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Fab Friday Finds – This May be the Best One Yet!

May 4, 2012  Garden | I Scored at the Thrift Store

I did the moonwalk when I found the $6 thrift shop dresser!

I almost crashed into a lamp post when I spotted all the goodies at my $20 yard sale score!

But I do believe this might take the cake

as my all time favorite find!

Isn’t she a beauty?!

A 1950’s metal glider with her original blue and white paint …

hold on, I need a moment …

ok, now that I’ve collected myself, let’s get back to business.

A concussion almost occurred as I nearly tripped over my own feet while running

(felt like I was moving in Bay Watch slow-mo) towards it!

I had my girlfriend plop herself down and told her not to budge til I ran upstairs and paid for it.

Looks like I arrived in the nick of time – since a woman came by a minute later wanting it!

For this prize – there may have been a cat fight, hair pulling, all out scream fest!

(Honestly, I’m normally a pretty mellow gal – but hello – we’re talking vintage glider here)!

A girls gotta do what a girls gotta do after all.

Oh, and I forgot to mention, she was a mere 60 smackers (double rainbow happiness)!

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  1. Jessica @ Mom 4 Real

    May 4, 2012 at 7:32 am

    Oh. my. gorgeous! I am in awe…

    Jessica

    Reply
  2. cassie

    May 4, 2012 at 7:59 am

    LOVE it! the color is awesome!

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      May 4, 2012 at 1:58 pm

      I think I’m in love too!

      Reply
  3. Karah @ thespacebetweenblog

    May 4, 2012 at 8:04 am

    Hahaha! And your daughter is so cute on it! Would be perfect for me to chill on while you’re making me beverages at your out door bar. 🙂

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      May 4, 2012 at 1:57 pm

      Anytime – the mojitos and margaritas will be flowing!

      Reply
  4. Diane

    May 4, 2012 at 8:13 am

    That is a real gem! What a find!!!

    Reply
  5. Linda @ it all started with paint

    May 4, 2012 at 8:19 am

    LOL. Can’t get that Bay Watch slo mo run out of my head …

    What a great find!

    🙂

    Linda

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      May 4, 2012 at 1:57 pm

      And I forgot to mention that I was even wearing my red bathing suit!

      Reply
  6. Morristown, NJ Antiques

    May 4, 2012 at 8:28 am

    That is definitely amazing!

    Reply
  7. Bliss

    May 4, 2012 at 9:09 am

    Score! Worth a near concussion sprinting upstairs to pay. Where will you put it?

    ~Bliss~

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      May 4, 2012 at 1:56 pm

      Keeping her on my patio (may have to protect her from the elements with a clear coat).

      Reply
  8. Skittle

    May 4, 2012 at 9:11 am

    I LOVE IT! I’m so jealous! I love these old gliders & would love to have one on our screened porch, but the only ones I can find around my neck of the woods are in terrible shape. 🙁

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      May 4, 2012 at 1:56 pm

      You are welcome to glide on mine any time! I actually couldn’t believe it when I found it – it’s the first I’ve seen at a sale around here!

      Reply
  9. Krystle @ Color Transformed Family

    May 4, 2012 at 9:21 am

    That is a really great find. I found one for my parents a few years ago but they had to refinish it themselves. This one looks like it is in great condition.

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      May 4, 2012 at 1:55 pm

      It’s in great condition – but I think it would look even more amazing with a shiny new coat of paint – we’ll see! I’m kind of lazy so don’t know if that will ever happen! I’d rather sit on my glider than paint!

      Reply
  10. Heather

    May 4, 2012 at 10:11 am

    Fantastic score Kelly!!! I laughed when you said you had your girlfriend sit in it to claim your find!! I would have done the exact same thing! That color is just so beautiful! Have a great weekend – can’t wait to see what you score next! Heather 🙂

    Reply
  11. Gwen

    May 4, 2012 at 10:13 am

    OMGSH… that is FREAKIN’ AMAZING! You hit the jackpot there, girl!!! And good thing you had a friend to squat on it!!! ha!

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      May 4, 2012 at 1:54 pm

      I know – if my friend wasn’t with me, I would have had to chain myself to it!

