A New House for My Fairy!

A few weeks ago on Saturday morning I went to the flea market looking specifically for a new house for my fairy in my fairy garden.  The one I was using was a clumsy looking bird house and not at all appropriate for a beautiful fairy girl and her handsome little corgi. I was about ready to leave the market and I spotted this little house which was actually a Yankee Candle tea light holder.  It was the perfect size and the perfect price, $2.  Some miniature sized mulch in the bottom covered up the holder for the candle.

I've had so much fun with this little garden this summer.  Children love it!

Flea Market Find!

Saturday my niece and I were at the local flea market and I saw this cabinet from across the parking lot.  It was beautiful!  Even though I figured it would be more than I could spend and I had nowhere to put it, I couldn't wait to talk to the vendor!

The vendor shared what she knew about the history of this cabinet.  The original owner commissioned a local artist to paint the door panels with items that were significant to her family.  The postmark on the letter reads "1992 - Richmond, VA."  I asked her about the price and she said $50!  After recovering from the shock of such a bargain, I bought it. 

It was obviously damaged when it was moved because there are a few cracks that need fixing.  It was quite dirty and smudged.  With the help of  Mr. Clean Magic Erasers, it cleaned up beautifully.

I removed a corner cabinet from my family room and the new piece looks beautiful in there!

Flea Market Find

Now that the weather is warmer, the Saturday flea market that love is back! Last weekend I found some real bargains. This hammered aluminum condiment set was $4. A few weeks ago I shared pictures of some of the pieces I've collected over the years and this pattern matches several of them.

I took this picture of a chess set at an estate a few days ago. I love the salt and pepper shaker players. What a clever idea! Last Christmas I made angels out of shakers similar to these so when I look at this picture, I see lots of angels. I didn't buy the game, I just took the picture to share with you.

And last, I went out with a friend last night and this is what I saw when I came home and opened the front door. These are my two black kitties who are not supposed to be in that chair. Do they look guilty or what?



Flea Market Finds

This past Saturday was such a beautiful fall day!  I started out early for my weekly flea market adventure.  I always stop at McDonald's for a sausage McMuffin off the $1 menu and a senior coffee.  (It doesn't take much to make me happy!)

I spent a little over $10 and you won't believe what I bought!  I got this very dirty,  worn out box and it's contents for $6.  The treasures inside were dirty too but a little warm water and Dawn took care of that.

I unwrapped this beautiful small tea set.  Only one saucer was missing.  I think the four square pieces are ash trays.

I was so excited as I unwrapped all the dusty pieces.

The only piece that was chipped was the rosebud cup above.

 

My favorites are these six tiny cups and saucers.  All pieces were marked "made in Japan" on the bottom.

This wonderful wicker magazine basket was $3.  A coat of spray paint will give it new life.

This was $1.  I'm thinking it would be a great Halloween decoration painted black.

This cross stitch of nutcrackers was 25 cents.  It's big enough to make a pillow but I think I'll frame it as a picture.  The person who stitched it did a beautiful job!

Corgi Topiary, Teacups, and Misc.

I thought you might like to see how my corgi topiary is growing this summer.  Angela at West Virginia Treasures sent me a box of hens and chickens to use for the collar and they have done so well.

Also, last week when I posted about my teacup birdfeeders, Angela suggested that I include a teapot in the trio.  Well, what do you think?  I love it!

Saturday is flea market day at my house.  Today I found two treasures for a $1 each.

First, I found this Ball jar full of beautiful old buttons.  You know how I love buttons!  I washed the jar, dusted off the buttons and put it on my sewing table just to look at.

Second, I bought this Nordic Ware cake pan.  I haven't seen this tulip design before.  I love to bake my pound cakes in these pans.  I've learned over the years that the key to getting your cake out of the pan smoothly is Baker's Joy Spray with Flour.

Hope you're having a great weekend!

Wind in the Willows Picnic, Royal Albert Collection

A few Saturdays back, I found this cup and saucer at the flea market for just a few dollars.  I bought it to sell in my Etsy shop but don't think I can part with it.  The colors are so pretty, all pastels.  The little critters getting ready for the picnic are so cute, especially the frog all dressed up.

The date on the set is 1987.

This Week's Flea Market Find

I didn't find much at the flea market this past Saturday, just this beautiful bear for $3.  She is in new condition, very soft and quality made.  On the bottom on her foot,  the initials TS are embroidered  and the tag on her side seam says "Snowflake 2003".  Don't have any info about the manufacturer and couldn't find anything online.  Any bear collectors reading my blog?  Does anyone recognize her cute little face?

Flea Market Find

Today was very pleasant at the flea market, a little cold but as long as you stayed in the sun, it was nice. 

My mother always loved unusual dishes and as I get older, I do too!  Just when I should be downsizing, I find that I can't resist adding more to my already crowded china cabinet whenever I come across a bargain. 

Today I bought this set of square bowls which I believe are for serving berries.  The smallest bowl is a perfect size for an individual serving of fruit.  For $6, I got the large bowl, the medium size and eight of the small serving dishes. 

Flea Market Find

This past Saturday, my daughter found this shadowbox at the flea market for $5.  What a deal! 

It even has electricity!  The  sconces on each side of the fireplace light up and the logs in the fireplace glow. This is what the inside looked like empty.  The color is off, it is more of a burgundy color.

I worked on  it that afternoon and this is what it looks like now.  I used miniature items I already had.  It was so much fun to decorate!

Click on the picture to enlarge.

I replaced the corgi with a cat and gave it to my daughter that night.  She loved it!

New Hats

Front of hat

This past weekend my daughter found two lovely hats at the flea market.  She only paid $2 each for them and they are in great condition.

Back

This one has the most beautiful feathers.

I'm running out of room to display my hats but don't think I'll ever be able to leave one behind if it's a bargain 

Thrift Shop Find!

I bought this beautiful doll in a thrift shop in South Carolina for five dollars.  I don't know much about dolls, but there is a trademark on the back of her neck that says Heritage Mint and dated 2000.  I have a feeling she was a very expensive little girl and probably from one of the ads you might see in the weekly newspaper magazine.

Her face was marked with some type of black marker which came off with nail polish remover.  The little pink dress was very soiled but came out looking new when laundered.  Her skin is so realistic looking, especially the dimples in her hands and feet, and cleaned up beautifully. 

I don't collect dolls but thought she definitely deserved a good home and now she sits in my guest room looking beautiful all the time!