Thrift.Barter.Buy

A return to my BLog

2006-12-05T10:47:00.001-08:00

I have decided to return to blogging here for the next month . My family finds the Flickr confusing to navigate. I completely understand , as I find all new technical trials- quite challenging.

First order of business-my dear SWAP partnerhttp://www.daciaray.com/ Dacia Ray. I have failed in my swapping duties for the past few months. I am so sorry Dacia.
Having our home turned upside down for tiling and carpeting, painting - has made making order of all things thrifty-impossible for my organizationally challenged self!
Finally, a big box of goodies are off to the post office this week!

I am deeply involved working with Hospice. The creative expression of these experiences are a bit of a conundrum, as all things are confidential. To express without crossing this line is a delicate dance. This blessed experience calls to be shared. The organic process that has grown through my photographs have allowed me to do so thus far and for this, I am forever grateful.

* I see there is now a BETA version of Blogger. I am sure it is more wonderful then this original version; however, I fear, I will press one wrong button and lose everything I have done the past year and a half. If anyone has some solid Blogger information to enlighten me with-PLEASE DO!
I have made the decision to invest in a satellite for Internet high speed. This wont be in place until after the new year; so finding me on FLickr will remain , until I am able to upload my photos to my blog at a reasonable speed

2006-09-02T08:54:00.000-07:00

Grandma just left me to return to her home in CA. She arrived to find all carpet removed from the floors-but NO TILE LAYED. All Grandma wants to do is return to me and hold me in her arms.

See You In September

2006-08-05T17:09:00.000-07:00

The DIAGNOSIS is in and my computer has a WORM!

A dear tech specialist will be stripping my hard drive during my vacation, so when I return -all will be well and we will begin AGAIN!

I may have the opportunity to load and post pictures while I am visiting family(fingers crossed).

For now, I will apologize again for the continued delay and look forward to BARTERING in September.

In 3 days I will be holding my heart-my precious grand daughter Sadie in my arms. For this -I am so grateful.

Enjoy the rest of summer vacation !

Namaste,

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TEST -SWEET SADIEl

2006-07-28T20:29:00.000-07:00

and now--another technical problem

2006-07-25T23:11:00.000-07:00

WELL.. NOW SOMETHING HAS GONE AWRY WITH MY BLOG...THROWING MY ARMS UP IN THE AIR... Categories: announce_,

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vintage, Retro, hand crotched APRON

2006-07-24T23:35:00.000-07:00

RETRO HAND CROTCHED AND TATTED APRON
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Let The Bartering Commence!!

2006-07-23T22:48:00.000-07:00

There was NASHING OF TEETH!!! PULLING OUT OF HAIR!!!!!
WAILING * STOMPING OF FEET!!!! threatening to give up my blog ship! Serious thoughts of running away and joining a Yoga asram!-BUT- an hour ago a message posted on the HEllO HELP PAGE ANNOUNCING THEIR TECHNICAL PROBLEM!!!!
the solution ?? ---to join again using a non AOl e-mail address!!! I immediately did this and WOLAH! I am back in Business. Let the Bartering commence!

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Patience is a virtue??* Can You Help?

2006-07-22T10:37:00.000-07:00

Good Morning Thrifters
I can report that if patience is indeed a virtue,- then I have reached new heights of Virtuosity! I have had a major computer problems the past 2 weeks. Thankfully all has been solved,- except my picture hosting is not working !!!. I was quite frazzled over this series of events BUT! then I remembered -"This is supposed to be FUN!!"
Thus, today's goal is to seek knowledgeable tech advise from friends who know and understand "all that stuff"

wait a second..maybe one of you are familiar with what I refer to as- "the land of never understandables"

I use Picasa&Hello picture hosting because it is the only one I have found that can sucessfully upload photos from 'sloooow speed dialup' (we have no options out here in the desert)-anyway, when all my computer conundrums began a week ago it was still working. Now the error message is "cant connect to internet" i have tried to find answers with no avail,- SO IF ANYONE CAN FIGURE THIS OUT AND TELL ME HOW TO FIX IT AND IT WORKS---- FREE PICK OF AN ITEM!
My camera card is loaded with pictures of goodies just waiting to be posted !

P.S. i just spent 15 minutes trying bloggers auto picture loader and it failed! So just imagine 4 wonderful items with descriptions under them just below this post.

