So I know I said that the last post was my last one before the trip. But you can't expect me to stay quiet after a day like today can you? So first thing this morning we all packed in and went to a yard sale. We were a little, uh, early. So we helped the people carry some of their stuff out. I basically got to raid all of the boxes before anybody else got there. Boy did I find some great stuff! Then we went over to Ronn's wonderful store FUTURES and I got to buy something I have wanted for years - the full pink set of mixing bowls! Isn't it wonderful. My collection is still far from complete but it's definitely alot better now that these babies are resting in my china cabinet.
Well this is definitely my last blog before the trip. No really, I promise! I shall return in a week bearing treasures from the North - and all that jazz.
A while back I got tagged for a meme. I'm supposed to list seven weird or unusual facts about myself. Just seven huh? Well.... Here we go!
1. I've never been to Brooklyn; even though my name is Brooklynn. I get asked that all the time, "Are you from Brooklyn?" Nope. Never been.
2. I was born in Hawaii and therefore thought I was Hawaiian until my dear old Grandma set me straight. I'm actually Native American (Sioux), Romanian (Gypsies, not Vampires), German, and a little African. It's hard to tell the difference when you're seven.
3. I was raised by my Mother and her parents in Bismarck North Dakota. I can dance a mean polka, shovel a driveway like no-body's business, and I sure do say "dontchya know" and "yeah, you betchya".
4. When I was eight my Mother, Brother, Grandparents and I went down to Tennessee on vacation and went to the Grand Ole Opry. Now around that time there was this running character "Shot Gun Sam" or something like that - anyways he was this puppet, and I really wanted one. I begged and begged and begged to go to a show so I could get a puppet. So we ended up going on this showboat deal that was like the Grand Ole Opry on water. It was pretty fun - lots of lights, country's greatest belting out tunes. I still have that puppet too.
5. I have 1 1/4" stretched holes in my ears. I get a lot of stares, but most people that know me are used to it by now. It's kind of a love it or hate it deal. I usually get asked if it hurts, or why I did it. For me it was sort of a 'meant to be' thing. I saw it, liked it, and then started doing it. It just felt right - I can't imagine myself without them now.
6. I was a pretty crazy teenager - drugs & rock-n-roll kinda stuff. So when I was 16 I got sent to reform school until I was 18. First it was in Costa Rica, and then Jamaica. They call it a "behavior modification program". Basically I was away from my family, and given minimal possessions and maximum rules. It was very strict, very hard, and very unforgiving. I won't go too much into it - but it really changed my outlook on life.
7. While I was in Jamaica in the before mentioned reform school Hurricane Ivan hit us directly. It was insane. Our school was evacuated to a hotel that could barely hold all of us, but it was mainland and high ground. For Four days and five nights I shared 1 hotel room with 14 other girls. We had no water, no AC, no power, and all we had to eat was bread and canned corned beef. I slept on a bed with 3 other girls. I was lucky - most had to sleep on the floor. When the storm hit we were scared shitless. Trees were being thrown around and the metal roof of the hotel even ripped off. But we were alive. When we made our way back to the school we got to see the devastation it was terrible. Think Katrina times five. It was amazing to see how resilient the people of Jamaica were though. If you had food to spare you gave it, shelter to spare you gave it. I feel like I was made a better person after I went through that. Petty things don't bother me as much as they used to.
Well there's a little look into my weird and unusual life. So I'll leave you with this video.
Vintage KitchenAid Mixer (Model 4-C) Pyrex Pink Scroll Dish (w/lid!) Butterfly Gold Baking Dish Fire King Peach Lustre Pie Plate (free) Fire King Jadite Scalloped Cup (free) 2 Fire King Soup Ramekins
Did you ever read Spiderman when you were little? Well, if you did you might remember his "spidey senses" used to 'tingle' when there was crime around. I think I have "thrifting senses"! I just knew I had to get out tonite because a lot of stores restock on Sunday - and look at all I found! 5 great tiki cups, 2 terra bowls, 1 sunflower pyrex casserole, 1975 Better Homes and Gardens Decorating Book, and two Fire King jadite bowls. Yipee!
Now I have a BH&G DB from the 50s, 60s, and 70s. I want them all!
A nice set of Pyrex/Corelle dishes in Spring Blossom. A great toy box for $10; which Hunter promptly scribbled upon. A super cute 60s portable hairdryer. And a few other various things. All in all we had a pretty good weekend. From April 1st - 10th we'll be visiting my inlaw's so I'll have the pleasure of raiding new thrift/antiques turf. The best thing about Rochester is most of the people who live there are older, and want antiques circa 1900, not 1950. The stuff I want is prevelant and cheap! So rub off some of your thrifting mojo on me gals!!
Well, seems like I've been getting tagged for a lot of things lately. First I got asked to share pictures of the inside of my favorite kitchen cabinet. Silly, huh? Well here you are guys and dolls! It's got nothing on Lisa's Fiestaware cabinet, but it's the stuff we use everyday. The next pictures are of my new fridge set I found. Isn't it the cutest?! It just needs to be cleaned up. I really love the Butterprint pattern. I collect this, Gooseberry, and also solid pink and solid aqua Pyrex. I also take Snowflake, Pink Daisy, or pink Desert Dawn if the price is right. Once those collections are done I want to pick up the Friendship line. What pattern do you collect?
P.S. Now you can find us @ http://friskthefrigidaire.com/ darlings!
So I realized I've never done a whole post on the greatness that is FUTURES Antiques. First off the owner, Ronn Ives, is amazing. He really knows about the stuff he sells, and isn't in it for the buck. Also, his store is mostly 30s thru 70s. Come on, how great is that. His store is packed full of treasures, you could spend hours there and still miss half of what he's got. Plus Ronn is just an all around great guy. That store is probably the only thing I'll miss around here when we move. My husband has a love hate relationship with the place. He loves the great stuff Ronn's got, he hates how much I spend there. So get your but over to the FUTURES website, you won't be dissappointed.
My thrifting has finally taken over the house. It's taken over the kitchen, even the freezer wasn't safe, the living room was a goner, not even the hubs toy shelf was safe. So, I'm going to be doing some 'power listing' on Etsy. If you see anything you like here leave a comment and I'll let you know when it'll be listed. (The pink Pyrex and the 40s yellow Glasbake casserole aren't going to be listed.)
A couple great cook books, including the 1961 Good Houskeeping Cookbook, and one all about ground beef! Here are the great pictures inside the Good Housekeeping Cookbook.
A 60s electrical can opener. It's a little dingy and needs a good cleaning, but it still has the original stickers on it. I found a devine set of Fire King dishes at the Habitat General Store. They are in the less common Fleurette pattern. I found dinner plates, salad plates, dessert dishes with saucers, a platter, a serving bowl, and a cream and sugar set. These were a steal at 30% off their already low price.
So now comes the debate... do I keep them or sell them? What is a girl to do??
Hey ya'll! I'm Brook - mother and wife by day, fridge-robber by night. I've decided to expose myself to the world (not like that, jeez) and write about my weightloss journey.
My other intrests include Elvis, anything midcentury, and homemade meals. I live with my husband, son, and aussie cattle dog in the beautiful (and annoingly fit) city of Charlottesville.
Then we went over to Ronn's wonderful store FUTURES
the full pink set of mixing bowls! Isn't it wonderful. My collection is still far from complete but it's definitely alot better now that these babies are resting in my china cabinet.
Then we went over to Ronn's wonderful store FUTURES
the full pink set of mixing bowls! Isn't it wonderful. My collection is still far from complete but it's definitely alot better now that these babies are resting in my china cabinet.
