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Friday Finds – Some Vintage Treasures

October 4, 2019 by Hymns and Verses 15 Comments

You all know that I love to find great deals for decor that I use in my home!  I often share these deals inside a styled room post, but I decided it might be good to share more of these finds in one place.    So, today I’m introducing a new feature here on the blog – Friday Finds!  I’ll be sharing some of my finds here from time to time!   It might be new decor items, great gift ideas, or like today, vintage treasures that I find!   I hope you enjoy this new feature here at Hymns and Verses!

Today, I’m sharing some of the vintage treasures I’ve found in the past few months!   I often find things and don’t use them right away, but I always have a purpose for what I buy!   One thing I always am on the lookout for are great items to use in my holiday decor!  Decorating for Christmas is something that I look forward to all year long!  And, I like to change things up every year!  So, I need things to rotate in and out of my holiday decor arsenal!   And, I especially want to find things that are unique and can’t be found at Hobby Lobby, etc.  First on my Friday Finds list,  is something that I found at a local auction this summer!  It’s been hanging out in my garage just waiting for Christmas!

Isn’t this old, handmade doll house amazing!  I don’t know that I will do anything other than give it a good cleaning!  It’s open on the reverse and has two floors with a set of stairs!  There was even some circa 1950’s carpet on the floors, the only thing I did remove!  Because I don’t like carpet even in my doll house!   What do you think!  Do you love it as much as I do!  Can’t you just see this in my home this Christmas!!!

FRIDAY FIND – A VINTAGE DOLL HOUSE

Vintage Handmade Doll House at Auction - Hymns and Verses

 

That sane day, I found several great vintage finds!  So, I’m going to be sharing those next!   This French vintage chair was was another purchase from the auction that day!  It obviously needs to be reupholstered, but it has good bones!  I probably won’t get to this project until the new year, so it’s hanging out in the garage too!  Can you see why we can’t park our cars in the garage!  It’s currently being used as a cozy place for our outdoor cat, Oreo, to sleep!

VINTAGE FRENCH CHAIR

Vintage French Chair at Auction - Hymns and Verses

I’m hoping to use this next piece the beginning of November!  It’s a vintage wicker pram!  I just could not pass it up!  If you’ve followed along for a while, you know I’ve purchased vintage prams and carriages before!  I’ve used them for decor at baby showers for my friend’s daughters!  Once those baby showers were over, I decided to sell them instead of storing them.  When I saw this one, it was shortly after we found out we were going to be grandparents!  So, I had to buy it – right!!!  And, Sarah’s baby shower is next month!  After that, well, I may be selling it too!  It’s a full sized pram and takes up some space! 

VINTAGE WICKER PRAM

Vintage Wicker Baby Carriage at Auction - Hymns and Verses

This next piece I envisioned on my porch when I saw it – a vintage wicker tea cart!  I actually hoped to have it to the point where I could use it this year, but removing the chipping paint is going to be a bigger project than I thought!  But, I think it will be worth it in the end!  Because of this cart’s age, there is a good chance that some of the paint (and there are layers of it) is lead based.  So, I’m taking my time to remove it the right way.  And, it does have to be removed because it’s chipping so badly that a lot drops off even when it is bumped.  So, this is another project I’ll work on for next spring!  

VINTAGE WICKER TEA CART

Vintage Wicker Tea Cart at Auction - Hymns and Verses

And, there are times when I get caught up in the auction frenzy and buy something that I shouldn’t!  This next piece is something I really shouldn’t have bid on!  But, no one wanted it and I thought it had potential!  And, it does.  I just don’t have any need for it!  I did remove the icky upholstery and gave it a fresh coat of white chalk paint, thinking it could be a planter outdoors.  But, I’m not really liking it.  So, I’ll be selling it too!   

VINTAGE CARVED CHAIR

Vintage Carved Chair at Auction - Hymns and Verses

Can you believe I also purchased two old tables and a book shelf that same day!  I didn’t post the prices I paid for each item, but I will tell you that my total for that day for everything was under $70!  I told you it was a great day for me at the auction!   So, I think I’ll close for now with these pieces for my first Friday Finds!  I hope you liked seeing them and will now have a good before pic when these pieces finally show up on the blog!  I’d love to hear what you think about this new Friday Finds feature!  Have a great weekend!

Here are a few blog posts that feature more vintage finds!

Repurposed Vintage Bottles

Add Some Vintage to your Holiday Decor

Fall Pumpkins in a Vintage Bicycle

 

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Comments

  1. Pamela Martin

    October 04, 2019 at 5:07 pm

    I love this new feature! Your finds are amazing.
    Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  2. Annette

    October 04, 2019 at 5:29 pm

    Anxious to see how you put your “doll house find” to use! I have one that was mine as a youngster, and my grand children play with it. :o)

    Reply
  3. Suzanne

    October 04, 2019 at 5:43 pm

    Awesome finds and for such a great price! I love this new feature. Blessings …

    Reply
  4. Marilyn

    October 04, 2019 at 6:03 pm

    I think it’s a a fun new feature–except that it has the potential to create some serious jealousy! 🙂 Under $70 is just amazing! I’ll look forward to seeing what you do with your pieces.

    Reply
  5. Joan

    October 04, 2019 at 7:31 pm

    Thank You for sharing your treasures. Love the doll house.
    Joan

    Reply
  6. Marion

    October 04, 2019 at 7:32 pm

    You found some wonderful items. The things you can do with the doll house is endles.
    Marion

    Reply
  7. Marilyn

    October 04, 2019 at 7:34 pm

    The doll house is such a treasure you have. It is a beauty. The chairs and tea cart are quite lovely. Thank You for showing them to your subscribers.
    Marilyn

    Reply
  8. Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces

    October 04, 2019 at 8:07 pm

    Wonderful treasures!! I am in LOVE with the old dollhouse…

    Reply
  9. Shelly

    October 04, 2019 at 10:48 pm

    Love the Friday finds series so far! I like to see what others find at auctions and tag sales! Most of what I own is from auctions! They are addicting!

    Reply
  10. Beverly

    October 05, 2019 at 1:28 am

    I like your finds as well. I love going shopping for buried treasure at thrift stores. Thank you for sharing and I look forward to what you will find next.

    Reply
  11. Lee Durden

    October 06, 2019 at 12:26 pm

    GREAT purchases! Can’t wait to see what you do with them! Wish I could have been along for the ride.

    Reply
  12. Jen

    October 06, 2019 at 3:49 pm

    I like the Friday Finds feature and look forward to many more episodes. Thank you for your inspiration.

    Reply
    • Doreen Cagno

      October 07, 2019 at 2:22 pm

      Thanks so much, Jen!

      Reply
  13. Meda Branwell

    October 07, 2019 at 1:02 pm

    Such fun finds…& at bargain prices! 😍👍👏🏼 I especially love the doll house & I’m eager to see how u style it for the Christmas season. 🎄 I bought a similar size one at an estate sale a few yrs ago & have SO loved decorating with it. 🥰 It is off white with red & green trim!

    Thx for your fun posts & Lord bless!

    Reply
    • Doreen Cagno

      October 07, 2019 at 2:22 pm

      Your doll house sounds amazing! I’ve been looking for one for a few years and can’t wait to use this one at Christmas this year!

      Reply

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