One of my favorite magazines arrived this week ~ Marie Claire idees ~ a french magazine that arrives 6 times a year ~ there are wonderful decorative ideas and projects to look at ~ always a fresh take on things. The magazine offers a nice variety of articles covering needlecrafts, papercrafts, decorating and food ~ I suppose if I understood french I would like it even more! This is a hard magazine to find at bookstores, so if you are interested, get a subscription here ~ I don't think you will be disappointed.
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Kansas City's Antiques & Collectibles Show ~ Purchases
As I had taken quite a few photos at last weeks antiques & collectibles show, I decided to break my postings down into several smaller ones rather than one giant one. Below are most of the things I ended up buying ~ at least the ones that I managed to get a good photograph of!
{religious mass cards? game?}
I really can't figure out what these cards were used for ~ I just loved the graphics on them and thought they were quite unique. The word at the top of the card seems to have little relationship to either the image below or the saying at the bottom of the card. There is a whole deck of cards ~ some with the same image ~ the backs are plain ~ the cards seem pretty old.
Has anyone seen this sort of thing or know anything about these? I'd love to know more, but don't even know what to call them in order to do a search....
Has anyone seen this sort of thing or know anything about these? I'd love to know more, but don't even know what to call them in order to do a search....
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Kansas City's Antiques & Collectibles Show ~ August 2008 ~ Part 2
Here are some shots from the Toy/Doll section of the show last weekend ~ quite a variety of great tin and cast iron toys! While I don't actively collect tin toys ~ they can get pretty pricey, I still find them interesting to look at ~ the graphics are wonderfully executed and the concept and/or mechanism of the toy is usually unique as well.
I do love these little scottie toys {of course!} The one on the left is called "the Wee Scot" ~ I wasn't able to get a very good shot of him ~ his little jacket sports the name, but is not visible on this photo. He has a rubber tail and ears with a tin body ~ he comes in several sizes. The scottie on the right is also a windup ~ I gather that when wound he must shake that shoe.
I do love these little scottie toys {of course!} The one on the left is called "the Wee Scot" ~ I wasn't able to get a very good shot of him ~ his little jacket sports the name, but is not visible on this photo. He has a rubber tail and ears with a tin body ~ he comes in several sizes. The scottie on the right is also a windup ~ I gather that when wound he must shake that shoe.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Kansas City's Antiques & Collectibles Show ~ August 2008
It has been quite a week ~ thus the lull in posting! I did manage to make it to the Kansas City Antiques & Collectibles Show last weekend and it did not disappoint. Below are a few shots of things I saw, but managed to pass up ~ my space situation is such that I can't add much of anything without getting rid of something ~ this especially applies to larger items!
{salesman samples of a cookbook and different flours ~ I love those glass containers with the ribbed lids}
{more vintage display samples}
This show also included the KC Toy & Doll Show. I took a number of photos there ~ I will share them in a later post along with another post about the treasures I bought! Sprocket accompanied me this time around ~ his first big outing amongst a small crowd ~ now, if I can figure a way for him to carry some of my purchases.......
Tomorrow, White Cloud/Sparks!
Tomorrow, White Cloud/Sparks!
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Tempting Table of Typography
Just saw this table online at Crate & Barrel ~ looks like a pretty amazing piece! While it is a manufactured table, it looks like they did a pretty amazing job of adapting antique printer's blocks into a modern piece of furniture. I especially like the different colors the wood has been stained ~ plus I love how an obsolete object has found new life by inspiring a contemporary use.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Beautiful Homes ~ Antique Book
I have managed to amass a rather large collection of antique books since I started going to flea markets and antique shows. Most of the books I have aren't in the greatest of shape, but I am interested in the content and/or the illustrations so I'd rather spend less money and get a not so perfect copy. From time to time, I thought I'd share a book from my collection.
Beautiful Homes by Frank J. Scott is an antique book I found at a flea market in the last year or two. The copyright is 1886 and covers plans for residences and their grounds, trees and shrubs, and garden embellishment ~ it includes over 200 plates and engravings. Although there are no color plates, the black/white images are lovely ~ illustrated homes and grounds, landscaping and even plans. I've included a few images below.
