Treasure Box Wednesday: Garden of the Queen of Hearts

You know, it's funny. Some weeks of thrifting, it seems like all the finds are disparate little bits-n-bobs with stories of their own. And then some weeks, treasure after treasure, it feels like an overarching theme seems to come together, straight out of the bag.

This last week, the thrifting really did seem to be of one big tale. One of red roses, loves won and lost, and a young lady down a very curious rabbit hole.

Let's start with those roses here. With this pretty rose-printed, vintage pitcher...


The pitcher was a find from the Christian Layman Thrift Store in Greensburg. And amusingly, the glass came from the Goodwill in Greensburg... they're a pretty close match, no?


I've seen glasses in thrifts that match this pitcher, but I've never picked them up before, because I know I don't really need them. But then when the pitcher showed up, for only a couple of bucks and in such good shape, I just couldn't say "no."

Unlike the poor, penniless pierrot here...


...Who is leaving against the wishes of the ballerina with the vise-like grip on him. You can see this a little closer here...


He has no money to support her. She doesn't care. Ah, tragedy! (As if her ballet career wouldn't be lucrative enough for the both of 'em. :) ) The print is done by an artist I'm not familiar with, named Webster. And based on the frame and general style, I'm guessing it's from the mid 1930s. This came from the L&L Fleatique in Jeannette. I liked it in particular because I've seen a lot of deco prints like this with nymphs in them, but never a couple.

Then, amusingly enough, this decorative box was uncovered at the Goodwill...


Now this couple seems to be having a much more positive time of things! The box was originally from TJ Maxx-- in fact, the sticker's still on it! And not only can you look into your heart-- literally-- but also see the big picture inside...


I just thought that was fun.

And lastly, when you think the Queen of Hearts, what else comes to mind? (Well, that old Juice Newton song is going through my head, and probably yours, too, now.... )

(Sorry!..)

(But no, that wasn't really what I was going for... )

At the Good Samaritan thrift store, I found this Disney Alice in Wonderland plate...


Sitting there in the garden of chatty flowers, Alice has a brief respite from the Queen of Hearts and her violent demands. I like how the plate has a watercolor look to it. It indicates on the back, it was produced in the 90s...


So-- not old, but a pleasant curio curiosity.

Anyway, that's the thrift for this week, friends!

• If you missed Sunday's post, finding the funny in a 70s Riceland Rice cookbook, click here.

Otherwise, hope your week is filled with its own wonders, and perhaps I'll see you again on Sunday!