New Treasures…
My giveaway winnings from Mira arrived over the weekend and left me speechless and overjoyed. Just look at the delightful wrapping…{I always swoon over creatively beautiful gift wrappings}…
She even included the little winning slip with my name on it which made me smile, along with several extra little trinkets that I wasn’t expecting…
Everything she sent was impeccably beautiful…her photograph note cards are gorgeous and her bookmarks are of the highest quality – I even started using them. But I have to say…this handmade Farine heart is my most favorite…
I quickly found a home for it in the dining room hutch…
…near a set of vintage canisters and some white pom flowers that I bought for myself over the weekend {I thoroughly enjoyed photographing these as you will see in the rest of this post}
Thank you again Mira for offering such a beautiful giveaway!
Mira’s gifts are not the only new treasures I have gotten as of late. We decided to stop by the flea market on Sunday and came away with some of the best treasures we have gotten there yet…so I had an impromptu photo shoot with them today {and the pom flowers} and thought I would share them with you here…
Our first find was spotted by Joshua as soon as we arrived…and marked at only $2.00 we couldn’t resist…
The chair is a pale shade of mint green and folds up nicely…a perfect patio chair.
You can see in this photo another fabulous new treasure as well…an urn that my dad found for me. He certainly knows my taste. He also found us a great old bookshelf that I will share at a later date…
I adore these flowers…this bouquet was only $5.99 at our local Wegmans grocery market…
The second find of the day was this beautiful covered dish for only $1.00 {at these prices all of my “let’s stop buying stuff that we don’t have room for” philosophy goes right out the window}…
Isn’t it beautiful…
Another ‘Joshua’ find was this great old pitcher and bowl lamp that we purchased from the sweetest old man…
It had a rather unattractive sheer fabric glued to the top of the lamp shade…but that was easily removed…someone else had already painted the rest white. I love the idea of this type of “empty” shade and have been wanting one for some time. I think I will find {or attempt to make} a beaded light bulb cover for the bulb and it will be perfect…
Feeding my personal vintage jewelry habit {I have so much, my jewelry boxes don’t even close anymore}…I found this great necklace…and for only fifty cents…
and these earrings for only $2.00…hints of black have been finding their way into my wardrobe more and more these days…
This grouping came together in a bag and the pieces will most likely make their way into creations at some point…
Josh and I spotted this vintage Holy Family tapestry rug at the same time and asked how much…only $3.00. It was attached to a frame and came ready to hang…
Most people would probably find it gaudy or unattractive I suppose…but for us…we fell in love with it 😉
This Madonna statue was undoubtedly my favorite find of the day…
She was a little “pricey” for me at $8.50…and the lowest I could get the guy to go down was $7.00…but I felt she was worth it…
I am definitely enjoying photographing her…{you’ll probably see a lot of her around in the future}
Sticking with the vintage religious finds…several weeks back I found this old Confirmation certificate and forgot to share it here…
The details are so beautiful. It was rolled up and when I pulled it open I couldn’t believe what a great find it was…and for only $1.00…
It’s dated May 1928…
And these sweet nuns were given to me by my sister {they belonged to her fiance’s mother who recently passed away so they are very dear pieces}…
Back to our flea market excursion…when I spotted this glass lamp I was smitten. The tag read $45.00 and stated that it was depression glass from the forties with the original shade {it was the shade that really got me}…
When I picked it up to admire it, I had no hopes of getting it at that price {I…err Josh…was quickly running out of cash}…but the woman selling it said she would give it to me for $15.00. Sold.
Then…with only $3.00 dollars left with us…we were finishing up…I looked over a table and didn’t see much but a white frame sticking out under some books. I walked away…
But got that “feeling” that I should just go back and check what was in the frame…
If you ever get that feeling…I strongly encourage you to go back…look what I would have missed had I not…
This beautiful botanical print is dated May 1, 1796…and is one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen. And guess how much? $3.00…{well…really $4.00 but I asked the lovely woman selling her if she would take $3.00 and she said yes}
I was so delighted with my new treasures…and really hope you have enjoyed my “photo shoot” with them…I’ll leave you with some more pics of my flowers {bought these for myself because I had to go to a jury summons and was really nervous – my first time ever – and wanted a little something to brighten my day}
{the beautiful rhinestone cross pendant came from Milli and I attached it to one of my favorite vintage beaded necklaces}
Till next time…
29 Comments
Milli Wagoner
Alice, I love all of your new treasures! Oh, I wish I could visit your flea markets! You and Josh have such an eye for finding the beautiful things and at such great prices, too! The Holy Family tapestry is so pretty and reminds me of one my sister brought back from Japan in 1977 (her husband was in the air force at the time) I don’t know the actual size of her’s but it covered a whole entire wall! I think it’s so sweet that you treat yourself to fresh flowers, I do that too! I hope the jury duty went well. Have a wonderful week and enjoy your new treasures!
(((hugs)))
Milli
The White Bench
Oh my gosh, Alice! ALL is stunning!!! Love that chair and the glass lamp! Sooo beautiful, and what a great deal!!
I loved to have you visit!
Monicax.
Julie Marie
Hello Alice, everything is so beautiful! What a beautiful giveaway package you received from Mira, I love the Farine heart…Your white canisters are always so pretty in the photographs…the urn from your dad is gorgeous and so extra special coming from him! I would love to find that pretty covered dish, and for only $1.00! I too am adding hints of black here and there, I love the look…The Madonna and Confirmation Certificate are such treasures! And how sweet of your sister to give you the little nuns that belonged to her fiance’s mother, she knew you would give them a very good home… I love that you went with your feelings and went back for that little botanical print, it is priceless! Jack always says I rule my life by my emotions… I take that as a compliment! Sometimes wonderful things happen when you just go with your feelings! Love to you and Josh, and as always, doggie kisses Renoir! Julie Marie
Denise
wow……..you got some great stuff for really cheap………love it all. Your husband has a good eye too…..
