I’ve been collecting antique and vintage items since earning my first paycheck at around age 14. To me, there’s something special about using or displaying an object that was artisan made, passed down through generations, and which tells a story about how life used to be.
With rain in Houston’s afternoon forecast today, I took it as a cue to spend some time indoors at a few antique stores on our side of town.
I thought I’d share with you a few things that caught my eye.
Enjoy!
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| Assorted children’s chairs |
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| Antique hotel silver |
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Glass cloches
Some had a purple tint from manganese in the glass. |
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| French bar tools |
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| Metal garden bench |
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| French canister set |
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Bovine garden statues
I was tempted to buy the pair of them – so cute! 🙂 |
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| Old French lantern |
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French bottle chandelier
This was massive – about 4ft tall!
Small reproduction found here |
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| Creme yogurt ramekins |
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| French match striker |
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| Iron daybed |
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| Metal toy barn |
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| Pretty handles |
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| Majolica glazed pottery |
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| Italian Florentine box in the shape of a little piano |
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| 19th century French confit pot |
Of all the pretty things I saw only two items came home with me today; a little creme yogurt cup (which I plan to store toothpicks in on the bar), and some
clear furniture wax for use on our
doors.
Have a happy weekend!
