Well Loved

Along the way coming back from our first day of shopping at Madison Bouckville we came upon what seemed like on old abandoned barn. On the outside were piles and piles of old spindles, doors and shutters.

The subtle beauty of these utilitarian pieces as they lay among the weeds and the debris from the road.

Part of someones home was once

loved and cherished.

Too bad they weren't there to sell them.

I think I might have fancied a few.

Along side the barn was a lovely field of Queen Anne's Lace and other wildflowers.

Such a lovely weed Queen Anne's Lace....one of the prettiest I think.

This is Laura's picture....

her taking a picture of me.....

taking a picture of....

....this

The next day this was some of the other "well love pieces" we found

The old alligatoring we love so much that to my knowledge can't be replicated the same way we do with other faux finishes. Do you ever wonder if folks back 200 years ago liked that look or did they just want new and pristine????

They would probably have laughed at us liking these old pieces.

Well, I know a few people

that think that now. Different styles for different people.....or one man's trash is another man's treasure.....Thank Goodness right????

I like this piece....it was pricey if I remember.

It would look much better if I had moved the wooden candlestick in the middle. Cute little swans on the outside edge.

Never a shortage of little girls white cotton dresses at the fleamarket. Most of them were probably used as undergarments or nighties. How did they ever wear so many layers of clothing back then? No wonder they passed out all the time.....

too many clothes....

and bonnets. That would have kept the sun off their faces at least.
I still wish we could dress that way at times. Just not in 95 degree weather mind you. Details and laces that we rarely see anymore. The art of tatting nearly gone.

Now our clothes are mostly made overseas.

Such a shame.

But now we can at least appreciate what work

went into these pieces and love them all the more.

What's your favorite fashion piece

from years ago????

Now don't forget to visit

Kathleen at Faded Charm and all the other

lovely participants in

WHITE WEDNESDAY

XO,

Carole