Monday, June 10, 2013

A Small Score - But Very Choice


 Had a chance on my recent time off to visit a
 huge antique mall up the coast in Cayucos.
Three floors, lots of eye candy and inspiration.


I picked up only three things,and very nice they are too.
A wonderful vintage (when Cuban cigars were still sold here)
 cigar box with great graphics and labels ,



a rusty well used lunch box
that features a handle on the top,


and this fascinating sample of different fonts
embroidered on hemp cloth.
 I see this as the cover for a journal devoted to typography.
Don't you love a successful hunting and gathering session?!


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6 comments:

  1. bobbieJune 12, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    I LOVED this place! Next I come back for a visit to Los Osos, it's on my wish list as a field trip!
    Happy Hunting!!

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    1. Erin in Morro BayJune 13, 2013 at 4:04 PM

      Bobbie - Even when I don't buy anything I come away with loads of inspiration and eye candy!
      Erin

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  2. AnonymousJune 13, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    Great scores indeed! So love the old Cuban cigar boxes, such wonderful images even INSIDE the lids.

    and
    I didn't know you were a librarian...am so happy to have our little library in the hood.

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    1. Erin in Morro BayJune 13, 2013 at 4:06 PM

      Stephanie - And one can never have too many cigar boxes! Love the little library and that it matches the house - perfect!
      Erin

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  3. Lisa HJune 15, 2013 at 5:14 PM

    Queue Brazilian soccer announcers scream:

    "SCOOOOOORE!"

    that lunch box with the handle on the top is SO good. The perfect "Let's go sketch, throw all your stuff in HERE" box.
    Great eye!
    Can we go next time?

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  4. Erin in Morro BayJune 16, 2013 at 5:10 PM

    Lisa - Of course! There are two huge antique malls in Cayucos, and one in Morro Bay just loaded with yummy goodness.
    Erin

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