      Reply
      • Gwen

        May 4, 2012 at 1:56 pm

        I have a sneaking suspicion your are serious…

        ha.

        Reply
  12. Keeping it Cozy

    May 4, 2012 at 10:45 am

    I LOVE it! I have wanted a vintage glider for so long… I see one sitting neglected on the porch of a house and every time I drive by I’m so close to stopping and asking if I can buy it! (One of these days I think I’ll actually work up the nerve.)

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      May 4, 2012 at 1:54 pm

      You need to march up to that house right now and nab that glider! They’ll probably be glad to get rid of it and you’ll be patting yourself on the back while you’re relaxing on your new glider!

      Reply
  13. chris bouchard

    May 4, 2012 at 11:05 am

    ok… I would have fought for that glider too! I’ve wanted one of those for YEARS! Here in Washington state they are impossible to find…. either they all rusted and collapsed since the 50’s or we never had any in the first place since who wants to own outdoor furniture that can only be used 3 times per year (ha)!

    Truly, I am soooo jealous of your find! And the color!

    ~Chris

    Reply
  14. Shannon Fox

    May 4, 2012 at 11:21 am

    I will just BET she did. So good you had a shopping buddy! THAT is fabulous. They don’t make stuff like they used too. (Yep, I’m channeling my grandmother) It’s so true!! Unless you spend a ton, most stuff today is, excuse me, Crap!

    This is a FAB score Kelly. Enjoy it =))) I think the best yet!

    Reply
  15. Elizabeth F.

    May 4, 2012 at 12:10 pm

    Amazing find! Just beautiful!

    Reply
  16. [email protected]

    May 4, 2012 at 2:54 pm

    That is so awesome!! What a great find!! What are your plans for it?

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      May 6, 2012 at 3:12 pm

      I plan to keep it outside – but want to put a protective spray on it first so it doesn’t rust. That gal is fabulous just the way she is!

      Reply
  17. thistle

    May 4, 2012 at 4:32 pm

    hahahaha…..I want to see the Baywatch trailer. You shove Pamela Anderson down…..grab your board and whistle and launch over to the glider.

    I think it’s a winner 🙂

    🙂 me

    Reply
  18. [email protected]

    May 4, 2012 at 8:08 pm

    INCREDIBLE find!!!!! You lucky girl! Love the color and style of that old glider. I think you are right about spraying on a clear coat! It will protect it and make it look amazing!
    Have a great weekend!
    xo-Lisa

    Reply
  19. Fresh

    May 4, 2012 at 9:43 pm

    I’m hoping I can show off tomorrow, you have all the luck!! Maybe just maybe I will find something awesome!
    Love it!

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      May 6, 2012 at 3:10 pm

      Girl – you can outdo me with your finds anytime! Even your leftover paint scores are awesome!!

      Reply
  20. Leah - moxiethrift on etsy

    May 5, 2012 at 7:31 am

    holy crizzz-ap! that is SO SO SO awesome.

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      May 6, 2012 at 3:07 pm

      Fa-schizzle! Glad you like it!

      Reply
  21. Jeanette

    May 6, 2012 at 3:29 pm

    I love your glider! We have two patio chairs my brother-in-law gave us that exactly match that basket weave pattern on the back! Mine are not rusted but both need a paint job for sure. This is my first visit to your site but I will definitely be back!

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      May 6, 2012 at 3:35 pm

      Jeanette,
      Maybe your chairs and my glider were separated at birth! Wouldn’t it be fun to reunite them (in my backyard)!! Mine has a bit of surface rust but I think a little clear protectant is all it needs (don’t want to get rid of that fabulous original paint)! Thanks for stopping by – if you don’t want to miss any of my witty posts (?), you can subscribe and have emails sent right to your inbox. Just click on the E seltzer bottle on my right sidebar – thanks and have a great day!!
      Kelly

      Reply
      • Jeanette

        May 6, 2012 at 5:09 pm

        Lol, perhaps so! I’d love to reunite them in your backyard, in fact, I’m considering listing them on Craigslist. I’m in the Kansas City area if you’re interested! By the way, I love that turquoise color!

