Thrift Haul: Flea Market Temptations. Owls and other Groovy 1970s Knick Knacks.

I'm still trying to resist much hunting while I work on everything else on my epic list but the weather is so deliciously warm again I'm finding any excuse to be outside for as long as possible...damn you flea markets! So overwhelming, so much good stuff to attempt to leave behind! This was one of my first big hauls in a while:

First, a creepy clown! I'm a fan of them only for their kitsch and horror movie value. Clowns still freak me out. Just a tad. Would not like this face creeping out from under my bed to say the least. -------->>> On Etsy

This adorable little poodle earring holder also had to come with me, I was assured its vintage but it's so new-looking it looks modern. -------->>> On Etsy

This similar bear. Found them at the flea market with a little lot of vintage jewelry. They're adorable as a pair, may need to list them as such. -------->>> On Etsy

Hello owl! Had to scoop up this dramatic eye-lashed owl. Adorable guy to hang around. -------->>> On Etsy

This adorable kokeshi doll-style kimono wearing pin was from the same vendor who had the earring stands. I shall definitely enjoy this one until it's purchased. Damn all the photos in today's post are not of the caliber I'd like at all! I rushed them before I ran out of daylight. Some will get re-shoots. -------->>> On Etsy

And damn this whale ash tray. I went back and forth on it, tried to leave this beauty behind but my love of aquatic creatures wouldn't let me. Makes a fun conversation piece. -------->>> On Etsy

Owls don't sell as well as they used to but oh well, maybe I was feeling nostalgic for this style of owl? I used to scoop them up often. -------->>> On Etsy

I bought these with the intention of perhaps eventually painting but I dunno, I like these in their original form. Will wait on that. -------->>> On Etsy

I've bought and sold a couple of spice cabinets like these before, never one with the full set of awesome spice jars inside! -------->>> On Etsy

And hm...about this Scorpion guy. Certainly the type of horribly gaudy thing I try to avoid now-a-days but the  price was right and it was so strange.... -------->>> On Etsy

The same vendor had this kitschy mushroom clock for a steal. Everything in this post was a steal, that's why I try to avoid the flea markets these days! Too hard to leave the less-than-perfect stuff behind when it's dirt cheap. -------->>> On Etsy

And this radio, another thing I tried to leave behind. (Theme of this post.) Probably the best find of the day since I'm trying to stick to items from this era. -------->>> On Etsy

I also tried to walk away from this gorgeous, light (I only buy light easy-to-move pieces, I do this alone and want furniture-moving to be easy) mod side table but when he went down on the price I had to scoop it up. If you're local let me know if you'd like it, it'll be going to my Southern Crossing antique mall space soon.

The coolest part- a drawer doesn't pull out, instead the top lifts up. Very sexy piece! Sorry for the swiftly written post, it was half-finished by 2AM and finished-up by 9AM. Right now I have an hour left to tackle some items on my to-do list before rushing to a called-in vegan kitchen shift. Busy! But I enjoy staying kinetic.

Buy It. You Know You Want it.... All of these items will be listed online (or ebay or Etsy) soon (will update with links) if you'd like to buy anything you see PLEASE do e-mail me! Get it all away from me! Halp!

Did you find anything interesting this weekend? To tell of your thrifting/finding adventures in the comments.

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