Tuesday, November 15, 2011

A new goodie

I have seen many kitchen scales throughout blog land and the more I saw them the more I realized I had to have one! I was on the look out for one whenever I would hit up antique/thrift/junk shops...but I never had any luck. So one night I was telling my Hubby about it. I showed him Michele's blog Dreaming of a farmhouse and her post about her vintage scales. I loved her red scale and told him how I wish I could find a cool scale to use in our kitchen. Well when ever I tell my hubby that I want something but can't find it he always goes right to work looking for it online until he finds it....and finds it at a good price! So sure enough he starts pulling up vintage scales online and asking me what I was looking for...I told him I wanted something aged, chippy, and preferably a cool color. Low and behold this is what he found!!
I love it so much! The color is perfect...better then I had hoped for. The dial is pretty worn but I don't mind, I like it. The price was also oh so nice.....$15.00!
 I am sure this scale will be used in many ways, but for now this is where she resides. I am so happy to have my own vintage scale, and thankful to my Love for finding it for me :) 


Till next time
Rachel~
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  1. Jessica @ FourGenerationsOneRoofNovember 16, 2011 at 4:20 AM

    Hey Rachel! What a great find! I love the color :) We have a restaurant near us that has SOOO many scales and it is so cool how they use all of them as decor! Jessica (aka nucheysmommy) PS> are my updates in your reader coming through since I changed my blog name? Just curious b/c I had one person tell me they didn't :(

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  2. Christine @ Stonehouse LivingNovember 16, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Hi Rachel,

    Oh, that is a perfect one...
    Love the colour too!
    It looks great on your kitchen counter!
    All the Best,
    Christine

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  3. DebbiedoosNovember 17, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    Great score for sure. Love the color too, that is a new one to me, and I have seen a lot of scales.

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  4. Tammy@Beatrice BanksNovember 17, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Love the scales! I've been wanting some myself. I noticed you live in GA. We live in Augusta, GA. Just found your lovely blog via Common Ground. I'm your newest follower!

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  5. OliveNovember 17, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Hi Rachel, that is a terrific find. the color is splendid and I am glad you got it for that price. I am searching for one. hugs♥Olive

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  6. Julie MarieNovember 17, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Hi Rachel... I am popping over from Common Ground... I love the old scales too, yours is fabulous!... xoxo Julie Marie

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  7. PamelaNovember 17, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    Rachel I DO ever so love your treasure this week! Kudos goes out to hubby for this one! Mine would have been like whatever. Thanx for coming to the party!

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  8. Cathy @ My 1929 CharmerNovember 17, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    I just found one just like it, I am going to paint it like most do, and ruff it up till it looks old again. so happy you found yours, yours newest follower!

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  9. rachel@Acts of LifeNovember 17, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    Cathy,
    Thanks for stopping by and for becoming a new follower! Do you know what color you will paint yours? I love the color of mine too much to paint it!

    xoxo
    Rachel

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  10. Heather JacobNovember 17, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    love it love it love it !!!!!! what a fabulous find ... I love vintage items and I always wonder what they would say if they could speak ?????? hugz x

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  11. Sue@Uniquely ChicNovember 17, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    You have one awesome husband....a keeper no doubt. The scale is fantastic and perfectly chippy!

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  12. ChelseaNovember 17, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    That's so wonderful, I love the color, what a great hubby you got there! Found you on the Treasure Hunt Thursday Link Party, now following!

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  13. Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovementNovember 17, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Your husband did well! That's a very cute one.

    I collect scales and love when others do too!

    Have a great day.
    Pam

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  14. Linda@Coastal CharmNovember 17, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    Your hubby did good on this one...GREAT color and price. Hop over and show her off at my NIFTY THRIFTY TUESDAY PARTY...hope to see ya there:)

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  15. L'Heure Bleue At HomeNovember 17, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    Love the kitchen scale! It is such a pretty colour. Your husband picked out a fantastic vintage piece.

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  16. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleNovember 18, 2011 at 4:20 AM

    Love the color of your scale. I love finding them. Thanks for sharing at Wow.

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  17. Our Hopeful HomeNovember 18, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    First of all let me say that I've been looking for one of these for quite some time. The color is awesome. I can't believe it was only $15.00! Where did he find it? (Great hubby by the way!) Also, I have the Target grainsack towel on the counter, too! Thanks for linking up over at Club G.W. with Charm Bracelet Diva.

    xoxo
    Kathleen

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  18. Katie @ sweetgirlexpressionsNovember 19, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    Beautiful scale! I just love these, I have a green one & another red one too....found you on debbie dos

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  19. DebbiedoosNovember 19, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    Glad you shared this fantastic scale with my newbie party.

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  20. Sunny Simple LifeNovember 19, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    That is a great scale in every way. Great color and price. You lucky girl. I love it.

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  21. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeNovember 19, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Such a fabulous scale. Love the style and color, and definitely the price. Your DH did really good. Hugs, Marty

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  22. Christine @ sugarandtrash.comNovember 19, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Wow!! She is so cool! Looks great on your counter. Do you know how old she is? I just found one too, stumbled upon her at the Salvation Army. I totally grabbed her. If you want to see, here it is: http://sugarandtrash.com/?p=798

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  23. AnonymousNovember 19, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Love your new scale! I know what you mean. Since seeing all of the scales on blogs, I've been itching to have one of my own.

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  24. Something Nice and PrettyNovember 19, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    I love the color of it, mine is white and found it for 5.00 at a consignment store! I'm also your newest follower and found you at Deb's newbie party!
    Stop by when you have a minute!

    Rondell

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  25. reFresh reStyleNovember 19, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    I love old scales, and even more in that color of blue! Great find!
    Debbie

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  26. Kathy @ Some of These ThingsNovember 19, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    I think the worn dial may be my favorite part. :)

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  27. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLRNovember 19, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    Rachel, what a great find!! Kudos to your hubby for searching it out for you!! He's a keeper!

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  28. SherryNovember 20, 2011 at 4:13 AM

    That was a great find and price. I do love that color! I found you through Debbiedoos, please drop by when you have a chance. I'm a new follower.

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  29. Vickie @ Ranger 911November 20, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    I love those old scales, and yours is fabulous!

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  30. AnonymousNovember 21, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Love that scale. I found one too this weekend. Love the color of yours.
    Karen G

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  31. rachel@Acts of LifeNovember 28, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    @ Karen G. Thanks for stopping by and leaving me a comment :) Hope you have a great week,
    All the best,
    Rachel~

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  32. Michele SmithDecember 7, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    Sweet! Thanks for the shout out and your hubs did an awesome job! That is a great scale. I love the color! I've been hunting for a green one....do I need it or even know where to put it, nope. LOL

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  33. Ethereal PLUS what I LoveJune 26, 2012 at 1:08 PM

    Love your scale ... the color is lovely!

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