Antekin

No Desk, Just Happy Finds

2010-10-10T12:33:00.003-04:00

Decided not to get the desk I mentioned in the last post. Just why to big and would have required lots of help. But all was not lost. Had fun anyway, took my husband along for the adventure. We found a wonderful three tier what not shelf or tea caddy if you prefer. A pair of Italian porcelain wall shelves trimmed in 24k gold. Soooo pretty, I also included a picture of the garden bench and cement garden pot I found the week before. The fence behind has a grape vine growing on it. This may not be a good idea, to close to the house my husband says. Oh, well it can always be ripped out, the vine that is. Not the house. LOL! Also drove an hour away to pick up this cute little wroght iron set.

Check out Vintage Re-Style have some cute ideas.

Colorado and Treasures

2010-09-30T09:28:00.005-04:00

Since the last post, it has been very busy. I had a chance to go to Colorado with my husband for business. Had a wonderful time. Visited such places as The Winery at Holy Cross, Rosemount, and Miramont Castle. Also spent some time at Deedas Corner at 133 Union St. Pueblo. Great store, with lots of fun and unusual items. If your in that area stop by!!

I enclosed a slide show on the right of blog of all the pictures I took.

Now onto the treasures of the last two months. Iron bed,brass fireplace screen and fender,mirror, bronze man and woman statues, cement garden statues, china closet, 1980's vintage radio,pair of blue chairs( one pictured) oriental queen Ann chair,and on and on. How do you like all those run on sentences?

Off to pick up an antique railroad conductor's desk. Hope to have that on the site this weekend.

JULY 2010

2010-07-23T11:50:00.005-04:00

July 2010 has been a very busy month. Found lots of beautiful pieces, and did a little traveling. My husband had to go on business to New Orleans, so you all know The Big Easy was gonna see me too!!! Had a wonderful time and explored the cemeteries. The beauty of these may seem morbid to some, but I found them to be works of art. I also toured St. Mary's Church and saw a wonderful statue of St. Rita among other breath taking views. Can not wait to go back, one of my favorite places to go.

On to the finds, of course before I went to NOLA, I spent all of my spending money on some great pieces. Limoges lamps, tiger maple Duncan Phye end tables,a Portuguese chest, and a few other things almost broke the bank. But, all will make lovely additions to someones home.

Of Fate and Faith

2010-05-23T10:19:00.005-04:00

Sat. May 22, 2010. It started out like every sat. morning yard sailing trip with Connie. But it ended quite differently. We went to this sale and there on the front porch was a picture of the Blessed Mother ?? It didn't matter, I was buying it any way. The frame was broken. An earlier yard saler before us had picked it up, dropped it and had broken the frame. The seller was going to trash it. I came along right afterward and offered to buy it. Luckily the owner had picked up all the little pieces from the frame. We came home after a morning of great finds. Connie left, and my husband and I headed to the hospital to visit his father.

When we got home latter that evening, I glued all the pieces back together again. My husband came in the room and said, Look why don't you trash the frame and buy a really good frame for that picture. I said NO!!! The frame is worth more and quite beautiful. I need to save it as is. I glued and then went to watch TV.

Nothing on, as I was flipping thru the channels I stopped on the Catholic channel EWTN. I never watch this, but there was this movie on about St.Rita.It was interesting, so I watched, as I was I kept looking at my new picture. So I googled St. Rita, guess what she is my picture and not only that but her Feast Day and Death are May 22! Talk about things happening for a reason. She now hangs proudly in my house and she is not for sale. I think I was meant to be her keeper.

Sailing, Treasures and Anniverserys

2010-05-18T12:20:00.003-04:00

Sailing is always fun when your best friend is beside you. Connie and I did very well. We ran out of money 1 hour into the morning and had to find an ATM machine. So you all know that is a good day sailing. Broke happy and tired. The finds of the day for me were a wonderful hand hooked rug. 10X12 room size, the perfect colors for my library. Now just have to get going on hardwood flooring to go under it. I also found a great pair of antique frames, a pair of large heavy vintage chandeliers to go on E-bay, and my favorite a rather interesting little girl figure with real hair.She reminds me of Betty Davis the actress.

Sunday was spent with the entire family celebrating my in-laws 50th Anniversary. A day of fun, family and a lot of memories.

Friday Was Better

2010-05-08T19:56:00.003-04:00

Ran out this am to find what sales were to be found. Not much! In fact nada, nothing, zippo or what ever you want to call it. It was bad for sailing.

