Bits And Pieces: flea market finds

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Wednesday, January 8, 2020

Sightseeing at Antique Malls

It is such fun to walk through an antique mall and notice the vast assortment of objects. Yesterday I was with a friend, and we took in two malls that are near each other. I snapped a few photos along the way.

I liked this framed print.

Interesting...

Nice pottery I considered, but passed up.

Wow, I stopped to admire this door!

I almost bought this package of ornaments, but the price was more than I wanted to pay.

Wonder who this lovely lady is...

This cooler reminded me of my parents, 'cause we had one on family camping trips.

Of course, I enjoyed all the art I saw on display. This abstract caught my eye.

I came home with a few littles. I know it's a rather weird assortment. The metal gazelle, porcelain miniature library, and green parfait glass will be tucked away for much later in the year.

My biggest purchase was this woven picnic basket. When I see one of these in good condition, I get excited. Just love their latches and how useful they are for storage.

Thursday, August 8, 2019

This and That

I thought I'd report in since August is well under way.

Summertime beauty

This Magnolia blossom caught my eye at the entrance to IHOP in Millington.

And this not so beautiful creature was spotted on a Big Lots shopping cart.

As usual I've been moving things around. Decided to place white pottery pieces on dark brown dresser and green ones on top of a bookcase.

Then, too, I'm always into bargain hunting for new finds. I found this mirror for the utility room for four dollars. It's old and flawed, probably part of another piece, but it's fine for this spot.

While browsing I came across this signature. A well-known Nashville artist, she is admired by many, including me.

It's a canvas wrapped print of one of her guitar art pieces. The colors are so vibrant. Although not my favorite subject matter I liked it enough to try it out at home. Also $24 dollars seemed a fair price.

Would love an original by her. Her barns, churches, and angels are my favorites.

my favorite magazine

Happy Thursday! Thanks for checking in.

Sunday, June 30, 2019

Flea Market Shopping

The assortment is amazing, whether it's a small operation or huge affair. This handsome piece at Sheffield Antique Mall was way out of my price range, but a smaller piece at Lucy Flea Market found a home in my backyard.

birdbath

Book finds are always nice. So is reading outdoors.

(BTW, the bookmark was cut from a Huggies Baby Wipes container.)

quirky original art designed on a block of wood

Green vase and rabbit figure are also flea market finds with memories.

Friday, May 3, 2019

Disappearing Days

May is upon us. Gee, April didn't stay long. Honestly this fast passage of time is a bit disturbing. There's so much I want to accomplish, but never seem able to get my act together.

Painting continues to help me relax, especially when I do angels.

Today's other form of relaxation was to browse at an antique store.

For five dollars I hated to leave Barb's '87 picture behind.

Friday's finds: picture, nest, architectural piece, butter pat, and green suitcase.

Three suitcases make a bedside table over in the apartment.

The middle one was mine during my college years.
This picture from 1967 really takes me back!

By the way, it's been a very good day for two other reasons. A very special friend called me this morning. When we talk, I feel all is right with the world even though we both recognize it's full of problems.

Then watching these baby robins rest on our patio table was fascinating. The mother bird was nearby on a telephone wire when I crept close for these pictures. Also I spotted a pretty bluebird using the birdhouse that my very

special friend gave me a few years ago.