuff going. MUST SHOP! Hopefully, I will have your good luck on what I find!

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    1. Shopping's the fun part at least ;) I could have bought soooo much stuff it's crazy but let's get all this stuff listed first. The flea market clear-out sounds awesome! Wish we had something like that here!

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    2. Oh, and good luck getting it together! Can't imagine the craziness when you throw family in the mix. My only real responsibility is a chill little white cat. :)

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  3. I had a golf caddy like that, orange, but I left it in the window sill & it got discoloured! What a dumbass! Terra cups - cool. I don't see much Terra in Toronto. Nude woman pic is cool, I had a really nice one & tried to sell it on eBay multiple times, no dice. Uglier, crappier ones were going for much more. I was ticked!

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    1. Ha, that's strange! Actually kind of the norm, the stuff you don't expect to sell will often sell while the gems can sit untouched for years it seems.

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  4. I think your frogs have a Marijuana license. Do not trust them with your glassware.....It does feel like the right time to sell brown doesn't it? Well here anyway because everything is DYING. Noooooooo

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    1. It'll still be bright green around here until December but with more rain and cloudy days, yep, time for the browns. Not that I mind, love brown vintage things. :)

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    2. The frogs made me think of the famous tiny "Coquí" frog you'll see on many tourist buys in Puerto Rico.

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  5. i love those coffee mugs! i have some bowls with handles from the same set that i use all the dang time.

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    1. Ah ha, so she's a set. Do you happen to know what it's called? I absolutely love it, too.

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  6. The terra mugs are great. I wish they were in my colors because I would have totally kept the ones I found. They were quick sellers for me though.
    Good luck with your continued thrifting abstinence!

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    1. Thanks Melissa! I have two bookshelves stuffed to the brim behind me to photograph, the pantry and a kitchen cabinet and some boxes against the wall in the living room. All very good motivation to stay on my fast ;)

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  7. That is such a great nude. Great find!
    I really admire your work ethic, Van. I feel so random and disorganized most of the time, and with no restraints when I am near a thrift. And now is the time to be listing furiously in my Etsy shop and I have listed a total of two things over the last two weeks. Must get it together!!

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    1. She was such a pretty girl, hope the lady has a copy somewhere so she can look back on carefree modeling days. Finding the will power to keep listing ain't easy o_O Nothing is ever fully organized as I'd like, still working on feeling un-random and organized one day, too.

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  8. Not bad for a "week off!" I love that pyrex terra set.

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    1. Thanks Anny. A lot of it is stuff I already had and re-photographed. Needed it badly!

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  9. That golf caddy set is awesome! And those tumblers. I can't resist pretty glasses! Love when there's a set of four!

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    1. I'm bad, too. Gotta learn to resist these things someday...

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  10. Those mushroom mugs are awesome! And I love that golf caddy set!

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    1. Thanks! I love the idea of the caddy as a gift for dad paired with a bottle of booze :)

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  11. I saw you on A Living Space and have enjoyed looking at all your fabulous finds! I LOVE thrifting--it's the best--

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  12. our lady of perpetual nudity? I LOVE IT!!

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    1. bwahaha, obvious catholic upbringing right here. :)

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