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Thursday, June 23, 2011

Fetching Find and a Collection

I love to thrift shop and I do it A LOT. I find really great stuff every once in a while and thought I'd share. Check out this vintage stroller I found at a local consignment shop. I've been on the look out for something like this for my coffee table and can't wait  to put a tiny christmas tree in it in December.
  



I'm now keeping my eyes peeled for a fun and unique way to display my collection of measuring cups.  I've never been much of a collector, but after my friend bought me a set I thought I'd give it a try. You would be surprised how hard it is to come by novelty measuring cups. I've been collecting for a year and have only found 7 sets (if you ever see any, let me know!) Do you collect anything? How do you display it?

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16 comments:

  1. ~The Bargain Babe from *Zucchini Summer Blog*June 23, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    oh my gosh I love love love the elephant measuring cups! I collect elephants because our baby that was stillborn was buried with a stuffed one. So I try to have an elephant in every room of the house as a reminder. :)

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  2. NancyJune 23, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Oh...that's not a tricyle...it's a very early stroller.. I spy a folded down handle...

    So cute...

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  3. Just JaimeJune 23, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Love the elephant measuring cups too! Cool idea for your coffee table!

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  4. Needled MomJune 23, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    That is actually a Taylor Tot stroller. They had a tray on the bottom that could be removed and used as a walker. I still have our children's and use it as a plant holder too.

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  5. Alison AgnewJune 24, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    oh what fun...you have a good eye for a thrifty treasure...love the stroller...so sweet...thanks for linking up to the block party!

    alison
    stuff and nonsense

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  6. Jenn EricksonJune 24, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    What an absolutely incredible find! I love your collection of measuring cups too (especially the sweet little elephants)!

    I'm a fellow thrift-store junkie, and some of my collections include antique cookbooks, vintage ice cream scoops and rotary beaters. They're all displayed in my tiny kitchen.

    Best, Jenn/Rook No. 17

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  7. the cape on the cornerJune 24, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    wow, love the retro colors on the stroller/bike! elephants are everywhere now-i know some bloggers who would looove those cups! great finds!

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  8. Fishtail CottageJune 24, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    visiting you from the "Blog Party"! darling treasure! oxox, tracie

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  9. Studio CarolinaJune 24, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Love the stroller and yes, it is called a Taylor Tot. My parents had one when I was a child and I was born in 1939..........so it is really old.

    Love the measuring cups. I have always been a collector and believe in displaying collections. Collections are so much more enjoyable when you can view them.

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  10. AnonymousJune 24, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    Love your stroller!! I've never seen one like that! Your measuring cups are great, especially like the elephants!

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  11. UnknownJune 26, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    I featured your little blue cart today on my blog. Take a peek:

    http://thehomelessfinch.blogspot.com/2011/06/fun-stuff-from-blogs-and-feature.html

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  12. Confessions of a Stay at Home MommyJune 27, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    That blue stroller is incredible! I would love it if you would link up to my Tuesday Confessional link party going on now: http://www.craftyconfessions.com/2011/06/tuesday-confessional-link-party.html
    ~Macy from Confessions of a SAHM

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  13. JillJune 27, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Cute stroller and love your measuring cups! I don't collect anything myself --oh wait a minute - does fabric count???

    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a great week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  14. The Hungry FashionistaJune 28, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    I love the measuring cups! I've always wanted to collect salt and pepper shakers. Right now i have..... two sets. Ha!

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  15. JeanineJune 30, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Loved seeing this. I have a photo of me in one of these strollers!
    YOur collection of measuring cups is very cool too!

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  16. Noble VintageJuly 5, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    What a great find! Super color and such a great conversation piece. So many possibilities! :) thanks for sharing at Transformations and Treasures!

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