Halloween is in my booths.

  Had big plans for Sunday afternoon to begin decorating my booths for Halloween, but my vehicle had other ideas.  After filling the back with lots of treasure, I get in the drives seat to take off and I find I am dead in the driveway, the baby would not turn over and all I got was a clicking sound and lots of idiot lights blinking on and off.  A call to triple A and a lot of jumping and testing with a final verdict of call the tow truck folks to get my Honda Pilot to the dealership. Sigh. Long story short, the battery needed to be replaced.  So that is what my Sunday consisted of, however, Monday afternoon, I finally got some Halloween in my booths.  

Pumpkins, skulls and candlesticks...a perfect Halloween combination.

 This 1920s composition doll is lifesize and delightfully creeps out passers by.

 

This great witch is dressed for October right down to her striped stockings and black pumps.

 Spray painted this brilliant orange pumpkins light with a bronze brown.  Love the look and it looks great lit up.

This witch is over three feet tall and is a great gal for an entrance hall. 

Until my Honda decided to stay in bed, I spent Saturday visiting the shops in Monroe, GA.  Hodge Podge and Davis Street Antiques are my favorites and both had lots of new dealers and long time dealers that had moved into new spaces. 

 Found this gorgeous, black transferware buttermilk pitcher.  Early 19th century, this is in my personal collection.

 Hit the Halloween jackpot at Hodge Podge and brought home this nifty witches hat decorated for the season.

 Now this is a sassy, Halloween hat. Lots of black netting, skulls and black feathers.

I can never get enough EAPG and this beauty not only has it's lid but is beautifully etched on both pieces.  This is now part of my personal collection and I can't wait to decorate with it over Christmas.

 

More EAPG but the best little prize is in the center of this photo.  A genuine, antique medicine bottle with french label and a gentle sun purple color.

 

Lovely quadruple plate coffee urn. Tall and with an inscribed dedication and dated 1884.

 Pretty Dugan, opalescent glass, although green is not Vaseline glass even though it does fluoresce under a black light.  Circa 1909.

 Nice quad plated condiment carrier will be a perfect display for antique, mercury ornaments.

 Darling decorative element has three, heavy bird cages that you fill with votives and other seasonal elements.

 How cool is this delightful, vintage embroidered santa on cotton.  This was probably going to be a pillow but it would frame beautifully.

And last, but certainly not least, this magnificent print.  This rarely found poster is entitled, "COLORED MAN IS NO SLACKER". It was published in 1918 by S.G. Renesch of Chicago and is one of only two WWI recruitment posters that were published for the purpose of encouraging the enlistment of male African-Americans. The theme of the two different posters was to offer participation in the first World War as an opportunity for African Americans to demonstrate their patriotism and serve their country.  Large piece and in original frame, this is a terrific piece and is in my Victorian booth.

So other than my car shutting down on Sunday, it was a lovely weekend.  Wishing everyone a marvelous week and blessings to you and those you love.  Sea Witch

and so it goes.

 Life sometimes throws a curve ball at you and I have been handed one that I'm still trying to wrap my arms around.  I never want to use the blog as a crying towel because I cherish all who visit.  I want this to be a gentle space where you can enjoy the hunt as much as I do, delight in the finds and hear the tales I spin.  I appreciate those who visit and have counted so many of you as friends that I feel the need to unburden what I have been carrying for the last 11 days.   I'll make it quick and then share a few finds as I do not want to dwell on the heavy.  The doctors have discovered a cluster of spots on my honey's liver and he goes in for a biopsy tomorrow to determine if it is metastasis melanoma.  I am frightened and even though the doctors say it may not be cancer, the waiting for results brings all of the fear and stress and sadness I went through with my mom's swift but losing battle with this ugly disease.  As we learn of the results and prepare a plan of action, I may not be posting weekly for a while.  Still, this blog brings me focus and at a time where I need some gentle time, I will be here.

I found this sweet cupid on ebay last summer.  His chubby little body and crying face has such a sweet emotion to it.  It's called “Cupids Dilemma” and is a chromolithograph print in original fame with vintage glass. Chromolithography, the first true multi-color printing method as previously color had been applied by hand. The Victorians loved this method of printing because of its rich coloring; many children's books included this printing type. Print is dated Dec 4th, 1892.

Found this Victorian calling card receiving tray at my local goodwill on Saturday.   Solid cast bronze metal has been spray painted white by a past owner. Circa 1890s.  I like these lost use pieces and I have one that I display unique seashells on.

Another goodwill find, a pretty flapper era celluloid brooch of the softest shades of pastels. Measures approximately 3 inches. Circa 1920-30s.  Sometimes you just find the most interesting things at a goodwill.

I collect antique carnival glass when I can find pieces that I can afford.  I especially gravitate towards the older pieces with their brilliant lustre "MATT" finishes.  They have such fire and this lovely Dugan nappy, pattern: holly and berries, I found at the Buford Queen of Hearts this weekend.  I got it on the cheap because this piece has a perfectly lined clean break that has been reglued so well that you don't see the repair unless you hold it up to the light.  I can't wait to display this piece over the future Christmas holidays.

Yard sale find!  Yes, I said yard sale find.  I don't usually stop at those round my neck of the woods as they are mostly baby clothes and toys but this was near my home and it was late in the day.  I asked if they had any granny jewelry or broken items and she trotted out this set.  Lovely early 19th century demi parue necklace, earrings and brooch.  Braided mesh, gold washed chain and settings with jade cabochon stones, natural pearls and amethyst teardrop gemstones.

Closeup of earrings, clips.  I'm still doing a little research on their age and perhaps maker.  There are no hallmarks but this is such a lovely set it I hope to identify the manufacturer.  If I learn anything about it I will post on a future blog.

Last my not least, I saw this print at Queen of Hearts and it reminded me of my cyber friend, Mitzi from Mitzi's Miscellany.  She is like a walking encyclopedia or in today's vernacular, an antique fact wikipedia of information.  Her blog is as delightful as she is and she always takes the coolest vintage photos of herself.  A true lover of time periods, I know when she sees this print she will understand why I thought of her.  

Yup, it's the eyes.  This is most definitely you, Mitzi.

Have a marvelous week and wishing blessings to you and those you love.  Sea Witch