Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Shabby, Chippy Treasures


I love to browse through old book shops. The ones filled
with well loved copies of out of print books and
favorite classics.




I love to go to consignment shops, thrift shops and
estate sales. I'm always on the hunt for some
special little treasure.

Or ...



The sale table at one of my favorite shops.
Because ...
You never know what wonderful treasure you may find!

I am joining ~
and

Bentley ~ You Wow me every day of the week!!

Love,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo
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28 comments:

  1. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeFebruary 15, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    So pretty. I love your vignette. So soft and elegant. Thanks for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  2. Heather MatternFebruary 15, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Beautiful treasures found!

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  3. Lori LynnFebruary 15, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    A Year by the Sea is one of my favorite books! My copy has been lent out to scads of friends and is becoming quite tattered!
    *´¨)
    ¸.*´¸.**´¨) ¸.**´¨)
    (¸.*´ (¸.*´* Lori Lynn *

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  4. KarenFebruary 15, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    What a lovely vignette!

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  5. Ocean Breezes and Country SneezesFebruary 15, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    I enjoy doing those same things, I'm double lucky because my husband does too!

    Have a wonderful day! Duke says hello to Bentley!

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  6. KathyFebruary 15, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Pretty!!

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  7. PamelaFebruary 15, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    I'm with you Susan I love treasure hunting!!

    Pamela xo

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  8. Kim @ Homesteader's HeartFebruary 15, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Give me the old and the worn out any day. It usually has so much more character. And it's even better when you can give it new life by painting it or something.
    Have a great day.
    Kim

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  9. DonnieFebruary 15, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    It looks like you found some beautiful items.

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  10. acorn hollowFebruary 15, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    Oh you went right to my heart. I work in a used books store and haunt the thrifts in our area.
    just a wonderful post.
    Cathy

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  11. Vintage GalFebruary 15, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    I absolutely adore old books. I have them everywhere and thrifting well, can it get any better?

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  12. Brenda PruittFebruary 15, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Oh, I know! If only I could walk into someplace and NOT find a little treasure!
    Brenda

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  13. Robin@DecoratingTennisGirlFebruary 15, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    Pretty things, Susan! It all looks so crisp and clean. We all love to find a treasure!!!
    xoxo
    Me
    woof, Bentley

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  14. RachelFebruary 15, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    Estate sales are the best!! i love to find something that someone treasured to now make part of my life

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  15. Ricki TreleavenFebruary 15, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    I love books!!! I need to go shopping. Hi, Bentley! You might to like meeting my furbaby, Bonnie :D Thanks so much for visiting my blog and leaving a sweet comment :D

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  16. ~Lavender Dreamer~February 15, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    Your books are wonderful...I love everything about the sea! Very pretty blog..I'm following you now, too! ♥

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  17. From Beyond My Kitchen WindowFebruary 15, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    My dream is to live by the sea. I think a lot of people have that same dream. You have a lovely blog and I'm looking forward to many visits.

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  18. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleFebruary 15, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    You found some great things. Thanks for joining the party.

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  19. VickiFebruary 15, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Love that chippy bird in your gorgeous vignette! Funny I"m here and you were just at my place.

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  20. Buttercup BlissFebruary 15, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    I love old books too.... Very pretty pics. Your Bentley is precious! I, too, have a Bentley - He is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. He is totally and completely spoiled!!!

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  21. MichelleFebruary 16, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    I love, love, love old books and the character they bring to the "table", no pun intended. :) Smooches to you and Bentley! xoxo

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  22. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2011 at 5:05 AM

    Beautiful treasures, Susan!

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  23. Decor To AdoreFebruary 16, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    Oh I just love that covered dish!

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  24. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresFebruary 16, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    I love the pretty coffee table books and the old ones too. Your pretty whites looks so nice next to the books.

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  25. Blue Ridge Altered ArtFebruary 16, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    You found some wonderful items. Happy thrifting. ~~Sherry~~

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  26. The Charm of HomeFebruary 16, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    You know I have heard a lot about that book Gift of the Sea. If I ever see it I will have to get it.
    Sherry

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  27. AnneFebruary 16, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    What a pretty blog you have! I love browsing in all of these places... my most recent find was an old hymnal at the dump thrift shop... full of beautiful pages of music scores!

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  28. SueFebruary 16, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Hi Susan,
    The book on top ~ Gifts From the Sea ~ is one of my very favorites!! Very pretty vignette.
    Thanks for visiting me. Come back anytime.
    Sue

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