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Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Shopping Therapy Does Help!!

Hello my dear friends,

I must say it is true when somebody tells you that shopping is a therapy. I felt a bit down a few days ago so I visited a few antique stores with my daughter Ashleigh and I must say, I did feel better afterwards. Maybe it's down to all the neat things and one weird thing I found.





I found this lovely baby dress and the price was just shouting out to me to buy it. It is a bit stiff and has an old dusty smell to it, so I am still deciding if I should wash it or not?? What would you do??


Next in line are some neat old metal buttons. I am thinking of using these as the center of flowers, once I decide on what kind of flower to make.


I also found these three different pieces of cutlery. Not sure what they are really, but that won't stop me making something out of them. Now what that will be ~ no idea yet!!


An old pair of glitzy earrings.


More vintage lace. I really love this lace ~ I used it in my "little pink box".



A bunch of old small brass curtain rings.
 I think they look a little bit like miniature frames, don't you?

And last but not least ...

... the "weird" things!!




These are coffin studs.

Yes, I did say COFFIN! These came from a funeral home that no longer is and they are new and unused! I was taken by their beauty and how delicate they are. They are made from very thin tin. You certainly don't find something like this every day. My daughter was a bit unsure about these because of what they are. I think they are great.

And the best thing of the entire shopping trip was, I didn't spend a lot of money. So it is a win~ win situation for me and that makes me happy. Let me know what you think about my findings!!!

Have a peaceful and creative day,

Karen B.

7 comments:

  1. Fabulous treasures to be certain. I had not heard of or seen coffin studs but they are beautiful and I would have had to bring them home too. Happy you are feeling better after some shopping therapy.

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  2. Great finds! Love the little dress. Wash with care and a gentle soak should be fine. I love the silverware, are they butter knives?
    Deb

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  3. i love your finds and the weird things are my favorites (good thing they are unused!)
    thanks for sharing!
    hugs,
    peggy aplSEEDS

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  4. Fab finds! The baby dress appears to be organdy and never worn. Hand washing is fine to freshen it up. Wonderful coffin studs.

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  5. What wonderful finds! I would wash the little dress, by hand of course, I do prefer linens etc to be nice and clean smelling.
    The studs, wow, they are so intricate and so beautiful, I would have bought them as well, regardless of their original purpose.

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  6. Yummy!!!! I'm SO lovin' all your found treasures!!!! The coffin thingies are my fave of course ~ just because they're different! I'd say wash that old baby dress, maybe even add a little softener....and if you didn't pay much, don't worry if it turns to shreds! I like to wash them and THEN age, stain or do whatever I want to them ~ And I'm so loving the lace...the jewelry just everything Karen! Great score girl and thank you so much for stopping by to see me!!! hugs and love, Dawn

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  7. fun finds. I love the lace too!
    Also, love your idea in post with baby dress, or using those rubber boot thingies for hangers.

    blessings
    barbara jean

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