New Antiquing Finds!

 I am not sure when my love for old things started. It might be when we moved into our 1940's cottage. I enjoy antiquing because you just never know what you might find. Even my kids like hunting for treasures with me. Imagine my delight last week when I discovered this:

An antique urn!!!

For about a year now I have been looking for an urn to go by our front door. Imagine my delight when I stumbled upon this gem. I think I squealed and jumped up and down a little when he said I could have it for $50. I paid him quickly and put it in my van before he could change his mind on the price.

I love the patina it has and the colors could not go better with the house. Right now it has drift wood in it, I was just too excited to see how it would it look. This weekend I plan to give it a few Fall touches. I will post those on Monday.

I also picked up 2 printer drawers for our playroom to store and display our Lego men. It will be a safer alternative than having them on our window sills and floor (ouch!). They still need to be cleaned up a bit but I just had to see how it would look on the wall.  Now, should I leave it as is or paint it? What do you think?

This past Spring I found these suitcases at my mom's church sale. The ladies thought I was crazy to want them. I think I got them for a few dollars a piece. When I see suitcases my mind buzzes with ideas on how to use them.

Right now they store toys but I would love to see them in my boys room eventually.

Have a great Weekend!

Jen

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Flea Market Finds!

Every weekend during the summer months we love to go as a family to our local Flea Market. We like to purchase fruits and vegetables, fresh baked goods etc. Everytime we go a new adventure awaits us. At the end of last season we scored this table and chairs:

I remember circling back twice to make a better deal with the seller. It's hard for me to resist a good deal when I see one. I still need to get cushions for the seats but I love the way it looks here.

The light colored insulator in the left window belonged in my grandfather's collection. He worked for the power company for many years and they used the insulators on top of the telephone poles. The rest I purchased for $1-$2 a piece depending on their condition. They add a nice pop of color to my neutral walls.

My boys like to visit the LEGO guy!

My youngest son walked away with these 3 Star Wars guys this weekend.

Can't you just see this iron bunny with treats in it's bowl at Easter?

I purchased these two cute iron bunnies! 

Thanks for stopping by.

Jen

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