I hope it's true that the first few days of the new year set the tone for the rest, because mine have been quite pleasant. If my first purchase of the year - this bread box - is any indication, it will be a good year for vintage finds.
Detail of the pattern, because one of my new year's resolutions is to seize every opportunity for a close-up of polka dots.
I also purchased these canisters today. The estate sales have been nonexistent as of late, but there are a few antique stores that have good New Year's sales, so I try to visit them.
Other finds: a little red tool box.
And a bag full of mostly Marx dollhouse furniture, which I still need to sort out. I can easily see, however, that it includes an addition to my collection of toy dust pans, and it's not every day I can add to that.
I did pull out these two objects for further review. They appear to be matching, personalized baby bath tubs.
Know what I did over New Year's? Almost nothing! Well, I did go antiquing with my boss the afternoon of New Year's Eve, because we closed up shop early, and I knew of a sale out of town. It's a lucky person who can spend leisure time with their boss and enjoy it quite a bit. (And she doesn't read my blog, so I don't have to say that.) I went to bed at 11:45, which was quite liberating. In my younger years, I'd have made an effort to stay up 15 more minutes. Now that I'm old and wise, I realize I don't need to do that unless I want to. On New Year's Day itself, I did absolutely nothing. I sewed a tiny quilt by hand (more on that another day) and watched television for hours on end. It's important to be well rested for the new year.
Back to other finds from today: lots of buttons on cards.
Among them, tiny handprint buttons.
And finally, this.
The cutest little sewing shelf ever. You're only four days old, 2013, but I'm liking you already.
I feel my favorite antique mall calling me after seeing all your fabulous finds. Dang. You have done good. Happy 2013!
Posted by: Kim k. | January 04, 2013 at 10:21 PM
I think you are off to an amazing start in 2013~ Love the bread box and canisters!
hugs, Linda
Posted by: Linda @ A La Carte | January 04, 2013 at 10:56 PM
A good start to the year for sure! Keep it coming....
Posted by: laurie magpie ethel | January 05, 2013 at 12:04 AM
Happy New Year! Looks like yours is off to a good start! Those hand buttons you picked up are awesome!
Posted by: Melissa | January 05, 2013 at 12:15 AM
Oh my Word!.....Gina had me at Aqua, now you've got the Red. Purrrfect!
You've also gotten my attention with button cards. Ever since my recent crafty epiphany with a few cards I had, I'm on the prowl for oldies with great graphics to work my magic on. Depending on the lot you have, you can make a decent profit on the good ones! I just won a bid on a lot on Ebay, but I've got some competition out there.....
Posted by: Maria (Magia Mia) | January 05, 2013 at 12:21 AM
So far ... so good for 2013 at your house ! Really cute items -thanks for sharing !
Posted by: Lisa W. | January 05, 2013 at 02:00 AM
LOVE all of your finds!!! Let's hope 2013 keeps on being a good year for vintage goodness to us all! :)
Posted by: Kim | January 05, 2013 at 09:44 AM
Great finds, especially those canisters! After seeing your kitchen post, those are going to feel right at home. I'm glad to hear you are off to a good start!
Posted by: Kathy | January 05, 2013 at 10:42 AM
Oh what glorious finds to start out the New Year with - I love the canisters and the buttons especially.
Posted by: JoAnnn Bayne | January 05, 2013 at 01:21 PM
Yes that is a Happy New Year good-start. I am in love with bread boxes lately, yours is perfection with red polka dots. Hope you are well these cold January days!
Posted by: Kate | January 05, 2013 at 06:42 PM
Happy New Year 2013!
Love your blog and enjoy all your vintage finds, that bread box is a winner! Looking forward to seeing the quilt you made :)
Posted by: Teresa | January 05, 2013 at 11:01 PM
ggggaaaahhhh-that shelf!!! and i love the bread box too! very lucky start to the year, i'd say! i'm missing the flea markets...happy new year!
Posted by: jennifer | January 06, 2013 at 08:03 AM
Oh my! Such great stuff. The personalized baby tubs are really bassinets. Many hundreds of years ago I had a hospital nursery set that included several of these, each with tiny pink plastic baby, all in a shoebox-like case.
Posted by: Margaret | January 06, 2013 at 02:31 PM
The doll items and shelf are ones objects I covet. Love those! Yes, 2013 will be great if you can find lovely things like this.
Posted by: nanette | January 08, 2013 at 11:45 AM
What a cute and unique sewing shelf! I would have bought everything you did! I don't have a bread box yet. It's on my dream list. ♥
Posted by: Holly- Cutie Pie Cottage | January 28, 2013 at 09:12 AM