A Little Florentine

Last Sunday was a successful day at the market.

No, I didn't bring home any fruits or vegetables.

It wasn't that type of market.

I was up at 6am to be in line at 8am for the Allegan Antique Market

which is held every last Sunday of the summer months.

It's located at the fairgrounds and has over 400 vendors.

Lots and lots of treasures.

Lots and lots of buyers.

Lots and lots of fun.

I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw this little gem as I sauntered my way down the second aisle.

It was the first time I've ever seen a piece of Florentine furniture here.

I'm hoping that becomes a trend.  :)

I couldn't grab this little gem fast enough,

and danced happily away with it 

after paying $15.

I just love it!

I also found a few Florentine trays that I couldn't pass by.

The colors were beautifully aged and faded ~

and looked so pretty stacked

on top of the Florentine table.

Another little treasure I brought home was this blingy little candle holder.

I walked by it.

Looked at it.

Picked it up.

Put it back down.

Walked 10 feet.

Turned around and looked back at it.
Ignored the strange stares from nearby vendors.

Walked back to it.

Pulled out $10

and

paid for it.

I'm so glad I did.

Though I'm not quite sure where it will end up hanging...

I'm enjoying adding a little more bohemian feel to the tousled elegance 

here at Heaven's Walk.

(I never really lost my hippy-chic soul, I guess.
Still love my worn, flared jeans,
big, dangle earrings paired with an armful of bracelets,
maxi skirts,
and flip flops.)

My splurge for the day was this beautiful chandelier.

My eyes glazed over when I walked by it.

I think I ran into someone,

tripped over a shopping basket,

knocked over a display,

stepped in someone's lunch,
and ignored more stares from nearby vendors,

(yeah...shopping with me is an experience)

but never missed a step

as my hands reached hungrily for this beauty. 

The wiring on it needs a little TLC,

so I'll be bugging The Husband once again for his expertise ~
or ask him to teach me how to rewire it.  :)

It may end up with a few more crystals that I have stashed away in my basement abyss,

before the big decision is made on where to hang it.

I would love to hang it in the living room above the coffee table.

I don't even care if it's a working light or not.

I just love the look of a chandy in a living room.

But I'm worried that with the room being so small,

it may eat up visual "space".

Do you know what I mean?

This photo was taken earlier this spring.

 

On the other hand,
I'm not sure it's big enough for the space.
There's nothing worse than a too small chandy hanging in the middle of a room.  :)


Or should I hang it over the round wicker table in the corner

and move the candelabra....?

Or in the hallway on the second floor landing to replace the ugly boob light...?

Or.......someplace else....?

Suggestions??

~ Blessings ~

PS ~ My friend, Georgina (remember her from Doster Emporium where I have my booth?) and I will be vendors at the Gilmore Car Museum/Swap Meet & Flea Market this week Saturday!  

 There will be thousands of cars, vintage boats & campers from all eras, cars for sale,

swap vendors, flea market vendors, door prizes, and museum exhibits. It is a judged show and a People's Choice Show.  www.GilmoreCarMuseum.org

Stop by and do some shopping! 

I promise you'll love the treasures I'll be selling!  :)

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