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Saturday, May 11, 2013

Early Bird Flea Finds Part 2

It's been so long since I have linked to How Sweet the Sound for Pink Saturday!
I planned to so many times but with all that's been going on I just couldn't.

Here's the rest of my flea market day...
I had my arms full when I saw this pink Cole Steel typewriter (made in Western Germany 1962). Price $10 steal of a deal!

It was the last thing I bought that day.


I thought it was kind of cute and maybe I would just sell it but once I got it home I started to really appreciate it.
I did a little research online and a guy in Australia has a blog with a picture of one, he restores typewriters and this is one he wants but the price has been too high! It's probably not worth as much because it has a few nicks but it seems to work properly.
I couldn't find a single one for sale online.
Now I'm getting fun ideas of how to display it, I've grown pretty attached to it.


I can never walk away from millinery hats or flowers and these were too cheap and so pretty.


Also the old twin bedspread with the pom pom fringe, pink piping and a pink ruffle. There are 2 pillow shams, I wish she had both bedspreads.
I remember a set like this when I was little on our twin beds.
It was $10 for spread and shams and I figured if I can't use the bedspread I can always harvest the materials.


That's it!
Now it's time to get back to packing. I caught a bad bug and was down in bed all day Friday, I won't be leaving Sunday as planned and I'm still weak today so I may not even be able to get going until Tuesday. Not too happy about that but there's nothing I can do about it.

Thanks for stopping!
I'll be back to posting sometime after I get back to Minnesota.

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9 comments:

  1. What great finds. I am in love with the bedspread! Hope you are feeling better. Safe travels. Glad I found your post on Beverly's Pink Saturday!

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  2. Hats are not my thing, but the typewriter I love.

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  3. I don't know how you do it, but you always find the most amazing things! I love that pink typewriter! Such character...:)Have a safe trip back to your other home and enjoy your second spring!

    Blessings, Vicky
    Life On Willie Mae Lane

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  4. What a perfectly pink find! I've never seen a pink typewriter before. I think everything has been made in pink at least ONE time in the last century! LOL.

    Hope you feel better and get on your way soon!

    Jillian

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  5. Yes you did score. Pink typewriters a very rare and sell for a lot on Ebay if they ever show up.
    I dont have any good flea markets near me it seems to be more in FL or Ca or midwest.It is so fun to go!

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  6. Great typewriter! Hope ya get better soon!
    Farmhouse hugs,
    Cindy

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  7. Wonderful finds, never seen a pink typewriter! Love the bedspread with the pom poms.

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  8. Just finished part one and two...what a great flea market! I'll bet the typewriter is a valuable piece! I hope you are feeling better soon...safe travels!

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  9. Hi Faye!
    I had to come over and catch up since I've been away from blogging for a little bit. LOVE all of your treasures you've found!
    The cabinet with all of those bottles is awesome!!
    I hope you feel better real soon, honey bunch.
    Safe travel to you.
    xo

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