COPPER FINDS

Lately I've been drawn to purchasing copper items. I love the old rustic look, the patina, and the quaintness of these pieces. So I have a few pieces of copper being sold in our Etsy Shop right now. But I'm bringing this up because as I mentioned in another post I would share the items I purchased at the last Auction. The first two are the ones I purchased at the auction and the others were purchased at an Estate Sale earlier.

                 This last one is kind of rustic but I could see some cute plants growing in there.

                            I also have this wonderful copper tea kettle with a wooden handle.

 

And this sweet pitcher.

 

And my personal favorite, this antique primitive copper ladle in the front of this photo. You can see more photos of this and all the others in our Etsy Shop at gwenandalmas.etsy.com

                    The wooden bowl, the lantern, and the stool have already been sold.

ESTATE SALE FINDS

This past weekend we had a little get-away with our son and his family which includes three grandkids. We stayed in the Twin Cities and went to the Mall Of America and the MOA Indoor Water Park. We had a blast! People fly in from all over the world to shop/play here. You might want to check it out if you haven't been there already. There is more than shopping but you must definitely experience the Water Park! There was also a quick little visit to IKEA where I purchased some kitchen linens.

Before coming home my husband and I decided to check out a couple of Estate Sales. It was the last day for all of them so a lot of stuff was already sold. But I managed to buy a few things.

Copper Watering Can

Copper Pot with great patina on the wood handle

Blue Pottery Bowl

Silver Tray ( might make a chalkboard tray out of this )

 I was thinking about keeping the copper watering can for myself but I've kept TOO many treasures for myself. Soooooo I'll probably sell it! You don't know how hard it is to let go of things that I buy to sell at our events! I DO keep SOME things but I can't keep them all!

Just a few items for now but the season is here and I'm ready to get pickin! 

AUTUMN BEAUTY

You can't get too much Autumn beauty so I'm sharing this mosaic I put together a few years ago. It's a sampling of all the beauty and creativity Autumn has to offer.  I'm enjoying every little moment of this season as the seasons fly by way too quickly.

And after feasting your eyes on  these gorgeous outdoor settings, step inside and warm yourself with a cup of tea. This beautiful teapot and teacup set was handed down to me from my grandmother. She collected teacups and I have become one of the lucky recipients of her collection.

                    The orange, yellow, gold, and red colors bring such a warmth to the season.

 I've been enjoying going through my Autumn Bucket List and loving the tastes, sights, smells, and even the sounds of the season. What sounds you ask? Why the crackling of the fire while roasting marshmallows over a fire pit of course! And the cheers of a football game! To see my list go here. Make your OWN Autumn Bucket List and live in the moment, enjoying everything about this fun and colorful season of the year!

I'm joining Mosaic Monday at Little Red House.