Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Weekend Treasures

 Saturday afternoon I was able to spend a little time out wandering around in the world.  It was good to just fill up my eyes and relax!  I visited two new antique shops I had been wanting to check out.  Neither had the type of things I was interested in buying but still fun to look.
  I finished up with a walk through Monticello Antique Mall where I picked up a few buttons and an old wooden cheese box.  It has been my experience that green is the least common color I find so I was happy when I spotted a little bag of all green.  I have accumulated SO many buttons lately that I am thinking about making up a few cards of single colors.  So many ideas, so little time....
On Sunday I made my weekly pilgrimage to the VOA and they delivered, as usual.  Everything else was purchased there.  I love that the tart tins are in the original vintage box!  Yes, I know that glass cone should be the other way around and in a stand but I have in my mind to use it as a cloche.  I think the piece of fabric will inspire my next inspiration kit.  I love that color combination.  Now that I think of it, these latest finds have a color theme going on.  Do you have any favorite colors lately?

11 comments:

Maureen said...

Love the tart tins and old Scrabble box! My favorite colour is turquoise - the same as my Dad and my Daughter... although I haven't found anything recently in that colour!

Great finds Kathy!

Betsy@My Salvaged Treasures said...

You did good! Love those tins and the yummy shades of green buttons. What a great idea to use that cone as a cloche...you don't see too many with that shape.

vintage grey said...

Oh, what goodies! Love the little wooden box and doilies, of course! ;) And, the green buttons are so pretty!! xo Heather

Curtains in My Tree said...

love the buttons, of course

I want every one I find just need about $1000 to buy them all OK maybe $500

Barbara said...

Green is always a favorite ... love that button with the flowers!

Andy's Attic said...

You find such great things at the VOA!! Your buttons are very pretty, too. My favorite colors are red (always) and turquoise, but lately bright Kelly green is catching my eye!

Annette said...

The buttons are really pretty! I'm hoping to check out a couple of antique shops this weekend that I haven't been to.
I'm always drawn to pastel colors in any combination.

Into Vintage said...

Your photo of the buttons is beautiful --looks like it should be in a book or magazine!

~Damita's Pretty Wrap~ said...

What a delightful stash of goodies!! Such pretty bright green buttons! Do you plan to do anything crafty with the tarts? So fun!! :) xo Holly

Laurie said...

Fun little tins -- and I love that piece of bark cloth! I agree; the button colors I rarely find are green, orange and purple (Halloween colors!) I'm glad you got to go out and look; it is good for your soul!

The Polka Dot Closet said...

Oh goodness you bought everything I would have! So glad you had a good day! You asked about our specialized vendor rule, the manager enforces. Other people can have a shabby piece of furniture, just not a whole booth of that look. Just like I will occasionally sell books or vintage clothes, but I won't have a full booth full. I am actually very lucky, I think she should have some more shabby booths, but that is her rule

Carol