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DOLLY CONTEST - REVEALED

2006-07-21T16:30:00.000-07:00

So this is the tender artists creation on State Street in SantaBarbara I would Love to spend and entire day snapping pictures of people when the first discover these life like figures
This older gentlman is offering a hershey bar to the little girl
This is the dolly she set down near bye before taking the sweet offering~

Bronze it IS!~ i know i could hardly believe it either!
Jenn is the closest so pick out an item and email me you info.
Congratulations Jenn*

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Announcement

2006-07-19T21:15:00.000-07:00

well...we have spent all day with AOL tech help. uninstalled....reinstalled.. and the problems persists. I once again apologize for the delay. The contest is open till Sunday for guessing what little dolly is made of. One of you is very-very close to the correct answer!
Unitl then, let me say- Miss Sadie's expression pretty much sums up the way I feel about my computer conundrum

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Thrifter Announcement!

2006-07-17T19:31:00.000-07:00

HELLO LOVELY THRIFTERS =) Grandma asked me to tell you almost all the finishing touches are complete to get bartering! Oh...the heat makes grandma feel the way I look in this picture.

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Announcement** CONTEST!!

2006-07-16T17:34:00.000-07:00

Back from 5 wonderful days in coastal temperatures! Oh my!!-- nothing like a new town to thrift in. O.K. can anyone guess what this little dolly is made of? FIRST PERSON to guess WINS a free pick from here!

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Road Trip!!!

2006-07-11T00:08:00.000-07:00

R O A D -T R I P~ its five days out of the baking desert to coastal breezes and plush wine country. When we return all new features should be a GO- and Busy Bartering will Begin!

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No New Updates~

2006-07-08T11:43:00.000-07:00

Hi~Grandma has a really bad sinus infection-and is taking medicine-and is not very happy about feeling so lousy-she apologizes for no new updates this week~but Hearing me talk and coo- and sing -and screech!- on the cell phone makes her smile =)

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New Features Coming Soon!!

2006-07-05T15:26:00.000-07:00

Hi, Grandma asked me to tell you there are new features coming this week on the side bar to make BARTERING easier for everyone =)

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Bartered Book~

2006-07-04T22:19:00.000-07:00

Bartered~ just awaiting Miss Tammy's Snail mail and this Rare and Rich old book will be on its way to one talented Artists and Graphic Designer* I have read much and each reading is a special experience~

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Vintage Cup Finds Matching Bag!

2006-07-04T20:03:00.000-07:00

Mail Out~ to the sweet and oh so talented SALLY of Shims and Son's!. I spotted two beautiful Retro cups made in Spain , then several days later Sally Posted~ this~ on her 'always Colorful * Coordinated Blog' I knew immediately they were a match made in the 70's =)

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Mail Out ~ Angry Chicken

2006-07-04T19:58:00.000-07:00

Mail Out- to Miss Amy-the First Crafty blogger I read Daily after being matched up with Miss Dacia who had Angry Chicken on her Blog List~the name made me curious and from the first reading I was hooked! Go visit and you will know why =)

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Which of these things belongs together?

2006-07-03T23:31:00.000-07:00

So these little cuties have been in my collection for Thrift Barter Buy for months. It was driving me nuts trying to figure out who or what they reminded me of. and then~ Finally........IT came to me!
The adorable Little Helmet Pal Stamp from The Small Object!
So, Off they go to Sweet Sarah, one of the Artists featured in Fred Flare's The Next Big Thing!

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Blue*Yellow Vintage China~

2006-07-03T21:24:00.000-07:00

The top of the Takahasi containers for Jenn-and a few more yellow *blues
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Retro Sewing Images~

2006-07-02T00:24:00.000-07:00

At the 'best ever birthday weekend garage sale bounty' the home owner offered me 6 boxes of craft magazines from the 1970's The Retro crafts and photo directions are priceless, but the ADS may even be more fun

wouldn't this make a great card or book mark? ohhh... birds, birds, and more birds in the 70's
another colorful possibility for stationary-what are your ideas?

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Vintage Blue~

2006-07-01T09:34:00.000-07:00

If i cannot be near the ocean I shall surround myself with blue~

of course~ all items availabe~just for you*

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Arcoroc, France - China~

2006-06-30T22:27:00.000-07:00

these vintage bowls of which i have ~4~ are made in Arcoroc France
This brilliant delicate bowl is a perfect little something for just the right someone
A closer up of the French Bowl~so Lovely*
Someone you love deserves this exquisite rose painted * gold rimmed tea cup set

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Welcome Pozy!

2006-06-29T15:53:00.000-07:00

Hi Alicia! Grandma asked me to welcome you and say hope you have fun looking! XO SADIE
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Vintage OWL Book Plate~

2006-06-28T19:25:00.000-07:00

This Book Plate is attached inside a book from the early 1950's I can make copies as soon as I receive my new Printer(coming this weekend =) ~ I can tint it in what ever color you prefer!
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Which is Who's? Who's is Which???

