I know you guys share my love of old things, right? There's a just a certain something about them that draws us in. These are some bits and pieces of less-than-perfect details around my house. Corrosion produces the best shade of aqua!
A favorite old Florentine box from a flea market trip a few years ago. The chipped paint makes it all the better.
Frayed, pleated flowers on a hat.
Pretty chipped pearls.
A dingy old cube of pins. I like that some are missing.
I have no problem loving old rusted bits or jewelry with stones missing. I don't generally incorporate them in to the pieces I sell, but once in a while I do. I like the look.
Love this antique pendant with the Opal heart stone, even though it's lost most of it's other stones.
This is a new {but made to look old} sconce I have on the wall in the hallway. Pretty rusty flowers!
A good dingy shade of pink velvet, with a ripped veil.
We can never have enough old laces and trims. The more dingy the better. If it's too white for me, into my leftover cup of coffee or tea it goes! George always asks, "should I dump the rest of this coffee or do you want to dye something?" ha ha...
Old doll shoes to be used in an upcoming project with some friends. I love the frayed edges!
A 1940's wedding cake topper with discolored flowers.
Well, I can hear that Sam's just woken up from his morning nap, so I'll sign off now. Time to go be Mama! :)
I am drooling over the Venetian box...so beautiful!!!!
Posted by: Jeanne | March 04, 2009 at 12:51 PM
What cool photos!!! Love everything!!
Isabel
Posted by: Isabel ~ Maison Douce | March 04, 2009 at 01:22 PM
the pin block, the trim and the wee shoes are my favs! What great finds, and as always your pics are delightful! cheers!
Posted by: jerusalem | March 04, 2009 at 01:50 PM
Your photos are just lovely, yes I totally get the concept of the more beat up it is, the more I want it!
It's the book without a spine, the jewels with some missing stones, the chipped frame, I just love it all.......
Gail
Posted by: Gail | March 04, 2009 at 01:52 PM
Andrea-
lovely photos as always :) where, oh where did you get the new rusted flower sconce? it is so pretty!
have a great week-
Tracy
Posted by: Tracy | March 04, 2009 at 02:51 PM
Seeing all your photos is like looking through the treasures at my grandmothers.
Love every one of them.
Thanks for sharing! ~ Rebecca
Posted by: Rebecca | March 04, 2009 at 02:51 PM
i want those doll shoes, to die for.
they would be so cute turned into pin cushions!!
Posted by: kasey | March 04, 2009 at 04:07 PM
So pretty, funny that George says "should I dump the rest of this coffe or do you want to dye something?" Frank saves me his remaining coffee in the French Press each morning!
Love old doll shoes! These are the sweetest!
Posted by: gabrielle | March 04, 2009 at 04:20 PM
My Motto:anybody can have the new shiny stuff,it takes a special eye to love the loved!
Posted by: Vicki | March 04, 2009 at 04:40 PM
Those are truly lovely! I am glad they are being treasured and displayed!
Posted by: Beka | March 04, 2009 at 04:59 PM
I love all of the treasures...my favorites are the old jewelry and the cake topper...ADORABLE!!!
Posted by: Julie | March 04, 2009 at 06:55 PM
I hear you and totally agree Andrea! Sometimes the most worn, chippy, rusted out things are the most beautiful. I adore that block of pins, I saw one in one of Rachel Ashwell's books and have loved them since, though I've never actually SEEN them, ha! xo
Posted by: Natasha Burns | March 04, 2009 at 07:10 PM
despite all the tattered, chippy, frayed, rusted, tarnished, broken, I still love all the stuff you shared here.. So pretty! have a great day Andrea!
Posted by: fitty | March 04, 2009 at 07:28 PM
Oh, looking at all of your lovelies makes me want to go shopping...or create something! tfs
Posted by: debi @ life in my studio | March 04, 2009 at 07:45 PM
Love all of it.. Right up my Alley!!!
Posted by: jamie | March 04, 2009 at 08:03 PM
Just so cute!
Posted by: Andrea | March 04, 2009 at 09:06 PM
You always have the prettiest things! Old, shabby, chipped...love it:)
Posted by: Leah C | March 04, 2009 at 09:56 PM
Such pretty things - I loved the chippy pearls and especially the little doll shoes.
Posted by: Kim V | March 04, 2009 at 10:10 PM
I wish I had appreciated these things more when my grandma was alive. She had a love for all things old and chippy~ She used to drag me around to all the antique shops with her whenever I came to visit her or vice versa, if I only knew then what I know now!! She was a real champ when it came to negotiating a price too. Beautiful pictures:)
Posted by: Andrea Villarreal | March 04, 2009 at 10:28 PM
I'm right there with you! I love old bits and baubles, ones with missing stones included! I love chippy things. as well. LOVE the new old sconce! Where did you get that??
Back Porch Blessings,
Rebecca
Posted by: Rebecca | March 04, 2009 at 11:05 PM
I love old worn things! Most of my vintage jewelry has stones missing, but I love them anyways!
Posted by: The American Homemaker | March 04, 2009 at 11:10 PM
I still think I should come over to your house to play..................
Posted by: pamq | March 05, 2009 at 12:10 AM
I loves nostalgia! And those pics are all about beauty and nostalgia!
<3
Posted by: Laura | March 05, 2009 at 12:16 AM
Stunning photos, I love everything ~ especially the Venetian box, yes I covet the Venetian box!
Posted by: Ali at Betty & Violet | March 05, 2009 at 03:21 AM
I love your photos of all your stash. The more the better! Please please remember to show us what you use those doll shoes for - those are beautiful.
I was cracking up about the leftover coffee:-) Isn't it great when our husbands know us that well!!
Blessings,
Jill
Posted by: Jill Flory | March 05, 2009 at 07:46 AM