Hey everyone!! I am back this week. I couldn't let you guys have all the fun. :) I wrapped up my second week of work and am enjoying it. My commute isn't the greatest but you do what you have to do.
I must confess that I managed to do a bit of thrifting these past couple of weeks and even attended a couple of estate sales. Here are my latest goodies:
I must confess that I managed to do a bit of thrifting these past couple of weeks and even attended a couple of estate sales. Here are my latest goodies:
Do you remember when I found my little feeder for people? I mentioned wanting to find the larger one so that I could use them for my cream and sugar and I did this week! I had seen the large one before but in plastic. I was thrilled when I found it in hand-blown glass. I also found the cute cutting board/ cheese tray in the back. It is made of Walnut, Cherry, Purpleheart and another wood that I have yet to identify. My little feeders are sitting on another little serving piece/ trivet that was made in Israel. I love the contrasting wood pieces. I think it is the element of craft that continues to attract me to wooden pieces.
This little guy made me really excited when I saw it sitting on the shelf. The way it was on the shelf made me believe it was a Robert Maxwell beastie at first. It turns out it is actually by Stoneware Designs West. There is speculation that SDW was started by ex-Maxwell employees so it makes sense that there would be some similarities.
It would seem that I have a David Stewart magnet as of late. I found this sweet little elephant planter that has been attributed to him. Now as part of my collection I have a camel, a cat and a regular planter. I am starting to think that the regular planter isn't one of his pieces though due to the clay color.
At the estate sale I found this sweet little card-holder/ trinket box. I just love the mid-mod colors and shapes on the lid. This piece was tucked away in a box filled with candles and candle-holders which is why I think it was still at the sale. I'll be sharing the candle-holders that I snagged with you next week. :)
Last but certainly not least is my favorite find of the week. At the same estate sale I found this beautiful clock by woodworker Robert McKeown. It is signed and dated 1980. This one is made with Mahogany, Walnut and Rosewood as well as some wonderfully vibrant resin pieces. You can view some of his other pieces here.
Can't wait to see what you've found! Hope you join the party at Sophie's, I know I'll be there!