But, yesterday was the day, here is the funny find and story of the weekend. Went to this sale in town. An older couple with all kinds of nice books on antiques, collecting, prices etc. They were selling all these little dust collectors, you know glass, figures, and what nots. All my dealer friend were also there. Every one is looking at the books and the prices on the what nots, and they where not priced cheap let me tell you. And then there are these two antique chairs, and every one is whispering "She wants a $100 a piece for sure" but, no one asks. Except me. " Excuse me, How much for the chairs?" and the lady says $15. So I get out my $30 to pay her., and she says " No honey that is to much money. They re $15 for the pair"

Well you could have blown me over with a hiccup, and all the other dealers were cursing under the breath. Oh, well good finds to be found.

Hot,Hotter and Hottest

2010-05-03T10:13:00.003-04:00

Great day finding some great finds. It was hot the weather and the finds. Once again on my own sailing and I did not go far from home. I had to be quick because my niece was making her First Holy Communion and we had a 1 hour drive ahead of us. The finds of the day were two beautiful Infants, the coloring on the largest is just great. The next find of the morning a fireplace mirror, and then the next sale a peacock folding fireplace screen. I was very happy with these few items and headed off to the party. It would be great if all sales were this good, but then there would be no fun in the hunt.

Check Out Vintage Re-Style for a really neat outdoor project Lighting

On My Own Again!

2010-04-25T18:33:00.003-04:00

Well, I was left alone to sail by myself this weekend. My partner in sailing was away. But, when she gets around to telling you where she was, you will not feel sorry for me. But, I must admit I did very well. I picked up some really cute things. An old Eastlake chair, needs re caning. An old Victorian potty chair, a really neat wrought iron plant stand, I added a basket to it and now it becomes a catch it all next to the guest bed. I also came across a child's desk, the top lifts up for storage, and at the next sale found the little stool that goes perfectly with it. A few other finds also, but saving all for the sale, that will be held in May now, because of the eight yards of mulch that was just delivered!!! Almost forgot, my favorite find that I am keeping is the hat rack. I found this for $5. Just needed to put it all back together again. After I did, I was in love. And you all know that is a dangerous thing!!!!!!!!!!!

On The Road Again !

2010-04-18T20:24:00.004-04:00

Serious, serious, serious sailing was done again by the two must haves. Who do you ask? Connie and I are back at it. Had to do some serious shopping and found some really good things. At least they are to us. I found some antique Victorian corner brackets, and after combing them together they became the perfect hanger for the antique brass chandelier also found at a different sale.I have decided not to add the crystals to the chandelier. The mirror and table I picked up on my last by my self sailing adventure.The wrought iron set picked up last weekend for $2. Just had to re-paint it. Have some really neat ideas coming up on Vintage Re-Style By Antekin. So please check back.

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Just A Tease

2010-03-13T09:12:00.002-05:00

Where has the time gone? I have been very busy driving the back roads of Chester County, Delaware County, New Jersey, and every where in between. All searching for the perfect great finds to share with you. I will be having the first of four sales at my home, starting in April. The goal is to sell only the different, unusual, and must have treasures. These sales will be held once every quarter, so that I can restock with new treasures, and not have the same items at each sale. Please e-mail me your e-mail addresses so that I can let you know exact dates and times if you would like to attend. I will also post pics of items so that you may purchase on line closer to the sale dates. So just a Tease for now.

By The Fireside

2010-01-11T10:27:00.004-05:00

You all know how I love my fireplaces. In the library I have a real fireplace, in my bedroom I do too. However, the mess of wood logs, and dust, mixed with allergies is not a good mix. So an electric fake log and heater insert was the answer for the master bedroom.
The guest room does not get much use, due to no guests, but an electric fireplace in there also added to the charm. So when I came upon an antique mantle made into a faux fireplace I just had to have it. Now it to adds to the charm of my little used daughter"s room, now that she has moved. So much charm and coziness. Any one in need!

See Vintage Re-style to see how I made it all work.

The Joy Of A Good Find

2009-11-19T10:52:00.003-05:00

Over the last couple of days I have been driving my son to and from his job, gym, and where ever else he needs to be. His car is in the shop, so Mom becomes The Driver!!!

All was not lost, I found this wonderful corner etagere, with a little cleaning, it became the new home for hubby's decoy collection. It looks to be maple, and is old, the nails in the back are hand forged. Looked out for $10.

