*more things i gathered from the * the bottom book looks like an old picture album, but actually is called the golden book-full of golden bits of poetry. how nice of a surprise, as i actually bought it for the binding, and of course the substantial pages inside. it came from a couple that traveled all the way from Nebraska~and have done so for the past 10 years.
* the two books on top are actually from a fellow that lives in New Ulm, the little town I grew up in. these were from family, and he had come to sell things he cleaned out of the old homestead. they are both written in German. i love that. some of the pages are crumbling. i will use them with him in mind.
* the vintage keys came from a husband and wife from Arkansas. their booth was packed full of antique hardware. i wish i would have taken a picture of their tent. he sat at a long table in his booth, patiently sifting thru a box of various pieces of metal. methodically grouping like kinds. this man loved his little pieces of handles, knobs, and such. i did too.
* the buttons were from a bead house close to the highway. these vintage buttons were chosen because of their beautiful earthy color of browns, grays, and cream. i visited this shop last October. a little high in price, but i needed some freshwater pearls, and they had a good selection. you know i can sniff out a bead shop a mile away.
* the antique silver spoon & knife came via a gentlemen from Louisiana. Melanie and i landed in his tent, right before a major downpour last Friday & a fresh (very) cold front blew in~let's just say we didn't totally prepare!
* the antique silver spoon & knife came via a gentlemen from Louisiana. Melanie and i landed in his tent, right before a major downpour last Friday & a fresh (very) cold front blew in~let's just say we didn't totally prepare!
* and, last but not least, the tarnished silver cream and sugar set was a great steal for $6. this lady came from Fort Worth. she was so excited & oh so sweet. she had made over $1,500 selling her goods so far. that is small change to most there, but it was alot to her.
so, now you have a few more reasons why i love to go to Warrenton. it is not only for the things, but it is for the people. and that makes me happy.
What wonderful treasures... I like these even more than the buttons! Great finds... makes me want to go treasure hunting! :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome finds! You must have had a blast looking at all the stuff!
ReplyDeleteLove reading about the treasures, it's always so much fun to know about them!
ReplyDeleteSandra Evertson
good job. i might be thinking of doing the same thing. very interesting post.
ReplyDeleteI love all your cool finds and your joy of life. Bet it's loads of fun just to watch all the people and meet the vendors too. God Bless dear Diane. :)
ReplyDeleteSuch incredibly special finds - each one spoke to you for sure - they have found a wonderful, new home with you.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the sweet comment on my book.
Susan
xo
Hey Diane,
ReplyDeleteGreeting from McKinney, Texas!!!
:))))))
Diane,
ReplyDeleteI loved the stories of each find. The people who brought them and the reasons for selling them. Very cool stuff!!
And we have the same talent~~sniffing out bead stores!! It's either a gift or a curse :-)
Love you my sweet friend.
I love that you shared information about each of the finds. I love the photo too!
ReplyDeleteDiane