Recently Thrifted: Finnish Art Glass

Today, even when all the other stores are closed, my neighbourhood flea market stayed open, so I decided to drop in to see if there was any new stock in. I went through the isles couple of times and saw nothing interesting. Until I decided to look at the top shelves that is. I gazed upwards, thought hey, that looks familiar, took it down and saw the price tag of 4 euros.

When I got home, I immediately googled to see if I was right about the bowl and I was! It’s designed by Tauno Wirkkala for Humppilan Lasi and it’s called Revontulet (Aurora Borealis). It was manufactured from 1972 to 1987 and its value is about 30 to 50 euros. Not too bad! The value of course depends on the venue where one sells it. If I sell it on a Facebook-group I’ll get less than that but still a profit but if I sell it on Ebay.de, I will get more.

There is just one BUT to the selling part. There used to be one at my grandparents, the brown version though, and the sentimental part of me doesn’t want to let go. Also my Design Appreciation Brain tells me that this would be a good way to start my own art glass collection.

What are your thoughts? Should I keep it or sell it?

 

 

Second Thoughts…

 I put this up for sale couple of days ago. It’s a picnic blanket from H&M designed by Liselotte Watkins.

 The pattern and the colours are just amazing. Very psychedelic but in a good way. And now I wonder…

 If I’m ready to part with this at all…

 

Recently Sold…

Someone commented on this: “It’s a furry mat of love”.

 I was glad to part with this. I can’t stand the racist/sexist undertones of Smurfs. Which I didn’t even realize until last spring.

 A kitchen curtain I had plans to make into an apron. Before that happened, I got bored with the pattern. I’m glad to have the pic in my reference library, though.

 Marimekko “Lokki”. I bought this with an intention to give it away here as a part of blog candy. Decided there wasn’t enough to call it candy so I sold it.

Have you been thrifting? Or selling your thrifty goodies? Don’t forget, I’m on Facebook now too, so don’t forget to LIKE me. The blog candy giveway is bound to happen some time and liking Thrifty Finn makes sure you’ll be first to know about it.

Till next time!

 

 

Luna Second Hand- Vintage Shopping in Rovaniemi

There’s an advantages in having your internet connection down. Yesterday, I managed to sort through hundreds of photographs and have them edited for eight separate posts!  Yay me!

As you know, it’s already tradition for me to go to Lapland for the month of August and sell my crafts over there. My “tour” finishes on Old Market Square Carnival of Rovaniemi and last year there, I found about a vintage store called Luna Second Hand. I chatted with the owner and asked if I could drop by and take photos for my blog. She gracefully agreed and now, almost a year later, here’s the story:

I love the well-organized sales till (?). Usually in a second hand stores this area is an after thought like “oops I guess we have to charge people” kind of way. Here the shop has a brand.

This is the view when you step in. On the right you can see a small seamstress studio where you can get your items altered. Convenient!

Rows and rows of dresses? Thankyousoverymuchyesplease. There are even vintage wedding dresses and my favourite was this one:

The lace with those pearly circles is just beautiful.

Isn’t a navy dress a must for every woman? I dubbed this “Beyoncé” as I thought it looked like something she would wear and/or designed with her mother.

 Luna also sells shoes and accessories. Another find from my first ever Old Market was the brand Karkkilakko which makes candy inspired jewellery. And as you know, I and candy get along like a house on fire.

If I were more dainty and lady-like, I’d rock the hell out of this dress. I mean, look at the embroidery! It’s so purrr-ty! The next dress was admired by both of us. The swirly hem and the print are gorgeous.

  Another proof of my masterful photography skills ;D

 If you are visiting Rovaniemi you should drop by at Luna too. Here’s the map to help you out:

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Till next time!

 

Reviewing Paper & Glue

Yesterday, on my way to the gym, I dropped in at Amalia to get some Tacky Glue. To my disappointment, it was sold out at the wholeseller but they had found one to replace Aleene’s. The wholeseller had said that it’s the same but I found it took longer to set. Still faster than regular paper glue but not as fast as Aleene’s Tacky Glue. The replacement is in bigger bottle and cheaper and it’s ok for now but I rather spent the extra couple of euro’s for better quality.

Another new find was a Polish scrapbook manufacturer I Lowe Scrap. Mira had only two sheets left and I bought them both! When I was a kid, lot of kids’ shows on TV were from Eastern Block and the graphics on these new papers remind me of them. Apparently they were a huge hit at a recent craft fair here in Finland, so I’m not the only nostalgic one. Mira said she’s going to place a new order and I’m hoping that she will get the Vivid- collection. It screams summer! I’m also fond of the neutral vibe they give as they can be used both girl and boy crafting.

See this fabulousness? I have two so I can use one and keep the other one till the day I die and have myself buried with it.

Over and out.