I did spend a little more on this chair $ 15. The fabric is suede and all original to the chair, the cane back is in perfect condition. A little cleaner on the seat, a little re-stuffing of the seat, and wow what a seat!!!

Check out Vintage Re-Style this week a View From The Side

Caught In The Act

2009-11-01T16:39:00.003-05:00

Well once again I stayed in this past weekend. The rain makes my leg and ankle hurt. I can not get that boot wet either. During the night every night this past week, the deer have come and eaten my plants around the patio. The little buggers ate all the ivy out of the planters on the patio wall, and then moved to the hydrangeas around the patio.

Today at 11am they decided to come out and munch on the grass inside the farm fence. What did I Do!! I watched them. They are a set of this years twins, cute as can be, but next year they are dinner.

Broken Bones and Broken Dreams

2009-05-18T20:54:00.009-04:00

It has been a roller coaster of a ride since the last post. Where to begin, well Connie did a wonderful job with the private sale she conducted for a client. The finds were really nice, and the best part was no crowds and no lines. It was an invitation only sale. I picked up some really nice vintage and antique items.

My daughter graduated from West Chester University in West Chester PA. Yah!!! Tuition is done. But, she moved the end of summer to New Jersey with her boyfriend. Happy to buy and help her decorate, gonna miss her.

In May I was let go from my real job of 7 1/2 yrs. I am going to miss the patients something awful. But, better and new experiences await. I will keep you all up dated.
Also in May a week after being let go from my job, the neighbor's dog came for a visit. A very nice dog, who knocked me over and broke my left leg, and my ankle. I spent a week in the hospital and 2 months confined to a hospital bed in my library. Now I am going thru painful re-hab while I learn to walk normally again.

Was not in the proper mood to sit and be nice. I know that sounds self pitty, but I kinda missed out on alot of really good sales and alot of family functions. I am looking forward to getting back into the real world.

One really good thing was on the way home from therapy with leg in a boot, I found in the trash a wonderful wrought iron set. Hobbled to the door and the owner was nice enough to load it in my car. I sat on the floor for hours, leg up on a pillow and recovered the seats to match my kitchen. Habits do not die easily. Still have a long road ahead to full recovering, but it is all fixable. Missed you all!!!

Here is my story

2009-03-30T18:50:00.006-04:00

Here is my story and I'm sticking to it!!! Sat. morning came Connie is
building a wall (that is her story, when she is ready to share) so I am
once again on my own. There is an Estate sale down the road, 8 rooms in
a historic home, same family since it was built in the 1800's. Well you
know I have to go, BUT!!!! I am mad at my husband, we will not go
there. ( U know what I mean). He knows I am mad too!!!

So after getting showered, dressed, and walked ( ME) the dog, He says " How about we go out for breakfast???".
So I throw in, well ok, if we can stop by this Estate sale on the
way.( P.S. I am driving so he really has no choice.) So he agrees (If
wife is not happy, NO ONE else is either)

Well, we stop. Prices are way toooooo high. Nice things BUT!!! I saw an antique vanity, just wanted it so bad FOR Tami's room. (matches her bed!!! how often does that happen? And in perfect condition) The lady wanted $75. I just could not do it. So we left with a beaming smile on husband's face. Nothing bought. Boy, was he WRONG!!

After breakfast
we went home, tackled the yard work, and Sunday I waited to 1/2 hour
before the Estate sale was over. Drove back got the vanity for $25. HA
HA HA, I scored and brought it home. I pulled in the drive way, opened
the back of my car, started to unload the 3 pane mirror, my husband
lets out the dog, I turned, mirror in hand, dog under foot, trip, mirror
goes flying across driveway, and smashes to smithereens, and I broke
every nail on both hands trying to catch the damn thing!!!

Thank
God, I had a mirror in the barn that will fill in, and only you know it
is not the real deal. So that is my story, and I am sticking to IT!

Check out Vintage Re-Style for before and after. Also some painting tips!

She Made Me Do It!!

2009-03-23T18:59:00.003-04:00

It is not my fault, She made me do it! I went to that estate sale that
Connie and I showed up to a week early. And I bought two, not one, but
two boxes of sewing patterns. I can not sew, I do not even pretend to
know how. Bought them anyway I did. You want to know why, because of
Colleen! It is all her fault, and there was a Barbie Doll pattern set
from the 1960's that just sealed the deal for me. You do know that
Barbie is 50 this year, and oh! to still have the perfect body at such
an age!!!!

Well once again I blame Colleen for what I bought! Hope she can help me unload these 1950-1980 patterns!!!!