Lisa and Nikki's Friday Vintage Finds!

Chicago Botanic Garden (no filter)

Hi Friends:

We've got some catching up to do! We've been on the road, participating in shows and have so much to share with you. So from Georgia to Cleveland to the Chicago Botanic Garden Antiques and Garden Fair - here they are, the vintage finds and one-of-a-kinds that have inspired and delighted us. And yes, more to come! 

How wonderful is this over-sized ottoman upholstered in vintage grain sack fabric!

 A glimpse at Georgia's booth at the Chicago Botanic Garden Antiques and Garden Fair.

This antique wrought iron fence piece is in Georgia's inventory. It's perfect for a headboard, wall hanging or used in a coffee table like the one below.

Beautiful embroidered linen sachets with vintage lace trim. These sachets were filled with French lavender. What a great gift for the bride-to-be!

Vintage English Winstanley Pottery brown hares with glass eyes from Poverty Hollow Enterprises. We loved these guys ranging in size from 6 to 12 inches. How perfect are they for decorating a spring table or tucking into a sideboard or mantel.

Also from Poverty Hollow, vintage ceramic dog and cat head wine stoppers! Too cute!

And this 1920's Chesterfield sofa! Found in a home library in England, we thought it was in amazing shape. "Chester" came home with us! 

Have a good weekend, friends!

Back from Brimfield

Hi Friends:

We're back from the Brimfield Antique Show and so excited to share our finds and inspirations with you. There's something exhilarating about going to antique shows and flea markets. You never know what you'll discover and the fun is in the hunt. We find these markets to be a social event, too. Everyone is brimming with enthusiasm. The sellers are eager to share stories and information about their items and buyers regularly ooh and aah over each other's purchases. At Georgia's we have a nostalgic eye and look for items that are utilitarian and exude originality and charm. We always love what we buy and like to ponder over the past lives of the items. Here's a peek at some of our finds along with inspirational photos from the show:

Rolls of vintage grain sack fabric - love!

Our bench collection is growing with the addition of two original paint farmhouse benches!

Who could pass up this pair of industrial stools with adjustable swivel seats.

We saw several of these vintage hallway/porch benches and wanted every one, but the trailer was only so big.

Vintage wooden mashers. Whenever we see them, we pick them up as they have great architectural appeal when grouped together.

A great selection of vintage tablecloths.

While waiting for a field to open, we spied this antique railway station bench under a tarp and fell in love with it. It is a great piece because it takes up little visual space.

Hand-hammered French copper cauldron/kettle with beautiful patina.

I have a sister who would have flipped over these vintage canes.

Very early (and large) dough box. Wouldn't it be perfect as a toy chest?

Can I just say that I wanted every one of these bangles!

You certainly don't have to be an expert buyer to enjoy the market experience. All it takes is a sense of adventure; after all, who doesn't love a treasure hunt. If you get overwhelmed, try this man's tactic, it just might work!