vintage finds | reminiscence

this thrifting mode sure tells us something about our tendency to melancholia or nostalgia, do you think? as i'm slowly walking the archived hall of objects passed and bought (and then stored for future reference), i see it all happening again in front of my very eyes. 

the why's of things adored. 

the how's of bringing some things home. 

the if's that may lose out. 

the propers that will live until they break. 

the images. 

oh. 

the images.
sophie's choice.

12 comments:

  1. MaxAugust 21, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    wonderful photos! The little house blocks look so loved don't they, the quaker-style peg rack is so home-y, and the geese made me laugh!

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  2. Vintage SweetheartAugust 21, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    Such pretty photos, those house blocks are so cute and well loved!

    E :)

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  3. sueAugust 21, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    Ah yes my dear - no matter what you find, you always create beautiful images - full of the mood of the purchase. I love that about you!

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  4. DorteAugust 21, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    such beautiful finds ... really those house blocks :)

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  5. karlyn JacksonAugust 21, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    love the green jug on the cutest heart hooks, the colours are perfect.

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  6. Vintage ScapesAugust 21, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    ooohh I do love those little wooden house blocks... I remember your lovely one from the past... so sweet

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  7. Tammy at Tammy Loves DishesAugust 22, 2011 at 2:51 AM

    Great photos! Thanks for sharing your treasures so artistically. Your photos turn your treasures into treasures for our eyes.

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  8. BeckyKayAugust 22, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    I just adore those little house blocks! So sweet!

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  9. Denise | Chez DanisseAugust 23, 2011 at 3:01 AM

    Yes, "the why's of things adored." Some of my favorite belongings were thrifted, particularly kitchen items. My beloved mismatched enameled cast iron cookware, my funny little nut meat grinder, my beautiful lopsided colander.

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  10. FrancescaAugust 23, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    interesting thought, thrift = melancholia ... you may be right on there.

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  11. graciaAugust 23, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    "...that will live until they break."

    I like this.

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  12. janeAugust 25, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    ;)
    I'vve missed your little corner. I'm off to catch up.
    Big hugs!

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