stock up the shop: just a coupla things

Ran around for a bit this weekend and found just a few things. Left several places empty handed, which is disappointing and satisfying at the same time. I've been on a listing frenzy lately, and now actually feel "caught up." So, now it feels good to be able to take my time, be selective, enjoy the process, and take time to learn as much as possible.

OK, on to the finds:

Yes, I already have some similar, Yugoslavian, versions of these in the shop.
After hemming and hawing, I finally decided to grab these  because of their matte undersides... I thought
perhaps Krenit by Herbert Krenchel of Denmark. No real proof that they are unfortunately,
but they're so nice and have great style. Listed here.

This Kolf of Austria fabric has such a cute folksy design to it. I recently sold some Kolf linens, I think they are so fun although I don't know anything about the company. This is a nice large piece, in crispy clean, never-been-washed condition. Vintage fabrics are still so intriguing to me. I have ridiculous amounts of fabric, waiting to be used.
One of these days I'll do a sewing post! This will be listed as soon as I get it measured.

Sometimes I just can't resist the Japanese stoneware. There's a lot of it out there, that's for sure.
Something about these fluttering butterflies caught my eye.

Finally, this is a rare Corning Ware 10" skillet. It coordinates with the classic Cornflower Blue pattern, but it is that beautiful solid blue with a white interior, and nice black and stainless handle. I've only been able to find one listed on Ebay, and nowhere else. I'd like to list it in the shop, but hubs think he might like to cook eggs in it. We'll see.

Have a great week y'all!
~ Jenny

stock up the shop: fantastic plastic

I told myself to take a break from shopping until I list the items listed that are sitting on my "to list" shelf. But, hubs twisted my arm and sent me on my way this morning... Mind you, this gives him an excuse to plop in front of the TV watching Euro soccer highlights while the kids play. And now as I research, photograph, and list...he's enjoying his Liverpool match. It's all very symbiotic around here. We are very lucky to have super self-entertaining children! (Cheers to Montessori.) Don't worry, we do engage with them from time to time.

I've mentioned this before in my posts, but I think it's funny how many of my treasure hunting runs end up with things that kind of "go" together. So, here are some of today's plasticky pick ups:

Soehnle of Switzerland scale.
Can take up to 11 pounds (5 kg) and does it with style.  Have to  do a bit of research to
determine age. If its 20+ years old, it'll go in the shop. If not, it'll stay right here with me!

I feel like I remember my Twitter friends a while back chatting about Ingrid plastics, but can't remember the specifics.  Definitely in the style of the popular plastic Heller pieces, but based in Chicago. This is a "picnic ball." A large set of 6 cups, 6 dinner plates, 6 medium plates/shallow bowls, 6 small bowls/plates, 6 tumblers, a serving platter, and two serving bowls. Put it all together in just the right way, and you have THIS:

Kind of brilliant, huh?
My 7 year old thinks this is just about the coolest thing he's ever seen and
would like it to come along with us on our summer camping trips... We'll see.

And speaking of Ingrid, at a completely different shop I found this little snack set of four plates and four short cups in its original mesh packaging.  The plates have little indentations for the cups to sit in. The plastic Heller pieces I have in the shop haven't been selling, but I thought I'd grab this and give it a try since the packaging is pretty eye catching!

Cute little pink paper sorter.
Not much to say about it except that I just had to pick it up because it was made by
"Rogers" (my dad's name) in Madison,WI ( my hometown, where my parents still live.)
So retro, huh?!

Interdesigns swivel storage/sorter.
I was happy to see this since I recently listed one that sold in just a few days.
The last one was white, but I'm loving this blue.

And last, but not least, yet another Kokeshi. I'm crazy!
This one is a bit older, in the "traditional" style. You can see my others in the background...
Suddenly I'm a collector. I just can't part with them! I have much to learn, and there's lots of information out there. Maybe a future blog post. For now, it's a magical little "rush" when I see one calmly standing there
waiting for me on a crowded shelf. See, I'm crazy.

Now on to the task of listing, listing, listing...have lots of other cute stuff (not all plastic) to get in the shop before the work week starts again. Enjoy!

~ Jenny

stock up the shop: catch up and fantastic finds

Happy New Year everyone! Oh wow have I neglected this little blog. I've been neglecting my internet duties, but have NOT been neglecting my stock-up-the-shop duties. This post will be mostly eye-candy rather than content, so here are some of my favorite new finds for the new year! Everything's in, or on its way to, the creekhouse shop!

1960s Playplax building toy

Mid Century Plata Moderna Silver Mexican Bar Set

Interdesign Storage Container

Mid Century Loma of Arizona Desertware Mugs

Retro Heart Valentine's Day Mug

Harlequin Mauve Blue Covered Sugar Bowl

Hallmark Japan Danish Modern Style Candle Holder

Cute Japanese Planter

Polish Enameled Stock Pot

Mod Flowers Thermal Coffee Carafe - Not Listed Yet!

Unipet for Upjohn by McCoy Pet Treat Jar
(Lid is a bell! So cute!)
Not listed yet, because I think my dog and cat really like it.

Amazing Rotary Dial White Phone - Not listed yet

Whew! This is a nice sampling of the stuff that I came across over the past few weeks. Forgive me for the somewhat lazy post.
Hey, did I tell you I'm on Twitter? (@thecreekhouse)
Have you checked out Pinterest? So cool, and so tempting to spend hours...but I'm just getting started.
By the way I'm also on Flickr
And Facebook!
I have found some pretty fun stuff that I'll spend more time posting about because I think you'll think it's pretty cool, too. Cheers to 2012!
~ Jenny