2nd Time Around: Vintage Chair

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Hope everyone has had a wonderful Memorial Day! I am with my family in Gulf Shores, Alabama. I found this picture in my files that I have not shared for 2nd Time Around. I purchased this for $2 at an estate sale, which is pretty cheap for these old vintage chairs!





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2nd Time Around: A Victorian Ewer

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Recently I purchased several estate pieces from a young lady that had taken care of her aunt. Among the things I bought was this Victorian ewer. Before this, I had not heard of a ewer before, and still don’t know much about them.

The piece is metal, and I’m wondering if it could be bronze! It does not appear to have an opening….so that is very intriguing. If any of you reading this have any information about this piece or a similar piece, please share it with me!

   When I was trying to research it, I found a pair of them at this site:

http://www.newel.com/PreviewImage.aspx?ItemID=8540&ImageID=23923

I was shocked at the price for the pair!!

I don’t really know what to do with it! Sell it on line? Put it in one of my antique booths? What would you do?


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2nd Time Around: Antique Alley Porch Finds

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This past weekend, I shopped the US Highway 11 Antique Alley. This event was started several years ago in an effort to get people to drive the older highways and see more of rural America! Highway 11 runs about a mile from my house, and there are lots of booths set up in spots along the highway. I met so many nice people-from Mobile, Ala. to Tennessee that either had set up a booth or were out shopping. I’ve considered setting up a booth, but think that it is much more fun to actually shop! LOL

I lost count of the stuff I bought for my booths,  but decided to keep  this window shelf and a couple of accessories for my porch.

This old window frame had been repurposed into a shelf by adding a board and two spindles! I think this is a great way to use those old windows! The ceiling tin is one I’ve had awhile…it came out of an old building in my town.

 

I fell in love with this iron finial with a bird perched on top! It was only $4.00!

This cute teapot watering can is hand painted from Italy! It was only $1.00! I love anything that is hand painted and from any country other than China!

I also bought a bench, a baker’s rack, chest with shelves to paint…and LOTS of vintage jewelry! Some was cheap and other pieces I paid more for, but overall the prices  are great if you consider the total!

Here’s a link if you are interested in learning more about this event: http://www.us11antiquealley.com/

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2nd Time Around: Estate Sales in the French Quarter in NOLA

 

 

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On a recent trip to Houma LA, we stopped by two estate sales in the French Quarter at New Orleans. Part of the fun of going to an estate sale in the FQ is getting a peek at these apartments! The first one we went to was across from Jackson Square. It was the estate of an older gentlemen who lived alone. We climbed this flight of stairs to get to the sale. While there, I regret that we didn’t make more pictures! We did find out that the rent for his apartment was $2,000 per month, and that there is a 10 year waiting list!

 

This was the second day of the sale, so most of the stuff was gone, but I did pick up a few items that caught my eye.

Can any of you help me identify this piece? I really like it, but don’t know exactly what it is for. He had it in his kitchen and stored coffee filters, etc. in the different sections. It is glass, and the 4sections are separated by wooden dividers similar to a cheese server. I wonder if plants would survive in the sections…kinda like a terrarium?

 

I also picked up this shoe horn which may be Bakelite, and has a bamboo handle. It still has the original tag that says ‘made in England.’

Any finally, I love this vintage cruet….for oil and vinegar I assume. I think the shape of it is interesting!

After this sale, we walked several blocks to another sale on Royal Street. If I had been thinking of blogging, I would have had some great picture taking opportunities along the way. I bought some garden tools and a bread basket at this sale…nothing very unusual.

 

I have always been fascinated with the French Quarter and the people that have lived there a long time. Both of these estates were from people who had lived there for many years. Sales like these will soon be a thing of the past as I can’t see very many older people making the French Quarter their home!

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Water for Elephants (2011) - IMDb

I went to see this movie today with a friend and really liked it!

Have any of you seen it? Would love to know your reaction!

Water for Elephants (2011) - IMDb

2nd Time Around: Opinions Needed!

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Sometimes I buy things that end up being more trouble than they are worth. I’m afraid this chair may be one of those things! A fellow vendor was closing her booth, and I got caught up in the ‘get a bargain’ mode and bought this chair really cheap!

I don’t have anything against the Saints, in fact I love them and was thrilled when they won the Super Bowl. But I think this chair needs a make over! So, I’m asking for your help. What color do you think I should paint it? I already have white and black spray paint, and I know those are neutral colors that many people like. So, should I paint it black or white? Or a bright retro color like lime green? Or leave it as it is and sell it CHEAP?

Help me out….I’m having a hard time making a decision! LOL Or maybe I’m just lazy! So, leave me a comment…one word will do. What color would ‘speak’ to you if you had  this chair?

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