Monday, June 3, 2013

Remnants of the Past

Hope you weekend was a good one.  We had beautiful weather on the coast that created a great backdrop for the Remnants of the Past show this weekend in San Luis Obispo.  I snapped a few pictures as I was walking around (okay, sometimes running), please enjoy.



Laurie Meseroll artwork in the Earth angels booth












Rust and Roses always has a great sign.


 
This photo is for my good friend Lorraine in Sydney.  Wish it wasn't $475 because it would have been perfect in her house.

loved the displays in this camping booth
Bee & Mason



fabulous boxes and cuffs from Darlah Mulloy (Le muse)

the holding area for purchases
Back home to unload. 
I just want to mention that there were 3 of us shopping so all those bags are not mine.  I did get the Encyclopedia Americana wood box (which I am in love with) for $32 which was a great price.  Someone else wanted it but I swear I saw it first!  I won't name any names.
I also got this great photo to go with my "groups of people" collection.  This one is the Ohio State Hotel Association (Dayton, Ohio Dec 7-8 1915).  My one rule for this collection is that you have to be able to see the people clearly.  This photograph fits the bill, many of the women are wearing extravagant furs and the men are very dapper with their hats and overcoats.
But this was my favorite find of the day (already on my kitchen wall).  This fabulous "good eats" sign.  I have been looking for the perfect painted sign for this wall for probably 5 years.   It was as if the stars aligned for me to have it...the right size, color, and price.  SOLD.
The board is old and very chippy with grey and yellow which is prefect to match my kitchen. Thank you to vendor "Auntie Joy" for always having such fun stuff at reasonable prices.  I buy something at this booth every single time.
cheers for a great week
paula

25 comments:

  1. Looks like a fun weekend ... and you scored some really awesome finds. Don't you just love it when that happens.

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  2. Couldn't wait for your show and tell! The Good Eats sign is perfect - totally worth the wait. Next year, take a bigger car.....think of the possibilities.

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  3. That looks like a great event. I love the "Good Eats" sign you bought for your kitchen. Very cool! Thanks for sharing the great photos.
    Susan

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  4. Wow what a great shopping trip! Looks like the finds were better than gold! Yeah! I finally got your blog back. You were missing from my email for way too long.

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  5. Awesome day! Thanks for sharing your beautiful photos. Love the GOOD EATS" sign absolutly perfect!

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  6. Love the encyclopedia box and the sign is fabulous! It would work perfectly in my kitchen as well! Thanks for sharing your exciting trip. I love pouring over the pictures to see all the vintage goodness.

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  7. Wow!!!!!!! That market looks absolutely brilliant, how i'd love to have a good rummage around there. The sign you got is brilliant and looks perfect on your wall you were certainly destined to have it ! Your cushion post is great full of really clear instructions and the resulting cushions are gorgeous xx

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  8. I LOVE your Blog....now, can I go shopping with you! Teehee...Hugs, Laura

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  9. Oh it looks like you had a great time, those displays were awesome... I saw some things from my past ... bought back memories !

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  10. Paula, I keep thinking about your lovely kitchen and I think I would sit there all day. So cheery. I'm "dreaming of a new kitchen!"

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  11. WOW! what an awesome show and it's in good old SLO! Hmmm… very tempting for next year

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  12. what fun! I'm amazed you didn't need a u-haul.

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  13. Looks like you had a great time Paula. The 'Good Eats' sign is AWESOME, and your kitchen photo is lovely. Hope all is well with you :)

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  14. Oh a fabulous event -- you got some GREAT stuff!

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  15. LOL!! looks like a perfect day!! wonderful scores and beautiful friends... one lucky day for sure!!!!

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  16. You did well! What a fun show!

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  17. You're making me want to go out garage saling (which I never do). While not the same thing it still holds some potential. Wonderful finds!

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  18. Wow indeed - I am from Dayton, So the Ohio State Hotel Association group photo had special significance for me. I wonder what the story behind the photo is. Perhaps one of the members ultimately ended up in California - that's my story, maybe I'll stick with it (LOL)!! thanks for sharing the adventure.

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  19. Just fantastic! All your great finds & what fun. Sure wish there was something like that in my area. Thanks so much for taking the time to take photos & share!

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  20. OMG did you ever score. Love everything and really love that big ole rooster. Thanks for sharing.

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  21. OMG!!!!! Just my cup of tea. Too bad I live on the East Coast :( Great finds, I could do a lot of damage there!

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