vintage jackpot

 

Hello, my friends.

We're back from Colorado. We had a wonderful time in the Rocky Mountains. The weather was perfect and we had lots of fun adventures along the 2,500 miles. Mary Kate celebrated her thirteenth birthday. I even had time to check out a few antique stores. Have you ever shopped for antiques in Iowa, Nebraska, or Colorado?

You might want to think about it. The pickings were plentiful and unbelievably reasonable. 

 I believe I might have mentioned my love for vintage linens, especially in blue, red and green? If only I had more room.

But, the pièce de résistance was the vintage doll crib and highchair with sweet decals in the perfect shade of blue. I don't know how often I've looked up Amsco (the manufacturer) on ebay over the years, but shipping was always prohibitive. 

These two were found at separate stores along the way. I think they were meant to be together. Thank heavens, my patient husband went along with my crazy plan. He had to take everything out of our vehicle and rearrange it, to make it work. He did it happily, and in the rain, no less. 

I couldn't pass up a vintage Nippon doll plate. Not when it's banded in the palest pink with two of the sweetest little bluebirds on it...

 Found a set of vintage 1950's dishes, something about the tulips and the color-way spoke to me. Maybe for the playhouse?

Spotted lots of vintage enamelware. Unfortunately, most was in pretty bad shape. But, I found a ginormous roaster, a baking pan, a sweet little pot, and a covered rectangular container. Just the thing for a Fourth of July party.

 It's so good to be home. I'm looking forward to catching up with all of you this weekend.

I'm joining the fun at the following:

Common Ground,  French Country Cottage, Very Merry Vintage Style,

My Romantic Home, and The Charm of Home.