Thursday, May 31, 2012

So Glad I Stopped!!

The neighborhood Goodwill is walking distance from the Xavier Ct. House, but I don't go there too often. But....tonight on the way home from work I decided to stop......not sure why, but I did.

Locked in the "special" cabinet I noticed a bookend. Only one, not two. But definitely worth asking to have the cabinet opened.

A chalkware bookend!  With a darling Asian man leaning toward where the books would be.
 
A few little chips, and nicks, to be expected....but to me the most amazing thing is his ponytail is just perfect!

I love the shoes!

There was one more thing that I brought home today from the Goodwill....

a little demitasse cup and saucer!
A little stained on the inside, but a good soaking I think might help.

Total for the Goodwill today......$8.00......$6.00 for the bookend and $2.00 for the demitasse cup and saucer.

The demitasse cup and saucer......sweet... but the bookend priceless!!


chris
Posted by Perfectly Printed at 7:12 PM

12 comments:

  1. GARAGE SALE GALMay 31, 2012 at 8:29 PM

    Your little bookend is cute! Congrat's on the blogging award. Nice new cushions for your outdoor seating.
    Happy weekend.
    deb :)

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  2. laurie -magpie ethelMay 31, 2012 at 8:39 PM

    Bookend would have come home with me too. Love that ponytail and how he is perched on his toes....great find!

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  3. Tammy's in LoveMay 31, 2012 at 8:46 PM

    I use a paste of soda with a little water and that gets stains out of tea cups. You might want to try that. Hop Sing is pretty darn cute! I got a three color Chinese planter last week, two Coolies carrying a basket. Fun to put silverware in when I entertain on the deck!

    Tammy

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  4. The Checkered AppleMay 31, 2012 at 9:10 PM

    Your bookend is adorable! It's amazing that his ponytail is still intact.

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  5. GardenOfDaisiesMay 31, 2012 at 10:02 PM

    It is amazing that his tiny little ponytail never got broken! A little bit of bleach-water-mix should take the stains right out of your teacup. And then wash with soap and water like usual.

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  6. vintage greyMay 31, 2012 at 10:21 PM

    What a fun bookend!! Pretty teacup, too!! Such a good deal!! So glad you stopped! Have a wonderful Friday!! xo Heather

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  7. Erica of Golden Egg VintageMay 31, 2012 at 10:36 PM

    I'm so glad that you found a couple treasures! Yes, he is a very cute little bookend! Got to love the Goodwill!
    Erica :)

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  8. vivianJune 1, 2012 at 4:25 AM

    sweet stuff. I love that little asian man book end.. cute!
    happy friday and have a great weekend
    xoxo
    vivian

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  9. JaneJune 1, 2012 at 6:20 AM

    Wonderful treasures! Amazing that the ponytail or braid(?) hadn't been broken off!

    Just noticed a post from Shabby Blogs about having been hacked, so the "warnings" the other night were real! http://shabbyblogsblog.blogspot.com/2012/05/hackers-stink.html

    Have a lovely weekend!
    xoxo Jane

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  10. Amy, a redeemed sheepJune 1, 2012 at 7:31 AM

    Fun finds!! It's amazing his braid survived!

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  11. AnonymousJune 1, 2012 at 8:18 AM

    How fun ! great stuff Chris !

    Lori

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  12. blondie bluJune 2, 2012 at 7:04 AM

    OMGosh those bookends are wonderful!!!! Sometimes you find the best treasures when the trip to the thrift shop is an unexpected one!!! Great finds. XO Helena

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