On a cold Saturday
Jim and I went downtown to do some gift certificate cashing in. I have had a few of them from Second Chance Antiques burning a hole in my pocket for a while now. Look at my loot!
That is a huge old die cut, in good condition. Maybe it'd be fun to frame it?
Those Shiny Brites were a perfect box full and only $5. Nice. The celluloid album's cover was the reason it went into the basket. Lovely, no?
Where are they going by carriage? Into my studio for inspiration! The colors are so vibrant for it's age. I've been getting really tired of all the gray, creme and browns I had going on in there. Especially since there's almost no sunlight in the space. So some colors are starting to mingle inside, a little. We'll see what happens.
The chippy Victorian old jewelry box was a heart stealer. It's great to me just the way it is.The colors! Gaa! At least the dancing couple on the top is in good shape. I also got a large chippy chalk bust. It's a lady's head. Really chippy. I'm not sure if I'll keep it the way it is or resurface it somehow. It's creeping out the kiddos.
I have been doing some cleaning and organizing here and there in my studio since the holidays, and this was my reward. Yay! Oh, and the folks at 2nd Chance made me promise to tell all of the Bella's out there hello. So "hello to you all!" (waving hands) from the peaches on Jackson Street!
Absolutely beautiful finds! You and your basket must have been very happy! The die cut is gorgeous!
Thanks for sharing your goodies!
Malisa
Posted by: Malisa | January 11, 2009 at 07:57 PM
I still think of Second Chance, and would love to have hours in there alone to unearth all the treasures it holds. Love your finds, especially the cute "sisters" figurine.
Posted by: Dede Warren | January 11, 2009 at 10:05 PM
What a fun day and beautiful finds!
Posted by: Cindy | January 11, 2009 at 10:23 PM
The Victorian Box is oh soooo way cooooool!!!!! I love it just the way it is all the chips!!! Again you are a very lucky girl!!:)
Pattie ;)
Mazatlan Mexico
Posted by: Pattie | January 11, 2009 at 10:35 PM
What great finds, Teresa! I've been missing 2nd Chance. I think of it longingly every time I go to a local antique store. Jen
Posted by: Jen@thecottagenest | January 12, 2009 at 07:13 AM
LOVE LOVE all your finds -- would be some favs of mine also -
Stay warm - whoo hoo !! gonna be chily down south this week !
Kathy - ga
Posted by: Kathy | January 12, 2009 at 08:14 AM
What beauties and I LOVE that store!
Posted by: Cindy (Junque Art) | January 12, 2009 at 08:22 AM
The cover of that celluloid album reminds me of several vintage French postcards I have - sort of a gypsy gal, marked "Mignon" I think. Beautiful!
Posted by: Sue | January 12, 2009 at 08:47 AM
It was fun visiting your world in Omaha in November. I love all your purchases.
Posted by: Geralyn Gray | January 12, 2009 at 10:12 AM
Wonderful finds! I've got to get to an antique store soon- it has been too long!!
Michelle
Posted by: Michelle | January 12, 2009 at 01:18 PM
Awesome loot! I need to get some thrifty, antiquing in soon (no really, it's a need. Like food)!
Posted by: Casii | January 12, 2009 at 03:53 PM
I sure do miss 2nd. Chance. What a fun place to shop. In fact I miss Omaha & all the Bella sister's. Blessings for a creative & productive day!
XO~Hope
Posted by: hope ellington | January 12, 2009 at 08:07 PM
Oh, girl- my heart is going pitter pat. I don't really get to go antique shopping while J is gone. Most of the stores aren't um..... child friendly?? Happy Tuesday!
xo
Posted by: Stephanie Howell | January 13, 2009 at 08:45 AM
Hello back to them!! Loved it there! xo
Posted by: NATALEA | January 13, 2009 at 03:52 PM
You are a lucky lady!!!!!! working on my shoppe Teresa..it's going so slowly!!
Posted by: jennifer Paganellli | January 13, 2009 at 06:07 PM