Fall 2013 Part 2

 Back wall of living room. A lot of antique needlework. Wash stand was used by my mother-in-law in her childhood room.

This runner is a Pat Sloan challenge piece using oranges.  Done a few years ago now!

                                          
DH's remotes by his recliner. ;) He does not mind my decorating as long as he can have his roost!

 Wash stand in dining room. We have three antique wash stands. This one has no mirror.

   Fire King bowls. Have a casserole yet to bring out. Forgot it!

 This turkey towel was made for me a few years ago in a swap. Still love his quirkiness!

My prized turkey tureen. Alice and I found in a Smithfield ,Va antique shop.
I do have a few lovely tureens.
The one on end was a Christmas gift 20 yrs or so ago. It has been used often.

I found these dishes in a thrift store in Newport News, Va. maybe 3 yrs ago. Very cheap! The soup bowls are quite large but still fun to use.

The dinner plate has a pretty sunflower and they brighten up the table.

Plate rack wall in dining /kitchen area. Sorry blued pic. Asking Santa for a new camera so must wait.

This owl hanging was one of my first quilted things way back in the 1980's!

Most all of our treasures we have owned for many years. If not family items they were purchased at thrifts, garage sales, country auctions or used stores. Not for a lot of money. I was junk'n long before it was the popular 'sport' it is now. I can recall the look on some faces when I would tell of my trips to thrift stores many years back...OH MY ! hahaha!

Have always loved old things even as a child. Not that I wanted to 'go back in time' to live.
Just loved imagining the life and times of the folks who used the items.
Love a collected look more than a 'one stop shop' one.
There are some lovely reproductions of  'prims' in homes online and in books but for me I like the real thing if I can afford it.
An item can be well used, less than perfect and be perfect for me in my world !