Happy Mother's Day from the Thrift Store Shelves

Its a pretty sure bet that at some Mother's Day past (or maybe even future), you have been the giver or recipient of a "Worlds Greatest Mom" award either in figurine or mug form. Many of these well-meaning momentos make their way eventually to the thrift store shelves.

Here are a few Mother's Day greetings I noticed the last few weeks.

I love this mom's neon bouffant, but I am not digging that her accouterments are a bucket and mop! 

This lady (maybe?) is just overall the most wonderfullest person in the whole world...so there, hard to beat!

I just feel sorry for whoever got this purple glob sitting on a cheap plastic sign with wilted flowers one Mother's Day past. And that mom probably should have won an academy award if she looked excited when she received this!

 

This is not a Mother's Day award, but did remind me of a mother who looks tired and really needs an Oktoberfest...bad (possibly reminded me of myself when I had two in diapers).

And damn if she doesn't have a bucket too!


Happy Mother's Day to all you moms, step-moms, grand-moms, aunts, special friends and anyone who supports and nurtures another human being, because that's really what being a mom is all about (and apparently carrying buckets).



Writing mysteries with a romantic touch keeps me out of trouble...searching thrift stores, yard sales and the odd dumpster sometimes puts me right back into it.

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Carol Ann's Corner

Carol Ann's Corner
Tips from our favorite shop keeper

Real or Reproduction

As you are hunting around for treasure at yard sales and flea markets, you will come across things that make you wonder if they are original or reproductions. It can be hard to tell.

These are a couple tip offs.

One, does it look a little worn? It should if its really antique or vintage. Even the best kept china got moved around in the cabinet, the doll's vinyl body and hair faded a bit, or the lunch box got a little rust around the hinges. If it looks shiny and new, chances are it is.

Two, are there a lot of them? If you are in a shop or flea market stall and there are ten of the items you've been looking for and haven't been able to find...they have probably been manufactured. Unless you are at a reputable dealer who specializes in that item, then you may have hit the jackpot for your particular collectible.

A good way to gauge if it is a reputable dealer is they will be happy to answer your questions about if the item is authentic or not, and how you can tell. A dealer with a passion and knowledge about that item, will enjoy explaining that all to you. A disreputable dealer, not so much.

Carol Ann Miller
Proprietor, Miller's Fine Antiques

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