Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Lunch Break

Down the road from my work is a little junk shop. The worn shop always has vintage items in the window and scattered on the front step. You never know what you'll see when you drive by. During my lunch break I couldn't resist a photo of their vintage bike and old dining room sign. I also love how the bike's kick stand is strategically held up with string. What vintage items are you hoping to see under the Christmas tree this year?

On a side note, I know many of you are heading out of a town so here's an early HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I'm truly appreciative of your support, readership and most of all our friendship. Thank you for this year and giving me the opportunity to share and discuss the inspiring bits of life with you.

If you are sticking around check back later for the Old Holiday Picture Post, a collection of old holiday photos submitted by fellow readers and bloggers. I'm still accepting photos, so be sure to send your photo along!

Stay warm, safe and merry!

43 comments:

  1. la la LovelyDecember 23, 2008 at 2:02 PM

    Oh I think I would love to wonder around a junk shop! I don't think I'll be getting anything vintage but if I was I'd be hoping for an old wall clock for my kitchen!
    Have a very Merry Christmas!
    xx Trina

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  2. please sirDecember 23, 2008 at 2:05 PM

    Thank you! That sounds like a good gift!

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  3. lottaDecember 23, 2008 at 2:06 PM

    Looks like a very special place! Have a wonderful holiday and best wishes for the new year!

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  4. Paul PincusDecember 23, 2008 at 2:06 PM

    happy christmas!

    xoxo,-p.p.

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  5. georgia b.December 23, 2008 at 2:12 PM

    i love places like this. i could spend a day in one shop like this. it looks so sunny and lovely there.

    can't wait to see your holiday pics post!

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  6. AnonymousDecember 23, 2008 at 2:18 PM

    Your so lucky to have such a cute vintage shop nearby. I yearn for one of these. Have a wonderful Christmas!

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  7. DUSKINDecember 23, 2008 at 2:18 PM

    love this!

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  8. AnonymousDecember 23, 2008 at 2:38 PM

    i. love. vintage. bike. photos.

    a lovely gift from you to me. thank you!

    merry christmas to you!

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  9. JoyceDecember 23, 2008 at 2:38 PM

    I think I would have a hay day in this shop!

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  10. NettyDecember 23, 2008 at 3:04 PM

    I want that bike! I do LOVE it!

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  11. CindyDecember 23, 2008 at 3:26 PM

    your photos are wonderful - they almost look like paintings. i'm looking forward to seeing the holiday pics everyone has sent you :).

    as far as vintage goes, i already got it, a yashica tl-electro x 35mm camera. i don't really know what the heck i'm doing, so my new year's resolution is to learn, as usual.

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  12. The House That A-M BuiltDecember 23, 2008 at 3:36 PM

    What a gorgeous little shop. If I could anything vintage this Christmas, it would be some beautiful old teaspoons. I never have enough teaspoons (my boys use them for every bowl of yoghurt, cereal etc!)and I love the thought of them having been held so many times and been in many a cup of coffee or tea over their lifetime. Have a lovely Christmas. I so enjoy your wonderful blog every day! A-M xx

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  13. SandraReeDecember 23, 2008 at 3:52 PM

    Wishing you and your family a very Merry, Merry Christmas. xo

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  14. paulaDecember 23, 2008 at 4:00 PM

    oh, i would love to go inside. have a merry christmas!

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  15. Tina { Luphia Loves... }December 23, 2008 at 4:19 PM

    Happy Christmas and thank you for all the wonderful posts this year, I've loved reading them all! :)

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  16. VanaDecember 23, 2008 at 4:26 PM

    Have a Merry Christmas too! Take it easy and keep warm!

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  17. Chubby ChiequeDecember 23, 2008 at 4:45 PM

    I love the gorgeous vintage bike!

    Adorable shots!

    Wishing you a Merry Christmas and blissful NY!

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  18. AngelaDecember 23, 2008 at 5:19 PM

    wishing you and yours a very merry x-mas with loads of yummy food and drinks.

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  19. AnonymousDecember 23, 2008 at 5:32 PM

    This looks just like the kind of shop I could spend hours in looking at every little thing!

    Hoping you have a great week and a very special Christmas!

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  20. i.d.December 23, 2008 at 6:03 PM

    I like the bicycle - cute!

