Treasures, Treasures, Treasures ..

Hello my dear friends,

apart from walking on the beach and swimming in Lake Huron I also went treasure hunting this past weekend and I was very lucky to have found some very neat pieces ~ some for me to keep as is and some to create with.

 

I found this neat tattered salt shaker just before went headed home again. It is actually really heavy you wouldn't think so just by looking at it. I almost didn't buy it but then I knew I would regret it in the end, so I did!

I also found a few new hat pins which now are going to find a home in their new stand aka saltshaker.

An old harp key and some vintage sleigh bells.

An old candle stick and ... half a hinge.

 

 I just love the detail on the half hinge and the patina on both pieces.

 

An old string holder ~ I just have to find a place for it in my studio now and again I just love the detail and patina of this piece.

 

 A very nice gentlemen at the out door market 'The Pinery' was so kind and sold me these 2 tiny fairy tale castles made from pewter. To give you an idea how small they are ...

 

... I placed one in front of a book page covered matchbox. Are you thinking what I am thinking?

I can see a new match box creation in my mind ~ something to do with a fairytale I think.

And last but not least ...

 

... a lovely vintage safety pin with a pretty rhinestone as decoration.

All in all it was a lovely weekend and I am busy again with yardwork and also making some new creations.

It would be so nice if you would visit me here at Todolwen soon again and until then ...

I hope you are well and life is treating you kind.

Have a peaceful and creative weekend,

Karen B.