Oh my! I had so much fun last Friday - wish that you all could have been there too!
Twice a year there is a great antique show held in Liberty, North Carolina. I was debating about whether or not to go Friday (the day it opened) or to wait for Saturday to go with my honey and my girl (and all of the crowds). Anyway, decided to head out on my own and after a bit of a scenic journey had the best morning! There were thunderstorms at my house that morning but Liberty had 80 degrees and sun. The dealers are so friendly and have really wonderful things. I wasn't looking for anything in particular but am ALWAYS looking for something pretty! I am a girl on a budget so I wasn't able to bring home all of the lovelies that I found but I really enjoy just seeing gorgeous things.
I was happy when I left - my bag was full and my wallet had just enough to buy some homemade fudge from the sweet old church ladies to eat on my ride home! That is MY kind of morning!
Here are some of my treasures -
I love the 1904 checkbook from the Bank of (the) French Broad! Isn't that great?! It is 8x11 and I bought it for $1. I love a bargain!
The letters are all to Miss Lucile Thomas in 1913 - I haven't read through them yet - looking forward to it...
Wow- what wonderful treasures you found! That's my idea of a great morning, too! Antiquing, finding some lovely things to bring home, and having enough left over for some sweets- just perfect!
Michelle
Posted by: Michelle | April 30, 2007 at 05:32 PM
WOW! What great finds! I think they are all my favorites. Lori
Posted by: Vintage Flair | April 30, 2007 at 10:22 PM
I`m also going to an Antique fair today...can`t wait....its a big one, so I hope I get such lovely goodies as you....
Posted by: Gypsy Purple-Chamara | April 30, 2007 at 10:50 PM
TREASURES INDEED!! I am swooning!!
Posted by: Lori | May 01, 2007 at 08:18 AM
Thanks for visiting my new blog. Yours looks pretty great! Love your finds from the weekend.
Rosemary
Posted by: Rosemary | May 01, 2007 at 10:57 AM
Bank of the French Broad? So cool!
Posted by: karla nathan | May 01, 2007 at 10:07 PM
The millinery flowers, the books, the letters, oh I can't decide what I like best! You scored bigtime!
Posted by: Beth Leintz | May 02, 2007 at 12:24 AM
i can't believe what a great bunch of stuff you got!!! i can't imagine you'd have picked up more, had you not been watching the wallet. such treasures!
Posted by: dede warren | May 02, 2007 at 01:08 AM
Wonderful treasures Dawn! *sigh*
Posted by: Carol | May 03, 2007 at 08:16 AM
Wow! Nice finds at the Fair! I love the dolly and that rose dress on her is so sweet.
If I ever get to Michigan I am definitely going to check out 'Paris', that shop looks incredible!
Love this blog!
Thanks for sharing all this great stuff!
Posted by: Lisa | May 03, 2007 at 09:59 AM
these are really treasures, great finds!
Posted by: Nicole | May 03, 2007 at 01:10 PM
I love love love EVERYTHING! So pretty! It is the best when you have had a day of great shopping and you get home and look over all of your pretties...I just love that!
Heather
Posted by: Heather~Pretty Petals | May 03, 2007 at 06:02 PM
Oh look at all the beautiful treasures! I especially love the little dolly. We use to live in Charlotte. I loved going to the Metrolina. They have some wonderful antique shows there with hundreds of vendors. It was pretty incredible. If you haven't been, you should check it out.
Shelley
Posted by: Shelley Davis | May 03, 2007 at 06:45 PM
You have such lovely treasures and a beautiful blog!
Posted by: Betty @ She's Sew Pretty | May 06, 2007 at 12:30 PM