If you don’t know what “blue onion” is, well, let me introduce you! Blue onion is a blue & white transferware design found on dishes and serving pieces.  The Rice jar in the back left is the classic blue onion design and the rest are variations, but can be referred to generically as “blue onion”, although the pattern is a little different. Anyway, I found an amazing collection of it when I went out antiquing last week.  I went to an antique mall I’ve never been to and, while they can be hit and miss, I love that I’m scouring a place for the first time.  You just never know what you’re going to find that’s been overlooked by other people.  I strolled into a booth that was packed with shelves and a lot of vintage clothing and accessories.  But on one of those acrylic shelves, I caught a glimpse

I don’t know about you, but I love things with cubbies and drawers.  I know I’m not the only one who feels that way, because those pieces tend to be pricey when I do find them!  But, when I was out shopping before Thanksgiving, I tripped across these… They were such a good price that I made my mom stand with them while I fetched a cart!  I was paranoid someone would snatch them before I could.  It turns out they were just brought in that day, so I hit the booth at just the right time. I’m not really sure what to call them, but they were obviously handmade for hardware…nuts, bolts, nails, screws, etc. I love the little handles and the labels on some of the dividers… Someone took a lot of time on these pieces and they were well used and loved.  I’m not 100% sure what

I went out antiquing last week and I wasn’t planning on purchasing any furniture.  But, I just can’t help myself.  Furniture seems to find me the way a lost dog often seems to end up in the path of a dog-lover. I mean, literally…within five minute of shopping, I spotted and purchased this beautiful step-back hutch… It has the original wavy glass…    …and a beautiful patina… …and a working key…   It’s just one of those special pieces and, even though I wasn’t shopping for furniture and I had no idea what I was going to do with it, it was just too good to pass up. I do already have a buyer for it, but I’m contemplating keeping it, but you know my rule!  I have to have the perfect spot for it, which means I would need to displace another piece of furniture.  It’s not looking good for

I haven’t been on any big shopping trips lately, but I’ve picked up some fun things here and there that I haven’t shared here on the blog, yet.  I thought today seemed like a good day to do that. A few weeks ago, I bought this white toy truck from one of my “pickers”. I decided to keep it for now!  I happened to have just bought some old bottle-brush trees and one fit perfectly in the bed. I’ll probably paint the hubcaps at some point. Also while I was out antiquing, I picked up this German barley canister… I have a similar, larger jar in this “blue onion” pattern by my stove.  I’m going to try to find the perfect spot for this, so I can keep it. The month of December is usually a slower one when it comes to deadlines, obligations, etc., so I’m hoping to take