Friday Finds: Vintage Edition #14

October 8, 2015

Vintage silver plate pitcher with detailed etching
Welcome back to another Friday Finds: Vintage Edition #14! Fall is in the air people and I'm very excited about that! How about you?

I'm going to get right to it so here goes: First up is a darling miniature silver plated pitcher I got from Goodwill for $1.99. When I bought it I knew I wanted to use it for a vase. So why not put the last cuttings of my summer flower garden in it?
Vintage silver plate pitcher with detailed etching

Just look at the intricate detail on this pitcher. It's another reason I was drawn to it.

Vintage silver plate pitcher with detailed etching

Vintage silver plate pitcher with detailed etching

Vintage silver plate pitcher with detailed etching

I've always loved detailed handles.

Vintage silver plate pitcher with detailed etching

Next up is a small rectangular cutting board. I've been looking for cutting boards for a while in my thrift store excursions, but no go until this past week. I'm hoping to gather a few to display in the kitchen. It technically may not be vintage, but it's definitely pre-owned and will be repurposed! 
 
thrifted rectangular cutting board for kitchen decor

I particularly liked the shape of this one, and its handle with the leather loop for hanging.

thrifted rectangular cutting board for kitchen decor

thrifted rectangular cutting board for kitchen decor

thrifted rectangular cutting board for kitchen decor
 
I also found this awesome book for my vintage book collection at the local church rummage sale.
 
Vintage Complete Poems of Robert Frost - 1956
It's a great find for me because Robert Frost has always been my favorite poet. I was an English major in college and have always loved poetry. So you can imagine how excited I was to stumble upon this in the "book room" of the church for $1.00. I have my own copy of the collected works of Frost, but that was from my college days. This baby is copyrighted 1949, printed 1956. I can happily say that I wasn't even born when this book was printed.

Vintage Complete Poems of Robert Frost - 1956
 I was bummed that the dust jacket had stuck to the front cover of the book, leaving some white marks behind. But otherwise it was in great condition considering how old it is. Besides, we all love those vintage imperfections, right? Another thing that sealed the deal for me was that when I looked inside it fell open to my absolute favorite poem of all time entitled "The Road Not Taken." If you've never read it, take a look.

The Road Not Taken Vintage Complete Works of Robert Frost-1956

And not only that, but the previous owner had written a comment at the bottom of the page. Finding it, I felt like I was learning something private about Robert Frost that I never knew, especially as it relates to this poem.

The Road Not Taken Vintage Complete Works of Robert Frost-1956
 
So yeah, I'm an English nerd. And I'm so happy I found this book! That about wraps it up for now. But I promise that I'll have some more vintage goodies for you next week.

I can't sign off without reminding you of my exciting news (in case you missed it)! Starting next Thursday, October 15, 2015, I'll be joining in as co-hostess of a brand new Vintage Charm link party, and I really hope you'll be a part of it!


It's going to be a lot of fun, and it's a great way for you to get exposure on four blogs, all at one time.
 
 
 So won't you join us?
 
Either by participating or just stopping by, we'd love to share our Vintage Charm with all of you!
 
My family and I will be headed outside this weekend to enjoy this glorious fall! How about you?  
 
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Sharon @ Blue Willow House said...

Robert Frost is also a favorite of mine. In fact I love all your finds and would have purchased them myself.

Vanessa said...

How awesome is that pitcher, board and book. Those are all the items I have been looking for as well. I hope to find them in my shopping trip to Goodwill.

Privet and Holly said...

Lovely finds, lovely photos,
lovely thoughts, from one
lovely blogger! Happy Friday,
my friend....

xo Suzanne

Betsy@My Salvaged Treasures said...

What a beautiful pitcher and flowers too. Hope your weekend is a good one. I have a big show on Sunday, so it will be all work and no play.

Picnic Benches said...

Wonderful finds! Beautiful pitcher and flowers. Thanks for sharing!

LV said...

Enjoyed seeing your vintage pitcher.

My thrift store addiction said...

Kathleen, your pretty pitcher with those zinnias is perfection! What a treasure to find that Robert Frost book too! Blessings, Cecilia

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