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    Home » Budget Decor

    Doggone Good Finds

    Published by Pam Kessler | 310 words. · About 2 minutes to read this article. - 27 Comments

    These little cutie patooties are from a 1937 childrens book that I nabbed at a garage sale recently.

    When I have a second, I'll scan the images for you in case someone wants to use them in projects.

    Image of two dogs from a children's book.

    Dog Stories children's book.

    ETA - I scanned some images and they can be found here - Vintage Dog Printables.

    And isn't this little kitten towel cute?

    Not sure why it says "glass". Sure the kitten is drying a glass, but it seems a little obtuse to put that on a towel.

    Dish towel used to dry glassware.

    Makes me wonder what the other towels in the set would have said. Fork? Plate?

    I really don't wear aprons, but when I saw this one, I had to buy it.

    Vintage half apron with flowers and green trim.

    Besides the fact that it was only $1 and in practically pristine condition, it was at a yard sale overseen by a woman who had to have been 90 years old and told stories about everything I looked at. She was adorable.

    Vintage apron.

    If only I can be that sharp at that age. If family history is any predictor, I'll be lucky if I can remember to wear pants.

    This is probably the least cute thing I found, but who can pass up a wooden box these days? I've seen other people online calling them recipe boxes, but I think it was used in offices to file index cards or something like that.

    I may use it to hold some of my ever multiplying supply of charging cords.

    Vintage Weis card box.

    I actually surprised myself on Friday. I ran across a huge snowman blow mold at a church yard sale. And I did not buy it!

    I know, seems out of character for me. But all I could think of is where I was going to store it for the next six months.

    It's a sad day when a girl starts thinking about practical things like that!

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    1. LivingVintage

      August 28, 2013 at 7:07 pm

      You have so many cool sales near you! I'm so envious!

      Reply
    2. Anonymous

      June 11, 2013 at 9:36 am

      Ha! Love your junk AND the pants comment, we're in the same boat sister!
      Michelle

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    3. Tazas y Cuentos

      June 06, 2013 at 9:36 am

      All your finds are lovely!
      You made me laugh and think with your last sentence... My friends have a "practical mind". Thanks to Blogs I feel in good company haha.
      Besos!

      Reply
    4. Lottie

      June 05, 2013 at 4:51 pm

      Love, love, love the apron! All the treasures in this post are beautiful!

      Reply
    5. Ann

      June 05, 2013 at 5:23 am

      All of your finds are wonderful. Love the apron!

      Reply
    6. Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces

      June 04, 2013 at 9:54 pm

      OH I love everything about this post...treasures!

      Reply
    7. Linda@Coastal Charm

      June 04, 2013 at 5:33 pm

      Wonderful treasures you found this week...luv that cute book. Thanks for sharing at my party.

      Blessings,
      Linda

      Reply
    8. Debbiedoo's

      June 04, 2013 at 6:23 am

      Cute cute finds Pam. I love the dog book, how cute!

      Reply
    9. Jayne

      June 04, 2013 at 5:26 am

      I love your latest finds! I'm addicted to boxes, all sizes and materials. that little "glass" dish towel is probably linen and used only to dry glasses and left no lint on them. the apron is wonderful!

      Reply
    10. Shabby chic Sandy

      June 04, 2013 at 2:43 am

      You found some great stuff! I love that dog book--goes so well with your dog collection I am thinking. I also love that apron--even more that you met the sweet old lady who owned it 🙂

      Reply
    11. NanaDiana

      June 03, 2013 at 10:55 pm

      That is very sad, Pam. You could have slept with him for 6 months-Poor lonely snowman. Love your apron - I have one that is almost identical that I won as a giveaway on a blog that is now closed.
      You have some great finds- xo Diana

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