Hunted:: Gathered: 05/08/11

This was one of those weeks where my thrifting was all over the map. I bought a couple of bags, some fabric, some prints, some books, some pottery and glass!! Sheesh... what was I thinking?

I found this really sweet Marimekko bag which is actually a piece for Avon's benefit for Breast Cancer from a couple of year's ago. Both my mom and aunt are breast cancer survivors so it is extra special to me.

Is anyone else a sucker for designer labels despite the high probability that they are knock-offs? I know I am. What actually sold me on this item was that it had a little Kate Spade note-card inside with details on cleaning it. 

I have such a soft spot for great line-work and color in illustrations. These next two images are snippets of two prints that I bought at a fundraiser sale for my local art museum. The prints are from a series of 4 by David McCall Johnston. They were commissioned for the 150th anniversary of Jules Verne's birth.  

 

The image above is a clip from the  Journey to the Center of the Earth print. I can't get enough of those colors, and those details...

The image above is a clip from the 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea print. They also had the Five Weeks in a Balloon print but the prices were just a bit on the high side for me. Originally, I was only going to get one but after talking to the boy we settled on two. Both of our favorites.

I don't believe I've mentioned that I adore hippos. I also love all kinds of animals so the book Our Peaceable Kingdom came home with me. Isn't that picture the cutest?

I also found another book that had the most darling block prints. It has sections for the different seasons.

I hope you didn't think that I would go one week without buying pottery cause here it comes...

I found this cool dutch vase with a rough and earthy texture on the outside and a smooth glossy interior. After some research when I got home I found out that the vase is by potter Pieter Groeneveldt and that it dates between 1945-1972. Not bad...

As luck would have it I found another Wiinblad plate at the same thrift store that I found this one at months ago. This one is for the month of July. I just love his illustrations!

Last but not least I found a couple more of Dorothy Thorpe items. I am actually not sure about the plate but the bowl has the same edges as my large marked bowl which makes me confident.

Linking up this week with:

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For the mommies on Mother's Day and every other day, this is just for you!

Hunted:: Gathered: 03/28/11 Part I

Hey everyone. This week was one of those weeks where I literally had to pinch myself to see if I was dreaming. I couldn't have dreamt up these finds and I am happily sharing them with you. I am only sharing some of my finds in this post in order to not bore you. I will share the rest either later in the week or for next week's thrift-share. 

I started my thrifting early in the week because I had the hunting itch. At the first place I went to I bought a leather laptop carrier(not pictured). That way when I decide to do some computer work outside of my home I don't have to clumsily lug my laptop, the power cord and any current books. They can all be housed in my handy carrier. I also found a wonderfully vibrant Vera Neumann scarf  as well as the vintage patterned fabric. The fabric is just over 2 yards long and I haven't figured out what I am going to do with it. It could make for some fun throw pillows? Now if only i sewed...

The same day I went to another thrift. The same place where I found my vikings. I happened to find this beautiful Dorothy Thorpe Bowl. I saw the silver band and thought it could be one of her pieces but to date I had never picked up silver banded items because I hadn't been sure of their authenticity. Well, this one still had the sticker on it so I am now the proud owner of a Dorothy Thorpe item. I also tried out a home-made method to polish the silver. Some of you may know what it is, but if you don't you'll have to stay tuned for another post.

I also found this cute copper enamel plate. The size is just darling and it looks like it could be a scandinavian item but I am probably just biased. I think it looks like a happy snowflake. If anyone has any clues as to a possible designer I'd appreciate it. After some research I am still in the dark and its making me a little kooky.

Continuing on my merry way I went to another thrift and I found this funky Swedish pitcher. It has a sticker that reads Hovmantorp and so far I can only tell you that that is the name of a region known for their glass making. It is similar to Bo Borgstrom's design for Aseda and Pukeberg.

I also caved in and bought some earrings. They were so sparkly, I couldn't get them out of my mind. They were marked as being Austrian Crystal and I still don't really know what that means. All I know is that they are fun and girly.

I have to thank Alamodern for this next find. If it wasn't for their recent post this little guy would not have been so fresh in my memory. I went to an estate sale where he was just waiting for me to snag him up. Most of the things for this sale were out on the yard and there was a small sign that said there were more things inside. I went inside, and that's where he was. The bottom reads designs west and if you have read Alamodern's post you'll know that it's for Stoneware Designs West (SDW).

  

I can't really explain why I picked up this vintage counter bell other than thinking it would be fun and just loving the color. Well, I believe this happens to be the boy's favorite item because he rings it any chance he gets!

My last item for this post is this landscape etching. If you thought I had too much art, well, I say you can never have too much art! I am still trying to make out the name of the artist and apparently so are others. I've seen listings for L Mariae and L Marial. This scene reminds me of the film The Notebook. If you've seen it then you know what I am referring to. ;)

I can't help but wonder if the finds this week are a result of spring cleaning but whatever the reason I hope it continues!

This week I'm linking up with:

 

I hope you guys do too!!