Like most of you I have always loved old beautiful things for my home collection. Being an antique dealer I come across so many interesting and pretty things that I would love to keep for myself, but if I kept it all I wouldn’t have anything to sell now would I?

There are those things of course that you see and think, Oh I really don’t need that! But then you can’t get them out of your head. Things like this amazing French watercolor with two cherubs from the early 1900’s. The colors in  this painting are so soft and delicate. I think it is definately the coolest thing I have found recently. I absolutely adore it! This was a little pre Christmas gift for myself!

I guess I have an affinity towards cherubs because a week later I found this single silver plate napkin ring with two cherubs on it. I used it as a candle holder in my bathroom for Christmas. Along with the napkin ring I found this triple-plate etched vase with birds on it. Love it!!

Transferware has always been a favorite thing of mine to collect. I recently found this soup tureen with birds. It’s a great addition to my collection! It is in such good condition that not only will it be a fabulous display piece in the house, but I can use it for soups or stews!!

Pictured here is a vignette in my livingroom of some more things I have found at antique shops or yard sales through the years. I tend to gravitate towards pink and shades of muted greens.

I hope  you enjoyed my pictures! I am curious to hear from all of you as to what things you collect or are special to you. Feel free to leave me a comment any time on your favorite things or on anything else that you wish to see on my blog. I am always looking for feedback on ways to improve my blog and it’s content.

As always happy hunting and enjoy the weekend!