I know you are waiting with bated breath to find out why I’m swimming in frogs…
If you read my last post, “Vintage Picker Off Limits Home Tour,” you may remember I’ve spent the entire summer sitting on my duff and NOT going to any yard sales, estate sales, or thrift stores. YES, I’m stir crazy!
A friend moved this weekend and there was an estate sale. Plans were hatched to send my better half in my stead. He sorta knows what I want, but sometimes I wonder. Off he went the first day. He returned with 4 frogs, a brass paper clip, and a picture frame. I was a little disappointed. “You went the first day and got there roughly when it started, and this is all????” OK, I didn’t say it…I thought it.
Still, I liked what he brought home….
First Day Finds
This frog is adorable and vintage from 1995. I also love the brass paper clip. Both are in my Etsy shop. Frog is here. And the Brass Paper Clip is here. (Froggie is sold.)
I really love this guy!! Isn’t he unique? He is a bit big and heavy to ship, but never mind…I want him!
Gary scored this too, and it is a lucky find~a Panetta brooch. Panetta is highly collectible and of fine quality.
Second Day Finds
I don’t go the second day as a rule, but my good friend was going. She shopped the half-price day for me while staying in touch by phone. (Is that a good friend, or what???) I had a ball “shopping” and out of that I culled:
A wooden chest…quite heavy and big
Ginormous box of fabric scraps (not shown)
Small box of yarn scraps (not shown)
Large metal tray from England and the picture frame from the first day.
An Occupied Japan figurine, modeled after the famous German Hummel figurines.
Cup and saucer from England
A small enamel teapot
Aren’t you surprised this doesn’t have a frog on it?? I know I am….
…and FIVE MORE FROGS!
This guy reminds me of “Alice in Wonderland.” Did that story have frogs?
Here is another favorite….that face! Isn’t he cute? He is actually a bank…the coins go into his mouth, and this fella is made in Japan….
HELLOOOOO…
I never associated my friend with frogs…but now you know why I’m swimming in frogs, and it’s a good thing because I was fresh out.
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Florence
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Girl, you are swimming in frogs but you found a lot of other great stuff too.
Glad you think so Sharon! Actually, I’m pretty pleased.
Shopping via phone is ingenious! I adore the froggie bank. All that makes me wish I’d gone to that sale instead of the ones I went to. I seriously thought about it, but didn’t.
As the old saying goes…hindsight is 20/20…LOL!
My favorite is the frog bank. I bet you can’t wait until you are back on your feet but the phone shopping was a very good idea to shop with your friend.
Thanks Debra! I think the bank is a favorite overall…mine too! Yes, I was lucky my friend shopped for me.
I’ll say you are swimming in frogs. I’m sure they will make you happy!! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Thanks for dropping by Jann!
What a sweet husband and friend you have, Florence 🙂 Love everyone of your frogs, but especially the little orange one and the very last one with the great oogly eyes. Thanks so much for linking up with Vintage Charm!
Thank you Diana! I enjoy Vintage Charm every week! Appreciate all the work y’all do!
What a great friend to send pictures while she shopped for you. Your hubby did good – love the Frog Musician!
Thanks Marie! Yes I’ve got a great husband and a sweet friend. I’m so blessed.
I am a frog lover, Florence!! I actually went to check out that first cutie, reclined and reading, but he was sold! I guess I’m not the only one who had a little crush on him! 😉
Aww, I’m sorry you missed out on him Kim! I thought he was cute too!
Florence, it looks like your husband and your friend got some fun finds for you! I really like the frog musician, how fun and unique! It looks like you got some great things!!
Yes they did make some great purchases! I was pleased.