Friday, February 3, 2012

The Adventures Of Junkin Joe and his Thrifty and Vintage Finds!

Oh yes...there is a little bit more time to link up to the 
Check it out...AMAZING transformations!!! 

Morning one and all!  How are you.  I am sure you heard that the Ground Hog saw his shadow and we are going to have 6 more weeks of Winter...it's ok...Spring is on the way and soon those Winter blues will fade...flowers will bloom...pastels will be everywhere...kids can go out and play...but till then I will help out a tiny bit by bringing you a little smile with the continuing 
Adventure's of Junkin Joe!
Grab a cup of something yummy...sit back for a few minutes...relax and enjoy...we will be traveling to some far away places today!
 
He is really enjoying his new Saturday treasure hunts and LOVES...I mean LOVES your comments!!!! 



 speaking of pastels...



these vintage shades are simply yummy...


they just glisten with beauty...




aren't these vintage ladies pretty...




soft gray with a touch of silver...




oh and those curves...look at the handle...divine!




would you like cream and sugar with your tea?



the milk is dreamier and...


the sugar is sweeter when held by an Aristocrat...Made by Lilly Potters in the USA


from the beautiful land of Italy...we have this stunning piece (he brought home 4!!!)
check out the closeup...


could be hanging in a museum...all hand painted and fabulous...they even came numbered...


this is my favorite find of the week...a set of 4 hand painted Italian beauties with blue...I can't wait to bake something yummy and serve with them!


another little passenger from Italy...does this say Grandma's plants...


he came all worn and tired...dirty and so needed a good warm bath...


all of his details just blossomed through oh and did I mention...he came with a little visitor...


yep...this little guy was playing in the dirt with his friend above...he actually needed a major soaking but...



with a little scrubbing behind the ears...


and some detailing in the trunk...


he is up and running again toting his little Jade Plant...


another pair of international travelers came to visit...


straight from the beautiful land of Tulips and Windmills...


hand painted and signed Delfts...pretty cool but wait...theirs more...


Miss Moo came along in the overseas ride...


 she even came with a windmill...


she said thank you for the little spa treatment I gave her and is now all ready to serve milk for your coffee...


finally another flowering beauty...


don't those elegant English pink blooms make you smile...

sending you a sweet cup of tea and
(((HUGS)))
from us all at 
The Cottage Market and a Big (((HUGS)))
from...

 he will see you next Friday!

See you tomorrow for the Week in Review!!!
Enjoy your day!
(((HUGS))) 




26 comments:

  1. Wow he sure was busy this week! My favorite is the pastel glasses- I would so love them.
    Another thumbs up for Junkin Joe!

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  2. Wow! It's all so pretty! The pastel colored glasses are so dreamy. I love it all!

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  3. Joe strikes again! What a shopper he is!
    Lorraine

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  4. Eeek, Junkin' Joe, how do you do it?!?! You honestly outdid yourself this week, and I don't even know where to start! All I know is that when your bride serves in those gorgeous little plates with cups, I'm gonna be there! Delfts?!?! Oh. my. word. Love the little sweet donkeys! Love it all. Junkin' Joe, please tell us all your secrets - where DO you find this stuff?!?! Mary in Virginia

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  5. I feel as though I just watched a travel show! I've enjoyed this international tour! Way to go Joe!

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  6. Great finds! I really like Miss Moo, too cute :)


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  7. Some wonderful finds again this week! :-)

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  8. I especially love the delft pieces! My mother has 100% dutch heritage, and I have some similar things myself. :0)

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  9. I have a small collection of Delft from when I lived in Germany near the Dutch border. Did you know that Delft also somes in other colors like pink and brown? I didn't. I love my little cow creamer...he's my favorite piece. =D

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  10. Love all of Junkin' Joe's great finds! Always a pleasure to come and see what he found!! Keep pickin' JOE!

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  11. A pretty show of spring- Joe's one lucky shopper!

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  12. Those pastel glasses are a super find. PERFECT for Spring! Love cow creamers too. They make great collectibles. Way to go Joe! Does Joe go to different stores every time or does he have a favorite?

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  13. I can never get enough of those pretty tea cups Joe always finds! =)
    The colorful designs reminds me that spring is on its way; so cool, because
    over here, it's REALLY sunny all of a sudden! All the rain has gone away =)

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  14. beautiful goodies! love the pastel glasses!

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  15. Joe picked up some more great items this week. I am thinking he is becoming quite famous. Thanks for sharing!!!

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  16. Very inspiring Junkin Joe !!!! I'm still waiting to see that lace though ! :-)

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  17. your photos are little a little bit of calm for me in a hectic day! thank you! xo

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  18. your images a little blissful bit of peace for me in a hectic day... thank you! xoxo

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  19. Those pastel glasses are...uh, delicious! Much love, Lisa

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  20. Joe, you always make US ladies SWOON every Friday!! ;)

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  21. Great finds! Love the little planters :)

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  22. Loving everything my friend. I just came back from treasure hunting today too...checked out my local thrift shops...found some goodies.
    Hugs to you for a wonderful weekend. xoxoxoxox

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  23. Love them all Joe..my favorites are the little donkeys..I have a few of these myself..

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  24. A man to hold on to for sure! Can't wait for next weeks beauties

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