ZootsuitMama

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Among my Souvenirs

Well, Americans took to the roads on Route 66 in the fifties, and brought back a lot of these prizes! Show me your souvenirs!

coconut tree boat

I went to Zootsuitmama's and all I got was this lousy...

Minnie Mouse hankie


Wisconsin ashtray

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Part three -dime store and other vintage, still in wrapper!

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Tang, the drink of astronauts, came in these cool pitchers!


and Maxwell house coffee in this carafe


Mother daughter dusters

In the checkout, you could find the latest issues of TVGuide. This one has Bewitched "Samantha" on the cover.There was usually a fabric and sewing section, especially at Ben Franklin. And, patterns of course~

Toys were in the dime stores, too, but this cool Treasure finder works and it's still in the Radio Shack packaging! (for sale on my Etsy)
Treasure finder


Vintage Joann's gift

Can you believe candy was sold in these plastic boxes!
Russell Stover Candy

Hafta throw in my Shiny Brites! I love Christmas and ornaments still in their original box~ much more fun than the packages today!


Mother's kitchen goodies

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Sunday, July 17, 2011

Previously on Zootsuitmamas...we featured vintage dime store goodies, still in their packages. This is the second entry in the series!

holiday stuff....in packages...Where's yours???

Thursday, July 14, 2011

C. Diane Zweig asked for bloggers to post dime store vintage...

Here's some that is still in the package, and could be found at Woolworth, BenFranklin, Kresge's, Katz, or TG &Y!


Table cloth and Ironing board clips


Cuff-etts cuff protectors


decals


closer look at windproof table cloth


Bouffant hair protector


Little forks


curling iron


grater


zipper pull


sweater guard, rain coat, bra strap holders


plastic turquoise bowl covers

Post some of yours!! I know your pix will be better than mine!

Saturday, July 9, 2011

Happy but tiring day

Hey all! What did you do on your Saturday?

I cut the grass, worked in the garden, picked some beans, and took my Mom to the grocery store. I managed to stop in one of my favorite thrift stores...more on that later. Then, I came home, transplanted some basil, had dinner at Mom's, chased down 2 dogs that always seem to get away from me, (they're finally home now-very stinky and wet), sat on the deck for a while.

birds


yellow strawberry and red rickrack


deck in the evening


birds


pepper plants


tomato plants


green beans		My flamingos have spilled out to the porch and the yard. I love my wooden planter, even though the legs need to be reattached. It's true..at the end of the day, there's no place like home.


wooden flamingo planter


4th of July pillow

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Vintage plastic Love

yellow and black canister

little wringer washer

turquoise and yellow scoops

Rosie the Riveter and her "bomb" salt shaker

plastic fish plate holders

plastic thermal cups

teardrop candy dish

pink and turquoise snack trays

I look around the house, and notice...I have a thing for plastic stuff. In fact, I LOVE it. Whether it's a canister or a scoop or a salt and pepper shaker, it gives me a little thrill when I spot it. The brighter the color the better!