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Fab Friday Finds – Stuck Behind the 8 Ball

August 10, 2012  Cool Collections | I Scored at the Thrift Store | Uncategorized

Timing is everything?

It was definitely true the day I loaded up my car with my closet clean-out donations for the thrift shop.

After donating, and feeling mighty fine about myself I might add,

I saw a man unloading his donations in the car next to mine.

I admired his vintage billiard ball set (I know, mother always said not to talk to strangers) and …

the next thing I knew, I was the happy new owner of his cast offs.

Did I mention I saw a set on My Brimfield Adventure that was going for $50!

Good enough to eat – they remind of giant jawbreakers

(I never could understand how anyone could fit those in their mouths)!

Minnesota Fats has got nothing on me!

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  1. cathywhatisoldisnew

    August 10, 2012 at 7:32 am

    I just found a set of billiard balls last week at a sale for 5 dollars. I just love them. I put them in a bowl and they remind me of big gum balls! Enjoy your wonderful treasure and thanks for sharing how you display them. So Fun!

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  2. [email protected] Clutter

    August 10, 2012 at 7:44 am

    Hmmm and I was happy with my wire basket of old croquet balls! Not anymore! Need billiard balls too!

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  3. Kim

    August 10, 2012 at 8:16 am

    Those are great. I had my hand on a boxed set and put it back. I wish I had gotten them. When I went back they were gone of course. I use to eat jawbreakers all the time.

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  4. thistle

    August 10, 2012 at 8:28 am

    I need to move to New Jersey.

    Nothing that exciting ever happens here.

    🙂 me

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  5. Mary Alice Patterson

    August 10, 2012 at 8:57 am

    Those are way too cool. Love how you have them displayed!
    Mary Alice

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  6. Heidi @ Decor & More

    August 10, 2012 at 9:28 am

    Indeed a FAB find! Perfect in the glass jar.
    xo Heidi

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  7. [email protected]

    August 10, 2012 at 9:41 am

    Love them… and love how you aquired them… so funny.

    Reply
  8. Elena @ `a casarella

    August 10, 2012 at 9:59 am

    Those look great! Love the display 🙂

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  9. andrea cammarata

    August 10, 2012 at 10:05 am

    They are simply FABULOUS…like you! : ) hugs and welcome back to NJ!!!

    Reply
  10. Bliss

    August 10, 2012 at 10:05 am

    Hey I resemble that comment!

    ~Bliss~
    In Minnesota

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  11. Maury @ Life on Mars

    August 10, 2012 at 10:15 am

    Love those! They would be great as a accent in a game or media room.

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  12. Linda @ it all started with paint

    August 10, 2012 at 11:04 am

    When I’m finally finished with my living and dining rooms … and at the point of accessorizing … can I fly you out here so you and I can go thrifting together and you can just point and tell me to buy that and this (and I won’t question your logic) and then we can come back to the house. And put amazing things in glass bowls, like billiard balls that I would have walked by without a second though, and when we are done (the house is small so it won’t take long) we could relax with some wine on the back porch?

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  13. Robin

    August 10, 2012 at 12:37 pm

    I have a set of billiard balls that are meaningful to us and wanted to somehow display them. I tried a plain straight sided glass canister and it was, well, balls in a jar. Nothing great. Seeing yours I now need to find a fancy vessel and I have a great place in mind where I can display them. Thanks for the idea!

    Robin
    happilyhomeafter.blogspot.com

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  14. Revi

    August 10, 2012 at 9:34 pm

    AWESOME find! And one time that talking to a stranger was a good thing! Not that I’m a fan of disobeying Mom’s rules or anything…
    -Revi

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  15. Tammy

    August 10, 2012 at 10:25 pm

    I have a chicken wire basket of balls that I use as a group, I will also take individual balls and sit them out for birthdays or anniversaries using the ball with the correct date on it! I think they are pretty cute sitting on a candlestick holder or perched on an old spring!

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  16. [email protected]

    August 11, 2012 at 1:50 pm

    these are wonderful. perfect for you.

