Friday, January 23, 2009

More Stuff I Found In The House

I know you might be getting tired of all this - but I get so excited when I find more neat stuff. I realized that maybe I had never looked up on the very top shelf in the cupboard above our little telephone nook near the kitchen. Inside of old stationery and card boxes, I found these:
The baby announcements are mostly from the mid-to-late 1940"s. I also found birthday cards and invitations from the 1950's. I about went crazy when I saw the little cowboy boots!
And how about that dancing candy, below? I love dancing candy. Dancing around cake. Looks like my kind of party.
I also found neat old hotel brochures from the 1930's:
But my greatest find? A Disneyland Hotel brochure form 1957!! I've never seen one before. The family went and stayed there, so this is what she received after sending in a deposit. Oh - and the price of the most expensive suite was $25 a night.
I was really tickled to find that!
(Edited to add: My friend Kari pointed out in her comment that the Disneyland Hotel letter is dated exactly 52 years ago today! I hadn't noticed!)
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12 comments:

  1. The Viewliner LimitedJanuary 23, 2009 at 7:07 AM

    The brochures are awesome. You should do a post on each one them. Great stuff.

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  2. Celestial CharmsJanuary 23, 2009 at 7:30 AM

    Beautiful cards and those brochures are a treasure. If your interested I host a group called "Vintage Baby Cards" on Flickr. We would love you to add your baby cards there. No pressure, Heidi...just a shout out!
    Or maybe you would just like to admire the cards that are already posted.
    Vintage Baby Cards

    Maureen

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  3. Twyla and LindseyJanuary 23, 2009 at 7:42 AM

    You find the best stuff and RIGHT in your own house! Those baby announcements are gorgeous. Lindsey absolutely loves those, I can't wait till she gets home to show her this post! Twyla

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  4. UnknownJanuary 23, 2009 at 11:04 AM

    Very cool, Heidi!

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2009 at 12:42 PM

    heidi - i love the cowboy boots and the dancing candy too!!!!! 1957 ish is when i went to disneyland and if i ever get back in the cottage i still have some type of brochure or program that i saved for you. i love that you found some disney! guess you were meant to live in that house......don't you think? faith

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2009 at 12:47 PM

    Did you notice that the Disney brochure has TODAYS DATE ON IT!!??? How cool is that!

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  7. Twyla and LindseyJanuary 23, 2009 at 2:36 PM

    OOOOHHHH WOW! How awesome!
    Dancing Candy! Can it get any better?!
    I love, love, love your cards! You found some beautiful ones. I hope you find more!
    Have a great weekend, Lindsey

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2009 at 4:54 PM

    Wowza!!! Those cards!!! The 40s and 50s are my favorite era for cards! Sooo adorable. yeah, Lindsey will love them, too!

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  9. DeannaJanuary 23, 2009 at 11:58 PM

    Hi Heidi!
    Thanks for visiting me at my blog. I just read some of your blog and I am enchanted with all of your pictures. I collect vintage items as well and have quite a bit still left to post on my blog.

    I'm putting you on my favorites list. I'd love to have you visit again!

    Warmly,
    Deanna :)

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  10. PearlJanuary 24, 2009 at 7:20 AM

    What Awesome finds! Like Lindsey, I adore the Vintage cards... those red boots are too incredible, aren't they?! I really liked the pink 'n blue cowgirl + cowboy... so sweet and fun... I can't wait to see what else you discover... Hope your weekend is wonderful...

    ~blessings~
    Pearl

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  11. Tina DawnJanuary 24, 2009 at 7:44 AM

    Wow, after almost 10 years a special Disney surprise waiting for you! That is so great! All the found items are wonderful. Love T

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    I am loving all those adorable cards!!!!

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