I went to the little thrift store in our village this morning and found a basket full of green utensils. Then I went to the antique store across the street and found the same utensils selling for $10 each. That made me happy.
I found a pair of depression glass sherbet dishes at a rare Thursday morning sale. They're exactly like one I found at a sale a few years ago and almost immediately broke. Finding replacements (for 50 cents) also made me happy.
They all look so nice with the Jadite creamer I brought home from the antique store Wednesday. It was crazy affordable because there's the tiniest chip in the rim. You can't imagine how much I don't care about that chip. I love that chip. That chip makes me happy.
Before I show you the thing that took me two trips to get home, let me run this by you. I think this implement is a noodle cutter - any thoughts?
OK, here's the big find. See it? Behind the creamer?
A Hoosier cabinet. It's exactly what I've been looking for. I think I nearly jumped up and down for joy when I saw it. All of the ones I had found were either way more than I could spend, or needed way too much work, or both. This doesn't have all the Hoosier stuff inside (like the flour sifter) which is fine by me, because I'd rather have the storage space. I'm hoping that all it will need is a good scrubbing.
And, of course, removal of the obligatory Contact paper.
I don't know why, but I don't think I've ever seen a Hoosier that didn't have Contact paper somewhere.
I LOVE the green, green, green - and I am certainly happy if you are happy. Sorry, don't know what your one thingy me bobber is for. Where will the "so lovely without contact paper" Hoosier go? I, unfortunately, would not have a spec of wall space for it...Jewels
Posted by: Julie | September 10, 2009 at 09:37 PM
Can I just tell you I am GREEN with envy!!! Great finds and that Hoosier cabinets is absolutely AWESOME. Glad the cabinet is going to a good home!
Posted by: laurie - magpie ethel | September 10, 2009 at 10:50 PM
You scored and scored and scored again didn't you. Hoosier fantastico! xo, suzy
Posted by: georgiapeachez | September 10, 2009 at 11:05 PM
Oh my heck, you really made out, didn't you? I don't know which I like the best!
Posted by: Janelle | September 10, 2009 at 11:22 PM
I agree about having things that are chipped, it makes them more special somehow.
Posted by: Deb | September 11, 2009 at 12:55 AM
Well...It sounds like these wonderful finds have lifted your spirits. That cabinet is just perfect and you're going to have such fun selecting stuff to put in it and display on it. I've never heard them referred to as Hoosiers -- we always called them Kitchen Queens, although I'm not sure why.
Posted by: Martha | September 11, 2009 at 02:43 AM
I love the green utensils! It's something that can be found over here too, my cousin collects it and she collects enamel ware in the same green, do you have that too? The green depression glass, only if it's fluorescent (hope this is the right word) in black light, is called Anna green over here, and it's very sought after hence expensive nowadays. Love the cabinet. Are you really going to remove the contact paper (is probably what we call sticking plastic, which is almost impossible to remove without having glue left all over). If so what is your recipe?
Enjoy your finds, have a great weekend!
Posted by: LiLi M. | September 11, 2009 at 02:52 AM
LOVE the Hoosier and all the green treasures. If those goodies can't lift one's spirits, nothing will.
Posted by: Jane | September 11, 2009 at 03:39 AM
Could your utensil be an herb cutter, or perhaps an onion chopper?
Posted by: Tina | September 11, 2009 at 06:07 AM
Wonderful green goodies! I am such a fan of green. And, as you know, I am even more of a fan of Hoosier cabinets. Congrats on yours!!! I know you'll love it. Hooray for Hoosiers!
Posted by: Susan | September 11, 2009 at 06:59 AM
I have no clue about that mystery utensil. What does the reverse side look like?
I was thinking about a hoosier for the new house just the other day...
Posted by: Sarah | September 11, 2009 at 08:52 AM
Wow! You sure found lots of goodies! I've kinda given up around here. Although I am going to a VERY promising auction tomorrow. I'm sure the prices will be sky high. An old-fashioned farm sale, has something like 25 old quilts. I can send the link if you just want to drool a little!
ANYWAY! I have a new (to me) utensil just like that. The lady told me it was an herb chopper. I bought it to cut uniform noodles for homemade chicken noodle soup. My daughter complains when the noodles are cut even! Doesn't she know how lucky she is to get homemade noodles? Well, didn't have a lot of faith it would work, but for .25 I was willing to take a chance. It worked really well! Score!
Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Shelley G in Iowa | September 11, 2009 at 02:16 PM
Oh my gawd I love that! I want something like that SO bad. And I love the green utensils. I always find red. Gotta love afforable Jadeite!
Posted by: Wendy | September 11, 2009 at 08:27 PM
WOW!!!!!! My favorite color! You are a lucky girl!~~XXOO, Beth
Posted by: Elizabeth Holcombe | September 11, 2009 at 08:51 PM
The cabinet is wonderful and I love all the green! The sweet little green cream pitcher is an amazing find! I love it!
Posted by: Lavender Dreams | September 11, 2009 at 09:43 PM
OK that would fit right in my kitchen! Lovely finds!
Enjoy!
Hugs, Lisa
Posted by: Lisa | September 11, 2009 at 10:50 PM
That's so exciting! Have fun...!
mary-the calico cottage
Posted by: mary | September 12, 2009 at 10:53 AM
I am in love with your great cabinet!! And, once again, your finds show me that we have VERY similar taste - since I have at least one of pretty much everything you showed us in this post! (Except a fabulous white cabinet like that!)
Love it ALL!
Posted by: HeidiAnn | September 13, 2009 at 01:57 PM
Ohhh each pic had lovely things I would want. The cabinet is amazing.
Posted by: nanette | September 14, 2009 at 11:28 AM