Just In Case...

Just in case you think all I do

is look for vintage stuff...

 

(By the way, that is a frog prince jumping into

 the water to save the Wonderland Princess)

 

 

I also like to do fun stuff too!

 

We had tickets to an area amusement

park that we had to use or lose the

money invested in them.

 

What a gorgeous day we had

for it...perfect temps. It was

ALMOST as if we had planned it.

 

Almost.

We generally don't plan

much of anything!

 

The hubs is not a planner.

 

Me, on the other hand, I like

to "put it on the calendar!"

 

But this fun afternoon with

our sweet Bebe was great!

 

As we say goodbye to September,

we look forward to good things to

come in October, November,

and December.

 

And I have almost finished listing

my latest finds (see, I did have to

add something about vintage stuff here...) on

BellaRosaAntiques.com

 

Did I mention...almost?

Fallin' for Apple Pickin' and A Sneak Peek at New Arrivals

We're off to a great start

this fall:

 

Picking Apples

Decorating for Fall

Making new friends

 

We are truly blessed. 

 

Taking photos today
of new arrivals
for BellaRosaAntiques.com

Should have them
ready by the middle
of next week.

Stay tuned!

Here is a sneak peek:

You'll notice there is one
pink feather fan that stands out
of the crowd of blue!

Linking with Pink Saturday
at How Sweet the Sound

and Cottage Garden Party
at Fishtail Cottage.

Enjoy your weekend!


Step Back In Time to an Old General Store Filled with Antiques!

The day after our big carnival

party, my Mom and I decided

to spend the afternoon 

at an old time village.

 

This one had an awesome

general store filled with antiques.

 

There was something everywhere

we looked. From fabric to biscuit

boxes to old dishware to

fancy ladies accessories.

 

I couldn't stop taking pictures.

To find these things now, ah!

This little historic village

had quite the collection.

 

Just look at this antique

dress form, spool cabinet

and ribbon display.

Not to mention the

neat hat holders with hats!

 

 

And this sweet gentleman

had seen us peeking in the windows

and asked us if we wanted to go

inside to have a better look.

 

SO glad he did!

What a treat it was!

 

A small act of kindness

became one of our

 blessings to count that day.

 

Our other blessing was to

see them setting up for a

country themed wedding.

 

Then we came upon a creatively

made directional sign:

"This way to the

I DO's and the Kiss!"

 

Made out of yard sticks

and rulers...

 

The reception to be held

in this yellow barn.

 

What fun it was to step

back in time...a great

way to kick off Fall!

 

Linking to Ivy and Elephants

What's It Wednesday?

Blog Shop: A Few of My Favorite Things

Joining up this week with

Blog Shop and sharing

some of my favorites

from Bella Rosa Antiques.

 

 

 

Shop from the comfort

of home... maybe

something for you....

or for a Christmas gift.

There are a few holidays

ahead... how about a nice

shiny serving piece?

 

What I like about antiques...

you just never know what

you will find...

And you can be sure to

find unique pieces

 

 

Because, well, they just

don't make 'em like

that anymore!

 

Some may bring back

sweet memories...

 

 

And some may help

you start new ones...

This stunning vintage

crystal necklace

will make great

conversation at

your next party

or family gathering...

 

 

 Or, some are just simply

too charming to pass up.

 

Enjoy your time blog shopping...there's more

over here at How Sweet the Sound.

 

 

Carnival Party Success!

What a great time we had

at our birthday carnival party!

 

There are so many people

to thank for all of their

hard work. I could not have

done this by myself.

 

For instance, this ticket booth!

My Dear Hubs made it

using dumpster diving skills-

pulling plywood from the trash!

 

Even more amazing,

he whipped it together

the day before the party.

 

We used our canopy from the flea market

and created a concessions stand.

 

We had cupcakes and

ice cream, party hats ...

 

Games of all kinds

 

Penny Candy too!

(Note the chalkware puppy in the middle....

he was an actual carnival prize a long time ago!)

 

 

A prize table filled

with monkeys, gumball

machines, puzzles,

ribbon wands and more!

 

 

A big success and my favorite

part was the dance "zone!"