Beautiful Homes by Frank J. Scott is an antique book I found at a flea market in the last year or two. The copyright is 1886 and covers plans for residences and their grounds, trees and shrubs, and garden embellishment ~ it includes over 200 plates and engravings. Although there are no color plates, the black/white images are lovely ~ illustrated homes and grounds, landscaping and even plans. I've included a few images below.
Monday, August 18, 2008
Calorie~free Cardboard Cakes & a Veggie
I love these delectable no calorie desserts from artonthemenu on Etsy. The simplicity of the materials used and the sophisticated finished piece of art is just beautiful ~ and great for weight loss! Of course, if you just aren't into sweets you can sample the organic celery.
Found these tasty treats via Haute*Nature ~ a blog I look forward to returning to and spending some time looking through the archives. All images via artonthemenu.
Found these tasty treats via Haute*Nature ~ a blog I look forward to returning to and spending some time looking through the archives. All images via artonthemenu.
Friday, August 15, 2008
Kansas City's Antiques & Collectibles Show
I think I mentioned that I hadn't been to any antique shows or flea markets lately ~ coming on August 23 though is KC's Antiques and Collectibles Show ~ something to look forward to as the last one was in early spring. Below are a few images from previous shows.....
{nice selection of vintage German and French games}
I have to give the soldier doll display below the prize for being the oddest I've seen ~ although who am I to say that army soldiers in paper lunch bags gathered together in a kid's red wagon isn't the best way to market dolls for boys? It did catch my eye although I did not buy!I'm not a big doll fan, but there is something about the way these dolls' faces are painted that I find mesmerizing ~ except for the scary blond bride ~ yikes! For those of you who are big doll fans, this month, in addition to the show mentioned above, the 29th Annual Fall KC Toy & Doll Show will be held at the same time and venue.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Fabulous Find #8 ~ Store Display Cabinet
Since getting the puppy I have not been out to a flea market or antique show in weeks ~ I needed a fix! So, Friday after a busy week at work, I decided I would treat myself and stopped at one of my favorite antique malls ~ W D Pickers.
The cabinet below was my big find ~ I have a real hard time resisting anything with drawers. Initially I thought I might use it as a jewelry box, but it is really too large ~ it measures 14" across, 16" high and about 11" deep. The faces of the drawers are wood with decorative metal pulls ~ the rest of the drawer and the entire housing is tin/metal ~ the outside parts printed. In my excitement of finding such a treasure I forgot much of what the dealer told me about the cabinet ~ I do remember he mentioned that he thought it had come from an old store back east. Now, to fill it with something!
The cabinet below was my big find ~ I have a real hard time resisting anything with drawers. Initially I thought I might use it as a jewelry box, but it is really too large ~ it measures 14" across, 16" high and about 11" deep. The faces of the drawers are wood with decorative metal pulls ~ the rest of the drawer and the entire housing is tin/metal ~ the outside parts printed. In my excitement of finding such a treasure I forgot much of what the dealer told me about the cabinet ~ I do remember he mentioned that he thought it had come from an old store back east. Now, to fill it with something!
{great tin drawer dividers}
Good Dog!
Things have been extra busy since the arrival of young Sprocket ~ we have been getting less sleep, more exercise and using way more paper towels than usual - our floors are much cleaner now too! While he is far from being housetrained yet, Sprocket is learning ~ he has definitely figured out that he gets a treat when he goes outside ~ I'm just not sure he understands why!
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Selvedge Magazine
Selvedge is one of my very favorite magazines ~ it is expensive and only comes bimonthly, but it is one of my indulgences ~ always filled with wonderful eye candy and textile related articles. The subhead reads, 'the fabric of your life: textiles in fashion, fine art, interiors, travel and shopping' ~ the magazine always has a good variety of articles and beautiful photography. There are also sections that highlight textile related exhibits, books and and special offers. Even the advertisements(websites) are interesting to look into as there are many artists and small companies represented ~ the majority from the UK. Check out a few highlights from the July/August 2008 issue below.
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