..............finding hidden treasure
is my game.
Porcelain glove form from 1987 - found at ScreenDoor in Asheville, NC - my other favorite place to hunt.
Who would have known that in my 'golden years' I'd be on the hunt! Traipsing through antiques malls, vintage and re-sale shops, flea markets, even wonderful furniture makeover shops hidden away in dreary old warehouse buildings..........places that are boiling hot in Summer, but freeze your extremities in Winter as you poke around, muffled in scarves and gloves, looking for something special. Me, who used to like everything perfect, non-chipped, no cracks or crazing, perfect paint, polished and shiny. Things are much different now.
Then there was France, the entire country a repository of beautiful old things for the home. You know how my eyes were opened there, and my heart leapt so much I was in danger of never making it back to the USA!
Here is my wonderful 'name tag'. Perfect for my forays into junk land. Remember my recent weekend in Charlotte, NC and my three visits (in two days, no less!) to the fabulous Sleepy Poet? It was there, amid an amazing array of treasure, I found Janna's two booths full of the best stuff. Artsy Fartsy Junk Finds is the name..........really fabulous vintage, painted, chippy, tarnished, much-loved, mostly neutral shaded items are her game. Janna and her hubby also craft beautiful jewelery from found items, adding special words. When I opened my little parcel from Janna I was thrilled with my necklace. It has already brought interesting comments when I wear it, which is often! I also bought another but as it's for a special someone for Christmas I can't show you until later!
Do you have a special piece of simple jewelry you love to wear? Something made by a family member or friend. Perhaps not expensive, but pretty and meaningful to you. If you can't get to Charlotte, do visit Janna's online shop and see more of her special jewelry which you can purchase online............and check out all her other fabulous finds.
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