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Antiquing in Orange, Part 1

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I had to get away today – my one day off. So I traveled up to Orange County. One of the stops I made was in Old Towne Orange. Orange is a lovely little town, full of Craftsman houses and full of antique stores. One of my absolute favorites is Country Roads Antiques. This store is packed with fabulous dealers, wonderful finds and great vignettes. It’s a good thing I’m on a budget and live far away, or I would have gone nuts there.

I did go nuts taking photos and I thought you might enjoy seeing some of them.


I love child-sized chairs. This little wicker chair is so cute.


Lots of vintage paper dolls including my favorite, Shirley Temple.


I fell in love with this! The sign on it says you can have one made to order – they are made from old barn wood. This would take up my whole living room. (Yours truly in the mirror.)


The photo of the clock and the next 3 photos are all from the same dealer’s space. I am in love with this bed, headboard, pillows and all. Also love the rose painting above the bed.


More incredible headboards.


This photo is blurry and I apologize. Somehow my camera got changed to another setting without my permission! Nevertheless, I had to show it to you since I know many of you will covet these baskets – sold as a set with the shelves. For just under $1000.00. Yikes! But they are fabulous, aren’t they?


I saw a lot of the Rose Chintz pattern – in several stores. My grandmother had this pattern and I collect it as well. But not today.


The sweetest little girl’s dress.


These little sheep stole my heart. They were in a lighted cabinet, thus the strange lighting. Meredith, I kept thinking of you, dear sister. I may have to go back and get some. (Meredith and I love sheep.)


Beautiful vintage heart pillow.

I have lots more to share with you but that will have to wait for the next post. I like to take you along with me on my little jaunts. I hope you had fun!

Sweet Little Shelf

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I found this little treasure the other day at one of my favorite little shops. I wanted to show you how petite it is so I photographed it next to the ‘wrought iron thingy.’ The tag on it said it was used as a spice rack. I just love it – the flower in a deco-like design, its colors of blue and cream and the curvy sides. I’m thinking I might use it in the studio area to hold sewing notions or treasures from my blogging friends. All I know is the minute I spied it in a booth – hidden away on the floor – it was mine.



My friend Donna, from Brynwood Needleworks, surprised me the other day with this lovely Valentine/ATC that she created. She is so talented! It reminds me of something handmade during the Victorian era – sweet, heartfelt and beautiful. Donna, by the way, is having a giveaway for her 300th post, so you just might want to stop by.

It is a very windy Friday here – very windy. Scout and I have to take a quick trip to the Veterinarian’s office and I have errands to run – such as trying to track down a copy of the new Flea Market Style magazine. Let’s hope my local stores have it on the shelf!

Happy Friday!

Edited to add: I found the magazine today at Barnes and Noble – It looks fabulous. I can’t wait to sit down and look through it!

Snow and No Snow

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Much of the East Coast was at a standstill yesterday – snow fell everywhere. Husband went out and bought more salt, stocked up a bit on necessities, while the Weather Channel kept increasing the amount of expected snowfall (8 inches.) When I went to bed around 11:00, there was still no sign of snow. I was prepared to wake this morning and see tons of snow on the ground.

There is less than an inch.

What happened? There seems to be a major discrepancy between the forecast and what I see out my window. Its funny how a major snow storm whips up a combination of dread and excitement. Part of me hates the thought of being snowed in, having to shovel my way out, scary road conditions, the whole thing….and the other part of me loves the idea of being snowed in, cozy in my cottage, hot chocolate in hand, cuddled up with my sweetie.

So, though I feel relief at the lack of snow, there is just the tiniest bit of disappointment. Just as well, though, as both husband and I are sick and I was up half the night coughing. Shoveling would have not been a good thing for either of us.

I have to shop tomorrow. Have to. So let’s tell this bug to leave the premises effective immediately.

Happy Sunday!

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