Wednesday, July 8, 2009

VTT


I have a few cutesy items to share here that I got at antique/thrift shops this past weekend.

First is the tiny pair of salt and pepper shakers that I forgot to post yesterday. They're not even 2 inches/5 cm tall!
A pretty table runner/dresser scarf.
I absolutely couldn't leave this dishtowel in the store! I can just imagine the poor woman who embroidered it saying, "I'm a happy housewife, I'm a happy housewife, I'm a happy housewife . . . "! I wonder if she ever convinced herself?

I'd love to show more stuff, but will wait until next week!

23 comments:

Janet, said...

those are so pretty. I also collect salt and pepper shakers and embroidered towels.

J said...

Love the happy happy housewife!

★Carol★ said...

That towel is priceless! It would take more than a towel to convince me. Like a dishwasher. I'd definitely be convinced if I had a dishwasher. Unfortunately I AM the dishwasher!

Unknown said...

Looks like an overwhelmed housewife to me!

Cindy said...

I love those red top s & p's! And, I'd buy that dish towel no matter the cost...happy happy housewife, priceless!

Jan Ely said...

That towel has me in a fit of laughter! Too cute!!!

Postcardy said...

that towel is so funny!

Dawn said...

Seeing your kitchen may end up costing me a lot of money, even with my thrifty buys. I've got the vintage red fever.
Dawn

Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...

How cute is that towel! Love it! laurie

Coloradolady said...

I love that towel...that is just how I feel some days! What great finds this week, the salt and pepper shaker is so cute!


Have a great VTT and a wonderful weekend.

fitty's pinky rose cottage said...

ahhhh.. super cute dish towel.. hehehehe..I love it.. so vintagey too! thanks for sharing it with us Sue.. have a great day!

Cath's Pennies Designs said...

Great dishtowel and your comment "wonder is she ever convinced herself" made me laugh out loud. Thanks for the smile.
Happy VTT
Cathy

Susan said...

Wonderful finds--love the happy happy housewife!

ClassyChassy said...

So cute - love the happy housewife!!! We all have our days, don't we??

CC said...

I love your post..vintage linens and embroidery are among my favorite things of all time, and the happy housewife is just wonderful. I had to laugh at the trying to convince herself..:). Haven't we all been there?? :). Happy VTT..have a wonderful weekend.

Lakeshore Cottage Living said...

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE that tablerunner and dishcloth! Great finds.

Threeundertwo said...

What a great towel! I love hilarious old embroidery patterns like this.

Country Cottage Chic said...

I'd be a happy housewife if someone else would do the housework!!

Jayne

Miri said...

She knew just how "happy" she was! I love the humor in this embroidery!

Anonymous said...

love your finds especially the embroidered tea-towel..what FUN :)

Becky said...

laughing way too hard here. I think the long ago embroiderer must have seen me in the future!

Roslyn said...

I just purchased an embroidery machine so I'm looking forward to having fun with tea towels-I'll have to remember that one!

Bea said...

What a sweet tea towel. I would have had to grab it up too.