My good junking buddy Amy and I took a quick little coastal junking road trip earlier this week. We left early Tuesday a.m. and headed to the northern Oregon coast. We spent the day hitting antique shops, thrifts and any spot that looked like it had potential.
Amy dragged me to spots like this. She had been here before. Hobo Junction in Long Beach, Washington with the nicest fellow running it. There is a path to the front door past all those floats!
This playground bobble horse enticed me. I would love one of these in my yard...but I have no spot for one.
We ate clam chowder. We ate ice cream. I made Amy climb the Astoria Column. She had never been there before and the 164 steps to the top reward one with a magnificent view.
We both found fun stuff. We spent the night in Seaside, Oregon and woke up the next morning to junk our way home along the Columbia River. It was a beautiful sunny day on the coast and junking was fun.
Treasures from our trip. No rhyme nor reason to what I came home with. The two pink shutters will become a project.
I found two of these old bunny racks. I have one that I display with my Easter goodies that I found this past year. I found these in TWO different shops in the same city.
I also found this cowboy style rack which I had not seen before.
A tin dollhouse complete with candy striped awnings.
With all those charming details inside.
My spun head radar was on when I found this bag of heads in Astoria at an antique mall. 
A putz style house (that needs to be flipped), an old ironing board (for my shows), a lone salt cat shaker, a Christmas list box and a couple of rolls of old wallpaper border. 
I love the graphics on the old wallpaper border rolls. These were found in Long View at a darling shop called Elizabeth Hue Mercantile.
I also found two chippy metal stands and a turquoise cake container. 
Another road trip junking adventure! Short but sweet and with its rewards. Hurry for summer trips like this!
Great finds all! I just spent 2 days with my sister on the Oregon coast and will be posting my finds as well. Always treasures to be found......:).
Posted by: gail | June 27, 2014 at 08:55 PM
I've been on pins and needles waiting to see what treasures came home. You know I love that dollhouse. The awnings are the perfect touch. I've NEVER EVER seen anything like style before. Those wall paper boarders are pretty fantastic too. Love the sea theme. Can't wait to see what you do with the pink shudders. Welcome home!
Posted by: Musings from Kim K. | June 28, 2014 at 05:12 AM
What a fun get away with your buddy! That playground horse would have been enticing me to bring home too.
Love those bunny and cowboy racks. I've never seen the cowboy one before. Cute tin doll house! I've always liked those except I wouldn't have anywhere to put it. You know I've never seen any bags (or single) spun heads down this way. They're usually attached to something. They all have to be up that way with your radar.
Have a great weekend!
Looks like we're heading into the high 90's-100 this coming week!!
Posted by: Doreen | June 28, 2014 at 06:44 AM
Maddie and I are headed to visit Hanna in Astoria on Monday and I think we have virtually the same junking trip planned!
Hanna & Matt got married at the Astoria Columns and afterward, we all climbed to the top to take pictures. I was wearing heels. Anything for my sister :-)
Hope you left some good stuff for me on the coast!
Erica
Posted by: Erica | June 28, 2014 at 06:57 AM
I want to LIVE in that dollhouse!
Posted by: Kathy | June 28, 2014 at 07:54 AM
Oh, that DOLLHOUSE is the BEST! I have one that I love, but those awnings are awesome! I just put one in my booth, but I don't know if people appreciate such cuteness around here. You are lucky to have a junking buddy! Lara and I have fun around here - but a road trip would be SO much fun!Hey! What's the halfway point between Portland and NW Arkansas? :) *Looks like somewhere in Wyoming - we are 2032 miles apart!
Posted by: Shara | June 28, 2014 at 09:04 AM
I have been looking at those spring horses for the kids, but I haven't found one for less than $250. Yet. :-)
I will be hunting a saddle rack now, I am thinking vintage cowboy for the next room for Ginty.
Posted by: sarah | June 28, 2014 at 10:16 AM
It occurs to me as I read this that climbing the endless, winding stairs in the Astoria Column may have been payback for dragging you Hobo Joe's? ;) Junkin' for fitness again! Always so fun to be on the road with you, Ethel. I'll have to think about where to drag you next!
Posted by: Into Vintage | June 28, 2014 at 01:25 PM
Fun finds! I have climbed those steps in Astoria too. Did you fly a little glider off the top?
Posted by: Danielle | June 28, 2014 at 03:56 PM
Super cute finds!! I especially love the dollhouse and the cat shaker!!
Posted by: Ann - Protector of Vintage | June 28, 2014 at 06:54 PM
Wow, what a great haul. That fish border will be perfect in your someday beach house. Love those chippy stands! What are you going to do with them? Those rabbits are cute. I had one just like it but it was a teddy bear. It was the first thing I ever listed on etsy and guess who bought it? Renee from My Vintage Mending! Small world.
Posted by: Marci | June 28, 2014 at 08:51 PM
More great finds! Love the bunnies and the dollhouse. I know of a guy who collects anything turquoise - he sure would love that cake container!
Posted by: Maureen | June 29, 2014 at 05:46 PM
Oh I love Long Beach. Charming coastal area. Been there many times. Looks like you found great stuff!
Posted by: Maria (Magia Mia) | June 29, 2014 at 10:04 PM
Made a circuitous route through several other blogs and landed here. What fun! I had that same green green Christmas card file. Sold it one of my booths. Viva la Vintage!
Posted by: Vintage Adventure | July 01, 2014 at 03:49 PM