I couldn’t resist checking out a Goodwill while I was in Florida. The lure of never knowing what I am going to find was just too great. What if a sweet old lady dropped off a stash of ironstone? Or someone dropped off some cool farm junk? Or I found something I’ve wanted for a while? Well, yesterday, that happened. Before I share that with you, I’ll show off a couple of my other buys.
I saw this petit cardboard globe on the shelf and thought it was cool but I set it back in it’s place. Then, I noticed something. This globe was not marked in English. It was German (I grew up in Germany, so I recognized it immediately.) Upon closer inspection I noticed Russia was the USSR…this globe was not only German, it was vintage. At $1.99, it went in the cart.
My second find was this pretty glass lamp. One of the “silver” pieces on the base is broken and I’m not sure about the condition of the wiring, but for $3.99, it went in the cart.
Then…the find. Can you hear the choir of angels and see the glow around this thing? Ok, it looks a little dated at the moment, but look at the lines, the caning, the Frenchiness. I’ve been looking for a frame or headboard for our bed for a while, now, so this was an exciting find for me.
It was a little hairy trying to get it into my parent’s Grand Marquis, but I was a girl on a mission and this thing was going in the car.
Won’t it look perfect painted and tucked under my canopy?
I’m even thinking about upholstering the center panel, but we’ll see.
…and at $20, it was too big to go in the cart, but it was coming home with me. Well, it’s going to have to spend a little time at my parent’s house first. I don’t think they’ll let me stow this in the overhead compartment on the flight home. My dad is making a trip up north in August, so he’ll deliver it to me then. This will help me practice patience.
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LOVE that headboard! What a find!!
Great finds! Can't wait to see what you do with the headboard. I have a pair of lamps similar to the one you bought. I had to rewire mine but it was easy if you haven't done that before. They have a kit you can buy at Home Depot (or someplace similar) and the directions are on the package.
The headboard is great, can't wait to see what you do with it
Love the globe and that it was German how perfect for you. What a steal at $1.99! Love the lamp too, so pretty! Now that headboard wow! Patience is good, can't wait to see if you upholster the center or not!
great finds! love the picture of the headboard in the car, that is like something I would do
That headboard is fabulous. Just beautiful! I LOVE the glass lamp and the globe too. The globe has a patina to it that is just wonderful!
I LOVE that globe- what a delicious vintage find. And it's in beautiful shape, too!
Lucky, lucky you!!
to make room in my suitcase for GW finds, I simply "donated" some of my sandals and tops back to GW! and since i was flying AA, my baggage did not fly free..luckily , I made it just under the 50# limit!!
can't wait to see your amazing transformation on the headboard!
warm sandy hugs..
Loui♥
Great finds. I know what you mean though. I was in Gulfport MS covering the President's trip – and before I left – I stopped in at the Biloxi Goodwill. Didn't walk away with any treasures – but you never know. Love that headboard!
I couldn't have left that headboard either…reminds me of when I found my end table and I had to try and fit it in the backseat…it WAS going in there one way or another! Ya can't mess with a woman and her GW find on a mission!!!
I always find the best things when I am traveling and have learned to take a huge suitcase. Blast the airlines for charging, but it is still cheaper. 🙂
Love all your finds.
LOL!! I adore that photo of the car loaded up! I've done that countless times with my TRUCK of all things.
I gasped when I saw the headboard. You are going to have FUUUN with that! Great great find!
Donna
What a GREAT globe! It seems that I always find the best stuff when I don't have the room for it!
Fantastic finds…love the globe and headboard!
Rondell
That headboard is going to be fabulous all painted with the fabric around it. Can't wait to see it all done!
Love that globe and crystal lamp too.
GREAT finds, Marian!! Especially that headboard! It's going to be a very testing few months before you dad comes to visit, I'm sure. My hubby lived in Germany for a few years, in Aachen. He's fluent. 🙂 His family's nationality, though, is Luxemburgish, and proud! 😉
It will be PERFECT with your canopy! That globe is awesome~you found some great stuff.
Finally someone who understands my mental illness of shopping at G.W. on a daily basis. I'm not alone.
That headboard is just beautiful! I giggled when I saw it wedged in the car….I can't tell you how many times I've done the EXACT same thing saying "I'm gonna make it fit!!" 🙂 What a great find!
~Terrell @ FrouFrouDecor~
Yeah isn't it great how the map of Europe keeps changing these days. I have atlasses that you can call vintage now too.
Love that headboard. Good luck with the patience thing.
You totally scored! WTG. Love the finds and can't wait to see how you refurbish the headboard in a few months.
Oh My, I know.. I know… we are currently on a trip & I walked 1.5 miles to a thrift store, only to find some really great things that are too big to take home with me…AGH!! How fortunate for you that you have someone to deliver 🙂 Great find!!!
