An Assortment of Collections

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Cookbook Creation Challenge

I'm still wanting to show collections of antiques here but, due to the number of blogs I am allowed under my plan --- and not ready to amp it up any, I figured why not use this one for the current plan I have. I was thinking the other day, remembering this cookbook I had bought while in Port... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, November 6, 2009

Hull Pottery

Just a few years back I started to collect Hull Pottery pieces, for my Daughters, daughter-in-law(s) and Granddaughter(s) - for heritage pieces. I find they are affordable and just that creamy loveliness that represents the femininity of my 'gals' ~ They, of course, appreciate. and my daughter,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, October 31, 2009

As I promised...the Chalk Ladies

The Chalk Ladies of Fredericksburg, Texas... These are a couple of the chalk figurines that I found in one of the local shops 'round town. I simply adored these for their 'charm' and you can see by the pics that these are more 'worn' - chipped but, they needed Love ~ ~ ~~~... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, October 25, 2009

What an interesting find

This weekend I took some 'stuff' up to my local consignment shop and of course, --- I find something else that I just feel I need to add to my eclectic flavor. I'm so thankful my husband simply has such patience with me. So, I was walking out and doing so well, until, my eye suddenly catches this... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, October 22, 2009

Chalkware Lady (part 2)

To continue with Chalkware collections, I have here the latest find of mine and she's quite the Lady ************* This one has just a couple of chalk chip/ shadows showing - I adore(d) her full, flowing dress and the basket full of flowers. Hmm...I have a couple of other rather lovely chalkware... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Chalkware Goodies

Just about 2 years ago I started coming upon these chalkware items in my little jaunts to what not, antique, collectible points. I have here a couple of nice pieces and I will, with the help of Kovels et al..., find the era and the value...I'm not so much interested in the value, other than the... Sign in to see full entry.

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