Antiquing

I told you how Computer Genius makes me a handmade valentine every year.  Well after giving me the glitter covered card, he surprised me by telling me that he took a half day off of work so that he could spend the morning strolling antique shops with me.  Does the man know me or what?  This is probably the best, most creative gift he's ever given me.

So after breakfast, we headed out for a morning of antiquing.  I wish I had brought my camera along so I could show you all of the beautiful furniture and things that I didn't bring home, but instead you'll have to just get a look at what did make it into the car.

I found these silver-plate trays for $1 each.  They were pretty tarnished,

but a few minutes getting rubbed with some Rokeach silver polish,

 

and they shined right up(the one in front still needs buffing.)

I found this silver-plate(the tag said silver, but I'm pretty sure it's plate) electric buffet warmer for $10.95 at a booth having a 25% off sale, so I snagged it for just $8.21.

This little covered cheese tray was sort of a splurge at $7.95, but how cute is it?  Seriously I couldn't leave without it.

Animal lovers may want to avert their eyes for this next one.  The big ticket item of this antiquing foray was a rabbit fur jacket.  The sales tag said it was from a Philadelphia estate and the jacket label is Split Ends Ltd.  So it's not real high end and it dates this jacket to the late 70's - 80's.  The fur is so soft and warm, I literally couldn't stop touching it.  Yes, I was petting this jacket.

So how much was my fur coat?  $35.   

Score!  I didn't pick up any furniture on this foray, because seriously it was all too nice and nothing could use a coat of paint.  This shopping trip was a stroke of genius on CG's part.  It'll be hard to top this next year.

Thanks for popping in and listening to me brag about my finds & wonderful husband.  I'm sharing this with Common Ground's Vintage Inspiration Fridays and My Romantic Home's Show and Tell Friday.