Auction - cigar boxes

We went to an auction yesterday. It was a big collectibles auction - with hardly anyone there! So I scored lots of good stuff including 50 vintage cigar boxes for $10. The type is just great on all of these pieces and the imagery on the inside of the lids is FAB!

Auction - Wonder World globe

I picked up this vintage Wonder World globe at the auction. I think it's 1946. It's one of the prettiest globes I've ever seen with wonderful illustrations and graphics.

Vintage shopping guide

Get ready for vintage shopping season! There's a really good list of guides to markets, thrift stores, brocantes and cool vintage shops at Apartment Therapy this week. So, if you're like me, you'll take notes, grab your map and head off to the first yard sales, markets and auctions to scoop up the good stuff before everyone else ;-)

Vintage treasures from La Sirena

I would like to show you a couple of the pretty vintage pieces that I picked up at La Sirena on my trip last week. The first is a reproduction advertising piece that I just had to have, love everything about it. The second is this small chalkware sheep. I don't know much about it - I expect it was from a series of collectible animals, Noah's Ark or a Nativity set. I have this thing about small sheep figurines - having grown up in Scotland - ha! Do you like it?

Antique french books

Unfortunately Doug can't remember where he took these pictures of antique french books. It was a window display. I can't believe how beautiful the tiny illustrations are on the covers. It wasn't until I zoomed in on the details that I could see how pretty they were. Aren't they amazing?

A visit to the market - #3

Lovely vintage treats from our 3rd market vendor, Odd and Old. It's not just handmade gifts at The Poppytalk Handmade Market - there are some fabulous vintage and antique gifts too!

Odd and Old

Found - One Good Eye

These beautiful old creatures are all from One Good Eye where you can find a beautifully curated collection of rustic American folk art that will leave you wanting to fill your home to the brim with the tarnished and the rusty.