More Collecting - Kitchen Style

The heart of the home is the kitchen.  Whether you like contemporary, cottage or retro, vintage finds add character and charm.  Create interest and warmth with glasses, bowls, scales, utensils, baskets, signs, dishes, etc. displayed on countertops, shelves, open cupboards, hutches and more.  You can stick with a color theme - or go for a more ecletic look by mixing styles and colors.  I currently have my red and white collection displayed.   

great metal cows

picnic tins for display and storage

red and white checks

fun graphics on this vintage cooler

flea market treasures

a plate from my childhood

more red and white finds

Flea Market Style Magazine

Check out the list of Readers' Favorite Antique Malls in the just released Flea Market Style Magazine.  Right on page 131, you will find Columbus Antique Mall in Columbus, Wisconsin.  

This mall is just north of Madison, Wisconsin.  I had a booth there for a number of years, until I started selling on Etsy.  I thought I would share some pictures of just a few of the offerings available at the mall.  You can find a variety of treasures ranging from $1.00 on up to $1,000 plus.

Neutrals in Metal, Wood, Glass, etc.

Kitchen Collections and More...

Industrial to Shabby Chic

Nostalgic Toys

So if you are in the neighborhood, be sure to check out the mall.  You might want to plan on spending as much time as possible since there are three floors. I can guarantee that you will not leave empty handed.

Collecting

I love to collect colorful books and little bits and pieces of this and that. These collections are so much fun that I like to display them in my home for inspiration.  Collections are a wonderful way to decorate your home and surround yourself with the things you love.       

Toddles Girls' and Boys' Books 

Dogs and Dice

Birds of a Feather

Miscellaneous 

Elkhorn Shopping

I spent a good part of yesterday shopping at the Elkhorn Flea Market. It was a beautiful day, so the vendors were out in full force - as well as the shoppers.  I managed to find some items for our Etsy shop.  Here is a preview of a few...

Fun vintage signs and a cute magazine holder.

A close up...

A vintage bingo cage, hangers, sweet green bowls
 and an instant collection of skate keys.

A close up...

And two shabby red stools for my collection.

More to come later...

Taking Time to Smell the Flowers

I decided to take a break from the Etsy shop and enjoy my flowers - before autumn is upon us.  It is hard to believe that it is August already.

 Time flies...go out and smell the flowers today. 

Boxes/Drawers - Storage/Display

We have quite a few boxes and drawers for sale in our Etsy shop that are great for display or storage.  Whether they are tin or wood, they are perfect for those small collectibles.

This item was on the Front Page of Etsy.

Featuring Gracie's Cottage

I made the trip up to Baraboo, Wisconsin today to visit Jan of Gracie's Cottage who was a vendor at the antique show.  Kathy was there too - both were busy setting up their booth in the humidity and heat.  They have exceptional displays and great merchandise.  Below is a small sampling of their interesting and fun wares.  (Be sure to hop over to Jan's blog, Gracie's Cottage, for a listing of future shows.)