Sunday morning Charlotte and I met sweet Alicia for breakfast. Neither of us had previously had the pleasure of meeting her in person, and she certainly didn't disappoint. She is every bit as fun, real, and engaging as she is on her blog. I'm just sorry that the time flew by so quickly! But of course, it did. I asked her for directions to Monticello Antique Market and off we went our separate ways. I love to find treasures in a new town. Above are some stereoscopic cards I bought. the green one reads: "Fun in the Studio-(painting)". Had to get that one. And here are some other treasures I brought home:
Some vintage mercury glass buttons and (I think) celluloid buttons too. Some sample trims from a salesman's book of lace.
Blue tinted MOP buttons, lingerie bags and a pretty blue bowl that Charlotte had a great idea for...you'll see soon when I get it made.
A lovely dried flower piece that says "Ben, age 9" on the back. More lace trim, a vintage pillowcase and pretty pink coronation cord.
A wicker and velvet ribbon basket, a roll of wallpaper and a hook on lamp (I've got it hanging on a cabinet door in the art room now.)
It doesn't look like much here, but boy, it sure added up fast! I did get an odd look from the flight attendant when she glanced inside my shopping bag carry-on. I guess they don't see a lot of waste baskets and lampshades ha ha.
Ok, off to incorporate some of it into the completion of my artFiberfest projects. Hoping to have finished projects to show you soon!
You don't know me because I just lurk here and have only commented a time or two ;) but I just nominated you for a blog award.
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Posted by: francie | June 30, 2009 at 03:27 PM
Ooooo, you found some wonderful treasures! I love the blue buttons, the mercury glass buttons, the salesman's lace samples and the trash can. Actually, all of it. Very nice indeed. I'm all for shopping in weird places on vacation and hauling it back in my carryon. When I was in England nobody understood why I went looking for Emma Bridgewater pottery. I was on a mission.
Posted by: Karen B | June 30, 2009 at 05:57 PM
Ben, age 9?!!?!? Adorable!!!
Posted by: rebekka | June 30, 2009 at 07:23 PM
Sounds like a wonderful day. Fun meeting Alicia and some fabulous shopping. Who can ask for anything more.
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | June 30, 2009 at 08:54 PM
That is so funny, I was reading your blog this evening and as I was looking at your pictures I noticed your lamp. I just went to Monticello today to put a new light bulb in that lamp as it had burned out and needed to be replaced. Wow, what a small world.
Isn't Monticello a fun place to shop? It looks like you had a fun time.
Posted by: My Shabby Roses | June 30, 2009 at 09:19 PM
Let her give you a funny look - they were worth it!! :)
Sarah
Posted by: joyforthejourney | July 01, 2009 at 01:37 PM
That antique market looks incredible. I am also coveting your vintage wallpaper:-)
Posted by: Jeanne | July 01, 2009 at 02:53 PM
So glad you had a good time up in our neck of the woods. Alicia is a darling and I'm so glad you got the chance to meet her. Also glad to hear to made it to Monticello where I have a booth (tickled pink). I'm happy to know that little pink floral pillowcase has a new home with you.
XO,
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa Johnson | July 01, 2009 at 02:58 PM
great finds! and it's so wonderful you were able to meet Alicia! great pics.
Posted by: natalea | July 02, 2009 at 03:14 PM
That mobile is adorable.
It looks like one of your pics in your journal pages jumped out into real life.
It's just so distinctly you.
Just beautiful.
love your work.
francesca
Posted by: Francesca Di Leo | July 02, 2009 at 04:11 PM
oohhh yummy. all of it is just YUM-O! I want a MOBILE! I want to make that HOUSE, TOO! Charming charming charming. : ) TFS!
Posted by: susan gilman | July 05, 2009 at 03:08 PM
What a wonderful ArtFest trip! How fun to meet Alicia P. I find her so interesting. And I loved Monticello when I was there. Wondering if you got my email re: a 1:1 art swap? Would love to do it. I blogged about your paper mache creations and then tried to emulate them in my own way.
Posted by: Gina M. Smith | July 06, 2009 at 10:45 AM