2006-06-28T00:23:00.000-07:00

O. K.
Which Item is Who's?? Who's items is which?? - oh hell- you know what I mean!
Thus far one premiere Domestic Goddess Blogger found her way through the items thus far posted and sniffed the one out with her name written all over it.
Now there is another item that so perfectly reflects some of the character, the genre, the genius of yet another Premiere design Blogger. Will she be able to find it? will another Blogger in the creative neighborhood find it?
Stay tuned for Part two of WHICH THRIFT IS WHO"S_ WHO"MS - oh hell you know what I'm saying!

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Unexpected Visit~

2006-06-27T23:53:00.000-07:00

An unexpected visit this evening called for a 10 minute clean up af the numerous TBB items strewn all over my living room floor-kitchen table and various other knooks and crannies of my home so now my 'quasi order' is shot and im almost back to square one again. oh well the shelves are due to arrive anyday and there is hope for me yet

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Vintage Serving Platter and Serving Bowl~

2006-06-25T22:49:00.000-07:00

This Vintage Serving Platter Makes me Happy The Sebring Company U.S.A. Yellow Vista
This Blue Beautiful Serving Bowl Made in Brazil

A few more Lovlies

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Mystic Rose Tea Cup~

2006-06-24T13:59:00.000-07:00

This exquisite German tea saucer subtle greens and b*w fine painting with silver rim

with its delicate match is so intricate and feminine called MYSTIC ROSE
P E R F E C T~

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English Porcelain~

2006-06-24T00:56:00.000-07:00

English Porcelain Bowl- a dainty little beauty*
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Vintage Anniversary Bell~

2006-06-24T00:55:00.000-07:00

Vintage Anniversary Bell -To Ring in another Year of L O V E *
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Tea Cup and Saucer~

2006-06-24T00:41:00.000-07:00

This Lovely Rose Tea Cup and saucer from England- a perfect pretty for the true tea drinker
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Blue Italian Mugs~

2006-06-24T00:39:00.000-07:00

These beautiful Blueberry mugs from Italy-just the right fullness for real hit beverage drinkers
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Vintage Apron~

2006-06-24T00:36:00.000-07:00

This sequenced yellow beauty is another awesome ~APRON~ just waiting for a new home
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Vintage Apron~

2006-06-23T19:12:00.000-07:00

Beautiful Butterfly waiting to fly away to the right owner~
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Vintage Apron~

2006-06-23T19:09:00.000-07:00

A B E T T E R B U T T E R F L Y SHOT
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Retro Apron~

2006-06-23T19:05:00.000-07:00

This LOVELY Satin like Swishing butterfly Apron is a Gem * waiting for the Happy Housewife to CLAIM =)
Golf Shoes not included =)

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Retro Eyeglasses~

2006-06-23T18:56:00.000-07:00

OMG- and the RETRO GLASSES -Grandpa put on his own-they are also available~
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Retro Saucers~

2006-06-23T18:52:00.000-07:00

Rockin-Retro- I have many glass or porcelain cups to go with these! Leave a message.
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Mikasa Nordic Plates~

2006-06-23T18:47:00.000-07:00

As promised Grandpa Bob models Vintage Kitchen Stuff~ MIKASA-NORDIC-Cera Stone
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More pictures Soon!!~

2006-06-21T23:25:00.000-07:00

Well..Grandpa had a long day and Grandma didnt get home till after 8-which means she is way tired as the temp in the desert was 106 today. So tomorrow she will try again to get Grandpa to model the Vintage Aprons and post more pictures.
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Coming soon... Vintage Aprons!~

2006-06-21T10:47:00.000-07:00

Don't tell GRANDPA-shhhh...but tonight he is going to help Grandma get more goodies on this blog and(HE IS GOING TO MODEL THE AWESOME RETRO APRONS Grandma got at the best garage sale ever on her birthday) but don't tell him I told you =)
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A short Meme~

2006-06-20T22:43:00.000-07:00

Please leave a one-word comment that you think best describes me - it can only be one word long. Then copy and paste this into your blog so that I may leave a word about you.Ready go! Thanks StevieCategories: misc_

Happy Tuesday Limoges

2006-06-20T13:11:00.000-07:00

Love them there flowers* These shot glasses are very heavily weighted-if you dont partake in shots-they make fantastic paper weights filled with trinkets. the hilarious Stirrer(is that a word)? came in a fantastic thrift swap I received last month. I am repulsed by all guns=but this little bugger cracks me up*
oh, and the fabric is a RETRO Pillow case- I have 2 available- and would work perfectly for making an apron or skirt like the one ...oh..rats...can't recall...-a really creative Blogger who's name i cant think of-if anyone knows her -Pleez leave her info in the comments*
This precious sweetie is a true Limoges from France. i spent quite a bit of time a while back trying to find information on it with no success-anyone out there have any ideas??
so its blurry...(cant find my reading glasses) but anyone who knows me can vouge for the fact that i am an honest Engine ~Girl Scouts Honor* Also little embroidered ditty from the 40-50's available. I have so many of these lovlies from my Birthday Garage Sale best discovery ever -i have them draped all over my dining room chairs-I may have inadvertantly created some Shabby Chic here which I do like , but its not the look i am going for(O.K. i cant make up my mind what frickin look I am going for) Categories: china_

