Antiques ~ A Hunting We Will Go!

I love hunting for antiques. The thrill of the chase. The needle in a haystack. And when you find something ... it is such a joyful moment. Sometimes it is just fun to get out of the house and browse around even if you have nothing in particular you are looking for. Recently we took one of those journeys at a nearby antique mall.

I thought this booth had a neat array of doilies and linens. Mostly doilies! That's a lot of crocheting that took place. Definitely a time gone by... you hardly ever seen anyone making doilies anymore.

I of course, love all of the pinks!

This booth was also fun. I am usually on the hunt for some of my favorite dinnerware pieces, LuRay. None to be found here. Sigh. Maybe next time. They sure did have a lot of neat retro items!

What do you like to look for? Leave me a comment....I'd love to hear about what you collect. We may even be able to add you to our "Seek and Find" list. If we find it we'll put it on the website and send you an email. Or, you could simply add your name to our "Just Listed" email list where we send you an email as soon as we list our latest finds.

This last time we were on the hunt we brought back a whole bag of neat things. Check them out in our "Just Listed" category!

Vintage Valentine Heart Candy Boxes, Aprons, Shakers and More!

Whew! I just finished listing some "new" items to my website, BellaRosaAntiques.
And I say "whew!" because I am doing this inbetween Dear Bebe's naps, etc. I also want to apologize to the gals on my email list. I accidently sent it out twice! I will make sure next time that doesn't happen. The saying "haste makes waste" couldn't be more true.



But anyway, here is what I have to offer this week plus more not seen here. With Valentine's Day around the corner, this is always so much fun.



This is a "double layer" sized candy box. Marked Martens' Chocolates from Summit, NJ. I'll have to do more research on this little beauty. I love the vintage decor on top.
Another Valentine Candy Heart Box. This one is covered in a hot pink satin with a pretty rose and netting decoration. Also marked Martens' Chocolates.

A very unique rose pocket vintage apron. It is so sweet!

I love these. My maternal Grandmother had one in her dressing area. I always thought it made her seem so exotic and fashionable. I love the "French Ormolu" detail.

Always adorable, kittens! This aqua and gingham apron is a unique longer length. Possibly came from a Mennonite home to cover a longer dress or skirt? Just a thought on that one.

And classic vintage shakers for your collection or as some of the gals have requested for glitter and crafting.

Don't forget we have the glitter word garlands...they're not just for Christmas. Choose from LOVE, XOXO, KISS and more!

Also just listed: A Christmas apron, another vintage jewelry box, vintage ROSE postcards...two are signed C Klein. Some are printed in Germany. They have the most gorgeous graphics!

Hope you're having a great day. I'm trying to keep warm and stay one step ahead of my little Bebe. Hoping to post a new picture of her soon.

Vintage Valentine Heart Candy Boxes, Cards, and Aprons

A preview of what is coming up in my "Just Listed" category:

And what do we have here in time for an upcoming special day? Vintage Valentine heart candy boxes! A few gals contacted me and asked to see them before I listed ...here are the pictures:

This one in a hot pink! Oooh la la!


A shiny red one.

I think this one (above) is the oldest one of the bunch...it is marked Martens of Summit, NJ.

Neat millinery flowers and netting on top of this one.

Sorry for the sideways view, I will fix that soon! This one is the largest I have in white with red and lace trim.

And a cute, cute vintage blue gingham apron with a kitten border. The rick rack is actually in the material and not sewn on. This one is also a lot longer than your average apron.

This one is my favorite. A sweet, white, see through apron with gorgeous pink roses...a really interesting pocket that looks like an umbrella. Again, another sideways view. Better pics on the website as soon as I can get them listed! I also picked up a few more. Two have Christmas themes.

Some neat vintage emphemera pieces... birthday cards, some rose postcards (two are C.Klein!), some rose ad cards from the turn of the century, and some valentine's day postcards.

I was asked to find some vintage shakers to use for glitter in craft projects. Voila! Here are two sets.

If you see anything you like, be sure to contact me soon before I send out my "Just Listed" email.

Have a great Super Bowl Sunday!

Beautiful Vintage Rose Postcards ~ Oh so Bella Rosa!

Last week I went on an antiquing trip. Whenever I go, of course, I am seeking out items to bring to you on the website. And today I am showing you the lovely rose postcards I found. These are hand picked, by me...I had to visit a lot of antique booths and sort through their postcard selections to find the nicest cards. I was happy with what I brought home. They will be listed soon.
I love the heart shaped graphic on this one because it also looks like a Valentine!

Hopefully I can get them listed during the next two days...they'll be in the Ephemera and Just Listed categories on the BellaRosaAntiques.com site.

And if you're a fan of vintage aprons...I found a handful that are adorable! Two are Christmas themed. They too, will be listed. Pictures of those, coming soon. (In case you're wondering why I don't have these pictures yet...I am the mother of a four month old and I have to carve time out of my day to accomplish all of this. It is a challenge but I manage to find the time!)

A few of you have requested the vintage glass shakers to use in your craft projects for glitter. I found a couple to list as well. Not sure what category to place them in. I might have to create one!

Hope you're having a Bella week!

Vintage French Perfume, Valentine's, Victorian Calling Cards

Ooh la la... here's what I just listed today on Bella Rosa:

Thank you, this has sold!

This French Perfume set holds 11 Mini Perfumes! Pull the red, white and blue ribbon to reveal another drawer. How sweet!

For the upcoming Valentine Lovers...



