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Saturday Antiquing at Whistle Stop Antiques

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Carlo of Hollywood Black Stallion Horses

It has been raining for a while now here in Northern California. Lots of flooding and people badly effected. This is not the norm. We are usually in a perpetual drought. Thank goodness my family is just fine. One positive is that they vineyards are already starting to bloom and this time next month they will be stunning.

Being a rainy soggy Saturday, we went to Whistle Stop Antiques mall in Santa Rosa down by Railroad Square to take a look around and search for some treasures. It is really hit or miss like it is at most antique malls. We have been really lucky a few times and found some really great treasures like our vintage Philco Predicta TV, some fabulous Sputnik lighting and Mid-Century Modern chairs and cabinets. Whistlestop is a multi-dealer mall and even has a 2nd floor upstairs. You will find a nice assortment of vintage, retro, mid-century, kitchenalia, Pyrex, artwork, jewelry, and lots of ephemera and even a lot of vintage trains, toys, and Pez collectibles….. something no doubt for everyone.

Here’s a couple pics we snapped. A lovely vintage carousel horse, an incredible Carlo of Hollywood black stallion painting in the amazing forced perspective frame, glass displays, and even a super neat vintage 1950s chrome dining set upholstered with new retro grey fabric. I would love to take this one home but…… where to put it? It was a fun visit at Whistle Stop today!!

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Pinup, Pyrex and More at the Antique Mall

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Yasmina Greco - Pigtails and Pirates Dress- Whistlestop Antiques

              Yasmina Greco – Pigtails and Pirates Dress- Whistlestop Antiques

Such a lovely weekend out antiquing with my hubby. The weather in Northern California has changed from being very hot to mid 70s with cool evenings…. almost Fall like. I don’t know how long that will last before we get another scorcher but it is fantastic and perfect for a weekend of antiquing. We stopped at a couple antique malls; one in Santa Rosa ‘Whistlestop’ that has a big train painted on the brick building and the other in Sebastopol ‘Antique Society’. Both are multi dealer malls so there is always lots to see to pick through.

Yasmina Greco - Pinup Classic 1950s GMC Truck

                      Yasmina Greco – Pinup Classic 1950s GMC Truck

Vintage Pyrex

                                                Vintage Pyrex and Kitchenware

Here are a couple pics of the goodies inside the malls and you can see the one in Sebastopol had a lot of vintage Pyrex and I was thrilled because I had been searching for quite sometime now for the turquoise snowflake square baking dishes. I am not a expert when it comes to Pyrex and don’t know if items should have lids or not or what the difference between ‘space savers’ or ‘baking dishes’ are but, I am collecting the turquoise snowflake (yes, because it is turquoise and you all know it is my favorite color) and now I have another couple pieces to add to my set. For the record, these two oblong square shaped pieces did not have lids.

Both antique malls have a bit of retro and Mid-Century Modern and even lots of ephemera, glass, kitchenalia, vintage rhinestone jewelry, and even outdoor furniture and salvage so there really is a good mix of everything and something for everyone. Whistlestop even had their fabulous classic 1951 GMC truck out front and the lady working the register told us it had been in her family for many many years; that truck was immaculate and great for a pose.

Mid-Century Modern Moss Lamps

                                             Mid-Century Modern Moss Lamps

Next week is a antique fair in the neighboring town of Healdsburg and it is beautiful drive up with all the vineyards in full glory this time of year. Some of you have asked about our 1956 Nash Metropolitan so I wanted to update you and tell you that it has been getting some love in the shop and we should have it back very soon so you can count on more pics to come!!

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Sometimes It’s a Hit or Miss with Antiques and Collectibles

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I could not resist popping into a little antique mall a couple minutes from my house. The  antique shop was once a house that has been converted with all the walls removed so there are now maybe 25 dealer booths set up and it’s a nice little stop for me on the way to the post office or when leaving the post office as we are  regularly dropping off eBay and Etsy sales that come in during the week. This little antique mall is a hit or miss for me….inventory does not rotate often but folks are so friendly and they always have tea, coffee and cookies out so its nice to stop in for a quick chat too. I didn’t leave with any purchases today but here area couple pics of some cute Lefton Angels, Vintage Pyrex, Norcrest Angels, Kitchen collectibles, Pottery, Antique sterling, Dinnerware and Needlepoint.
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Collecting Vintage Polka Dot Kitchenware: Hazel Atlas, Fire King, Hocking, Pyrex, McKee

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Yasmina Greco Pinup

Photo Credit: Shameless Photography

Every Pinup girl needs her vintage kitchenware right? My latest obsession and craze has got to be the vintage polka dot kitchen items from the 40s-60s by makers like Hazel Atlas, Fire King, Hocking, Pyrex, and McKee. These kitchen glasses, salt and pepper shakers, and bowls really have so much character and will perk you right up. Here are some pictures of my current favorites….. I want to start a collection but can’t decide wich dot color I like best…oh my, the problems!! Do you collect any of these vintage glass patterns? I would love to hear from you and how your collect started and wich are your favorites so contact me!!

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