Welcome vintage seekers,
Have you ever seen something for the first time, and even though you have lived your whole life without it, it seems impossible to not have it in your life? I exaggerate a little. BUT, the first time I found out about this gorgeous scarf designed by one of my favorite designers, Bjorn Wiinblad, for Neiman Marcus, I had to have it!
My friend
Mid Mod Man (we are not related, and no, I am not his mom) found one scarf like this at a recent estate sale and I tried to
force convince him to trade with me. We were emailing back and forth when I discovered that an identical scarf was up for auction. I registered on-line and I was ready to bid. As luck would have it, my friend Karen from
The Papers was going to be at the auction bidding live, and she kindly offered to bid on the scarf for me. We agreed on a maximum bid and she WON it for me!!! Isn't that an amazing story?
I spent more money on this scarf than I am willing to admit, let's just say it wasn't thrifty. I love it so! Now to frame it and hang it!
Today's visit to the Long Beach Flea Market was disappointing. I only found a couple of things worth bringing home. One was this gorgeous apricot crackle glass Blenko decanter. I have another one in blue in the store, we will see how this one does.
This week's estate sale was an interesting one with lots of original art and books. I didn't get there early enough, so I missed on some great prints. I managed to get this signed oil painting. I have yet to find anything on the artist, but I like the piece nonetheless.
Another find from the estate sale, a large wood carving of an owl. I was convinced it was a Witco piece, but now I know that Witco never made owls (Thanks
Marci!) Another lesson learned.
My second find from today's visit to Long Beach is this beautiful Japanese decanter. I picked it up because it reminds me of the work of Kenji Fujita, but more research is needed to establish provenance.
My lone Thrift Store find is this pair of Rosenthal Studio Linie Idyll Gold, Loewy shape and decoration by non other than Wiinblad.
And lastly another ashtray. I know, I know, I am breaking my laughable rule again. But how could I pass on this beauty? I mean, it doesn't even look like an ashtray! This is the Ultima 15 ashtray by Holger Bäckström & Bo Ljungberg for Beck and Jung. I am tempted to keep it as I love how sculptural it is.
As usual, if you would like more information on any of my finds you can always
contact me. I give discounted prices to my blog readers.
Sharing this week with
A Living Space,
Sir Thrift a Lot and
Thrifter Maker Fixer Farm.