treasures found....

 My mom and I had a chance to go to the flea market together last weekend! We woke early and hit the dusty trail, just the two of us.We were able to peruse each stand ohh-ing and ahh-ing over treasures to be had. I came home with a pretty full trunk of similar hued pastels. Thought I'd do a little show and tell of a few of the things that came home with me.
I saw these lovely ceramic chandelier flowers from afar and made a mad dash to them. I asked the lady if she knew what the were. "Haven't a clue... make me an offer.... don't be shy!!" She said rather excitedly. Let me tell you I hate being put on the spot like that. Naming your own price, you know? I don't want to insult the dealer, in the same sense I don't want to go broke. There were twelve of them in total. I said "fifteen" and she said "YEA!"  I love the soft shades of pink/lavander, yellow, blue and green along with the little nicks and chips of these flowers.  I already put these to use on a project, I'll be back another day soon to show you that. The pink-ish and gold backrounnd you see, is the lid of a hatbox that also found it's way home with me. I don't know what it is about a hatbox. Seems I can never just leave them behind.   This, though was the purchase of the day. It's a tiny, petite glass armoire. Made in France in the 1930's. It was take my breath away gorgeous! I knew I had to have it, but it was more... way more than I usually pay for my things. My lovely mom{thanks Mom} offered to get it for an early birthday gift! It was mine! It deserves a much better picture than this and I'm not sure why I didn't take a better one when I took these photos a few days ago.... I'll be sure to get a better shot one of these days soon too!   The inside's line with the yummiest dusty pink silk, all tattered and torn... just the way we like things! The detail is exquisite. It's sitting in my bedroom now I can't help but to look at it  and smile. I know it will be one of the things that will never leave me.....

Comments

[claudie]

THOSE ARE BEAUTIFUL... just beautiful. How big is that little armoire? i'm looking at it again. I can see something "sparkly" in your future Missy...
You have a very caring mom indeed. She knows when her daughter really wants something : )
Have fun with all your treasures.
Love Me
xoxoxxo

[jeanne]

You always find the best stuff.

[Jill]

Beautiful! Love your style...& all of your great finds & treasures. What a great mom you have!

[debi]

Oooooh! I love your beautiful ceramic roses! What a wonderful find!
And, how sweet of your mom to buy the sweet little armoire for you! Beautiful!

[Heidi Meyer]

Those roses bring back such sweet memories. I used to have a chandelier with roses like that in my room as a little girl. Would LOVE to have a chandelier like that now ~ funny how perspective changes as we get older. Thanks for sharing!

[Karla Nathan]

I can't wait to see what you do with the roses! I'm always a sucker for porcelain roses too.