Tuesday, May 22, 2012

From Another Time

Cute Counts.  This is yet another example of things I have saved from life in the thrift store.  Top price:  $ 1.00.  How can someone donate all those hours of work?  I don't get it, why buy one of those strip-mined department store hot pads when you can have one of these?  
I use them like a border under my cabinets and can't help but smile looking at the variety of patterns and colors chosen with care.  Who knew there were so many patterns for hot pads?
I pick these syrup pitchers up when I find them at the thrift store too.  The red handled one is not usually on this shelf, it's on my kitchen sink and you might have guessed:  it's Palmolive and I'm soaking in it!  (Old line from a commercial with 'Madge' for those of you who are old enough to remember)
 
Swanky Swigs!  I found my first set in the carrier at the Gold Rush Flea Market last summer, those are red and the ensemble cost me 11 big ones!  I was jumping up and down happy; I had seen them for  $ 35.00 at the antique store and wasn't feeling that flush, even if I loved them.  These yellow and green ones appear brand new, and I paid 50c a piece for them.  Swanky indeed!
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Even a vase was colorful in the 1950s, this cutie was saved from The Great Big Thrift Store for $ 2.50  I think at one time she might have held an umbrella but we both like Tootsie Pops better!

I love the colors and the cheery usefulness of this earlier time.  Now, I'm off to set the table with the turquoise Fiesta dishes and a pair of Swanky Swigs for my honey and me.

16 comments:

  1. Tammy,
    Any time o See the words "From Another Time" I can't wait to see what it is! I agree 100% with you, how can something that took so much work end up a 1.00 now? And I have those same yellow and red syrup pitchers, I also just purchased a wellow tops with sweet little yellow and green flowers on the glass. ...I am going to be selling a few, I got a little crazy, do you need anymore? Unfortunately I can't sell them for a 1.00...lol Great idea with the dish soap!

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  2. Mmm....palmolive is my favorite and in the syrup container...even better. I am off to find one of those as soon as I can put all this kid clutter behind me. I am sneaking in a computer break before bed. I know? who pays for hot pads when you can have these gorgeous pieces of work? Madge...loved her...and her smirk...smiles...Renee

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  3. Bummer you missed my sale. I should have given you my phone number...I'll let you know when I'm having another one.
    LOVE your glasses and all those potholders are awesome!
    Deb

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  4. Love how you've displayed your gorgeous hot pads. They really are fabulous. Genius idea for using a syrup container with dish soap! I'm with Renee. I definitely need to find one of those too. Your little girl vase is just darling. She reminds me of my Emma.

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  5. Love the potholders! And what a great way to display them! I can just picture Madge pouring Palmolive using a syrup container!! So much fun!

    chris

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  6. Love the potholders!! I just got some from the flea market, and I love hanging them up, too!! Great idea for the syrup containers!! That sweet girl vase is adorable!! Have a great night! xo Heather

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  7. I love your pot holder border-really cute. I never thought ofs using a syrup pitcher for dish soap. I love that idea and need to dig my red one out. And yes I do remember Madge and the Palmolive commercials-how funny!

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  8. Yes! I'd would have grabbed every one of these for myself! What a clever idea to use one of those pretty syrup holders for your dish soap. Madge would be so proud (yes, I remember). Great save with the Tootsie pops coming out of her injured arm. Clever, very clever.

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  9. You get some great deals at your thrift store. Love the potholders. I have a couple in red and white. They are so cheery! I love the lollipop girl too--cute!

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  10. Hi Tammy! Just found you through Renee's blog...I'm always so happy to meet another vintage-loving girl! Love what you've saved from thrift store life, as you so perfectly put it--I'm sure they're MUCH happier now! Love the crocheted pot holders like that--adorable! And those sweet vases are just about my favorite thing--I never find them in my thrift shops here--lucky you!

    I'll be following along--come over and say hello when you get a chance!

    Julie

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  11. Tammy, I love your crocheted hot pads! I collect those too. And I love your yellow flower glasses. I have a few swanky swigs with blue flowers. They are just perfect for a small glass of juice in the morning.

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  12. I collect the hot pads, too. You have a super cute ones!

    I remember Madge very well. =)

    One of my friends used the term Swanky Swigs and I had never heard of it before. Apparently I am way under educated and glad to have learned something new. ;)

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  13. Hey Tootsie

    Madge would love the syrup bottle idea. I bet she craved her share of sweets. Very clever to hang the hot pads.

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  14. i LOVE YOUR HOT PADS, I DO THE SAME I WAS JUST SAYING I HAVEN'T ANYMORE ROOM FOR ANYMORE ITS FULL...yOUR LOVELY LOLLY POP GIRL SURE DID HAVE A UMBRELLA, I HAVE THE VERY SAME GAL, I JUST DUG HER UP A COUPLE WEEKENDS AGO OUT OF STORAGE. . YOU GOT A GOOD DEAL ON HER EVEN THOUGH YOU DON'T HAVE THE UMBRELLA, SOON AS I GET THE CHANCE I WILL POST HER TOO...I JUST JOINED YOUR BLOG I HOPE THAT YOU CAN DO THE SAME...i'M JANICE @ SPOONWITHER.BLOGSPOT.COM...HAPPY WEEKEND WITH LOVE ...

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  15. What great finds! I just love crocheted hotpads, and your lollipop girl is just darling. She was a really good deal for $2.50.

    Have a great weekend, Tammy.

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  16. Hi Tammy....I just LUV your blog....and luv your idea of the hot pads as a border....I will do that in my next house for sure....what do you use to hang them with? You and I have the same loves. :) Lindsey

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