I already shared that I found several pieces in New Hampshire that I would've bought in a heartbeat if I had my van. But, I didn't. And, since my suitcase was already over 50 lbs, I could only buy...
antique haul | 6.27.16
Last week, I acquired a few fun things. One of my "pickers" brought me a load of ironstone (plus I brought in some pieces from my house) and I found some goodies at a local antique shop. Here's a...
ironstone, a tool tote, bottles & tags
After all of the craziness of Lucketts, I decided to take the week off. I knew I probably would, so I cleared the calendar. Sometimes I think I'll want a break and then I don't. I feel the...
the whole house makeover & painted ironstone
When I was out shopping a couple of weeks ago, I came across this sweet little birdhouse... I almost passed it up, because the colors were a little drab, but I decided to give it a chance. I...
ironstone brush boxes & grandma Shoemaker’s pitcher
It's no secret that I love ironstone. It's my favorite thing to collect and I am totally honed in on it when I'm out shopping for antiques. I get excited at just about any piece of ironstone, but...
more farmhouse finds
I know May is months away, but I have learned that I can be pickier if I shop well in advance of an event. The Lucketts Spring Market in this case. Pickier means better goodies and better prices...
teacup & pedestal advent wreath
Last year, I made an advent wreath out of an ironstone ring mold. I was planning to do the same this year, but my ring mold was at the studio when I was in the heat of the decorating moment, so I...
the transferware jackpot
I know this is going to be an incredible shock to some of you, but I love ironstone and blue transferware. I would say it's out of hand, but I do sell far more than I keep, so it's not totally out...
UVA architecture & upcoming ironstone sale
I was cleaning out the pictures in my LightRoom file and came across these pictures around the UVA campus that I realized I never shared here on the blog. If you're ever in Charlottesville, VA,...
a sea of furniture & 500+ pieces of ironstone
Some of you have noticed and commented that I have been sharing a lot of furniture pieces that I'm going to be taking to Lucketts and you're right. Last year, I brought about 12 large painted...