Wednesday, April 22, 2009

I bought WHAT?

I ♥ thrift shopping. It's one of my favorite pastimes. At least once a week, I make it a point to thrift. I love the treasure hunt. I love the deals. I love digging & searching. I love making up stories as to WHY someone would get rid of something or WHO it belonged to or WHAT value some person in the past held to the item I had found.
I often come home with some odd collection of random finds. And last week was no exception.
I am immediately drawn to anything with a vintage feel or aged appeal. So, when I saw this vintage golden yellow rose peeking out from under a pile of doilies made in China, I grabbed it right away. Oooh! Look at that black tulle & the sparkly gold & green rik-rak!! What a cute apron!! I took it home & carefully looked it over as I do all my thrifted loot.
(Hmmm...)
This "apron" had also come with a miniature table runner. Or something resembling a miniature table runner. I was a bit puzzled.
(These apron strings are a bit too small. Please don't tell me a human actually exists that could wear this thing! Wait. These strings don't cinch the same as an apron might.)
The shape of the apron was a tad bit odd too.

2 DAYS LATER.....

(Oh. Hold it. Hold on a sec here. I think I know EXACTLY what it is....)

Yep. Perfect fit.
Mystery solved. And though it's everything vintage & cute & lovely & adorable, I just can't keep it in a house with 2 little messy girls & a man.
So, these pretties for your potty are in the shop now!
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20 comments:

  1. Val's Dragonfly WhimsyApril 22, 2009 12:37 AM

    Your story had me in stiches - how cool it looks on the dunny!

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  2. LauraApril 22, 2009 2:25 AM

    I love thrift finds too, I am always so entrigued by this story of the thingys past life :)

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  3. theothermousieApril 22, 2009 5:51 AM

    OMG I'm in love with this!!!!! It has to be one the most amazing things I've ever seen... ok so I've led a sheltered life!!!!!

    Unfortunately I have 2 sons, hubby & a very messy daughter who would just not appreciate it like I would... they have no taste!

    Thanks for sharing it, hope to drop by again

    Best wishes

    Sarah x

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  4. Sara StrandApril 22, 2009 6:16 AM

    ROFL!!!!!!!!! I almost spit my orange juice all over the desk here. That could have been bad! :) I love it- just love it.

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  5. April KennedyApril 22, 2009 8:17 AM

    That was H.I.L.A.R.I.O.U.S!

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  6. Jennifer JuniperApril 22, 2009 9:21 AM

    I was looking at it thinking...that could fit a toilet seat...then I scrolled down! So funny!

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  7. ginaApril 22, 2009 10:06 AM

    I saw your twitter before the post... now it all makes sense. :)

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  8. Heather RoseApril 22, 2009 10:55 AM

    My cheeks hurt from laughing. Thank you.

    It would've made a lovely apron. ^_^

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  9. KimApril 22, 2009 11:11 AM

    ok, now that was sort of HILARIOUS ;)!!

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  10. JennaApril 22, 2009 12:31 PM

    Oh, who, who, who thought it was a good idea to put FABRIC so near a toilet seat? Anytime I see a toilet rug or seat cover I want to gag a little.

    I mean...someone please buy this on Etsy!

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  11. JessicaApril 22, 2009 1:14 PM

    LOL! too funny ;D

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  12. Carrie Me!April 22, 2009 1:30 PM

    HAHAHAHAHA!

    As soon as I saw the pic of you holding it up in front of you I thought...wait a minute...that's a...

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  13. WendyApril 22, 2009 3:23 PM

    Oh, that is so funny... By any chance did you see a little doll with a matching skirt that would hide the toilet paper?

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  14. Tami (Pixeltrash)April 22, 2009 5:39 PM

    OMG. That's hilarious. I bet you could turn it into a pillow if you wanted to.

    I love thrifting too and go AT LEAST once a week. I find the coolest stuff. Maybe I'll blog today's finds!

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  15. Tami (Pixeltrash)April 22, 2009 5:41 PM

    PS... I am very whimsical too, so I HAD to follow you!

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  16. willywagtailApril 23, 2009 3:38 AM

    This is the funniest story. I think you would need a dedicated guest bathroom to use something so frilly.

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  17. MichelleApril 23, 2009 1:15 PM

    LOLL!!! Too funny! When I saw it I was thinking "Hummm...that looks almost like a..." then I scrolled down and I giggled when I saw I was right. LOL! Its so different, I've been trying to imagine the bathroom it used to live in. I am honestly picturing a sweet little old lady with pretty scented toiletries sitting on her counter next to a silver-plated hairbrush, comb, and mirror set. ;-) Great find!

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  18. Rachel@oneprettything.comApril 23, 2009 3:46 PM

    That is some hardcore awesome right there. It would make my whole life if the person who made that randomed across this post. =)

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  19. Vintage Dutch GirlApril 23, 2009 4:44 PM

    That is TOO hilarious! And I LUV me some vintage thrifty fun....

    I can hear it, do you? Listen close now....Garage sale season is coming!!!!!

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  20. LaurieApril 25, 2009 8:39 AM

    LOL!

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