Thursday, November 19, 2009

Vintage Thingie Thursday Surprise

This post for Vintage Thingie Thursday with Suzanne at http://coloradolady.blogspot.com/ was a real surprise for me yesterday! I have a first cousin that dropped off his photo album for a book I am doing on my Mother's side of the family. As I was looking thru the photos I saw a familiar table in a couple of the photos ....I was shocked! The table is now right next to my chair in my living room. My folks had had it for awhile, but I just assumed it was always theirs....surprise!













This little table has some really pretty carvings and although it has seen better days, I just love it. The glass on top is scarred and hazy in spots from so much wear, and the finish is leaving on the top, but I just love this piece and have started to think about painting it..... so here is my vintage thingie Thursday surprise! I love it even more now that I know it has been in the family for much longer than I thought! I have to ask Steve, my cousin, whose living room this is!







Have a great weekend!


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24 comments:

  1. SusanNovember 19, 2009 at 11:06 AM

    Hi Sandy, I just moved to Mesa. I will have to explore your blog. I am just discovering the antique stores here. I love the table you featured. I love family treasures especially furniture and the carvings on those legs are beautiful.

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  2. Brenda PruittNovember 19, 2009 at 11:22 AM

    Nice that you have a story with your piece of furniture! Of course, all old furniture has a story. We just don't always know what it is!
    Brenda

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  3. JingleNovember 19, 2009 at 11:26 AM

    What a neat discovery!

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  4. RoslynNovember 19, 2009 at 11:52 AM

    I wouldn't paint it I love the provenance!

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  5. My Grama's SoulNovember 19, 2009 at 12:54 PM

    Hey SIL -- That is your table!! How Cool is that!! And it is put to good use in your home I might add.

    Love you,

    Jo

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  6. LVNovember 19, 2009 at 1:36 PM

    That is a nice table. You might consider refinishing it, but I think painting would ruin the effect. Take care.

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  7. Diann @ the thrifty GrooveNovember 19, 2009 at 2:00 PM

    What an awesome treasure filled with memories!

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  8. MaureenNovember 19, 2009 at 2:16 PM

    A very nice table. Beautiful curvy lines.

    P.S. Before you paint it, try a little Howard's on it. It's a liquid that you rub on with a cloth. It comes in a number of wood tones and it might bring it back to it's former glory. Worth a try.

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  9. DebbieNovember 19, 2009 at 3:16 PM

    How fun to have a family treasure with photos of it from the past!

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  10. AnonymousNovember 19, 2009 at 3:36 PM

    OH KISMET!!! That is so fun to go through that memory with you!! Don't you love that when two perfect forces meet and you find a blessing hanging over your shoulder. love that feeling. I have my mother's locket that came to me much in the same way. Given to her best friend, bumped in to her years later & she was wearing locket. She promptly handed it off to me. love it.. chills baby, chills. Hugs. Tammy

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  11. GerryARTNovember 19, 2009 at 3:39 PM

    Don't ya just love surprizes ? ?
    DH and I love genealogy and this fits into our love of it. Such a discovery is wonderful for you. I do assume that you will not be painting it any time soon.
    BTW we live in Phoenix and Strawberry and loved the State.

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  12. viridianNovember 19, 2009 at 3:43 PM

    Great story! happy VTT.

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  13. Sweet Bee CottageNovember 19, 2009 at 5:43 PM

    What a great story and lovely surprise. Do you still think you might paint it?

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  14. AnonymousNovember 19, 2009 at 6:43 PM

    What a cool discovery! Like happening upon a picture of a family member. It's a darlin little table. Please don't paint that. :)

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  15. nannykim/spindlecottageNovember 19, 2009 at 7:27 PM

    That is so neat!! I love this!

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  16. JaneNovember 19, 2009 at 8:03 PM

    I love hearing about nice surprises like this. It's wonderful that you can lovingly use the piece of furniture that has been in the family for many years.
    Jane

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  17. JaneanNovember 19, 2009 at 8:10 PM

    su-weeet! history and a lovely piece of furniture. gotta enjoy that!

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  18. ★Carol★November 19, 2009 at 9:09 PM

    I love when stuff like that happens! I bet it's even more precious to you now that you know it's been handed down through the family. I give you credit for considering painting it. I could never do that!
    Happy VTT!
    Carol

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  19. ThreeundertwoNovember 20, 2009 at 1:12 PM

    What a great story! I didn't read all the comments so maybe someone mentioned it, but you can probably get replacement glass if you really want to. I would leave it as it is. It's beautiful.

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  20. UnknownNovember 20, 2009 at 7:07 PM

    Thanks for all of the comments and I have decided I will not paint it! But it does need some TLC....so I will see if I can get the "Howards" for it....or something like that! I appreciate all of your ideas, and yes, I will be getting a new piece of glass also. :)

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  21. Anne FannieNovember 21, 2009 at 12:10 PM

    Hi Sandy, how exciting to find one of your vintage items in a old picture. To know all your family sat around that table! If only that table could talk! LOL
    Enjoyed my visit to your blog today!
    ~Ann

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  22. UnknownNovember 22, 2009 at 6:13 PM

    What a truly wonderful surprise! I just love your table! Can't wait to see if you do decide to paint it or not. E

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  23. New York Vintage LinensNovember 23, 2009 at 5:38 AM

    Happy Thanksgiving Sandy
    I just looked at your pictures on Flickr
    I LOVE your mom's baby cards! They are so special. I have the card that my aunt/my godmother gave me when I was born. My mom framed it and I've had it in each of my children's rooms when they were babies- Wish I had more!
    Carolyn

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  24. gailNovember 23, 2009 at 11:25 AM

    Hi Sandy,, Thanks for stopping by and leaving such a nice comment about my Tigger.

    What a great story about the table. Its a really nice table too! :)

    I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration with your family.
    (()) gail

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