        Reply
  22. Jane @ Cottage at the Crossroads

    May 6, 2012 at 7:11 pm

    Your glider is gorgeous just the way she is! What a steal! Lucky, lucky you!

    Reply
  23. kristin

    May 6, 2012 at 7:35 pm

    Fabulous find my friend!!!
    XO
    Kristin

    Reply
  24. Kim

    May 6, 2012 at 8:26 pm

    Kelly, that is fabulous and what a deal! You lucky girl. Glad no cat fight had to take place.

    Reply
  25. [email protected]

    May 6, 2012 at 8:58 pm

    wow! and in such great shape. go ahead and get that clear coat on there, then don’t be surprised if it disappears mysteriously….. I’ve been looking for one of those for years. now I know where to find it.

    Reply
  26. debbie

    May 6, 2012 at 9:48 pm

    Kelly I love that bench…there is a link up at the newbie party this week with one just like it..now I have to go find it !

    Reply
  27. Kelly @ DTTDidc

    May 6, 2012 at 11:15 pm

    Nice find, and excellent timing! Love the combination of turquoise & white, and it looks like it’s in pretty good shape. Hope you had fun at the rummage sale 🙂

    Reply
  28. Gayle

    May 7, 2012 at 7:26 am

    Congrats! I’ve done a couple of posts on the elusive vintage glider. I hope to be so lucky and find one in such great shape.

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      May 7, 2012 at 2:42 pm

      Like Sasquach – the vintage glider is very hard to find!

      Reply
  29. Pam

    May 7, 2012 at 9:55 am

    I am so jealous. That color is amazing!!! Now I’m off to check out your twitter picks to see what else you lucked out on!

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      May 7, 2012 at 2:40 pm

      I felt like I found big foot when I scored that glider!!

      Reply
  30. Tammy @ A Walk in the Countryside

    May 7, 2012 at 2:06 pm

    Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my front porch. I had already seen your gorgeous glider but couldn’t leave a comment because of my dail up internet. But today I’m visiting via wireless. You got a terrific deal. It is in much, much better shape than mine and I love love love the color. I would have been hyperventialating (did I spell that right?), too!!!! I also love your cute little wreath with the umbellas. I’m going to become a new follower in a sec! Blessings, Tammy

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      May 7, 2012 at 2:39 pm

      I think I did need to be resuscitated when I saw that glider!! So glad to have you following!

      Reply
  31. Lori

    May 7, 2012 at 9:02 pm

    You were lucky to find this in such good shape…I have been looking for one, cause’ my Grandma had one just like it….gotta love memory builders. Creatively yours, Lori

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      May 7, 2012 at 10:39 pm

      My hubs aunt has one on her screened in porch. It’s an ugly brown – but with a coat of paint, she’d make a perfect sister for this glider! The old stuff is the best!

      Reply
  32. andrea

    May 10, 2012 at 8:54 pm

    HOLY COW!!! You hit the motherload on this one! I’m seriously having some bench envy right now!!

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      May 10, 2012 at 9:41 pm

      It was a find – I did a little happy dance for sure!

      Reply
  33. Ann

    May 11, 2012 at 1:21 am

    Awesome glider! Worth every penny.

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      May 11, 2012 at 9:17 pm

      I heart that glider too (tell it to my hubs)!!

      Reply
  34. Pamela

    May 11, 2012 at 1:40 pm

    Kelly drooling over your slider lady! Thanx for coming to THT!

    Reply
  35. david

    May 22, 2012 at 7:18 pm

    that is one spectacular find! the color is great. I will remain deeply jealous for quite a while.

    Reply
  36. judi

    June 13, 2012 at 10:21 am

    oh wow! that is beautiful. now i AM kicking myself for not buying a glider i saw at a house sale (guy was flipping the house and clearing out years of debris). i may call him just to see if he sold it. (i did find lots of other goodies though.) love the outdoor room you’ve created.

    Reply
  37. Laurie

    September 21, 2012 at 7:30 pm

    My oh my . I have been looking for one of these. They are running about 200- 300 hundred . Great find !

    Reply

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