Showing posts with label vintage china. Show all posts
Showing posts with label vintage china. Show all posts

Friday, March 11, 2016

Getting Together: A Ladies Brunch

When was the last time you went to a brunch?

It had been so long that I thought the time was right. Spring is in the air, so why not?

They're fun.
A change from the normal routine.
They're pretty yummy, too!



And a great excuse to gather some old friends. (And to use my Grandmother's china!)

I invited a group of gals over that seem to have stayed connected long after our seemingly simple connection ended.

We were all dealers at an antique mall... and we have the love for vintage in common.

I asked myself what is a typical brunch menu. Normally I go right to Pinterest and see what everyone else has... but this time I went the easy route.


I made a tomato and cheese quiche and my dear hubs made Belgian style waffles with blueberry topping.


Plus, many other treats to nibble on.

It was a fun morning... and we chatted 'til mid-afternoon!

Amazing how our time together selling antiques has crossed over into get-togethers now.

Bon appetit!

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Vintage Charm
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Thursday, January 28, 2016

Love is in the air: My Vintage Valentine Picks

Love is in the air!

Or is it just the smell of yummy treats from the oven?

Either way, it's that time of year when we focus away from the winter chill and enjoy the warmth of deep reds, pinks, and all things Valentine. While we were snow bound, Bebe and I were busy making Valentine's for her class and family.

Today I'm giving you my vintage picks for Valentine's Day, right from my BellaRosaAntiques.com shop:



From paper pop up cards to heart shaped pin dishes to sparkling jewel tones, there is a wonderful menagerie of fun .... all in this special-time-of-the year category I just created: Be Mine, Valentine!
 
And they are all up to 50% off!




Plus: these fun, collectible, mid-century
 goodies I just listed in my retro Etsy shop:
 
I'll be decorating and getting
my Valentine tablescape ready for
next week's "Let's Talk Vintage!"
 
I like to incorporate vintage into
my design... what's your inspiration?
 
Let me know in the comment section below!
 
Linking with:
Let's Talk Vintage
 

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Let's Talk Vintage! #67: My Latest Attic Finds

Welcome to Let's Talk Vintage!
 
 
It's a come one, come all
kind of link up party!
 
If you can answer any of these 
three questions with a "YES!" then
 you've come to the right place:
 
1. Do you love vintage?
2. Does your mind love to take
something old and make it "new" again?
3. Are you a thriftin', junk lovin',
flea market decoratin' kind of person?
 
Feel free to link up your latest
re-purposed stuff, vintage items
you have for sale, thrift
shop finds and more!
 
Today I'm sharing with you
 some of my uh, attic finds.
 
They definitely came out of the attic.
As in, it is January and I am pulling
out things I packed away last year!
They are now in my Etsy
shops... or about to be listed there.
 

 
I remember buying this antique
local Tuesday flea market.
These old pieces continue to
have great appeal, no matter
how advanced we get with technology!
 
Which is why I love looking for
antiques. Old things evoke
emotions from us, don't they?
 

This spoon keeper is just simply charming.
I mean really! Look how sweet.
 
 
It has a great use, too.
But, now that I think about it,
where I found it is a mystery!
 
 
 
I love this teacup for the same reason.
Sweet and charming. More on the
shabby side due to some
gold paint loss... but the deep
green color with the pink roses
make it stand out for me.
 



 
It has been easier for me to find
depression glass lately. The
younger generation is just not
into buying this kind of thing.
Plus, the market is being
flooded with baby boomer stuff.
  
 
But lucky for us... we love finding
each and every treasure!
Check out this paper doll set
from 1953... "Here's the Bride!"

How times have changed.
 
 
 
 
I am always surprised how
nice vintage jewelry
pieces look when on display.
 
just pops!
 
I'll be hunting down "new"
treasures tomorrow with
Joyce from A Quilted Nest
 tomorrow... I haven't really
done too much shopping
because I had so much inventory
stored away. Should be fun
but Brrrrrrrr... it is now really
cold here! Hello Winter!
 
Let's take a look at
this week's features:
 
 
of Mrs. Olson shared her
Valentine cuties... hand made
treasures using tart tins!
 
 
Love how this vintage
chair turned out over at
It was the perfect vision for it.
The kitchen towel seat cover
was a great idea... plus
red is always a great color!
 
 
Sarah has done it again
Had to show you her gun rack
turned fabric holder!
 
 
 
Dianne of Deanie's Stash,
tugged at my heartstrings
when she shared some vintage
soap savers. I remember my
Grandmother using hers. How I
wish I had it now! The depression
era really taught people how
to be frugal and once those
habits were born, they stayed
for a lifetime.
 
 
If you've been featured, feel
free to grab this LTV icon
and share it on your blog!
 
Thanks so much for linking up...
it wouldn't be the same without
all of your inspiration!
 
Now it's Your Turn:
 
 

Linking with:
Vintage Inspiration Party

Friday, October 16, 2015

Thinking Pink #10: Finding Pink in the Adirondacks

 
Hello and welcome to Thinking Pink,
where I share some of
my blushing vintage finds!
 
I just can't help but buy old things
that are pink. It must coded into my DNA.
 
 
This week I am sharing pinky
finds from my trip to the Adirondack
Mountains. It is possible to find
pretty-n-chic things when surrounded
by knotty pine!

All of the finds in the post
are from this little shop.

Minus the table runner.
Found that in my favorite thrift
shop in the woods.

First, let's check out
the ephemera:
 
 

 
This antique 3D pop-up Valentine card was a steal,
but I discovered after I came back from the shop that
it was not perfect. Still, a nice piece
that could be used for different craft purposes,
making new cards, perhaps.
 
 
This calling card was thrown in for free
which makes up for the condition
of the pop up card.
 
 
 
This card isn't perfect either but
the inside sentiment makes up for it.
I am always amazed if they are in
good condition at all. Not sure how
well I'd be holding up, 100+ years later!

 
This biscuit jar is pretty and is
really unique, with Asian styling.
Same antique shop.


I could not pass up this little marmalade
or condiment jar. Too sweet.


A shabby cameo... thinking I may
have to use this in a craft or with
other shabby jewelry. As a stand
alone listing, I don't think it
would be worth it. What do
you think?
 


A teacup is always admired...
especially with pink roses.
 
The table runner was found
at my favorite thrift shop
in the woods.
 
 
 
And while we are talking pink,
I am sharing another costume
from the dance studio as they
are working on fittings for the
upcoming Nutcracker performance.
Is this beautiful or what?
 
Hope you enjoyed
my pink treasures as
much as I enjoyed
finding them.
 
Enjoy the weekend!
 
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