Friday Stuff....

A couple of boxes arrived at the shop this week. Included were the following yummy finds:

An original 1960's "Napco" lady head vase....

Printed 30's sheet music: "Chong, He Come From Hong Kong"....

Two beautiful (older) Japanese figures....

A 1970's ceramic vase from Eduador. Made by Eduardo Vega (this is a nice piece!)....

Art deco "travel salt & pepper". Includes case and shakers....

English ceramic basket (about 1960)....

Vintage sewing skirt marker....

Makes A Teen A Queen !

North Portland Pickin'

This week I had another chance to "pick" a basement that was being prepared for an estate sale. I was let in to take first grabs before the sale began this weekend. It was heaven and I ended up with a truck load of good grabs. Below is a small sample.

Old and original world's fair souvenirs.....

An amazing original 1930's 'art deco' ceiling light fixture.....

Mid-Century glass and pottery finds.....

Carnival glass, miniature chairs, jewelry, and decorative ceramics.....

Footstool and various boxes/trims with girly-girl florals.....

1930's Royal typewriter with forest green keys!

Fabulous 1960's hand-tooled western handbag.....

This is just smidge of the cool finds. I will be showing more goodies in upcoming posts.

All available right now at the shop!

Sunday in Sandy

Last Sunday we traveled east to the town of Sandy. We went to the plant sale held by the Sandy Optimist Club. Local nursery outlets donated some outstanding trees and shrubs for this fundraising event. The prices were amazing for the size and quality of the plants. The sale will also be held this Saturday, May 8th. Located at Hwy 26 and Wolf Dr. at the east end of town. Hours are 9am - 5pm. Plenty of great plants still available.

These Japanese maples were only $15.00!

We stopped for a yummy breakfast at the Tollgate Inn restaurant. They feature a great breakfast menu and hearty portions. The complex features a restaurant, lounge, and large store and bakery. The store had cute retro gift items, books, and souvenirs. The bakery had fresh pies, cakes, muffins, bread, and cookies. This is worth a visit if you are traveling to Mt. Hood or central Oregon on Hwy 26.

Portland Pickers: Freestylin'

"Freestylin" is a vintage picker's term for driving and finding treasure without a map or plan. Last weekend, I went to a few sales that were on my list. I was out and away from home so I decided to "freestyle" on my journey back to the house. I stopped at a couple of very "un-advertised" driveway sales (you know the ones where people just drag a bunch of crap onto their driveway). I bought an amazing array of vintage photos from a man who had them in a cardboard box that he dumped on his driveway. There were many large photos including vintage fashion photography, old buildings, swimsuit modeling, pre-1920 family photos, military soldiers, and a packet of snapshots showing deep sea bell diving. I bought the entire box and was on my way! Here's a tiny sample of my "freestylin' finds".....