Eclectic Antiquities

Weekends are great for browsing the flea markets, garage sales and festivals for antiques and unusual architectural pieces.  And I can never resist the eclectic items where the rustic is mixed with the formal.
Here are a couple of treasures I found this summer......

I can't wait to use this pewter tray during the holidays!  What do you think I should use it for?????

My silver coffee pot above is gracing the walls in my laundry room right now.  I have the room decorated with all kinds of artwork.  I'm styling while I do my laundry!  It might as well look good, being I spend so much time in there!!!

This week I'm participating in My Romantic Home's Show and Tell Friday.  Be sure and stop by and see all
the fun blogs!

Also participating at Lemoncholy's Flight of Fancy Flea Market Friday!

And we are joining Bargain Hunting with Laurie for their blog party this weekend!

 

Season and Style

A couple of weekends ago, we were out strolling thru an antique mall here in Atlanta and I saw these beautiful hors d'oeuvre forks sitting in a booth.  Wasn't sure why I even needed these little guys, but they were so unique and 24K white gold, they just had to go home with me.  I can't wait to use them during the holidays this year.  What a nice addition they will make to our holiday table.

And one of my favorite things in my home are these cute little spice decanters.  My Mom bought them for me about 12 years ago, when she was in town visiting us.  They are ceramic and just adorable.  I have them sitting in my kitchen on some shelves where I keep all my cookbooks.  What a nice reminder of my Mom.....I think of her every time I look at them......

This week we are participating in My Romantic Home's "Show and Tell Friday"!  Stop on by and see all the fun things!

And we are also joining Lemoncoly's Flight of Fancy's, Flea Market Friday!

Weekend Antiquing

Last weekend we were spending a relaxing Sunday out running errands and we stopped by the Woodstock Market here in Woodstock, GA., to see what they had on hand.  And while I was browsing there, I realized that a new blogging friend of mine had a booth at the Market.  It was one of the most beautiful booths at the show.  So I took some photos of her booth to share with you.  My friend April was selling some fabulous items that weekend, and I wanted one of everything she had on display!

See how gorgeous all of April's booth items are!  I can't wait to see what she has on hand for next month's market!

Giveaway!

My fellow blogger and cyberspace friend, Alicia, is having a giveaway on her beautiful blog,

"Time Worn Style".  Check out this gorgeous tray that you can win by entering..............

Giveway ends on June 6th! 

Enter "Time Worn Style's" Giveaway!

Have a safe and fun Memorial Day Weekend! 

Show and Tell Friday!

Welcome to another week of Show and Tell Friday.....the "My Romantic Home" blog hosts this event every Friday and here are a couple of photos I'd like to share with you this week.......... 

As the years pass I have become more and more of a doll lover.  Maybe it's because they remind me of being a carefree little girl.  One weekend, a few years ago while out antiquing, I ran across this gorgeous antique wedding doll.  I just could not walk away without purchasing the doll.  And now she sits in our guest bedroom adorning the dresser from my childhood room.  What a diva she is!

And with another holiday coming up, I'll be sporting my favorite apron on Easter! I've always been a fan of bling!  And of course, it's always fun to be "Queen of Everything", even if it's only for one day!  Gotta have your fun when you can, even if it means sporting an apron like this in front of your dinner guests! 

It's good to be QUEEN!

Thanks for stopping by and visiting..........

Check out more Show and Tell treasures at http://www.myromantichome.blogspot.com/

White Wednesday

Wanted to share some items that I have in the shop that fit into the "White Wednesday" theme.......When I was antiquing this past summer I just had to have this beautiful antique chair............it is so elegant & simple.............and makes such a nice display piece.

We just received another supply of our floral wire sets at the store this Spring.  The set includes a 5 inch clear glass vase, a flower wire with clear beads and an organza gift bag.  Makes a fabulous birthday gift or Mother's Day gift.  

These birds on a branch are an absolute favorite of mine.  Reminds me that Spring is not very far away.  Perfect for a sunroom or family room!

 

And this weekend I picked up this lovely, eclectic piece on another antiquing adventure.  Just couldn't resist it!  I might have to find a place for this in my home!

For more "White Wednesday" treasures, be sure and check out Faded Charm's blog at http://fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.com/2010/02/white-wednesday-36.html

Antiquing at Lakewood

What a fun weekend we had in Atlanta......the weather was just gorgeous (60 degrees)!  So Sunday we decided to trek on up to Cumming and see what was happening at the Lakewood 400 Antique Mart.  Here are some photos of the fantastic items we saw on our sunny/warm adventure out Sunday afternoon!

Here was Mr Peacock out strutting his stuff!  What a great piece of art!

And these playful roosters were joining in on the fun!

Found these unique glass flowers too.....they reminded me of the Bellagio Casino in Vegas.

Another vendor had the most beautiful steeple shadowbox displays!

And I just fell in love with this cherub base lamp!

And oh my......and this burl wood dresser just took my breath away!

These items are all on my wish list!

Lakewood Antique's Mart is the 3rd weekend of every month.  So if you are ever in the Atlanta area, this show is a "must see" for your list of exciting things to do!