Great finds! I love that headboard. Wish my Goodwill had cool stuff like that.
What a great trip to Goodwill. The headboard is perfect!
Sarah
You scored BIG TIME…love all three acquisitions. That headboard is gorgeous! But DON'T upholster it…ugh
All of them were great finds. I feel a trip to the Goodwill coming on!
I *heart* the German globe!
I stopped at a Goodwill in Portland when I was at a conference for work. It was the fanciest GW I'd been in! But there was a globe, perfect size which I'd been searching for. My only problem was getting it on the plane.
Thankfully it fit into that free bag I got at the conference and home it came!
Amazing finds! At amazing prices!
I want to go to a flea market like this!
Can't wait to see the headboard finished!
What great finds! I so need to start checking out Goodwill. All of those things are going to look great once you get them fixed up!
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It is going to be gorgeous!!!
Love the globe and the lamp!! I can't believe you found such a great globe!! I have to remember to hit goodwill when I am traveling!!
Awesome finds, Marian! I love the Frenchiness of the headboard also–can't wait to see how it turns out!
Marian- what great finds…makes me want to go to my goodwill and you know maybe I will!!!
Marian- what great finds…makes me want to go to my goodwill and you know maybe I will!!!
The globe is wonderful!!!!!I REALLY need to know where in Florida, as I am headed that way Sunday. Jackie
Oh my goodness that globe is wonderful, great collectable.
Love the lamp also and the head board you really did score on that one. Had to chuckle at how you had it in the car. When there is a will there is a way. Can't wait to see it in your bedroom.
The headboard is a great find and I'm sure you will turn it into something fabulous! My favorite find that you pictured was the little globe. That's an awesome piece.
Jane
Gorgeous! I would definitely paint and add fabric-so very French. You got such a great deal on everything. Way to shop!
How charming – I can't wait to see it in your room. What a fabulous find.
I know you'll make it beautiful…I think upholstering the center panel would look fabulous. Can't wait to see it.
That headboard was a huge find! It is going to be perfect with your canopy! What a lucky day you had. I can't wait to see what you do with it.
Oh…that is the headboard I am looking for too! Great find! I know you will make it look fabulous and I can't wait to see. Now off I go to check craigslist, you never know, it might be there.
Dear, what lovely goodies. I adore the globe. I have a tiny collection and this is such a unique one. The headboard too! I love the woodgrain in the center, is it real? Enjoy your goodies.
Sherry
I love that headboard. I would have wrestled you for it, had I been there. But, since you have the perfect place for it, I’d have to let you have it. 🙂 Can’t wait to see it in its rightful home.
Hi Marian, Awesome finds…love the headboard and it will be perfect with your canopy. The little globe is adorable and so is the new lamp. Looks like you have made out pretty good on your trip to Florida.
xo, Sherry
Oh.. My… Gosh.. my best girlfriend just found that EXACT same headboard on craigs list in Colorado last week! In fact she just posted pictures of her makeover!
I got such a giggle over the picture of the headboard in your car. It will look great no matter what you do to it. You have great taste. I love the bed already! Lisa~
that picture of the headboard jammed in the car really made me laugh out loud!
xx Karen
This is my second time on your blog and you really are awesome! You have a good eye for the best stuffs around. Tampa Pool Installation
Love the globe and that headboard is fabulous! I can so see it painted and I like the idea of upholstering that center part. Hmmmmmm!! Ideas are flowing here!
I know they are there as well
Hugs
SueAnn
That headboard is just perfect for your space! I love it as it is but I am sure anything you do to it will be great! Oh, to wait until August!
What great finds! Can't wait to see the headboard finished and in your home. It is perfect! Good job fitting it in the car. Sometimes it takes some creative packing to fit it all in!
What great finds! Can't wait to see the headboard finished. I think upholstering the center panel would be fabulous!
This post made me giggle toseethat headboard in the Marquis…can't believe it fit. I LOVE the frenchiness of it! Can't wait to see what you do with it. I'll have to practice patience, too!
You have some great finds there! I love the headboard, it is really awesome!
I cannot WAIT to see how you finish off that headboard. Its like reading a good book..a real page turner! I'll be working on redoing an antique trunk on vacation in NH. So excited!
Really great Goodwilling! Where in Florida? I love the headboard…and the globe!
xx
Kit
Gorgeous! Can't wait to see it all transformed!!!
Take care
Kristin
Well i'm a sucker for old world globes so that has to be my favourite find. Love the headboard, its going to look great with a lick of paint!
alicia
that shot of your headboard in the car is the way my car constantly looks when i'm thrifting. i don't know why i got a sedan when i knew i NEEDED a SUV!!! 🙂
my favorite find of yours is the globe!