Treasure Hunt

I love going to thrift stores and estate sales to find things that were once cherished by it's owner, and then forgotten about in the attic accumulating dust over the years. In general when I go, I always find at least something that was worth me getting up at 7am. Since I go all the time, I decided that I should post all of my treasures found. I love the hunt to find something great that nobody would have looked at twice, and it makes me feel good to help my community whenever I can (and help save the environment). Almost all of my furniture is vintage or antique, all you need is patience, imagination, and elbow grease to turn something shabby into shabby chic. I've been asked by plenty pf people where I find my treasures, and I tell them the truth, however, it is my patience and persistence that allows me to find such great things, and also being able to look past the usual dingy shape of most things that I buy. So good luck to all of you treasure hunters out there! May you find the treasures that you seek!

I loved the faded pink exterior, fleur-de-lis and English crests of this jewelry box. And the inside is in great condition with the fleur-de-lis inside as well!

My sister has got me into old books. I like to stack them on top of one another and put little things on them. Silver oval box lined with red velvet, and a glass chalice that I will use for blooms such as hydrangeas.

Gorgeous 1920's photograph of an actress I do not know, the frame is also from that era. Two oil paintings of a Gentleman and a Lady. Lately I can't get enough of old photos and oil paintings, especially ones like these. I can imagine them in my dream home lining the hallways.

Two vintage aprons, I'm pretty sure they are from the 70's. My Grandmother used to wear aprons like these, and I can't wait to put these on while baking. I love how things like this can bring back memories.

White linen with cornflower blue flower design table cloth. Not sure which era? A picnic print table cloth as well, that I can imagine will come in handy for a summer picnic on the beach. A Hungarian wash basin, might use as a rustic fruit bowl, or possibly a planter. Humpty Dumpty from the 60's! And an old state farm road map, I liked the illustrations.

I loved this entry mirror with coat hooks and a random door knob on the side, very Alice in Wonderland. And there you have it! My treasures from this weekend.

Mally xo