Flea Fabulosity

I always notice a trend at each flea.  This week it was wicker purses.  Audrey Hepburn consistently carried charming baskets as bags; to do so now seems both summery and chic.  Nonetheless, I was on the hunt for furniture, decor and garden, so the sweet little bags stayed behind.  This time.

The piece on the right must be from the same manufacturer as the pitcher on the left, a find from last week.  The mark
on the pitcher is very hard to make out, but the dish is clear; its is a Taylor, Smith and Taylor piece, an American manufacturer founded in 1899; this piece is from 1901 - 1930.  It will get its herbs next weekend . . . .

I wasn't looking for jewelry, but this piece found me.  As always I am captivated by beads and shimmer.  Wearing for the
first time at a big meeting in LA tomorrow.  My 9-year old declared it to look very expensive, "at least $75."  Nope.  $4!

Not the greatest photo, but I rescued this vintage wood dresser for $15.  We will DIY-ify it and have it sparkling soon.

There is some lovely detail.

I will bother with sanding the top, but the veneer is too far gone.  A nice coat of paint and something to set on top, mirror
or marble, and it will be gorgeous.

My all star helper.

The trunk essentially came with the dresser, for another $5.  I  have a raised bed thought in mind, but we shall see.

Ding dong!  These bells will be a collection of some kind.  They were horribly dusty and ignored but shined up
beautifully.  

Detail

The mirror of the bells is the mirror above.  Wood, old and largely in tact.

This tapestry and surround definitely caught my eye, but alas it was sold.  Certainly 150ish + years old and French. 

More collections:  insulators.  Nice lime color.

The shoe forms - with a baby size!

Rustic and timeless for the garden or kitchen.

Probably should have picked up the cases and saddle.  Once I get a display space - the plan [!] - I won't pass up so much!

Delicate and lovely perfume bottles.

Never enough tea cups.  Again, with more space . . . .

Some of those bags!  Love the one on the right.

Definitely should have bought this Seguso piece.  Won't pass up Murano again.