Monday, April 29, 2013

Louisiana Finds


Happy Monday.  

Thought I would show you some of my finds from Louisiana.  The lady at the store told me these are oatmeal bowls.  When you bought oatmeal you got a bowl, cup, or little glass.  I wish we still had those days.  Wouldn't it be nice to open some oatmeal and get one of these great bowls?


I just love these cut outs, but they are so hard to find in good condition.  Score!  I also found the feed sack they are lying on.  I know one day I will get my feed sacks in my shop.  lol


Ok you know how I just love paper dolls?  I could not believe it when I found these Raggedy Ann and Andy paper dolls.  I was over the moon excited.  David had to come and see what all the commotion was.  lol.


This sewing basket is in perfect condition.  I just had to snatch it up.  


Just look at the beautiful roses on the bottom.  I was thinking my machine embroidery thread would fit great in this sewing basket.  I have a yellow one just like it I keep my other threads in and I just love it.

Hope you have a great week and get to sew until your machine can not take it anymore.


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14 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 29, 2013 at 5:35 PM

    such lovely finds Donna.xx

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  2. PaulaApril 29, 2013 at 5:51 PM

    Hello sweet Donna, I am so glad you found such lovely things in Louisiana! It would be wonderful to still get dishes in oatmeal. I am thinking those must be from the depression era. What treasures! The sewing basket is fabulous. Enjoy all your goodies sweetie! Love, Paula xo

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  3. ShugApril 29, 2013 at 5:57 PM

    some cute oatmeal bowls. I do remember my mom getting glasses out of the oatmeal can. Wish those days were still here as well, along with green stamps...

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  4. vintage greyApril 29, 2013 at 6:20 PM

    Such cute finds!! Love the cut outs!! So darn sweet!! xo Heather

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  5. Pam~ Virginia RetroApril 29, 2013 at 6:41 PM

    Oh, just love the sewing basket, and the paper dolls are so cute. Great finds Donna! :) Pam

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  6. LauraApril 29, 2013 at 7:15 PM

    WOW! You sure found some sweet things...I love that sewing basket and that little bear is so darn cute! And the story behind those bowls...my mother told me when they would go to the movies they would get a dish or teacup everytime they went can you imagine that!

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  7. UnknownApril 29, 2013 at 8:10 PM

    Great finds! I love the feed sack and cut-outs!

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  8. StephanieApril 29, 2013 at 8:26 PM

    Oh what lovely finds! I especially like the cutouts - so sweet :)

    Hugs,
    Stephanie

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  9. AnonymousApril 30, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    Eeek! I adore those cut outs! I would love to see some of those in person! I love watching old shows like Bewitched so I can get a glimpse of Tabitha's room. ♥

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  10. suemacApril 30, 2013 at 12:01 PM

    The sewing basket is just so cute.

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  11. DonnaApril 30, 2013 at 7:39 PM

    It would be great if we could buy items with dishes in them! Love the little dishes you found.
    You got some great things. I love the sewing basket and it will be perfect for thread.
    Hugs,
    Donna

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  12. craftylesMay 1, 2013 at 12:22 PM

    It must have been exciting to get a pretty bowl with your oatmeal! Wonderful treasures-I love the paper dolls too.

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  13. Tammy's in LoveMay 1, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    Love the story of the oatmeal bowls; premiums were such a nice way for the women in the 40s and 50s to get new dishes!

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  14. WendyMay 6, 2013 at 1:23 PM

    All your new finds are just gorgeous. I love the cut out doll, always favourites of mine too.

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