Thrift Share - Little Teapots & Bright Flowers

Happy Easter Sunday! 

I had a beautiful Spring weekend with friends here in SoCal & hope you had a beautiful weekend in your part of the world too!  I had an opportunity to do a little thrifting over the past week, and here's a taste of a few things that made it home with me!

Don't these 2 Arabia of Finland pots make a cute Pair? I can't decide if they are 2 sizes of teapots or a coffee pot & a tea pot.  What do you think?

As if the 2 Arabia pots weren't enough, I also brought home this Thomas Germany pot too!  I think it has the most wonderful lines, so simple yet beautiful.

I made my first Pyrex purchase this past week.  I see Pyrex all of the time, but usually pass it by.  But this time I just couldn't resist the bright spring colors and wonderful condition of the set.  

I believe this vintage carrying case is probably a wine carrier, though it could probably be used for carrying or storing just about anything.  I'm guessing it's from the 70s, and think it's so charming!

Speaking of charming, I probably paid a little more than I should have for this adorable set of hand painted floral plaques.  I just love the brightly painted flowers, and think they are expertly done.  I love to photograph beautiful blooms, and wish I could paint them this well too.  These weren't the only bright art flowers I found, check out this fun crewel art too!

Also, not my typical style...but it was just too cute to leave behind.

Most of these goodies will be up in the shop in the next few weeks.  I'm holding a big 25% Off Spring Sale through next weekend so stop by and check out whats new to you at NowSoLA Vintage!

I'm also linking up to ATG's Thrift Share Monday & HLA's Flea Market Finds, so I can't wait to see what wonderful finds you came home with too!

Cheers ~ Lara

Thrift Share - 4 Great Scores All at 1 Store

I found all of my best finds this week at the same Thrift Store on Tuesday.  The first thing I set my eyes on was this vase.  I believe it's a piece from the Rimini Blue Line by Aldo Londi, as the pattern is so similar to the Clock that I found a few months ago.  It's stamped Italy on the bottom, but I'm a little skeptical because there are some odd (un-smooth) areas on the vase.  Not sure if thats Normal??? 

I then found this set of Heath Pottery plates in the same area.  I actually saw them about 2 weeks ago & left them behind since there wasn't really a full set.  But, since they were still in the store and I was already buying the vase & the fact that they were less than $5 for all of them, I decided to bring them home.

I sat all of these goodies on the counter and headed back to scope out the rest of the store, when behind a tall dresser I spotted the spokes of this clock peeking out.

It's an 8 Day Teak & Metal clock by Lux.  I posted about it over on The Thrift Collective earlier this week, but added a few more pics for my Thrift Share post.  It's in overall good condition with the exception of the back cover being broken.  Thank goodness no one usually sees the back!

Last but not least I found this framed Embroidery piece.  I actually believe this was once a small folding table.  There was still a broken swivel leg attached to the bottom, but I unscrewed the leg & think it would be nicer hanging.  

I can't wait to see what everyone else found last week & will be linking up again to ATG's Thrift Share Monday, Her Library Adventures Flea Market Finds, and Costal Charms Nifty Thrifty Tuesday so be sure to check out all the other found treasures there...I know I will!

Cheers ~ Lara

Thrift Share - A Few fun Finds

Our neighbors rose bush...just loving all the Spring Blooms :-)

Another wonderful week of living in CA.  We've had some out of town guests staying for a visit...and have had lots of fun catching up with our great friends. While I haven't been doing too much shopping, I did get to visit about 3 thrift shops, and here are a few of the things I found.

SOLD

Excuse the geek in me, but I was a sucker for this 12 sided polygon toy (aka...dodecagon) when I saw it.  The model was probably used in a classroom somewhere along the way.  Im debating weather or not to sand & repaint it.  I think the original finish with chips and all adds to it's vintage charm.

This is the first Casserole dish I've ever bought at a thrift. It's by Heath California Pottery, and in excellent condition.  It's so simple, yet so charming.

I couldn't pass up a pair of Frye boots, even if they are not my size.  These beauties (SIZE 6) will be heading to my Etsy shop soon.

My best find this week, maybe even the best find of my year...was this Mid Century Clock. 

SOLD

Mid-Century Meridian Ceramic Clock by Howard Miller
I posted more about it on The Thrift Collective, so you can read all about it out there.

Once again, Im linking up to  Apron Thrift Girls Thrift Share Monday as well as  Her Library Adventures Flea Market Finds!

Cheers ~ Lara

Unaka Pottery Lamp

I'm a little late to ATG's Thrift Share Monday party this week, but you know what they say 

"Better Late than Never" right?

I picked up this amazing pottery lamp with a pretty wacky shade this week at a thrift shop.  It was marked a little pricy, but when the volunteer plugged it in to test it and got a pretty good shock, they gave me a pretty big price chop. I felt bad for the volunteer, but yay for the discount!

OK, so maybe it doesn't look so amazing with the crazy beaded 1/2 shade that's obviously missing some sort of dome to cover the bulb, and it has to be rewired...but the actual pottery part is amazing & I have to wonder if the beadwork is original.  The string it's on looks pretty dated, but could it actually be from the 1920s or 1930s?  

Also, if there are any of you pottery buffs out there who know about Unaka Pottery I'd love a little lesson.  So far I've found a few bits and pieces of info online.  Supposedly Unaka was also known as Clouse and a listing on ebay shows this paper note that was stuffed in a vase that outlines a little more about Unaka.

Image from Ebay listing: click HERE

Be sure to check out all the other amazing Thrift Share Monday finds!

Janet Rothwoman Pitcher

Rothwoman Cow Pitcher

I was digging around in the back of my linen closet last week when I unearthed this amazing pitcher.

I had totally forgotten all about it, and it was still wrapped in newspaper from our move to CA.

I started doing a little research online and realized the pitcher was made by 

CA pottery artist Janet Rothwoman.

Janet Rothwoman Signature

 I haven't been able to fine much about her from a biography standpoint, but several examples of her work can be found on worthpoint & previous art pottery auctions.

There is beautiful hand painted detail on both the front & back of the vessel, and I truly love the shape & weight of the piece.  

Rothwoman Pottery

Beautifully painted on both sides

I hate to admit that I just stuck this beauty back into the closet...but I'm debating sharing the love with someone who may appreciate it more so you may see it listed in my Etsy shop soon.