Monday, July 11, 2011

This is how I roll with it



I think I may have accidentally brought home a collection.



If rolls of vintage wallpaper can qualify as a collection, that is.



 There were more than three of them.



That should meet or exceed the criteria of the Official Collection Qualification Committee. (I’m still filling out the paperwork for this).



The wallpaper rolls were just the beginning of the treasures found at an amazing yard sale this weekend.



 But I would have been happy with just these.



More inspiring yard sale finds here.




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36 comments:

  1. Andy's AtticJuly 11, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    That is a collection and a very cool one. I love the fish with the black background. Are you selling that collection at A Vintage Gathering?
    Annette

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  2. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresJuly 11, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Gorgeous wallpapers! Will be the perfect backings for future projects. :) Have a great week. Tammy

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  3. ClaudiaJuly 11, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    You hit the motherlode! Fabulous wallpaper - and yes, I think it is a collection

    xo
    Claudia

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  4. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresJuly 11, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    I think you qualify! What a fabulous collection you officially have. Think of the possibilities!

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  5. ★Carol★July 11, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    No need to finish filling out the paperwork. As a board member of the committee, I officially deem this a collection! PLEASE do something with that fish wallpaper. It's one of the prettiest I've ever seen!

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  6. Blessed SerendipityJuly 11, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    What a find! I love the fish paper especially.

    Danielle

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  7. red.neck chicJuly 11, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Oh my gosh... I just sat with my jaw on my desk staring.

    LUCKY YOU!!!

    ;-D robelyn

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  8. Sherry@Back2VintageJuly 11, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Yes, I would say that you now have a collection and a wonderful collection it is. I'm so envious...I've never found vintage wallpaper!!!

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  9. My Vintage MendingJuly 11, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Good thing you found it...my drool would have activated the glue had there been any! Simply stunning designs. The fish are amazing. Can you imagine a room full of that?

    Lucky you...Renee

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  10. Cassandra {Sleeping or Sewing}July 11, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    OMG!!!! Those are all beautiful!!! Great score.

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  11. the cape on the cornerJuly 11, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    that's amazing, i love that last one in black. it reminds me of the black delftware that's more expensive. great finds!

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  12. Perdita TinselJuly 11, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Tha black goldfish one is fabulous. I'd love to create a feature wall but framing swathes of it in gold frames... hmmm... project brewing...

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  13. UnknownJuly 11, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    Yup...no doubt...a collection! :):) Sandy

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  14. JocelynJuly 11, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    ooooo SO pretty!

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  15. klulessJuly 11, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    WOW! If I spotted those accross a crowded room there's a good chance I might forget my manners. Great score!

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  16. KathyJuly 11, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    Oh, oh, OH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE Those! Really, you could cut them up and sell pieces. You could. YOU could sell them to me!! Love those Beta fish. Love the grey with the pink and green. Love the one with the boats. Love the roses. Oh wait... that's almost all of 'em. Love them all!! - Lucky duck. - Kathy

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  17. retrorevival.bizJuly 11, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    Hahaha! Once you determine the Official Collection Qualification Committee rules, let us know ~ surely they'll apply to all of my collectibles!

    Cindy

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  18. georgiapeachezJuly 11, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    Seriously, you found all that at a yard sale, hot damn.

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  19. laurie -magpie ethelJuly 11, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    Was the house wallpapered with all these patterns too? Reminder to self..this is why I live where I do...no competition for wonderful finds like this... Can't wait for more from this sale.....

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  20. The Polka Dot ClosetJuly 11, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Wow, sometimes when I have a huge find like that I am done...I just want to run home with my treasures. What a find!

    Carol

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  21. karmucaycuquinoJuly 12, 2011 at 2:59 AM

    que bonitos son todos
    te invito a visitar mi blog
    un saludo desde spain
    http://karmucaycuquino.blogspot.com

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  22. HeidiJuly 12, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    great find ~ oh my ~ you must have been pleased as punch! the papers are gorgeous!
    :)Heidi

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  23. BeckyKayJuly 12, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    These are so amazing!!! The fish are my favorite, though!

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  24. AnonymousJuly 12, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Awesome! I have like 6 layers of wall paper Peeling inside my bedroom closet! wish I could preserve and catalog each one! ♥

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  25. ElyseJuly 12, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    so cool! oh, the fun you will have!

    xo
    elyse

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  26. CherylJuly 12, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Whoa.... what beauties you've found. I'd scan them before I cut them apart--- you'll probably never find them again :-) Lucky girl!!!

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  27. gemma @ loz and dinnyJuly 12, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    Oh my ... I just fainted. They are SPECTACULAR! That is the best booty from a yard sale I have EVER seen!

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  28. Maria (Magia Mia)July 13, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Jeepers Mr. Wilson! What an awesome find. I surely would've scooped those up to sell. I found an old sample book years ago, which is great for small projects, but you've got enough for hatboxes galore! Well done......

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  29. VanessaJuly 13, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Kaplooie!

    That is the sound of my mind exploding with ideas for that collection...

    Delish!

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  30. VanessaJuly 14, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    The naaautical one! -drool- I love each and every one of these, amazing collection! You selling bits of that dreamy nautical one, by chance? ;) !

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  31. AnonymousJuly 14, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Wow! how lucky are you. Do you always seem to find something at the estate sales, yard sales? I always say I’m going to shop the yard sales and never follow through.
    Maybe I can get some “want to” from your blog.

    —cindy

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  32. MeghanJuly 16, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    Nice score. I find rolls a great stuff, but not enough to really do a whole room, but I have used it to line shelves and then put a clear plastic over the top of it. Works pretty good.

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  33. JessJuly 16, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Luckiest find ever. I am absolutely in love with the boat paper. LOVE. Is there even the smallest possibility a tiny amount might appear on etsy...? :)

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  34. jewelrygirlJuly 17, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    I love those rolls of wallpaper. Lucky you!!!

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  35. Shabby Vintage JunkJuly 22, 2011 at 2:40 AM

    Amy I LOVE your wallpaper & would you believe....I HAVE a roll of the EXACT SAME wallpaper in your first pic found one Sunday arvo in the HR.... :o) !!

    I've NEVER seen wallpaper with fishes though....How GORGEOUS is that....!!

    Cheers,
    Tamarah :o)

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  36. Plucky MaidensAugust 9, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    Wait. How did I miss THIS post? Stunning! Gorgeous! Miraculous! Especially the nautical one. I covet it: http://onegalstrash.blogspot.com/2011/03/you-cant-always-get-what-you-want.html
    xox
    Pam

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