As I drove back from Providence on Sunday, I managed a quick stop at one of my favorite antique malls. Unfortunately, it is now a former favorite. It used to have so many wonderful booths, but has been very disappointing the last couple of visits. Most of the booths just have a lot of junk (and not the good kind) and look like someone just dumped stuff in the middle of the floor. It seems like no one cares or bothers to keep them fresh. Maybe the economy has taken its toll?
I did find one little treasure – antique aqua buttons on a beautiful card with amazing graphics:
Aren’t the graphics lovely? The button card has snagged a coveted spot on my reimagined bulletin board:
We’re having a big old snowstorm today. Right now, we are in a lull – the afternoon promises high winds and blizzard-like conditions.
Scout is on snow patrol.
The economy is hurting all the little shops in our area too. Many have closed or “converted” to thrift stores instead of antiques stores. It’s just a shame, but I love your buttons. Keep warm and safe in the storm!
Pretty blue glass buttons! And yes, the card they are on is quite the work of art!
The buttons are a great find, and Scout is a beautiful sight to behold in this photo!.. What a beautiful dog he is!!! I hear we will be getting our 3 to 6″ throughout this afternoon, into tonight. I can just see the flurries starting now! Stay in and stay warm as best you can! ~tina
Oh la la love those buttons.. perfect for your board too!
Stay warm!
How beautiful is Scout!!!! And what lovely blue buttons!
Yesterday I went to the Discovery Shop and noticed that their prices have gone up . . . it’s still a great place to find used/vintage items but it seems as the more popular it becomes the more the prices go up which then doesn’t make it quite the bargain!?!?
Yeah, the economy is taking it’s toll . . .
((Hugs))
Marsha
those are gorgeous buttons,,,the perfect color.
Your Scout is gorgeous and looks like he stays warm with that beautiuful coat.
Oooh, great find!
Too bad about your shopping spot. That’s happened to me before too. Could it just be that its slower in the winter?
The same thing is happening to all our Antique Malls here. That is if they are still open. I just can’t figure out where all this stuff is going. Did I miss some big clearance sale or something. But, I’ll keep looking as treasures like your buttons do show up every so often, but you have to dig don’t you
Speaking of digging, we are digging out here too….
Kate- <3
Scoutie can I come over and snuggle with you while we watch the snow fall?
Aunt Mere
Wonderful card of buttons in our favorite color. They just don’t do graphic like that anymore…what a neat find and it looks perfect on your Treasure Board. It’s cold here in Texas, but nothing like you guys are having. Good Boy, Scout!
Scout looks so at home in the snow.
Stay warm Claudia…you are having some wicked weather at the mo. We are off to chicago tomorrow and I am not looking forward to the cold :-(
Those buttons are a beautiful shade of blue. I was never a blue person but am finding that I am very drawn to it of late.
Sweet nostalgic buttons in the color we LOVE! And Scout is a gorgeous dog; what a fabulous coat (& smile)!
HI CLAUDIA,
WHAT A GREAT BUY, IT’S HARD TO FIND OLD BUTTONS ON A CARD, AND SUCH NICE ONES. I STILL HAVE MY MOTHER’S TIN OF BUTTONS, THERE ARE NAVY BUTTONS FROM MY BROTHER’S NAVY COAT. A LOT OF MEMORIES IN THAT TIN CAN. SOUNDS LIKE YOU HAD A GREAT TIME ON YOUR TRIP, AND MEETING YOUR BLOGGER FRIEND. YOUR SCOUT IS A HONEY, BEAUTIFUL COAT. TAKE CARE. RIZZI
Good Morning Sweetie…
Oh Claudia I so love the bulletin board with the lovely aqua buttons, and the little bird just blends in with the trim. What an awesome job you did. I so love it. I am so tickled you decided to use it for adding things to. It really does look beautiful.
I am so glad you were able to get home before the storm hit. I am so thrilled to see Scout on patrol. He is beautiful and I am sure he is loving this weather.
Stay warm, be safe and have a beautiful evening sweetie.
Country hugs and so much love…Sherry
Hi Claudia,
I’m so glad you had a good trip, but it is a bummer to see old haunts change or go under. Those buttons are so stinkin’ cute and OMG your dog is gorgeous, what beautiful coloring!
Have a warm night,
Meri
Glad you made it safely home, Claudie, and with treasures in tow! Love your buttons.
You know, I have noticed here the same phenomenon. There was a time that I would have come home with ten items if I weren’t trying to control myself, but lately, it’s slim pickings.
I love Scout on patrol. He is so handsome.
XO,
Sheila :-)
Your Scout is lovely…could you please get Scout to send some our way..our winter Olympic snow is melting. Love love the buttons. xoxo
Claudia I do believe you found a treasure. The buttons are beautiful, but you are right, the card makes them even more special. I have been in those kinds of venues myself and it seems such a shame. I love your pretty Scout!
I am so glad that you were able to meet Elyse in person and have some fun. There are so many of you that I would just love to meet.
Thank you so much for the sweet words you left for me. It is always such a joy to see you stopped by.
hugs
Awesome buttons!! Our stores here are having a time of it too. Some are coming back but rent is so high I cannot afford anything in them! Scout looks like she will keep it all under control! And I don’t envy you having to brush that coat! Wow is she ever ready for the snow!
Hugs, Lisa
I love Scout’s noble snow pose!
Aqua buttons would make my top 10 list of things that make me smile ;0)
Have a warm evening, Lynea
lil buttons are the perfect antidote to a fury of flurries and more…..ack. good luck with that monster storm. it just left us. be safe and warm….
wishes..
s
That is a shame to hear about one of your favourite places… maybe things will pick up? I love those buttons – so cute and they look great on that board with the music background xxx
Too bad your store is letting you down. Time to find a new one. The buttons are a great find though. and I love the color.
Blessings!
Gwen
I love the graphics on that button card– they’re beautiful. Such a wonderful find!
Hugs,
Jill
If I’d seen those buttons I’d have grabbed them up and sent them to you. Has your name written all over them! They look perfect in that much coveted spot too.
Brenda
Those are fab buttons! I know what you mean about antique markets changing. The ones around here that I loved going to seem to be going down hill. Hopefully, things will get better soon.
Love the little buttons..darling
and Scout is a beauty….
your room is ready and waiting upstairs, my friend…and bring the doggies…..
kary
xxx
Love Scout, he is so beautiful. I am so happy will be seen you soon! Ciao Rita
I love the old buttons. What a wonderful olor they are.
Wow, at the photo of Scout! He looks so beautiful in this photo.