Vintage Fun

A month or so ago, I was having a "feeling good" day, so hubby and I went on a date.

And we did what we always do on a date.

Dining and Junking.

First we stopped at our favorite antique shop in Taylorsville NC, 

Treasure Cove Antiques.

Here's some treasures we uncovered.

(warning...lots of photos, lol)

I've shared pictures of the Blue Lady before, but look...

...we found her sister!  In a coffin, no less.

an old telegram machine

a check printer

I forgot what this is, but it looks like something Dr. Frankenstein would use.

A wicker wheelchair.  I love the leg rests.

My Manda-Panda had a Cabbage Patch doll when she was little.  Took it everywhere.

Here's a selfie of me and hubby in a few years. hahaha

And right next door is West Main Antiques.

Doesn't this look inviting?  We loved it.  Let me show you some great items we found there.

I've seen quite a few of these in magazines, and would love one for myself, but it would take up most of my living room.

This was a table top, with a very intricate pattern of inlaid wood.  The work that went into this must have been extensive.  Beautiful

And my favorite booth in the place...

Doesn't that just look inviting? Makes me want to pull up a chair and have a cup of tea.

Can you imagine cooking on this stove?

This is the kitchen ice box. And it's in unbelievable condition.

Check out the facebook pages of these two shops, and if you're ever in the area, be sure to stop by and tell them I sent you.

Be blessed,

Debbi

Amazing mini's

This morning I was reading the new posts on my favorite blogs, and I have to show you what I found on Trina's Trinketts.   First let me tell you about Trina. 

She's a very talented artist and her medium is polymer clay.  She created this very cute baby giraffe cake topper.  It only stands 2 1/4" tall.  I love the detail she puts into her cake toppers.  You can go to her shop, Trina's Clay Creations to see all the adorable items she has to offer.  Anyway, while I was checking out her blog, she was sharing another group of artists that create items in mini size.  And I do mean mini!
 

Just look at this micro green chameleon!  It is crochet!  With embroidery thread!  and it's has arm joints so the legs are movable!  Now I consider myself a fairly accomplished knitter and crochet....but my fingers would never be able to crochet this small.  The name of this Etsy shop is Su Ami. 

A family of 5 crafters from Vietnam and the youngest member is only 10 years old.  I love my daughter but I cannot imagine my 11 year old having the patience to create something like this.  Heck, I don't have the patience.  When I browsed their shop, I was floored by the wide range of items they offer...of all sizes.  Here's just a few of my favorites.



You can also check out their blog to see more of their collections.  So, go on...go and visit these amazing artists.

Be blessed,

Debbi