Hot Fun in the Summertime - Part 2

Here we go with round two of vintage loveliness.  Prepare to salivate like a Saint Bernard over this dazzling display of goodies!

I'm always on the lookout for ornate silver and silver plate to add to my personal collection.

And, believe me, there was no shortage of either at this show!

I specifically look for beautiful, unique serving pieces.

These glistening beauties stopped me dead in my tracks.  However, their price tags dictated that I continue my search.

I'm also constantly on the prowl for unusual, one-of-a-kind items.

This group of frames and wall décor–made from antique ceiling tiles–qualified on both counts. 

But, I prefer to visit my favorite junker's paradise to find the tiles and make my own frames.

And for those of us who love to dig for treasure in places like that, there were ample booths set up to accommodate our addiction!

I was like a kid in a candy store when I found this vendor with bin after bin of odds and ends. 

Just think of all the cool things waiting to be created from these fabulous antique and vintage trinkets!

But, rather than just focus on my personal tastes, I thought I would also do a bit of window-shopping for those of you with a more contemporary slant.

This is such a perfect name for this vendor...don't you think?  ; )

Although...they were selling other "happy" pieces, as well.

And, for all you country and primitive lovers, Jerry and Joanne, of Stuffer's Antiques, provided one of the loveliest selections–of both–in the entire show.

Not in the market for large pieces?

John's booth was overflowing with wonderful, smaller primitive accessories.

And, Penny's booth was the perfect example of primitive all prettied up.

Truly, there was something to delight everyone at this show.

Soon, I'll show you some of the goodies from my own booth. 

But for now...

I'm off to prepare for another show this weekend–at the Raleigh Flea Market.  If you're in the area, stop by and say hi. 

I'll be in booth 411 Wake, outside the Commercial Building.  Hope to see you there!

These last two posts are filled with my favorite things, so I think I'll share them at Jessica's

Hot Fun in the Summertime - Part 1

OK, so it has only been spring "officially" for a few weeks now.  But, had you been with me at the antiques and collectibles show this past week, you would have agreed it felt more like the middle of summer!

Can you say HOT?!

The Yankee and I chose to be outside for this show.  After all, nice weather–following a cold, snowy winter–motivates people to leave their nests to soak up the sun. 

And, what better way to spend the

day(s) than taking in all the lovely sights in a fun place like this?

Vintage linens just happen to be some of my favorite things to collect.  So, naturally, I had to peruse the gorgeous assortment in Zena's booth.

Guess which precious little pixie I thought of when I spied this lovely pink pretty among Zena's linens?

And, as if all those incredible linens weren't temptation enough...

Debbie's booth...

filled with...

all that beautiful...

ironstone and transferware...

was almost more than I could bear.  I found myself calculating how many pieces more I needed to sell, before I could shop at her booth.  ; )

She also had a wonderful assortment of Florentine trays...

as well as, numerous other lovelies that desperately wanted to come home with me.

There were gorgeous vintage gowns all over the place.  

Should I ever have the pleasure of attending the Silver Bella–one of the other things on my want-to-do list–I would love to don a gown like one of these beauties.

By the way, the colors of those gowns, just happen to be the "hot" colors for the season.  I saw those two colors–in varying hues–everywhere and on virtually everything...

from clothing, to upholstery, to furniture and accessories.

And, I would have to say that Rory and Lee Ann's booth took the prize for that particular color combination.

This heart-shaped chair–part of their display–was just the sweetest thing.

But, by far–to me–these luxurious fur pillows were the most delightful items in their booth.  Can you just imagine diving into a bed filled with these?

Be sure to visit Rory and Lee Ann at The Greentiques Solution and The French Maid's Place.  And, tell them you came by way of Liz at the Brambleberry Cottage.

Want to see more treasures from the show?  Then, come back tomorrow for round two.  I'm dying to tease you some more with all the luscious eye candy I found.

These are perfect vintage thingies to show off for