Collected Treasures
Over the summer I had to pack up a bunch of my collections. We needed the front room for temporary storage and work space, and there wasn't anywhere else safe to put them, so I stashed them in the shed temporarily.
So today I decided it was time to get my treasures back out and find spots for them. It was like Christmas and Birthday all at once! There were so many things I had forgotten about.
I have been collecting white pitchers and creamers for a long, long time. That curvy one is actually from Target, years ago. The others are thrifted.
Do you see the sweet little bird? A friend gave that to me. Isn't that nice?
The floral plate with the pierced edge was one of the last things I bought last Spring. I found it for two bucks at the Goodwill. Can you believe it? Well, you probably can! Everything I have is thrifted.
I love all these vintage quilts, vintage chenille scraps and unfinished quilt blocks. All of these were collected on eBay.
I had forgotten all about this pink and white pillow, too. I made it a couple of years ago from a piece of vintage embroidery and some reproduction fabrics. Which reminded me that I still have another dozen scraps of embroidery from the same collection all waiting to be turned into pillows, too.
Seeing all these pretty things sure made my day. It was fun to rediscover them all, and now I can't wait to find places for them!
Comments (23)
yolanda elizabet:
Annie ~ Annalunda:
Dianne:
Denise Fontaine:
Angie:
Sandy Toes:
Anonymous:
cathleen:
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Adrienne:
Fran:
Liz:
Toni:
Elise:
Missy:
Niesz Vintage Home:
cherry:
Lisa:
cindy~my romantic home:
Frugal Trenches:
Shelley Jo:
Lynne Laura:
blessed mama:
What a treasure trove you've discovered Angela. Sometimes we are much richer than we think. ;-)
Posted by yolanda elizabet | October 9, 2008 1:51 AM
Posted on October 9, 2008 01:51
Angela!
Beautiful findings...a real treasure! What a feeling to rediscover things!
Hugs Annie
Posted by Annie ~ Annalunda | October 9, 2008 2:00 AM
Posted on October 9, 2008 02:00
Hi Angela, I'm visiting from Twitter and love your blog. I also love your collected treasures, esp. those white pitchers. I collect white pitchers and those are awesome (so you know, if you decide you don't have a space after all... lemme know! LOL!) I have some treasures packed away too and am getting ready for a garage sale ... wonder what I'll find?! Enjoy your newfound treasures and decorating with them!
Dianne - Mama's Pocketbook
Posted by Dianne | October 9, 2008 3:02 AM
Posted on October 9, 2008 03:02
I love your inspiring blog!
Denise Nantasket Beach ,Mass.
Posted by Denise Fontaine | October 9, 2008 4:51 AM
Posted on October 9, 2008 04:51
Hello! I just found your blog while googling vintage quilt squares. I also have similar interests. Love your blog. :) Will check daily. Thanks for the inspiration!
Angie
Posted by Angie | October 9, 2008 5:00 AM
Posted on October 9, 2008 05:00
How beautiful! I just read your statement on the side about 50's style ranch not going to stop you from decorating like you want to...how TRUE!!!Wish everyone felt that way!
-Sandy Toes
Posted by Sandy Toes | October 9, 2008 6:04 AM
Posted on October 9, 2008 06:04
Oh my, you have some very beautiful things. That pillow is really pretty too.
Posted by Anonymous | October 9, 2008 6:17 AM
Posted on October 9, 2008 06:17
I'm cathleen, by the way, and I made the above comment!
Posted by cathleen | October 9, 2008 6:18 AM
Posted on October 9, 2008 06:18
I love the look of those white dishes and the pillows. I wish I could decorate like you!
Posted by MichelleB | October 9, 2008 7:03 AM
Posted on October 9, 2008 07:03
Isn't it fun to find treasures you've packed away? I found a box full of sweet little goodies the other day. I don't have room to put all of them out but I just can't bear to part with any of them! So, I'll work in the ones I can and rearrange and shift things once in a while. Thanks for sharing your pretty things with us. ~Adrienne~
Posted by Adrienne | October 9, 2008 7:03 AM
Posted on October 9, 2008 07:03
I love rediscovering my old "new" things!
Fran
Posted by Fran | October 9, 2008 7:38 AM
Posted on October 9, 2008 07:38
Maybe that's what I should do? Box things up for a few months and then take them out... maybe it would keep me from shopping. :)
Posted by Liz | October 9, 2008 10:13 AM
Posted on October 9, 2008 10:13
Hi,new to your blog.. Glad i found it.Love your white dishes... Thanks for sharing...
Posted by Toni | October 9, 2008 12:09 PM
Posted on October 9, 2008 12:09
Wow, Angela, I love all your "new" old things!! I have an award for you over at my blog.
Hope you are having a great day!!
Elise
Posted by Elise | October 9, 2008 6:07 PM
Posted on October 9, 2008 18:07
That pillow is so beautiful!
Missy
Posted by Missy | October 9, 2008 7:25 PM
Posted on October 9, 2008 19:25
Oh, What pretty new found treasures!
I love rotating my favorite pieces...it always feels like I have something brand new. :)
Love that cute pillow!
Kimberly :)
Posted by Niesz Vintage Home | October 10, 2008 5:08 PM
Posted on October 10, 2008 17:08
Very pretty! cherry
Posted by cherry | October 10, 2008 10:06 PM
Posted on October 10, 2008 22:06
Nice to rediscover old treasures. They're "new" all over again. Hope all is well.
Posted by Lisa | October 11, 2008 6:52 AM
Posted on October 11, 2008 06:52
That first photo is soooo beautiful!!!! I love unpacking my things just after I've moved and that's only about after a week of not seeing them. I can imagine how great it felt for you to unpack your things after months of not seeing them. It's sort of like that "high" you get from buying new things you love!
Posted by cindy~my romantic home | October 11, 2008 7:49 PM
Posted on October 11, 2008 19:49
What absolutely beautiful things!
Good luck with the renovation!
Posted by Frugal Trenches | October 12, 2008 6:53 AM
Posted on October 12, 2008 06:53
Lovely!
Posted by Shelley Jo | October 13, 2008 7:34 PM
Posted on October 13, 2008 19:34
Hi Angela, welcome back. I'm sorry you have had such a rough time and am hoping it is all better now for you.
Love your treasures!
Kindredly, Lynne Laura
Posted by Lynne Laura | October 14, 2008 4:45 AM
Posted on October 14, 2008 04:45
I love the pillows. They are so personal and fun. Just found your blog and I think it is precious. Come by and visit me sometime!
Posted by blessed mama | October 14, 2008 10:28 AM
Posted on October 14, 2008 10:28