    Hope you have a very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year too! I can't wait to see all the awesome stuff you show us on your blog in 2009. xx

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  21. Fifi FlowersDecember 23, 2008 at 8:39 PM

    I LOVE that bike! Perfect to paint!

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  22. JINXDecember 23, 2008 at 9:23 PM

    i just wanted to tell have a bless chirstmas and new years
    -chris

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  23. LenoreNeverM♡reDecember 23, 2008 at 10:07 PM

    Thank you love!
    All the loveliest wishes to you & your family dear...Merry Christmas!! ~Blessings as always*

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  24. Raina CoxDecember 23, 2008 at 11:04 PM

    Have a holly jolly! If you want to open something early, wait 6 hours and 56 minutes and tell everyone it's Christmas in New Zealand.

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  25. TiffanyDecember 23, 2008 at 11:29 PM

    Merry Christmas to ya!

    I love the look of the old bicycle, it has great charm!

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  26. Two Tall GirlsDecember 24, 2008 at 1:03 AM

    I'm hoping for a pair of amber colored earrings I fell in love with at one of our local vintage shops. We'll see.

    Merry Christmas.

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  27. AnonymousDecember 24, 2008 at 2:29 AM

    I love vintage/antique/junk shops - love the photo of the bike that you took.

    I recently just bought a great lamp that has a forest image on the outside with a thing that rotates on the inside to make it appear as if the forest's on fire! Very cool! I think it's 70's style? I couldn't decide on whether to get it or not - glad I did.

    Merry Christmas, and thanks for this great blog!

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  28. UnknownDecember 24, 2008 at 4:09 AM

    Happy holidays to you too! I just found a lovely white vintage side table for my side of the bed that I hope my man gets for me soon. But today I got a lovely dress instead. Happy holidays!

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  29. VictoriaDecember 24, 2008 at 9:28 AM

    Places such as this are the best! A chance for hidden treasures found around every corner!

    Happy Holidays!

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  30. aimeeDecember 24, 2008 at 9:36 AM

    you must live in the cutest little town! i love little places that look lost in time. there is an antique store around the corner from us that has the same feel. i bet it looked exactly the same in the 50s.

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  31. Michelle Engel BencskoDecember 24, 2008 at 11:14 AM

    Have a wonderful and peaceful holiday!

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  32. montagueDecember 24, 2008 at 12:23 PM

    love junk shops! this one looks very promising!

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  33. kendaleeDecember 24, 2008 at 1:31 PM

    Looking forward to the holiday pictures but want to wish you much happiness and festivity for Christmas and beyond!

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  34. Pigtown*DesignDecember 24, 2008 at 1:43 PM

    I just bought some old doctor's cabinets. One's tall and the other's short. The tall one has the most incredible glass doors on it.

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  35. AnonymousDecember 24, 2008 at 3:48 PM

    Merry Christmas to you too, Diana!

    P.S. I love these shots!

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  36. knackDecember 24, 2008 at 4:00 PM

    merry christmas!! Love the photos and the bike is wonderful!!:)

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  37. AnonymousDecember 25, 2008 at 2:30 AM

    Merry Christmas to you and your family! :) Thank you for your thoughtfulness!

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  38. AnonymousDecember 25, 2008 at 3:08 AM

    I love the photos have a fab Holiday.... You have an eye to capture anything ... ahhh Great!!!

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  39. AnonymousDecember 25, 2008 at 4:05 AM

    Totally cool photos! So glad I found your blog! I love it!!

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  40. AnonymousDecember 25, 2008 at 12:42 PM

    Merry Christmas to you, hope you have a wonderful day with loved ones!

    I really like those miniature Christmas world shots below, they're great!

    Thank you for visiting my blog :)
    Maegan

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  41. DenizDecember 25, 2008 at 6:47 PM

    Hope you have wonderful holidays!
    And if i dont stop by before: Happy New Year
    Really enjoy reading your blog! Looking forward to more blogging in 2009

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  42. SongyDecember 25, 2008 at 10:11 PM

    It was fantastic finding you on this blogsphere.

    Happy holidays. May I add that I loved the xmas post.

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  43. CourtneyJanuary 4, 2009 at 3:10 PM

    That place looks fabulous! I love the bike and the sign, and would be happy to own either!

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