Thrift Store Mystery Solved!

Last Friday, I stopped by Goodwill after work. I found several cool things, and a couple of them weren't priced. This is one that didn't have a price on it. 

Normally, NO PRICE is the kiss of death. No price, no sale. 
I had no idea what this thing was, but I loved the look of it.

It was well made, with dovetailed corners. It had the "vintage industrial" look I'm so attracted to lately! I lusted for it. 

I decided to go for broke and see if they'd sell it to me.
Score! I ended up getting it for a buck. 

A little Google detective work, and I found out how it actually was used! Look at this 1911 ad I found via Period Paper on Amazon.

Of course, I thought it might look better painted white. 

I saw a few of them listed on Ebay and Etsy for about $14.
I guess I paid twice what this one would have cost in 1911.

I won't sell it. This was state of the art in 1911! I love having a little piece of industrial history. Plus, it will fit in quite nicely with my Pressure Cooker!

Word for the Day:

Job 33:14-16

14 For God speaks in one way,
    and in two, though man does not perceive it.
¹⁵ 15 In a dream, in a vision of the night,
    when deep sleep falls on men,
    while they slumber on their beds,
¹⁶ 16 then he opens the ears of men
    and terrifies them with warnings,

Linking With
Sunday
http://southernhospitalityblog.com	Thrifty Treasures
http://www.twiggstudios.com	Sunday Show-off Link Party
Monday
http://boogieboardcottage.blogspot.com/	Masterpiece Monday
http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com	Make it Pretty Monday
Tuesday
http://www.knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.com/	Vintage Inspiration Tuesday
http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/	Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
http://cedarhill-ranch.com	The Scoop
http://farmhouseporch.blogspot.com/	The Scoop
Wednesday
http://savvysouthernstyle.net/	Wow Us Wednesday
http://www.timewashed.com	Blissfully White Wednesday
http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/	What’s it Wednesday
http://micheleravendesigns.blogspot.com/	Primp Your Stuff Wed
Thursday
http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/	Thursday Open House Party
http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/	Time Travel Thursday
http://frommyfrontporchtoyours.blogspot.com/	Treasure Hunt Thursday
http://www.jannolson.blogspot.com/	Share Your Cup Thursday
Friday
http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/	Feathered Nest Friday
http://twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.com/	Potpourri Friday
http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/	Frugal Friday
http://www.jenniferrizzo.com/	Fabulously Creative Friday
http://www.atthepicketfence.com/	Inspiration Friday
http://homespunhappenings-tammy.blogspot.com	Rustic Restorations Weekend
http://vintageinteriorblogs.blogspot.com/	Weekend
Saturday
http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/	Saturday Nite Special
http://too-much-time.com	Get Schooled Saturday

Friday Night Thrifty Finds, Goals and Accomplishments

Last Week's Goals:

1. Purchase a gift for a Saturday baby shower. DONE on Friday night. SWEET.

2. Get new eyeglasses. DONE on Friday.

3. Photograph last week's thrift store haul. Done on Saturday morning. I also shopped a bit on Friday evening - the finds from Friday are included in this post. 

4. Compose the first spring mantel of new items. Almost done - all items are now painted!

5. Move table to guest room and bench to den. NOT YET DONE.

6. Begin growing a batch of wheat grass. DONE - soaked on Sunday.

7. Rework items on living room shelves. HALF DONE.

Check back this week to see details, befores and afters of many of these items - several are already revised

THIS WEEK'S GOALS:

1. Research how to care for succulents.2. Grow wheat grass.
3. Go through winter clothing. Pack away fall/heavy winter clothing items and pull out items for garage sale.
4. 3 blog posts.
5. Finish styling spring mantel & shelves. Photograph.
6. Move bench to den and table to guest room.
7. List 5 new Etsy items. (3 sales since Friday! YEAH!)

Word for the Day:

Isaiah 40:8

The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever.

Possibly Linking With:
Monday
http://boogieboardcottage.blogspot.com/	Masterpiece Monday
http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/	The More the Merrier Monday
Tuesday
http://www.knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.com/	Vintage Inspiration Tuesday
http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/	Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
http://cedarhill-ranch.com	Cowgirl Up!
Wednesday
http://savvysouthernstyle.net/	Wow Us Wednesday
http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/	What’s it Wednesday
Thursday
http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/	Thursday Open House Party
http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/	Time Travel Thursday
http://frommyfrontporchtoyours.blogspot.com/	Treasure Hunt Thursday
http://www.jannolson.blogspot.com/	Share Your Cup Thursday
Friday
http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/	Feathered Nest Friday
http://twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.com/	Potpourri Friday
http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/	Frugal Friday
http://www.jenniferrizzo.com/	Fabulously Creative Friday
http://www.atthepicketfence.com/	Inspiration Friday
http://homespunhappenings-tammy.blogspot.com	Rustic Restorations Weekend
http://vintageinteriorblogs.blogspot.com/	Weekend
Saturday
http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/	Saturday Nite Special
http://too-much-time.com	Get Schooled Saturday