Sheila R
Love each little treasure you fond! Just love that crystal lamp… I agree the shade is gorgeous!
Sandi
Beautiful finds Alice! I especially love the urn, farine heart and the confirmation certificate. I am sure you wonder as I do when I find paper items why someone would ever want to part with them. Lucky you to find it and give it a wonderful home!
Blessings~
Alison Gibbs
Alice what beautiful gifts from Mira’s giveaway win.
What fabulous flea market finds
Alison
Heather ~ Pretty Petals
what a lovely giveaway gift… and wrapped up so pretty! I LOVE all of your flea finds… the holy family tapestry is beautiful and the madonna statue is so beautiful. Your photographs are always so gorgeous. xoxo Heather
Joy Jones
Hi Alice! Your treasures are beautiful and so is your gorgeous photography. And the deals you got! WOW! I need to go shopping with you ~ Have a beautiful day ~ xo Joy
Shell
You have a treasure trove of goodies. All so beautiful. I can’t even pick a favorite of all you showed. Your pictures glow with love for all your new items
cielo
Very very pretty… everything speaks of you… and remind me of you… so lovely!
cielo
Karla Nathan
Your pictures always are so soothing and lovely!
Leah C
Oh my goodness, you found some fabulous things! And those prices…I think I might need to shop the flea market(s) you go to:)
Stephenie
Alice what a beautiful post.. You found some really beautiful treaures.. From the chippy chair and urn to the botanical print it’s all just stunning.. Great prices.. I also love all the pretties you won from Mira’s giveaway.. Hope all is well.. I’m going to an antique show this weekend..Hope I’ll find some pretty things to.. Ps: that lampshade is gorgeous..
STephenie
Dawn @ The Feathered Nest
Oh Alice, I love it ALL!!! Wonderful gifts and finds…and the prices were GREAT!!!! Gorgeous taste my dear…xxoo, Dawn
Cindy
What fun I had visiting your blog today! Congrats on the wonderful giveaway you won. And oh my goodness…like everyone else I am just enamored with all of the treasures you found!! Where do I begin…the vintage necklace with the black beads, the beautiful Holy Family tapestry…sweet vintage lamp with the incredible shade, the nun figurines(I’ve never seen anything like those)…I would have been happy to go home with any one of your great finds!! Thanks for sharing..and your photography is incredible as always.
Isabel ~ Maison Douce
Wow, you did really, REALLY well, Alice!! Love all your finds, I really don’t know which one is my favorite…. And of course you always photograph beautifully!!!
Isabel
Paula
Dear Alice,
I love all of the beautiful things Mira sent you! I am so glad you won her giveaway. It belonged in your lovely home! The Farine heart looks so beautiful in your hutch with all your white dishes and those pretty white flowers! Your photos are gorgeous! I am so glad you and Joshua found so many pretty treasures at the flea market, and for good prices, too! The covered dish is beautiful, and so is all of your the vintage jewelry. You have such a great eye. The lamp is so pretty. I look forward to seeing the shade you make for it. I love the tapestry and I think it is gorgeous! How wonderful it came all ready to hang on the wall. The Madonna is so lovely and the certificate is amazing!!! What a treasure! The nuns are so sweet, and the lamp and print are beautiful! A perfect vignette! Thank you for sharing all of your wonderful finds!
Love, Paula
Roe
Very beautiful love all the pieces. If you need a place to store them check my site we have a large selection of jewelry boxes and armoires
Thanks
R
http://www.jewelryboxconnection.com
anne marie
7$??
that’s just awesome….actually, your whole post was great – photos, objects and I love seeing glimpses of your home….
haven’t been here in awhile!
no excuses….
cheers!
Martha
I love all your treasures. Your post is so beautiful. You take the best pictures, you must have a great camera. Or could it be that you are just over talented? That must me it! Blessings, Martha
Tracie~My Petite Maison
Hi Alice,
This is just the beautiful escape I needed today. All your gifts from Mira are beautiful, I knew that heart would look so nice in your home. I really wish they had flea markets like yours there on the west coast. You and Josh found gorgeous items, that chair is adorable.
I hope everything worked out with the jury summons, I can so relate (I’ll tell you about it sometime). I think you certainly deserved a nice bouquet.
Happy weekend!
xo~Tracie
Marjolijn
Beautiful things, beautiful pictures!
Chani
You were really SO lucky to get this beautifully wrapped gift! Everything is so nice.
I loved the description of your flea market finds 😉 and I really like the blue chair. Aren’t flea markets exciting?? It makes me want to go to one soon again, here in Paris they also have a good choice of very interesting things!
Love, Chani
lorraine lewis
Fun treasures and what great prices- I love the color of the chair- so pretty!
victorian inn bed and breakfast
All the stuffs are so nice and lovely.It is so antique and beautiful.Decoration is also lovely…
Tara
Gorgeous finds and amazing religious treasures! I found your blog through Etsy, not sure how I got to your store, but I love it! Thanks for sharing your finds, they are all amazing and so is your photography!
cindy geilmann
I loved my visit so much, I felt like I was shopping with you. I’m in Montreal right now and I’ve been to antique stores. The best price I can find is a $2.00 button. I’m looking at things that are hundreds of dollars. I bought the buttons and I’m so excited about them.
Thank you for the visit
cindy@stitches
gabrielle
Hi, I just found your blog! I too am in love with vintage religious!! The tapestry is beautiful! So is your new Madonna… everything is perfect!