...some of my "historical" decorating items!

Today I was thinking about all of the items that I have collected over the years--some discarded by the original owner, some purchased at antique shops, and some "acquired" through purchase at the Avant Garage Sale.

Sometimes, I see something when I least expect to and can envision it somewhere -- on a table, bookshelf,  or wall. 

Other times I get an idea and then look for the item to use in decorating.

Here are some of my favorite "historical things"...


This is a wreath that I have had for over 25 years.  It's made from cotton bolls after the fibers were harvested.  It has traveled with us to two states and many different homes.

This old tool box sits on a cherry hall table.  I had to wrestle it away from a senior gentleman...

Old drafting table purchased at the Avant Garage Sale in Nashville (The Arts Company).  I recently saw a similar table and stool in the Restoration Hardware catalog for uber $$$!  Old flight charts scattered on top give an interesting twist!

This piece sites in a corner in our formal dining room. 

Partial collection of old purses from the 1950s purchased at an antiques show in Maine.

I keep this one on a desk and display old eyeglasses in it.  It's bakelite and I just read that Carrie will be carrying one in the upcoming movie!

I'm sill looking for a "home" for this cool stamp set.  Right now it is displayed on top of a book cabinet...but, who  knows where it will end up?

...searching for more "historical objects"...