And some very nice and very vintage Victorian Calling cards. I love reading these:

How about a pink satin candy heart box? Oooooh so shabby and chic! Marked Schrafft's on the back. This company closed in 1984. Did you also know Schrafft's sponsored the showing of The Wizard of Oz on televsion in 1959? A neat little piece of trivia for you!

Thank you, this has sold!

There's more in the Ephemera category.... check them out here.

Vintage Pink Prom Dress, French Hankie, Shabby Roses & More!

We're about to list our latest finds... and the most exciting piece we have to offer this week is this vintage pink prom dress! Thank you, this has SOLD!

We found this lovely in Central Pennsylvania at a little shop tucked away down a quiet street. I just had to have it for the online store. Now someone is going to be able to find it here on the internet and have it for her own! This is part of the thrill of seeking out beautiful things for the store. Who will find it? Who will cherish it? And, I get to enjoy each piece for just a little while.

Other lovely items are two vintage hankies... one is an actual French souvenir ...pink silk, yes PINK.... that a World War II solder picked up while he was there. I met the man who's Grandfather was there. I asked him why he was selling it and he said he just couldn't keep everything, so now we are offering it to you. Thank you, this has SOLD!

We also have some jewelry, and some neat pieces of bling that are no longer usable except maybe for crafting! I know some of you ladies enjoy working with rhinestones or pins so here is a little something I normally don't carry in the store.

Thank you, this has SOLD!

And I just can't pass up an opportunity to buy vintage dinnerware with roses on them. There's this fabulous green lustre pitcher and a wonderfully shabby rose cake plate. These particular items have been in my collection now for years but we are reorganizing rooms in the house due to the new little addition to the family... she was born back in September, and I no longer have room for them.

(Thank you, this has SOLD!)

All the items, plus more not shown here are available now in the Just Listed category on the website, Bella Rosa Antiques.

Thanks for stopping by and as usual,

Have a Bella New Year!

We're so excited. This past year has been amazing, to say the least. For us, it was a fun year getting the new Bella Rosa Antiques website off the ground...and we hit the ground running.

Thank you to all who helped us in the journey and of course, the biggest thank you to all of our customers.

We look forward to a new year in 2009 and to bring you the best of the old. Stay tuned and

have a very Bella New Year!

Vintage Scotty Dogs, Chic n Shabby Roses, Faux Sweets Just Listed!

I'm thrilled to bring you these exciting "new" pieces:

Thank you, this has SOLD!

Absolutely adorable, this Scotty dog pin cushion...it's perfecty chic n shabby already!
The tiara I'm waiting to list with a pretty vintage and PINK prom dress! You're going to love it! Stay tuned for that...but in the meantime....keep scrolling down....

Thank you, these have SOLD!

Perfect size for that vintage feather tree. . .and in my favorite color, pink. These fall under the holiday category so they will be on sale until Christmas Eve!

Thank you, this has SOLD!

The sheen on this lustre rose "basket" is elegant!

Thank you, this has SOLD!

Another faux sweet treat on a pretty pink roses Harker Pottery dish...very vintage and oh so chic n shabby!

(Thank you, this has SOLD)

A French "Sevres" roses plate...I love the detail along the gilded border... ooh la la

(Thank you, this set has SOLD)

A "mon petite" roses sugar and creamer set... just 3" tall!

All available here on Bella Rosa Antiques!

And as always,

Vintage Scottie Dogs, Tiara, Porcelain Roses & More!

We're well into the Christmas shopping season now and the sale is still going...all holiday items are 20 percent off. This week I'm excited about a few new pieces I have acquired. While they may not be holiday items (just the two boxes of mini shiny brite ornaments) I think they are oh so "Bella Rosa!"


This vintage scottie dog pin cushion is the sweetest! Look at those puppy dog eyes... are they calling your name?

And what gal doesn't want to feel like queen for a day? The tiara is stunning. To make it even better I have a pink vintage prom dress to sell along with it! I will be taking a photo and listing it soon.

And there's another faux sweet treat with a pretty chic n shabby rose plate. In fact, I have come across several chic n shabby rose items for you to check out. They'll all be listed very soon on this page of our website. Stay tuned!

And as always...

Vintage Christmas Ornaments, Garlands, Silver and More Just Listed!

Dear Hubby gave me some free time the other morning away from my Mommy chores to work on my Bella Rosa Antiques website. He loves his Dear Bebe!

Here are a few of the items I've listed for the Christmas season. They are all 20 % off too!


I really love decorating our tree with vintage glass ornaments. Reminds me of candy when it is all finished and sparkly.





This bottle brush wreath is a wonderful silver tone....in a vintage style. Great for the Shabby Chic decor!

These are so cute...petite little boxes of vintage Shiny Brite ornaments...the glass balls are soooo cute and perfect for that smaller tree...or to arrange in a vintage bowl.

I love these sparkly word garlands. There are many to choose from in gold: "Merry", "Christmas", "Noel", "Wish", "Peace", and "Love."

In the silver I have: "Peace", "Dream", "Joy", "Bella", "Wish", "Kiss", "XOXO", and "Love."

Another bottle brush wreath...this one is a little smaller and a fav of mine because it is PINK!

I couldn't resist filling this silver tray with sea shells. You could do a lot with the vintage style silver garland too...looks great on a tree or spread around the mantle.

Having fun here during my "me" time...and I hope you get a minute to check out the rest of the holiday items on sale at Bella Rosa Antiques.