If you’ve been reading my blog the last few days, you know that I traveled to my grandparent’s house to clean out their attic. My grandmother died about 13 years ago and my grandfather died this fall. For years I have been scrounging treasures out of their huge attic (with permission) and my mom and I finally set the time aside to clean it out entirely. About 85% of what was left up there was trash. I did bring home an entire van load of wonderful pieces, though, that no one else wanted. They’re all mine! 🙂 Here are just a few of the things I found…
a set of antique darts
20-30 antique glass telephone insulators
a beautifully illustrated book called “Flower Children”
and paper nesting Easter eggs from Germany
I can’t wait to pull these out in the spring!
Oh, and I have MUCH, MUCH more to show. I haven’t even shared my very favorite things, yet! I have spent most of the day cleaning and sorting. I did take a couple of breaks to make a pot of soup and paint our home office and hallway! I can’t wait to share more of my finds with you in the coming days. Don’t forget to link up for Furniture Feature Friday this week. You can share any post related to furniture of home furnishings (including accessories and holiday decor.) Don’t be shy! I have a great giveaway lined up for the winner, so you won’t want to miss out. Grab a button off of my sidebar and I see you then!
a miniature roulette wheel (it only has about an 8″ circumference)
antique game pieces
4 five gallon buckets and 2 boxes full of shells, coral and sand dollars
two first edition Beatrix Potter books
I posted this to Show & Tell Wednesday at Blue Cricket Design.
27 Responses
Still shaking! Awesome!
Wow I love it all, especially that coral! Beautiful!
What little treasures….
You must have really enjoyed your time in the attic. I can't wait to see the rest of your treasures.
Traci
All of it is wonderful but I really love the darts.
I had to chuckle at how you use your break time…..me, I would be napping….you, you are making soup and painting the home office and hallway.
I want your energy!!!
Jane
What wonderful treasures! Lucky you!
Wow what fun going through all the forgotten treasures.
Your grandmother is smiling down on you for putting her treasures to use again.
Wow! I think it's wonderful that you've given these things a new home. Things like the darts are so great just to display even.
I'm with Jane…what vitamins do you take?
The attic adventure sounds like a BALL! Isn't that fun?
Thank you for sharing your treasures, and can't wait for more!
Smiles.
Wow what great stuff you found. Can't wait to see more!
Oh, what great finds. Can't wait to see more!
I'm as excited as you are, how fun!!!! Wonderful items full of memories and ready for you creative touch!
Dee Dee
I covet your stash!!!! Like really!
I'm so jealous – what great finds!
Dying. Those are AWESOME.
What wonderful item for you and your family to treasure.
Have a terrifically blessed day!!!
I love junk digging!! I am so thankful that junk makes me happy!! You are blessed w/ the same gift!! What a gift!!
All these items are just treasures! I can't wait to see what else you found!
Wow! Good Stuff. Keep it coming.
What treasures–I've been through that this year too…with both sets of grandparents. I know how special these keepsakes can be.
Beautiful treasures! They will live on in your lovely home! I have something for Furniture Friday! I was coming over to tell you news but now you can wait!
~Nancy
Marian, love the bird pics. Also, the colored glass insulators are much more valuable than the clear ones.
P.S. I have to post as anonymous because I am not very computer literate!!! Love, Aunt Susan
FIRST EDITION BEATRIX POTTER BOOK????? Wow! Have lucky you are to have such great family history at the tip of your fingers. The letter is amazing!
FIRST EDITION BEATRIX POTTER BOOK????? Wow! Have lucky you are to have such great family history at the tip of your fingers. The letter is amazing!
Very nice finds. I especially like the darts and eggs!
I LOVE those paper eggs!