I found 2 vendors there that I liked very much, both were happy to talk with me and share about what they had on offer. The woman from Tattered and Torn, Kim Davies, was especially friendly and willing to chat about her wares. She carries Jeanne D'Arc magazine and we chatted about that (and of course I bought the summer issue!) and I made a few other purchases. Kim was kind enough to bring her prices down for me, without me even asking. When she told me that she has a booth at Southworks Antique Mall in Cambridge I made sure to visit and fell in love with everything she had in her booth. I loved everything she had at the show as well. She was who I want to be when it comes to antiques and treasures!
Looking at these photographs I took at her booth at Southworks makes me feel happy. I am still savouring the silence and listening to my heart but going to these shows, finding treasures and even just looking at the ones I can't afford (which is most of them!), makes me feel content and happy with the simplicity of life. We don't have to "own" things to be able to enjoy them.
love the colour of this old cabinet....
I love this ewer...I bought a small pitcher in a similar colour/style at the antique show...
beautiful fabrics and clothing...
I don't know whether I love the basket or the china more...I think it's both!
a pretty pink parasol...
gorgeous display...
I love this composition...
I love the pottery...don't love the prices....
I cut the dog off!!! But I liked it as much as this mortar and pestle...
more beautiful fabrics & clothing....and with that, I tip the top hat and say adieu...
I'm still having my silence and listening for the words and the direction...but I'm still around and keeping life as simple as I can.
I think that for some of us these treasures call out to our spirits, a remembrance of another life or part of the collective consciousness - who cares how we "label" it. There is a sense of comfort in finding these treasures and either simply letting them go, realizing it is enough to see them, feel them again or, purchasing something and living with it. I think it is like comfort food without the calories, it nourishes a part of our spirit that we take in and let fill us up. Thanks for breaking your silence to share.
ReplyDeleteSo beautifully worded Kim -- yes, it is like having comfort food without the calories...we can nourish that part of our spirit and let the beauty fill us up. You get me Frida! ♥
Delete...and in silence I listen. Your words and photos are beautiful ... never quit!
ReplyDeletethank you Sue. Your encouragement means so much to me!! xo
DeleteWhat the Chick said! :D :D The smell, the touch, the feel, the memories ... yes sir!!! :D :D :D
ReplyDeletethe smell, touch and feel can create and bring back so many memories...I connected with so many who are gone from my daily living life while standing in this booth. ♥
DeleteBeautiful treasures.
ReplyDeleteI would love to visit there.
Love everything (except the dog)!!
Enjoy your reflective time but do stay in touch.
Wishing you and yours a good week.
Fiona
You made me smile about the dog Fiona...it wasn't "pretty" that's for sure...but there was something nostalgic about it and I can't put my finger on what exactly...it felt like part of my past for some reason. xo
DeleteWe can always silently admire beauty and beautiful things.
ReplyDeleteIn the case of these lovely things, I’m a little hard pressed not to add coveting and envy to the mix…
Take care.
I have to agree with you Beth on the coveting and envy....guilty!!! xoxo
DeleteSo glad that the silence still let's you reach out when you need to. ;-)
ReplyDeleteLovely old bits ! That parasol got me !!
Happy Sunday !
Sherry I am SO behind with my blogging, it is getting ridiculous. Lovely objects,shame about the pup! Still I am sure he will find a place in someones heart, and end up in a happy home. It would be rather sad to think of him ugly and unloved left on the shelf.
ReplyDeleteYou are so right about antiques I think they are imbued with a special character, echoes of lives lived cling to them.
I hope you are still finding some peace and quiet. Life rumbles on at such a pace these days you need time out just to think and reflect, it is very good therapy for the soul.
EEKS! How did I miss this post? And so filled with DeLovely at that! Oh the parasol...Big Love. The top hat! Must have. Oh, you are not so quiet after all. **happy smiles** Deb
ReplyDeleteHello, I just found your blog while searching for Kim Davies. I just recently found her style in a magazine and just love it. I see she has several magazines that appear to show her home. Can you please let me know what magazines/books she is in. Thanks, Theresa
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