Imagining the rooms some items came from

[Thrift Shop Romantic]

I went to the Salvation Army yesterday and noticed propped up against a table, a giant 3-D fabric puffed photo-realistic artwork of a German Shepherd-- entirely in green.

Elsewhere in the store was an equally large horizontal 3-D fabric puffed picture of a train in brown-orange.

I can only assume that these items came from the same home, due to their, um, unique style of art.

But I started giggling when I began picturing the room that had these in them. Particularly the giant green dog. Any other accessories would pale by comparison.

Anyone else see things at the thrift and wonder what the room/home must have looked like that the items came from?

[SeSo_Says_So]

I went to the Salvation Army yesterday and noticed propped up against a table, a giant 3-D fabric puffed photo-realistic artwork of a German Shepherd-- entirely in green.

Elsewhere in the store was an equally large horizontal 3-D fabric puffed picture of a train in brown-orange.

I can only assume that these items came from the same home, due to their, um, unique style of art.

But I started giggling when I began picturing the room that had these in them. Particularly the giant green dog. Any other accessories would pale by comparison.

Anyone else see things at the thrift and wonder what the room/home must have looked like that the items came from?

Yes.  I either A. Have to buy the article because it's so fantastic, or B. Block the image from my head because the mind reels...way toooooooooo much information

[genuineimitation]

always.. i often think of the lives of the people these ..um..unique.. items have touched. just looking at some of the clothes we find is incredible, let alone the weirder stuff. i mean, where DOES all that bizarre artwork come from?? maybe the final question is: who would create some of this stuff in the first place?

i bought an entire set of dishes i liked "knowing" that someone had cared for them deeply enough to maintain them in excellent condition. that's the best - when an item comes with good karma!

[oceangurl]

Yes I always think of that, but sometimes that can be to freaky, so I try to stay unattached unless its something like an antique, then I wonder its history, who owned it before, or how long it had been in the family, its original origins, everyday items like I said I just kinda seperate from any analyitical process! 

[mccoysnina]

Hmmm.  As I sit here in my study, with the painting of the reptiles on the wall, a metal parrot in the hallway, a fairy on the window sill, and an oversized stuffed dragon  hanging over me, gosh I can't imagine what a room decorated with thrifed items might look like:)
Jeannnie

[Jay2TheRescue]

Hmmm.  As I sit here in my study, with the painting of the reptiles on the wall, a metal parrot in the hallway, a fairy on the window sill, and an oversized stuffed dragon  hanging over me, gosh I can't imagine what a room decorated with thrifed items might look like:)
Jeannnie

When I think about it, almost everything in my room was either inherited, or thrifted with the exception of my TV and my DVD player. (Which were both purchased new at incredible sale prices.)

Bedroom set - 50's contemporary inherited from my great aunt.

Bed in a bag set purchased new in package at SA for $25

Chair - late 50's/early 60's $25

3 lamps - Thrifted for a total of about $40

Late 60's chrome Eames style TV stand - $10

Mid 70's "futuristic" looking Zenith clock radio - $1

Sharper Image "Ionic Breeze" air cleaner $10

1958 GE ultravision TV inherited from grandparents.

Vintage brass rabbit ears from the early 50's on top of grandma's TV - FREE

20" TV/VCR purchased on sale 9 years ago for $150

DVD player purchased on sale about 3 years ago for $30

Who says vintage modern has to be expensive?

-Jay

[mccoysnina]

Hmmm.  As I sit here in my study, with the painting of the reptiles on the wall, a metal parrot in the hallway, a fairy on the window sill, and an oversized stuffed dragon  hanging over me, gosh I can't imagine what a room decorated with thrifed items might look like:)
Jeannnie

When I think about it, almost everything in my room was either inherited, or thrifted with the exception of my TV and my DVD player. (Which were both purchased new at incredible sale prices.)

Bedroom set - 50's contemporary inherited from my great aunt.

Bed in a bag set purchased new in package at SA for $25

Chair - late 50's/early 60's $25

3 lamps - Thrifted for a total of about $40

Late 60's chrome Eames style TV stand - $10

Mid 70's "futuristic" looking Zenith clock radio - $1

Sharper Image "Ionic Breeze" air cleaner $10

1958 GE ultravision TV inherited from grandparents.

Vintage brass rabbit ears from the early 50's on top of grandma's TV - FREE

20" TV/VCR purchased on sale 9 years ago for $150

DVD player purchased on sale about 3 years ago for $30

Who says vintage modern has to be expensive?

-Jay
 

Wish I could find an Ionic Breeze for $10.  They are real expensive to buy retail.  I have lots of allergies and was told they can really help.  But I am too much of a tightwad to spend what the catalog price was.  Couple hundred or so I think.  I can buy an awful lot of Claritin for that.
Jeannie

[foutchie]

I'm the same, Jeannie!!!  Never saw one around here either, but know that they do work wonders!
Jay - is the new HD Box needed as of Feb 09 going to work with old tvs, do you know (or BDA) ?  We have an old one downstairs, and I was wondering......

[Jay2TheRescue]

I'm the same, Jeannie!!!  Never saw one around here either, but know that they do work wonders!
Jay - is the new HD Box needed as of Feb 09 going to work with old tvs, do you know (or BDA) ?  We have an old one downstairs, and I was wondering......

There are 2 kinds of boxes out there.  There are HD boxes for early model HD TV's.  Because the standard was not finalized when these TV's were made they did not have HD tuners in them.  These plug into a special jack in the back of the TV. 

The next kind, (And what I think you are referring to) is digital to analog converter boxes.  These are for older model analog TV's, and will allow them to be used after the analog sunset date.  These will only be required if you use an on air antenna to watch TV.  If you currently subscribe to cable or satellite then this change does not effect you.

There is a deal out there that the Gov't is assisting with.  You buy a converter box for $50, and the Gov't will give you a $40 rebate.

-Jay

[foutchie]

I've applied for the coupons (we quit satellite a while ago, and don't seem to miss it!) but haven't received them yet.  Our main tv is HDTV and already gets some "extra" channels.   But we have numerous other tvs that will need the box to work!