From the Antique Store | Six Finds and a Bonus!

A few weeks ago (eek . . . it was actually in September!), I showed you some things we purchased on an antiquing outing, along with how I chose each item, what it cost, and how I planned to use it. Some of you enjoyed this little "behind the scenes" kind of post and asked for more, so today I'll share the treasures I brought home on Friday when my friend Barbara and I visited two antique stores. 

{one} green-glazed yellow ware bowl

This was my favorite find of the day. I have a pair of reproduction green bowls that I use all the time, but this one is authentic . . . and big! I considered it a good price at $22.00. I can easily picture this bowl heaped high with the Thanksgiving mashed potatoes next year, but for now it is on my kitchen counter filled with apples. 

{two} a pair of star candle holders

These little candle holders were only $2.00 each, and I can use them anywhere, singly or as a pair. Today they are on my kitchen island holding beeswax tapers.

{three} pewter chamberstick candle holder

Pewter always catches my eye! A chamberstick is a piece I did not have and it was only $5.00. I put it on the desk in our bedroom. The desk is going to be replaced with a bookshelf in the future, and then I'll find a different home for the chamberstick.

{four} a pair of tin molds

These look like cookie cutters to me. But they would make ginormous cookies and the label said "molds" so we'll go with that. They were $4.00 each. Barbara said that her mom had a pair just like these hanging on the wall of the kitchen in her former house! I thought about hanging them, but I'm not sure where. I put them in the pie safe in my kitchen, but they probably will not stay there. If I were to leave the doors open, they would be fine, but with the doors closed, you can hardly see them. And I can't leave the doors open because the pie safe is in a narrow traffic path between the dining room, kitchen, and master bedroom. So it's back to the drawing board on these. 

Molds on the middle shelf . . . 

. . . molds on the top shelf . . . 

. . . molds with the door closed. (Where are they?) 

{five} brown transferware plate

I love brown transferware! I have a nice collection Friendly Village dishes and a set of dessert dishes in another pattern and a few serving pieces in more patterns. But I rather like the "collected" look, so I decided to bring this lovely plate home to use as a serving piece. It was $7.00. 

old bowl alongside new-to-me plate on right

{six} Putz sheep

I have to say, I'm not sure whether this little Putz sheep is an antique or a reproduction, but I'm happy with him and his price ($8.00). 

{BONUS} lunch at Barbara's house!

After shopping, we enjoyed a delicious lunch, a special Christmas dessert, two cups of coffee, and lots of time to talk. It was a delightful day! 

I know you'll enjoy a few peeks at Barbara's lovely table and her beautiful home dressed for Christmas . . . 

Barbara is a dear friend and time with her is a gift!