Weekend treasures

First of all, every weekend is a treasure to me.    Two whole days uninterrupted by work that I get to spend with Baby and Mr. Hughes,  so, so wonderful.  Many weekends, we go treasure hunting at least one day.  Baby Hughes is surprisingly good and he seems to like it.  As long as he finds a couple of fans or air conditioners that blow in his face, he is happy.  These times are going to come to an end soon, and then the Mr. and I will have to take turns at the treasure hunting.  This suits Mr. Hughes just fine as I am selfish and have no patience for the paper hunting that he does, ephemera he calls it!  I am quick when I go through a store and this irks him.  We just have different hunting styles.  Anyhow, back to this past weekend.  On Saturday, we went to Bellevue and continued on to Dickson.  And, I was disappointed.  I felt as if we wasted a whole day.  I only found a few things.  Then, after we went to church on Sunday, we got the itch again.  We went to Nolensville and found a whole load of stuff!  We went to Three French Hens and their sister store The Roost.  They had recently changed out many booths and they were full of Vintage Junky style!

Here are some goodies!

They had a black one just like this!  I am kicking myself for not getting it!

 

Another thing I am kicking myself for not snatching!  I now have the perfect spot and idea for this treasure!

 

mmmmm! Lovely in all its rusty splendor!

 

Can't you just see this with an oilcloth or even burlap seat?  Perhaps with a number tied to it?

 

Why didn't I get this?!?

 

Cast iron + stone mushrooms

 

Lovely window... wait to you see what is in the booth behind the window!!

 

The best displays!  Look at those hydrangeas!

 

FABULOUS!!!  Child's swing with a sweet birdy and moss balls!

 

Look at all the lovelies!

 

Such a great idea!

Then, we headed on down the road to an antique store in an old church (no, not a cool old church,  think 1970s.) But, they have some incredible finds and are adding many more vintage treasures all the time.  I, unfortunately can't remember the name... I refer to it as the old church on the hill.  

Would be beautiful painted white and rusty.  Or how about black?

 

And, this was where the marble mantle died... struck my funny bone!!

We finished up there.  I graciously let Mr. Hughes look at the book room without breathing down his neck or pacing back and forth.  Baby Hughes and I went out to the car and had lunch and listened to music.  I hope to go back really soon, maybe even this weekend.  And, I have a perfectly good reason.  Silly mommy left Baby Hughes' sippy cup (one of his favorites) and the sweet lady has it saved back for me to go pick up... I think he really NEEDS it soon.  Very soon!  And Mommy may accidentally bring back that chippy finial and a black milk jug.  

I hope to post photos of all the treasures that did find a home with us later today! 

Inspiration and Thanks

Photo from Southern Accents

Here is a photo that I have been after for awhile.  I had ripped it out of a magazine and then couldn't remember which.  Then the page was in less than perfect condition to scan. Well, I found it! This is what my dream butler's pantry would look like... fabulous, huh?  Just thought I would give you a little eye candy this weekend.  Thanks to all of those who joined the Letters and Numbers Party... I was so happy that I had so many "guests."  And, I am totally lusting after all the different letter and number goodness that you have!!!  I have been working on the Studio (Craft Space, Room of Requirement, whatever name sticks) for the past couple of days and I hope to get it painted and find a table soon.  But, it looks much, much better.  

Have a wonderful rest if the weekend!

Letters and Numbers Party

Hi! Come on in! I am so glad you came to visit Vintage Junky for my first ever blog party! I know there are so many of you that LOVE numbers and letters as much as I do. I am obsessed... most everything looks better with some type. So here is some of my Numbers and Letters goodness!

My Napkins that I added vintage cowtags to...

...3 white vintage stools with my favorite number,789....

...our initial on our front door....

....numbers on our coffee table baskets (cough, toy hiders...)

....my collection of black and white crockery....

....vintage milk cooler....

....the self-explanatory entrance to our closet (and robe hook....)

...set of little plates that almost have my old initials and year of birth (yeah...I wish...)

....my pots that I got from My Sweet Savannah's etsy shop...

....my 1,2,3.  I don't really know what these are for, or what I will use them for, I just like them....

....vintage bingo cards...

....old printer's blocks...

....and the typewriter that Mr. Hughes insisted stay in his office!

Speaking of Mr. Hughes,  I also wanted to wish Mr. Hughes Happy Anniversary... this is the 5th anniversary of our 1st date ...we went to see Vanity Fair with Reese Witherspoon. I don't really remember the movie, but we talked after until 2 or 3 a.m. Life hasn't been the same since... in a good way!
That's all the letters and numbers I have... for now!!!  Thanks for stopping by! If you'd like to join in.....

....here is how this works:

1. Write a post showing us all your numbers and letters. In the post, link back to this party post so that everyone reading your blog can see what everyone else has brought to the party. Click on the title of this post and copy the address bar to link back here.
   
2. Come to Vintage Junky and add your name and permalink to your letters and numbers post to the list at the bottom of this post. To get the permalink, click on the title of your post for this party and copy the address in the address bar. The link you add should NOT be your blog's address ( ex: www.anyblog@blogspot.com) It will be much longer, like this ex: www.anyblog@blogspot.com/2009/09/title-post.html
3. Make sure your link works. If you come back and your link has been deleted, just try again and make sure you are linking back to this Party Post and you leave the link for your Party Post. You can always email me or comment and I will help get you joined in!

Now, sit back and enjoy all the wonderful posts from the partygoers!

I have a Winner!

I seriously felt guilty for only being able to choose 1 name. I even tried to find another egg crate this weekend so I could pick 2 names! Thanks for entering everyone, and thanks for reading my blog. You just don't know how excited I get when I get a comment or a new follower. Okay, okay, you want the winner... it is Mandi from MyShoestringLife! So, Mandi, please send me an email and give me your address and I will get it off to you. Everyone else... I will be doing another giveaway soon. But, please don't forget to come back here tomorrow (actually late this evening) for the Letters and Numbers party. I admit I am a little nervous about my 1st party (sheepish look.) I hope I have people show up!

Last Day to Enter Giveaway!

Hope everyone is having a fantastic Labor Day! I am taking a small break from the chaos that will one day be our Studio (I still haven't settled on the name yet!) I just wanted to thank those who have entered my first contest and remind any who would like to enter that I will draw the winner tomorrow. All you have to do is be a follower and leave a comment or become a follower and leave a comment. I am so excited to see who wins! And, please join me for my first party on 9.9.9.
I can't wait to see everyone's stuff that has letters/numbers on it!
That's all! I hope to post the winner midday tomorrow and will get that McKlinky up tomorrow evening!