Treasure Box Wednesday: Queens, Crystal and Cool Containers

Some weeks, thrifting seems to form a theme. Whether it's because the ol' brain has honed in on a certain idea and sends messages to the eyes to seek and find.... Or whether it's simply the serendipity of the hunt.

But this week, my finds seemed to follow no pattern, went down no particular path. The only thing in common they had?

Well.. cheap.

But hey, that's good, too. When I popped by Century III Mall for a haircut, I had to stop by the Salvation Army Superstore, as well. I mean, it was right there!

And that's when I came across these fun pressed-glass candy dishes...


The amber luster caught my eye first... Then I spied the green... Then the icy blue... In moments, I had quite a little set. And at $0.99 a piece, it seemed to be a great deal. I think I'll use them with my Carnival glass on my Halloween table.

Now, this little lady, she wasn't a thrift store find-- she was a T.J. Maxx trophy. But I thought you all might enjoy seeing her, anyway...


I believe, based on the strategically-placed snake, that she may very well be Cleopatra-- prior to that fateful pain from her asp...


What I thought was interesting is how this was probably based on, or cast from, some Victorian art nouveau bust. I mean, the features, the tendrils of hair, the expression... it has all the feel of an antique, except for the price.

This is another excellent reason to really know you're buying an antique when you're antiquing... really look over your purchases and know something about what you collect. With great items like this at places like T.J. Maxx and Marshalls, it becomes all too easy to mistake new for old.

Now here's a piece I could actually use help from you all on...


I got this little pottery planter at a different Salvation Army a couple of weeks back. I liked it because it had a McCoy feel to it. But look at the mark below...


Do any of you recognize the mark? I'm not familiar with it, and am not precisely sure where even to start looking to find out. If anybody has any inklings and could let me know, I'd be really delighted.

And last, you folks know my Lamp Love.... Well, given that, I could hardly pass up this pink vintage Aladdin shade...


And not so much as a chip on it!

That's all for today, my dearies! If you missed Getting Bossed Around by 1,003 Household Hints and Time Savers (including corn starching your bathing cap, and painting your shoes!) click here.

Otherwise, I'll see you Sunday, perhaps? Have a great one!