I've always had a love of old things...when I was in high school and college, I developed a love of the whole Shabby Chic thing, and it has stuck with me ever since. I have been having a lot of luck lately in my "treasure hunting". I've found some fun pieces to finally incorporate a little old with the new in my home. They've come from garage sales, antique stores and mostly thrift stores.
When I found this lamp, it was love at first sight! SO SHABBY...I had to have it. And the pink dishes...found them at a thrift store just the other day. They work perfect for storing jewelry...
I've also found a cute blue dish and some fun vintage pillow cases (to mix with the new ones)
And a cute table runner and figurine for my kitchen...
and this little salt and pepper shaker set...
Cute stuff! Makes me want to go treasure hunting!!!
Posted by: jackie | June 22, 2009 at 10:24 AM
I love the Shabby Chic style. In Norway where I come from its a realy a "trend". I have to tell you that I love your blogg. Im a follower. Your life on the farm is so far from me.
Posted by: Fatima Maria Lavoll | June 22, 2009 at 10:46 AM
Love, Love, LOVE that lamp! the other stuff is darling too! Grand finds!
Posted by: michelle from montana | June 22, 2009 at 10:51 AM
That doll lamp is gorgeous. I didn't even know what Shabby Chic was until I found your blog. I'm a style loser. I do love the Shabby Chic though.
Posted by: Jill Scott | June 22, 2009 at 12:23 PM
That lamp is darling! I love it! Wish I had more cute things!
Posted by: lori jolley | June 22, 2009 at 12:28 PM
I'm making a list of 'things' I'd like to find at garage sales, etc. I'll hit you up for advice when I get ready to head out.....you've found such fun stuff!
Posted by: Robyn Longhurst | June 22, 2009 at 12:36 PM
I love, love, love shabby chic too. LOVE! I am dying over that pink dish set you found! JEALOUS!
Posted by: Shelly B. | June 22, 2009 at 01:08 PM
ahhh i WANT that lamp!!!! im coming over to accidentally steal it! haha its so freakin cute!
Posted by: ashley | June 22, 2009 at 07:34 PM
I am a new comer and have to say so glad I found you. LOVE the gravy boat sooooo my color. I couldn't see where in Idaho you were from....? We grew up in Eastern Idaho. And now make our home in Billings, Mt. We also farm. If you ever are tired of that gravy boat let me know and thanks for all the fun photos tonight..... I can tell I'll be visiting often
Posted by: lori | June 22, 2009 at 10:38 PM
Those are very cute vintage pieces you found!
Posted by: Annette | June 23, 2009 at 12:23 AM
Terrific little treasures! Treasure hunting sure is a fun past-time, isn't it? You really got lucky with these!! Very, very cute!
Posted by: JeanneP | June 23, 2009 at 03:01 AM
Great vintage finds! When I go to estate sales, the first thing I scope out are the pillow cases. They're the BEST! Already broken in and usually so soft. You can't find patterns like those anymore, either. They're great to mix and match.
Posted by: Tricia | June 23, 2009 at 09:15 AM
Adorable!!! I LOVE your style!
Posted by: Amy W, | June 24, 2009 at 12:20 PM
I love that shabby, clean, crisp sort of country look too - you do an amazing job putting them all together! That lamp is just unreal! Lucky you to have found it! I also love the salt shakers, my sister has some old rooster ones like that from our grandmother she brought from Denmark... I got grandma's blue kitty cat shakers, go figure! LOL
Posted by: DarlaLOU | June 25, 2009 at 12:49 PM
Love the Lamp!!!! The room looks darling!!
I gave up shabby country a few years ago *gasp*.....I know.... It's hard to believe anyone wanting to give it up! I still LOVE the look but.....I think it all started when I started feeling sorry for my hubby having to live in all that frou frou. lol Lucky for him. Our home now has a more neutral feel to it.
Your home looks very lovely!!
Posted by: Lori R (loree2000) | July 03, 2009 at 07:56 AM