Haunting Treasures

Hi friends if you’re a thrifter too; than you know all about the pieces you didn’t buy. Maybe it was the price… maybe you thought oh I don’t need this. Since I was thrifting at the Cape May Antiques Center last week and thought it would be fun and torturous to look at a few items I did not bring home.

In order to address my never ending compulsion to accumulate more my husband asked me to be mindful of this: “Just because we like something or appreciate it - does not mean we need to purchase it and bring it home.”

It does help me stop and ask myself - Can I live without this? Can I take a picture instead? This mindset after over a dozen years of thrifting helps me combat my initial impulse but, I still love the hunt that’s why I continue to thrift.

He’s so sweet…. he should be here.

I purchased a Jasperware box from this same spot last year and I thought long and hard about the vase. I mean I really liked it but, I resisted. Another item I was drawn to was the metal Eagle - I love eagles. Something that goes back to my youth and items my Mom had in our home but, he was pricey.

The below items are all about nostalgia… the train-set structures - I do own a single one - the original Burger King made me laugh and I always pause for any 1960’s christmas decor. I considered purchasing the tray.

The beautiful coffee pot with the floral pattern in the rear is a stunner. It made me stop and that’s when I noticed the Wheat Shaft cigarette holder and personal ashtray set. My mother owned a similar design in serving dishes. My eye goes to things that speak of my youth - always!

I am drawn to items with a tough of gold - often!

This piece “Metropolitan Opera” by LeRoy Neiman was at the Cape May Antiques Center - I was happy to see it hanging this year rather than on the floor as it has been for several years. It’s really cool but super pricey.

This pitcher was lovely - the pattern reminds me of a potpourri container I’ve seen at The Summit Antiques Center, that I have not purchased for the very same reason I did not purchase the pitcher - the price. Although, as I type this I think “silly you should have bought it!”

This Lefton dish still makes me sad… why oh why didn’t I bring you home!?! This piece in a weird way is now my thrifting unicorn.

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Vintage Style for the Home

This week I’m excited to share the pieces I’ve found in Michele Wesdock’s shop Emma & Jean Studio. You can read interview with Michele Wesdock here.

The very first treasure is this pretty street scene. It been on the sun-porch, our loo and now its on the wall in the principal bedroom. I adore it!

The foo dog soapstone box… I mean come on friends… it’s a box - it’s a foo dog! It’s so unusual. The incredible large wedding scene crock was a birthday gift. It’s massive and I usual hold flowers in there - although currently it houses some wine corks! My Federal Mirror - which was me - going nutty rushing to be the one to purchase it. I love it laying on my shells from summer 2021. The paper mache’ animal boxes - I am obsessed with tigers and i loved the colors of the bunny and antelope box.

This flat-lay is all about the Turtle Shell and this is when my friendship with Michele stepped in - I was purchasing the paper mache’ boxes and asked if she could keep her eye open for a small turtle shell. I was in luck Michele had one and here it is!

My most recent purchase this Danish box - I have an affinity for knights and I was a total pain in the arse until I was able to get this in my shopping bag!

You can see the variety of items Michele sells - I am a big lover of boxes! I suggest you pop over to her shop Emma and Jean Studio and find a treasure or two for yourself!

Til next time friends be well!