A Typical Conversation

Earlier this morning, as The Husband walked past me while I was here at my usual perch at the end of the kitchen counter, he and I had the following conversation.

Me:  "I want to show you something"  (pause, while I pull up the picture on Pinterest)

Me:  "Do you like it""  (showing him this picture of an Oriental rug)

Him:  "I like it.  It's interesting."

Me:  "Good, because it's ours."

Him:  "It is?"

Me:  "Yes, it is.  I saw it on the shop's site, and emailed them to ask if it was still available.  They sent a PayPal invoice, and now we own it."

Him:  "I was going to ask what you bought with the PayPal account.  (He pays the bills and keeps a close eye on the bank account.)

Me:  "Now you don't have to ask."

Him:  "Where are you going to put your new rug?"

Me:  "I'm not sure yet.  I'll figure that out when I pick it up."

Him:  (sighs, and walks back into his office, shaking his head.)

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Covesville Store Antiques is one of my very favorite shops.  The place is full of the most wonderful items ... many of which you only hear about or see in photos in books.  They have a page on their web site that features new items, updated at least twice a week.  The good stuff sells quickly ... many times to online buyers like me.  Click HERE to see the latest items, and prepare to be amazed.

The DC Big Flea

Yesterday, The Husband and I hit the road to go treasure hunting at the DC Big Flea ... billed as the East Coast's largest indoor antique market, with 400+ dealers.  This show draws huge crowds, and there is always a great variety of items to see and buy.  Here are some of the things that caught my eye:

This dealer always has a great mix of tempting things.

 

 

What a well thought out vignette, with the Deacon's Bench, Parchesi board, and primitive bench.

 

 

This is a lousy photo of a bed with great paint.

 

 

Real Post Office cubbies!

 

 

If I didn't already have too much stuff, I probably would have bought these drawers and found a use for them.

 

The paint on this Scandanavian trunk was beautiful!

 

I loved the colors and designs on these wool felt pillows.

 

The great graphics on the cheese sign caught my eye, then I noticed the zinc-topped cupboard below it.

 

 

I need some inspiration for a paint project that I have planned, and I found some antique thread cabinets that had really wonderful graphics.

 

 

 

 

I am always on the look out for interesting greyhound items. 

A 1925 print.

 

I see this bust from time to time in magazine ads.

 

This Royal Doulton figurine was a bit pricy.

 

 

 

What did I buy, you ask?

A vintage baby bottle (to use as a bud vase), a tiny greyhound figurine, a pair of vintage medical scissors, and a silver heart charm.

 

I have never seen a little greyhound like this ... it's only 2 inches tall.

 

The silver hearts will look great on a leather necklace.  They each say "Your heart is within my heart.

 

 

The final buy of the day was something that I have been hunting for for a couple months ... a handmade Persian rug to go underneath the antique oak chairs in our family room bay.  It's imperfect and I LOVE it!!

 

 

As I walked through the show yesterday, and sifted through the photos this morning, I saw a definite trend.  I find that I tend to be attracted to things that are what they are (if that makes sense).  Things that are restored or have a quick coat of paint slapped on them don't appeal to me at all.  Give me honest wear, and good design, and I'll be a happy girl!