I have been having the best time treasure hunting lately. I have been hitting some great antique shops, thrift stores and flea markets. I wanted to share a few of my finds with you. First up is this great vintage washboard. I can't wait to get my hands on it! I also got some great vintage photos from magazines, old letters (so fun to read- these were rather juicy I might add), more buttons (never enough) and a great book from the 1800's.
Next are these old player piano rolls. I just love them! I have so many ideas on how to use them but most of all I just love the way they look.
My favorite score is this dressform. I already have a plan for it and I just can't wait to get started on it. I am on the fence about keeping it or selling it. I guess we will have to see how she looks in the end!
Finally, this is a new "Marie" garland. I am really into this shade of blue right now. It just feels so serene.
Thanks so much for stopping by. I hope you have a wonderful week!
18 comments:
Howdy!
You would have a heydey in my shop! I love old letters also...I have had some juicy ones as well...has to be the literary lover in us!
Susan
www.thedutchrose.blogspot.com
What great finds! I just love treasure hunting.
I'd have to agree with this lovely blue. It's a fabulous color!
Susan
www.myvintagecharm.com
Carrie
You did find some great stuff! I love that color blue too. Can't wait to see what you do with the dress form.
Lisa
www.palepinkandroses.com
www.palepinkandroses.typepad.com
Hi Carrie,
You really did find some treasures. I can't wait to see what you create, especially with the dress form.
Marie
Treasure hunting is so much fun, especially when you find so many wonderful goodies. Your Marie garland is beautiful. Blue suits her.
Hi Carrie,, I love all of your treasures! I like findng really old letters too :) The player piano rolls are awesome, BUT I love this dress form! I cant wait to see what you do with it. I say KeepIT! They make great display pieces for photographing!
Have a great week.. (())gail
Carrie, Obviously your feeling all well again.. if you're on the hunt. Great job! I'd keep the dress form, but I bet when you get done with it... it will be worth a fortune! Tedi www.PetiteBookstore.com/blog
Your show and tell tempts us with the provoking thought of the finished articles that you will produce. Cannot wait to see the finished dress form.
Hi Carrie,
I'm glad you had some great finds! I love the blue too, it is just so charming! Can't wait to see what you do with the dress form.
Have a great week!
Pei Li
Wow! You've been a busy gal :) Can't wait to see what you do with these lovelies, especially the dressform.
Have a wonderful week creating!
Lani
Player piano rolls and an old washboard...we are on the same wavelength there...but I want a player piano for my rolls while you will turn them into something fabulous !!!
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Hey Girl~
Loving those new treasures, especially that dressform. I just recently found one too and so enjoyed embellishing it. I know yours will be gorgeous when you are done...
Pink Hugs
Stephanie
Carrie,
I love your Marie Garland, it is so pretty! I can't wait to see your dressform when you finish it. I am sure it will be beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
Shannon
www.shabbyshanscottage.com
great finds, carrie. can't wait to see the dress form in her glory.
carolyn
www.theoddsparrow.com
Hey Carrie!
I'm totally with ya on that shade of blue. It's fabulous!
I can't wait to see what you do with all those goodies. You're the best at altered art!
bunny hugs,
shell
It's so much fun looking for special treasures. One of my favorite things to do is look for treasures in antique shops. Have fun creating with your special finds!
You have some great shops on your route it seems. What great finds! I have to join the majority here, can't wait to see the dressform. Think if you sell it there's going to be a log(in) jam.
Pat
Patricia Rose-A Potpourri of Fabric, Fragrance and Findings
www.patriciarose-apotpourri.com
www.patriciarose-apotpourriof.blogspot.com
Love all the blue and Marie
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