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Sunday, June 12, 2011

Fabulous Flea Market Finds


My vacation/stay-cation ends tonight.  Boo.  A few more hours and then it's back to work.  Yuk.  I have had a very nice time these past two weeks.  I have camped, canoed, eaten s'mores, and swam.  I've gotten tan and a few bug bites.  I've also gotten to hang out with my family and I've loved that!  I also got to sneak into a few of my favorite flea markets and junk shops.  That's where I found the Singer Sewing Machine Book.

This book was copyrighted in 1954, but I believe it was given as a gift to "Eleanor" in 1957 because of the inscription:  


I just love finding old handwritten notes.  It's so personal, isn't it?  Besides this awesome book, I also came across some pretty cool purses:



This was my favorite:



And look at these shoes!



Were ladies' feet smaller years ago?  It seems like vintage shoes are all so small!  Hmm.

While this vacation is almost over, I have another week scheduled the week after Father's Day.  So, I guess I shouldn't complain too much!

Tootles!
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10 comments:

  1. HeatherJune 12, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    I am glad you had such a good vacation!!!! That is awesome! Very interesting purses and the shoes, they are rather small. maybe women were smaller then, I don't know. It is possible. Have a good week at work and then enjoy your other week off!

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  2. Ana Cristina CaldattoJune 13, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    uauu
    Fabulous

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  3. EmmaJune 13, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    so glad you had a lovely stay-cation, sounds really cool!
    I love that floral purse, although i'd call it a vanity case!
    thank also for the comment on my blog, v.sweet of you.x hope you enjoy your last hours off!!

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  4. BonnieJune 13, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Hi Angela, that sewing book is cool and I love purses and as Em said "vanity cases" we also call them that here. Nice finds!!

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  5. LindaJune 13, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    That floral purse reminded me of an old jewelry box! About the feet...mine are pretty darn small...so I don't know about that. Have a great day!!

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  6. stephanieJune 15, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Feet were smaller. Doorways were shorter. You're not imagining this :)

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  7. DeeDeeJune 15, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    You lucky Girl I am waiting for vacation.. I have a ways to go... love your junk store finds too..so glad you had lots of fun on your staycation.... :D

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  8. AnonymousJune 15, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    I love your finds!
    Staycations are my specialty!

    Ciao Bella!

    CREATIVE CARMELINA

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  9. Plush Possum StudioJune 16, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    Thrifty shopping mojo is yours for certain! Love this post. Fun pics. wish I had those shoes.
    Rose

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  10. Lynn StevensJune 16, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    What great finds, I adore that purse too, Sounds like a wonderful vacation you had!
    hugs Lynn

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