Monday, January 10, 2011

Cute Clock

I'm not sure if I've ever shared this before, but my dad is a retired NYC sanitation worker.  He's the one I credit with my love of junk.  He brought home lots of great stuff (and some not-so-great stuff) when he was working and he still pulls out treasures from time to time that I've never seen.

When I was visiting for Christmas, there was a little vintage clock that my parents had been arguing over for a while.  I guess it ticks too loudly for my mom and she'd banished it to the garage.  This being the case, my dad gave it to me.


The two legs on the left are broken off so my dad taped a little block of wood to it, but I think its adorable and I couldn't care less about the minor imperfection.  I also don't wind it because for such a tiny clock, it is loud!

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15 comments:

  1. LindsayJanuary 10, 2011 at 2:47 AM

    Very pretty, I like the unexpected pop of color!

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  2. ~Tonja~January 10, 2011 at 2:51 AM

    I think it is just adorable.....

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  3. Rose H (UK)January 10, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    What a fabulous clock :o) A real treasure!

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  4. LottieJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    It's adorable! As cute as can be!

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  5. UnknownJanuary 10, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Very cute! I love found treasures!

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  6. Fishtail CottageJanuary 11, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    Adorable clock - lucky you!

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  7. marygraceJanuary 18, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Oh my gosh, that is absolutely adorable. WANT it!

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  8. MelanieJanuary 21, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    That clock is gorgeous!

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  9. {Bellamere Cottage}January 22, 2011 at 3:28 AM

    The Hubbs and I have the very same disagreement over one of our clocks... I love the thing so I'm willing to suffer through the loud ticks. :-) Yeah....the Hubbs.... notsomuch.

    Warm blessings,
    Spencer

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    I have that exact same clock that was found in the bulk pickup trash by me!! Mine doesn't work though. I also have the same coffee urn picture but on the stand that I found for 5$ at a sale. I'm sure your Dad found lots of great things, I'm always amazed at what people find in the trash. Mary

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  11. AnneJanuary 27, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    It's really adorable. I really like the color and the flowers on it.

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  12. Linda@Coastal CharmJanuary 29, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Lovin' her colors...hop over and show her off at my NIFTY THRIFTY TUESDAYS PARTY.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  13. miruku January 31, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    HI Melanie, I've extended an award for you, please feel free to pick it up when you're free. Thank you :)

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  14. Shabby JenFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Sometimes the imperfect things are my faves!!! Love your little clock.

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  15. The Green PeaMarch 5, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    Awww, it is so cute! A little reminder of Mom and Dad. Have a nice Sunday. sandi

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