Thrifty Finds Cleveland Style
Remember when I was worried I wouldn’t be able to find any great antique shops in the Cleveland area? Well it turns out there was no need to worry. My friend Kelly, who you will be meeting later this week, likes to antique too, and she offered to take me around to some local shops. Boy, does she know the good places. I picked up some wonderful thrifty finds Cleveland style.
One of my favorite items is this black pottery lamp of a leaping deer. It still has the original shade. I passed it up because it was out of my price range. I kept thinking about it. Kelly mentioned that it was “March Madness” and you could place a bid on any item and it would be accepted or declined. When I got home I was still thinking about it, so I called the store and made an offer. They let me have it for $60. It’s a bit more than I usually would pay, but I’m glad I got it. I’ve seen this same lamp without the shade on Ebay for $95. I got the embroidered flowers on linen in the white frame for $8. I love anything with hand embroidered details.
This yellow Coronet vase is so pretty in person. It’s the color of sunshine. I found out that Coronet was a brand manufactured by Hull for Woolworth’s. It was probably less than a dollar in the 1950’s. I paid $15 for it.
The watercolor painting in the back was on sale for $40. Where can you find an original watercolor in a gold frame for $40. I couldn’t leave it behind. The brass cricket was a gift from friends in Massachusetts. It’s a symbol of good luck and prosperity. I think it is so darn cute.
The mid century bow front buffet that everything is sitting on was a Craigslist find. It is solid cherry with dovetail joints. We needed a TV stand and after looking at new TV stands that were made out of particle board for more than $300, we decided to check Craigslist and found this beauty. It was a deal at $250.
I *heart* Cleveland.
Would you be willing to share your list of Cleveland-area antique shops? I live in Chicago but we’re planning/attending an Ohio family reunion in mid-July and will spend several days in Hudson. Our northern-Ohio family is not into antiquing and is not familiar with the “good shops.” Thanx!
I think you’ll be happy thrifting in northeast Ohio! I’m so happy to see you’re off to a good start.
Such great finds! And I love that the items are different (in some ways) from what you used in Maine. A great opportunity to try new styles and they will be perfect with the style of your home! Glad it was a great weekend! Happy week ahead.
Cool finds and good deals! BTW, brass crickets sale for $99 on One Kings Lane in the vintage section. Nice gift.
Hi Mary. Loved this post. Very glad you’re settling in. I had no doubt you’d make the new place as homey as your other spaces. Looking forward to seeing your creativity unfold in Cleveland! – Take care!
I’m soooooo jealous! What a score in spades! I guess you’ve learned Ohio is pottery heaven for collectors. I.e, Roseville, McCoy, Hull, and Weller to name a few.