My Lucky Finds

It was one of those mornings - I was on a mission. I wasn't really sure what kind of mission, but I was on it, nevertheless! I dropped the girls to school, did some quick errands then headed to Goodwill, and a couple of local consignment and thrift stores to see what I might see.
As soon as I walked into one store I saw HER! Oh, man, this was fate. How beautiful is she, and the price was AWESOME! The store had a sweet little vignette set up with her as the star. I also purchased the gold frame. I should have also purchased the old books as well, but I think I was at my limit for the day.

 
DOUGH BOWL!! Found it too - the same morning. I think I paid about $30 for it - SCORE!! I can't remember where - it is all a blur now. I think I was shopping drunk! Oh, and the cobbler's shoe - oh, the perfect morning - I never wanted it to end.

The two vases were from Goodwill - both perfect for my kitchen.

 

 

Oh, be still my beating heart...

And in the room... I still need to find a little pile of old books, but the feel is perfect. Finally the bedroom is coming together :)

Lots more tweeking to do, some new artwork, maybe covers for the ottomans, etc, etc, etc, etc - where does it end!!! (love it though)

Busts, Bowls and Old Books

Busts

 They seem to be popping up everywhere I look at the moment. I guess as soon as they make an appearance in a Pottery Barn catalog that happens. Beautiful, interesting, historic, unusual - take you pick!  (click on photos to take you to the link)

From Lonny Magazine  - so delicate - just gorgeous.

  

Pottery Barn - what a perfect jewelry holder.

From Pottery Barn - mini dress form - so cute.

From Design Within Reach

 

From Centsational Girl

From DecorPad

 

 From Santos Cage Doll - here is something unique, a little eccentric, but beautiful too. I am so in love with everything on their site - must.save.up.some.moolah! It will be difficult to decide what to save up for - the beautiful ethereal primitive dolls, the gorgeous regal crowns, or the precious angel wings.

Bowls

Never knew what a dough bowl was until I read The Nester's post about them - Decorating with Dough Bowls. So I'm blaming her for my latest obsession!

 From Pottery Barn - so beautiful, a great versatile storage or display item. But a little expensive from PB for me.

They would look great on a huge farmhouse kitchen table filled with seasonal items - pine cones for winter, shells and blue glass for summer, small pumpkins for fall, succulents or pretty flowers for spring, or feathers, antlers and pebbles, fruit, candles, old locks and keys - the possibilities are endless!

From Pottery Barn.

Old Books

Old books offer such a wonderful spectrum of beautiful tones to match any decor.

 

And can provide the perfect balance of form and color in a vignette.

From Brabourne Farm.

From DIY By Design.

From Dandelion and Daisy

From 320 Sycamore.

From Mitzi's Collectibles.