Antique Lace and other Vintage Eye Candy


It's so much fun when traveling to check out the local flea market and antique shops.
Here's just a few of my finds along the way.










I still have a few more "vintage treasures" that my sweet Aunt Betty gave me that I'll show you another time.  
For now, I hope everyone is having a nice week.
Is anyone else besides me looking forward to the weekend already?
:-)
Becca

Comments

Catherine said…
Some great finds you have Becca! I wish we had flea markets here. We only have one a year ~ not like other places where they have one every weekend to go to. :(

I too am looking forward to the weekend already ~ and it's only Tuesday morning! Why is it we spend most of our time wishing it away.... hmmmm....

I hope you are having a very nice week Becca!
xo Catherine
July 20, 2010 at 3:48 AM
andrea creates said…
wow-what great goodies you've found :)
July 20, 2010 at 4:55 AM
Anonymous said…
Beautiful photos, Becca! Love the music too. So soothing!
Hugs,
Diane
July 20, 2010 at 5:15 AM
~Lavender Dreamer~ said…
Love the lace and thread! Beautiful old things with stories to tell! Enjoy your week! ♥
July 20, 2010 at 6:18 AM
Unknown said…
Hi Bec,
I just love all the wonderful lace.. and your pictures are so beautiful... Love them..
July 20, 2010 at 6:46 AM
Jillayne said…
That lace is so beautiful and the embroidery thread. To tell the truth though, it's the labels on the thread that I really love! I never seem to get to places like that when we are on a drive as my husband has an aversion to stopping! Can't wait to see what you conjure up with your treasures Becca!
July 20, 2010 at 7:55 AM
Numinosity said…
These pictures are great! I'm feeling a little envious at the moment. I have to wait until I get back to Arizona for the good finds. Alaska seems to be a little short in the good junk arena.
xoxo Kim
July 20, 2010 at 12:30 PM
Pamela said…
HI Becca!!

I can't wait to see what you create with that beautiful lace!!
Pamela xo
July 20, 2010 at 6:37 PM
Julia @ Vintage with Laces said…
Becca, Wow, the lace is gorgeous and your pictures are as well! Your kitties are so adorable!
Have a lovely Wednesday!
July 20, 2010 at 9:53 PM
Kirsty Vittetoe said…
Hi Becca, it was nice meeting you today! I love those laces, need to go antique shopping someday with you!
July 20, 2010 at 10:24 PM
Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said…
Great goodies and I love the bike! And as usual, the photos are really special!
July 20, 2010 at 11:15 PM
Dorthe said…
Hi Becca,
what wonderfull finds, love lace :),too ,and love your gorgeus photoes.
xo Dorthe
July 21, 2010 at 12:30 AM
oldgreymare said…
Well howdy neighbor!

Thanks for stopping by oldgreymare and I have been wandering around here for a bit enjoying myself.

I must say however that sidebar photo of Shatzie is just too adorable!

Suzan
July 21, 2010 at 9:38 PM
Mary Ann said…
great vintage finds! hope your week is going great...verbena cotage
July 21, 2010 at 10:47 PM
Brenda Pruitt said…
What wonderful treasures! You lucky girl!
Brenda
July 22, 2010 at 12:40 PM
beatrice De said…
Love the association bithween old lace and iron.

Did you pick up the photos on the end of afther noon, when the sun goes down ? Or you have a special lenz !?

Un etit bonjour de Lausanne.
March 2, 2011 at 8:34 AM
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