a moment of beautiful – new friends
the space- a shelf in an antique store
the beautiful- creating a collection of two
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I took a break from writing this week, to take a drive to the Woodstock area, for lunch with my husband and to check out any antique stores we saw. We visited one store and I saw what I wanted the minute I walked in.
It was a little china salt and pepper shaker, a little Dutch boy, I think, from the bit of research I did on eBay.
He looked familiar, so I paid a dollar (a dollar!) and he came home with me. At home, I was so happy to find that he ‘matches’ another little Dutch figurine I have had for a long time. My figurine is not a salt and pepper shaker, but he is the same size and gloss. My son would say they belong to the same ‘universe’.
It is so much fun to meet new friends.
~
© Jane Tims 2012
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What a lucky find! They look like they will be great friends. 🙂
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Robin
July 26, 2012 at 1:48 pm
Hi. They are side by side on the window ledge in my guest room. I keep an assortment of items there, to remind me of the window ledges in my grandfather’s porch. Jane
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jane tims
July 26, 2012 at 3:04 pm
Wow what a find. They are “from the same universe” (love that). Sounds like a lovely day.
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seedbud
July 23, 2012 at 4:54 pm
Hi. It was a great little break… good thing because this week has been busy. It’s nice to have a momento of the day. jane
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jane tims
July 24, 2012 at 10:28 pm
I am really happy to read that you took a break from your writing.! How did it feel.? I can see you now in any antique store,,,,”a child”,,,everything a treasure to you,,,worse than a candy store.! Good for you Jane.!
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patsi
July 23, 2012 at 3:02 pm
Hi. Breaks are great. They recharge the working parts! For me, antique stores are reserved for special times since I get a little out-of-control! Jane
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jane tims
July 23, 2012 at 3:08 pm
How wise to take a break from writing. Summer is so short, it’s best to enjoy it as much as possible. It’s delightful that you found treasures at the antique shop, and a bargain treasure at that.
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Carol Steel
July 22, 2012 at 10:07 pm
Hi Carol. It is the hardest part about retiring and working at writing… I don’t know when to take a break. However, I did hang out my hammock… now if the bugs would just go on vacation too… Jane
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jane tims
July 23, 2012 at 7:52 am
Congratulations to you…for giving into the moment and letting this little fellow steal your heart. I like what your friend says…about belonging to the same universe.
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Deborah Carr
July 22, 2012 at 9:10 pm
Hi. Thanks! I generally have to stay away from antique stores… I give in to the moment quite a lot… Jane
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jane tims
July 22, 2012 at 9:19 pm
A new treasure, what fun. My parents loved antiquing, loved it. That’s quite a change from looking at plants, Jane!
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Jane Fritz
July 22, 2012 at 8:08 am
Hi. I feel the blog needs a little diversity now and then. Thanks! jane
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jane tims
July 22, 2012 at 2:23 pm
These look absolutely gorgeous!
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dfb
July 22, 2012 at 8:02 am
Hi. Thanks. I wish my photography was better. Jane
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jane tims
July 22, 2012 at 2:22 pm
Jane, What charming friends you have! It is such fun to find teasures especially for a dollar! Thanks for introducing them to us – Kathleen
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The Course of Our Seasons
July 21, 2012 at 10:34 am
Hi. I love a bargain. Now I have another collection to add to… it may take years… Jane
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jane tims
July 21, 2012 at 6:53 pm
Hi Jane, Don’t you just love it when you find the perfect thing in an antique shop? They match perfectly, like two little brothers!
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stephanie
July 21, 2012 at 8:09 am
Hi. I think it is the lure of antiquing… the anticipation that you will find something wonderful…. Jane
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jane tims
July 21, 2012 at 6:52 pm