Do you remember

doing the hokey pokey,

the chicken dance, and the limbo?

 

If I couldn't remember how to

do them before, I sure remember now.

 

What fun!

 

Now, back to my regularly

scheduled life.

 

After a much needed rest!

 

 

 

Step Right Up! It's Carnival Time!

Just a few days away...

My first carnival!

 

We have our tickets.

Popcorn.

Hot dogs.

Lemonade.

 

 

Games are being prepped.

Prizes are packed

and ready to be won!

 

 

 

 

And yes, I've been

painting signs every

night... no Graphics Fairy

for me! All hand painted.

 

 

It gives the signs a

great, kid-like quality.

 

Step right up! It's carnival time!

I'll be back with

pictures of our fun day...

 

Can't believe my

little Sweet Pea is

turning 5!

 

Have a great week!

What is it about old books?

 

I just love old books.

Is it the look?

The feel?

The smell?

 

    

 

They look great

in a stack...

 

 

The old gilded

bindings are always artistic

 

 

And even the plain linen

covers have character...

 

Some books even

have the author's

picture illustrated inside...

 

Some have gorgeous

lithographs

 

While others have

great content

inside...

 

Like a vintage garden book.

Charming!

 

This one is about

homemade cookies.

Love!

 

I even like to see

the old handwriting

in pencil...

sometimes a doodle

or a name.

 

My favorites are the

 sweet sentiments written

by the giver of the book

to the recipient.

This book is really decorated.

Makes you just want to open

it, doesn't it?

 

Often you will see

that I use books in

my displays.

 

Or maybe just one

other little vintage

gadget will give

the book a little

"life."

Like a pair of old

reading glasses.

 

 

 

This book doesn't need a thing.

Sometimes you'll find

the cover with a paper

chromolithograph.

This one is stunning.

 

Another beauty.

 

Another sweet surprise is to find

a flower or clover, pressed inside.

Makes me wonder what the person's

day was like...was it a sunshiney day,

with not a cloud in the sky?

 

Or maybe it was a gift from a

special friend or loved one...

 

What do you like about old books?

Linking to
Ivy and Elephants
What's It Wednesday?

and Knick of Time

New Arrivals for Bella Rosa Antiques!

"Hot off the Press" and Freshly listed:

 

Click here to go to BellaRosaAntiques.com

 

French Vanity Tray

Satin Glove Box

Fur Collar

Chippendale Serving Bowl

Vintage French Dictionary

Vintage Cookie Cookbook

Hollycraft Necklace

Aurora Borealis Wreath Brooch

And also:

English Horseback Riding Cap

Art Deco Vase

Porcelain Flowers

Antique Condensed Milk Jar

Pink Rose Teapot

Vintage Trims, Ribbon, Seam Binding

Victorian Calling Cards, Die Cuts

Small Still Life Painting

Please contact me if you have any questions or need a special invoice created,
just for you.

Have a great day!

Jillian

Weekend "Tresors" From Around the Lake

What a great weekend!

 

 

A trip to the lake, beautiful weather,

getting out some fall clothes,

and an antique hunting day...

who could ask for more?

 

Here is a sneak peek at the

treasures we found

around the lake:

 

A few goodies from a

local thrift shop, and as

luck would have it,

we happened upon an

estate sale.

 

Unfortunately we

arrived 45 minutes

late. I walked by a long

line of folks waiting to pay

for their haul...their arms

loaded, boxes brimming.

 

 

But there were

still some goodies

to be found!

 

 

It was a big, beautiful

house along one of the

lakes in upstate New York.

 

 

I came home with

three original paintings and

two vintage character

pen and ink (or watercolor)

pieces. Will show

a picture as soon as I

figure out what they are!

 

 

Plus, silver serving pieces,

figurines, an Asian

marble statue,

great great antique

books (some of my favorite

things to buy,) some china,

a sewing stand,

glassware, a fur collar

 and a coat! 

 

 

 

These will be added

to the new "tresors" I

found while selling

last week...here

in Pennsylvania.

 

 

 

Stay tuned and

enjoy the day!

 

Linking to:

 

Etsy Vintage Cottage Style