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  17. [email protected]

    August 11, 2012 at 2:45 pm

    OK..your secret is safe with us…we will not tell your mom!!….Love vintage pool balls….I have a vintage set in a tall glass cylinder that is in my hubby’s man cave…hmmm, I may snag it from that room and place it in a room where I could enjoy it too….I wonder if he would notice…(yep, he would)…Love the way you placed them in the covered jar!…Now tell me…have you just revealed your secret to finding great things?….So you just hang out in the parking lots of thrift stores and talk to strangers and get first dibs on the “good stuff”????…Now your secret is out!!….

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  18. Michele

    August 11, 2012 at 5:20 pm

    I’ve got a set from a thrift shop, too. You’ve inspired me to start looking around for a good way to display them. Great score!

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  19. Karen

    August 12, 2012 at 4:03 pm

    Just when I thought I was over envying the cool vintage things you find, you show this!!! I LOVE vintage Billiards balls. I always eyeball what I see people bringing into the donation section. I have yet to see anything this cool. Where I have free junk mojo, you have awesome eclectic finds for a bargain, or nothing mojo!

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  20. Shari @ Turnstyle Vogue

    August 13, 2012 at 1:28 am

    Ergh….do you see how green I am right now ? I was in Pottery Barn today and saw theirs on display as well. I’ve been looking for set – I’ll settle for a handful – for a while now. You better lock your front door tonight. 🙂

    Reply
  21. Olive Cooper

    August 14, 2012 at 8:23 pm

    Sweet find. They look great in glass. I always converse with folks over junk. My charming hubs does too.

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  22. Tazas y Cuentos

    August 14, 2012 at 8:26 pm

    Oh! I love them! Great find!
    Envious kisses (besos envidiosos) from Argentina, Silvina

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  23. Daune | Cottage in the Oaks

    August 14, 2012 at 10:45 pm

    Love these, Kelly! I like vintage bocce balls, too….so fun!

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  24. Audrey Zumwalt

    August 15, 2012 at 6:35 pm

    Hi Kelly … nice display. Looks great in glass. So colorful. I love old wooden stuff and have quite a collection of croquet balls. I need to find an interesting way to display them except in a wooden bowl or wire basket. Should go back to the Thrift and buy that huge glass canister I passed up today. Thanks for sharing your decorating talents with us. Came over from Shabby Southern Style.
    Blessings, Audrey Z. @ Timeless Treasures.

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  25. Yvonne @ StoneGable

    August 15, 2012 at 11:40 pm

    What a great idea! This makes a colorful and fun display!

    Reply
  26. Honey

    August 16, 2012 at 9:17 pm

    Thank you for sharing your nifty find and charming project at Potpourri Friday at 2805!

    Reply
  27. Elizabeth @ Lizzi's Creations

    August 17, 2012 at 10:27 am

    My husband would absolutely love this! I pinned it so I can show him later. Looks great!

    Reply
  28. Michele

    August 17, 2012 at 12:15 pm

    Love the pool balls and how you have them displayed.
    I have done nearly the same with croquet balls.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Michele

    Reply
  29. Roeshel

    August 19, 2012 at 10:58 am

    You always find the best things and are so good with making them look amazing!

    Reply
  30. Pam

    August 20, 2012 at 10:11 pm

    Timing is everything! Well done! I love the collection and glad you were able to snag them.

    Have a great day.
    Pam

    Reply
  31. Desiree

    August 21, 2012 at 8:18 am

    Great idea!!! I’m going to keep my eye out for some pool balls for my game room. Thanks for sharing!

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  32. judy hall

    September 5, 2012 at 4:25 pm

    My newest love, billiard balls! Such a creative, colorful bit of vintage! Yours look lovely the way you’ve displayed them. I have a vintage dough bowl full of vintage croquet balls still sporting their bright stripes, I love them! Also have a huge glass cylinder of ping pong balls to which I’ve applied small vinyl vintage style numbers…Love! Keep on goin’ girl!

    Reply

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