Saturday, May 11, 2013

Slacking on my thrifty finds

So things have been pretty busy around here so I haven't really given my blog the attention it deserves! 
Amidst the chaos of home life I did manage to get out and do a little thrifting. Here are a few of my favourite finds from this past month.


I spent a total of $7 on all the items featured above...


I picked up this chalkware monkey cookie jar. Not sure of the age and it's not marked. What drew me to this jar was the banana hat lid! What do you think? Is it a keeper...

Vintage Federal milk glass mixing bowl with yellow daisy and scroll pattern. This was a steal at $1.99! It's been so long since I've found any vintage Pyrex, Federal or FireKing bowls. 

Another cute and whimsical Irish linen tea towel to add to my growing collection. Prefect for Easter! 


Not sure if this is a dream pet but it definitely has the appearance of one. I love the "hope" repeat printed fabric. I thought it would be cute as an ornament on my Christmas tree. This was the only item I bought a my first church Rummage sale of the season and it cost me a mere 50cents!

 Heading over to Sir Thrift A Lot's Thriftasaurus


Until we thrift again...


AJ


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  1. Sir Thrift-A-LotMay 11, 2013 at 10:31 PM

    My favourite find of yours is the tea towel - I can't get enough FUN tea towels! Closet is full of 'em. I love the monkey's face, but she wouldn't be at home in my collection.

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    1. AstridMay 13, 2013 at 8:29 PM

      It was certainly on the fence when I bought the monkey jar but I think it's kinda growing on me!

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    2. UnknownSeptember 28, 2018 at 4:03 PM

      Astrid, i wonder if you would be willing to sell that Monkey Cookie Jar. My hubby gave this same Cookie Jar to my granddaughter and her cats broke it. Please let me know if your willing to part with it. Thank you, Mary

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  2. KJ@letsgoflyakiteMay 12, 2013 at 6:49 AM

    Not crazy about the monkey, but the tea towel is a keeper.

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    1. AstridMay 13, 2013 at 8:30 PM

      I guess it's an acquired taste!

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    2. UnknownApril 14, 2015 at 1:07 PM

      I love it. I have two in that series. If you decide to let it go I would love to purchase it from You.

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  3. HfloMay 12, 2013 at 6:55 AM

    Love vintage cookie jars, especially the animal ones! Cute finds! Found your link via thriftasaurus! :)

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    1. AstridMay 13, 2013 at 8:32 PM

      Thanks for following along! I too love vintage cookie jars~ I know have a couple in my collection.

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  4. JillMay 12, 2013 at 8:17 AM

    I miss your posts!!

    You made up for lost time, you found some unique things!!

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    1. AstridMay 13, 2013 at 8:33 PM

      Thanks Jill! Hoping garage and estate sale season will keep my posts more regular!

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  5. Heather@Tatter and FrayMay 13, 2013 at 10:52 AM

    Love that bowl! I actually like the designs/graphics on some of the old Federal bowls better than (gasp) Pyrex! Nice finds!

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    1. AstridMay 13, 2013 at 8:34 PM

      Haha! Lately I've been on a quest for vintage Federal bowls the patterns are pretty funky!

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  6. thismumrocksMay 13, 2013 at 7:42 PM

    Can't go wrong with milk glass! Love the tea towel too :)

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  7. ThrifterSistersMay 15, 2013 at 7:47 AM

    That monkey is CRAZY! I would have picked it up too just for the sheer quirkiness.

    Glad you are back:-)

    Erica

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  8. UnknownSeptember 3, 2014 at 4:07 AM

    Hi there. Just wondering if you still have that Monkey jar? I had one as a child and have recently broken it so would be interested in buying this one off you if you are interested?

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  9. Konad-liciousSeptember 8, 2014 at 6:45 PM

    I just found your blog post by searching for your monkey cookie jar! I collect these but dont have the red hat version like yours. If you ever decide to sell him, PLEASE let me know!! Xx

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  10. UnknownApril 14, 2015 at 1:08 PM

    love it

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  11. UnknownApril 14, 2015 at 1:09 PM

    I have two of the cookie jars in that series. I have a monkey and a tiger

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  12. UnknownNovember 4, 2016 at 12:13 AM

    Is cookie jar for sale?

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  13. Sugar Coded AdulthoodDecember 22, 2016 at 3:45 PM

    I've been loozing for this cookie jar for 3 years now. No clue :(

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