Special 5th Sunday Long Beach Flea Market yielded several greatd finds: Heather and I have had our eyes out for an ironwood whale sculpture and we finally found one. On a daring move, I purchased this cart and 8 1950′s sleeping bags. I got an insane deal, so good that I can’t even tell you, [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘Treasure Hunting’
May 12, 2009
Treasure Hunting (chairs)
I’ve been seeing a lot of rad sitting devices lately. I’m not sure if my awareness has heightened recently, or if I just so happen to be running in to rad seating objects lately, but heregoes: Quite possibly the best folding chair I’ve ever seen
April 27, 2009
Recent Acquisition
Heather and I picked up this little mid century beauty over the weekend. The cushions are kinda funky, but we could always change those out at any time. Other than that, the wood is in great shape, and it’s a super comfy lounger:
April 22, 2009
I want this!
I want one! This is what the maintenance/room service personnel road around in at the Ace Hotel in Palm Springs! So cool! Found HERE, by accident…
February 19, 2009
Jacques Cousteau
Major Treasure Find! 20 Volume set of the The Ocean World of Jacques Cousteau. All for the price of $20. I didn’t buy them, but it was a good find! What a deal! And this captain:
February 12, 2009
Recent Acquisitions
Just got these little beauties in the mail yesterday. I think it marks my first actual Ebay purchase. A group of vintage broadhead arrows, 13 to be exact. I think the seller actually put new feathers (fletches) on the arrows as well. Look how mean looking those arrowheads are! Also, last week, I picked up [...]
February 6, 2009
Treasure Hunting (skates)
Probably the best pair of skates I have ever seen at an antique store. Impecable condition, and my size! Soon to be an acquisition??? Perhaps. Original wood wheels. Good for doing mean power slides. And the toe stopper is unlike any I’ve ever seen.
January 19, 2009
New Toys (Bow and Arrows, Surfboard, Skateboard, etc…)
This weekend was full of some excellent consumption of goods! However, I’m glad to say, that my consumer desires were executed with a heavy dose of personal integrity. Translation: All goods purchased were second hand, used, vintage, or a trade. For example: Bow and Quiver of Arrows – For protecting my land and lady. Purchased [...]
November 19, 2008
Bench seats
These could be cool inside the van. Found at, duh, King Richards Fold ‘em up when not in use. They would work nicely on a small porch or balcony too…
November 18, 2008
New Books
I found these book yesterday at King Richards antique mall. I liked the art and idea behind both of these books. They were both written in 1940′s and they give an interesting depiction who God is and what the Church is. Plus, the drawings are rad! What would you say if someone asked you to [...]
November 17, 2008
Treasure Hunting
Saw this rad chair today. I’ve never seen one exactly like this before. It is really comfortable too. I think that if a chair has the angles, contours, flex, and rigidity in all the right places than it could be made of the harshest materials possible and still be comfortable. It’s also interesting to note [...]
October 24, 2008
Treasure Hunting (place mats)
Kinda diggin’ these super kitschy place mats. They might work as wall art too. Saw them today at a thrift store in Whittier
October 15, 2008
Treasure Hunting
Went out today to my normal stomping ground; King Richard’s Antique Mall. Here’s what caught my eye today…
October 10, 2008
Morning Treasure Hunt
Saw a garage sale sign this morning on my way into work, so I had to stop and check it out. Saw an old, old, old Hobie surfboard shaped by Terry Martin, they wanted $50 for it, and I should have gone for it, but it was going to need some major patching, and I’m [...]
October 8, 2008
Treasure Hunting (a new category)
I’ve decided to rename my excursions/explorations, which usually occur on my lunch breaks during weekdays. I’ll also post other little treasures that I find in my day to day activities. Here are some recent treasures I’ve spotted in my recent wanderings… I think the sled above would look rad mounted to the wall. Beverage cart, [...]
September 12, 2008
Photo Round Up (lunch tours)
Hit a couple of my usual spots this week and here are a few more items of interest…
September 10, 2008
Lunching
Been a while since I took a lunch tour. Well, it’s been a while since I did a post about a lunch tour. Saw some cool new things at King Richards during my afternoon constitutional. I’ve probably been there about 15 times now, and it never gets old. I see new things every time, and [...]
August 5, 2008
Lunch Tour (lamps and ships)
Went by King Richards today at lunch. Saw some nifty lamps. Also, got the eye out for some model sailboats for the apartment. I think I’d like to find some wall mounted sail boats, but the pedestal ones are nice too.
July 14, 2008
Lunch (and a new purchase)
Went out today on my lunch break and visited King Richards in Whittier. It’s my (new) favorite place! I think I go there about once a week. I saw a black water globe last Friday and went back today to purchase it. They are pretty rare objects to find, and I love the way they [...]
July 1, 2008
Lunching
One of my new favorite places to stop by when I’m out and about at lunch time is the A to Z Mart. It’s a random and weird name for such a cool place. They have a constantly rotating inventory of great used furniture, antiques, and some rad mid-century pieces. As far as I can [...]
June 26, 2008
Lunching
Spotted these little portly fellas on todays lunch outing. Actually, I ate lunch in the office today, but at about 3 o’clock the walls were caving in on me and I needed to go on a drive; get a little fresh air, listen to some NPR, see if anyone left any cool scrap wood behind [...]
June 18, 2008
Lunching
King Richards Antique Mall – Whittier, CA (it’s very, very, very large) Along with my attraction for colored glass, I really like old glass 5 gallon barrels. I just like old glass objects. The funny thing is, glass is one of those materials that won’t tarnish or rust or change color…… right? or does it? [...]