Hand Written Letter~

2006-06-19T18:22:00.000-07:00

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Hand Written Letter~

2006-06-19T18:20:00.000-07:00

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WW II Lingerie and Glass Vase

2006-06-19T18:07:00.000-07:00

WW II Lingerie
so detailed and delightful
Amber Glass Pitcher

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Working on Posting Photos~

2006-06-19T10:27:00.000-07:00

Be Patient...Grandma's working on those pictures! oh and have a very good day!
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Mission Organization~

2006-06-17T22:29:00.000-07:00

One small corner of the plethora of items to be posted here>EGADS! what was I thinking? where is the Mission Organization Crew? They should consider recruiting in Thrift Stores =)
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World War II One of a Kind Lingerie~

2006-06-17T22:17:00.000-07:00

Love the bottom*
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World War II One of a Kind Lingerie~

2006-06-16T10:42:00.000-07:00

This beautiful Slip was purchased at an Estate Sale in Pittsburgh PA. It was a rainy day, and my luck was lots of items were left a half hour before the end of the sale. The Estate Company owner from England said this was the exquisite lingerie was from the world war 2 era. Categories: clothing_

Color Week RED~ Vintage Book Plate 1942

2006-06-16T00:29:00.000-07:00

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Color Week BLUE~ Vintage Motel Sign Photo

2006-06-15T12:39:00.000-07:00

Once the neon light beckoning desert travelers to an oasis of good food, supplies and rest-now standing alone in this deserted desert town-AMBOY
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Color Week BLUE~ Vintage Motel Sign Photo

2006-06-15T11:41:00.000-07:00

COLOR WEEK- BLUE~ the beginning leg of our trip to UTAH last week
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Dacia Saves the DAY!!~

2006-06-14T09:55:00.000-07:00

I APOLOGIZE TO EVERYONE AND ANYONE ~ WHO TOOK the time to come peek at my new blog and found you could not leave comments!! IT was NOT INTENTIONAL- just another example of what happens when a BLOG-TECHNICAL IDIOT~ has no idea she has to set these preferences,~ goes on a blog flurry visiting so many of YOU~fabulous !creative! women BLOGGERS~ inviting YOU to come to my new BLOG~~ONLY TO FIND`~ you can't leave a COMMENT! FORTUNATELY - DACIA , my DEAREST Blog neighbor, took the time and left me a KIND NOTE, giving me the heads up on the COMMENT CONONDRUM I had created . DACIA YOU ARE THE BEST! Categories: announce_

Summer Pocket Hat Project

2006-06-14T00:03:00.000-07:00

Could This be a Three fold solution? ~Sun Protection~convenience~ and STYLE??

What were they thinking? Did ANYONE actually wear one of these?? Categories: crafts_

Retro Hand Stitched Owl~

2006-06-13T23:51:00.000-07:00

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Couroc Vintage Tray~

2006-06-13T23:48:00.000-07:00

C O U R O C of Monterey California
Brown Pottery measuring cups~~Vintage hot plateCategories: kitchenware_

Vintage Autograph Book 1932~

2006-06-13T23:40:00.000-07:00

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Retro Kiln Forms Hot Plate~

2006-06-13T23:25:00.000-07:00

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Brown Pottery Measuring Cups~

2006-06-13T23:19:00.000-07:00

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Vintage Brown Books for Barter~

2006-06-13T13:50:00.000-07:00

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Wonderful White~

2006-06-12T19:10:00.000-07:00

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Vintage Multipurpose Owl*~

2006-06-02T22:57:00.000-07:00

Take a Close Look At this VINTAGE OWL* See His Cool Red Glasses?
hmmm.... what are they? How about his belly button! ~ YEP It is indeed~ String coming out of the little hole!

HIS-HER GLASSES ARE ???
SEE HERE* His Glasses Are Scissors!!

How darn Cute * Clever is That?

Has Anyone ever seen one of these?

Where have you seen one? The only thing I can guess is perhaps a BAKERY??

Does anyone have any ideas on this? Please enlighten us! I am anxious to hear any information or ideas you all have!Categories: kitchen_, ceramic_