08 Aug Curiosities
After reading Tobe’s gorgeous post yesterday (and PS, if you haven’t seen it yet, you simply must scroll down and have a look- divine,) I started thinking more about my love for curiosities…like her, I adore the one of a kind…the special…the off beat pretties that make a house truly a home.
My favourite place to collect such trinkets is Etsy…as all of you know, it’s a total treasure trove.
With #projectkitchengorgeous in full swing, I have an ever growing file of favourites.
From abstract gold to a marble Aphrodite…
a pink bug framed in a gorgeous antique to a vintage compote bowl….
gold rimmed glasses….
floral plates…
the best frosted pink and gold glasses I’ve ever seen (these have already come home with me:)
fabulous Turkish towels…aka dish towels for #pkg
mother of pearl binocs that would sit so happily on top of a stack of books….
a pair of the prettiest chinoise vases…
delicate yellow glasses….
and that touch of animal whimsy that makes any space that much more chic….
I think the key to curiosity fabulous is that each piece should be interesting…anything that is makes some kind of statement and that draws your eye…and for me, the quirkier the better.
What curiosities are on your wish list right now?
Oh and PS, I know I said that there would be a #pkg update today but since I’m in PEI, I don’t really have much to fill you in on.
I have finished a divine DIY chair overhaul that Meredith has told me I simply must keep under wraps…I can tell you that it was inspired by the idea she posted here.
I also just purchased these pretties for the pantry doors…
I’ve been looking for a set of 4 antique handles FOREVER so when I found these, I literally jumped up and down…can’t wait for them to arrive.
And with that, I’m off to enjoy the gorgeous red sands…later lovelies.
xo
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper
Posted at 07:41h, 08 Augusti never knew i loved ballet pink and gold so much. but i do.
Things That Sparkle
Posted at 07:47h, 08 AugustAbsolutely love all of your collection here!!! That first statue thing is amazing. I need it!
Shannon
Posted at 07:50h, 08 AugustI tend to pick up things when I travel (or at the thrifts), rather than etsy…I guess I like that it has a story…or maybe I’m just waiting for someone to ask me “where did you get that?”…”Oh, in Paris”
Those handles are fabulous! The attention and detail going into your kitchen is inspiring!!!
Christel @ Captivated by image
Posted at 08:16h, 08 AugustAll of these decorations are getting me so excited, I really love your choices! Those glassed and the vases, the zebra and those binocs, just fabulous. Enjoy your week!
Debby
Posted at 08:30h, 08 AugustLove them all!! Especially set #2!! xo
alison@MyLittleHappyPlace
Posted at 08:33h, 08 AugustDYING over those towels! I’ve seen them before, but not in that gorgeous color. Can you send me a link?
Lisa - A Room with A View
Posted at 09:25h, 08 AugustI love the handles and the glasses!
Aylin at Lila Moonlight
Posted at 10:07h, 08 AugustI like so many from this list. I am curious to see your curiosities on final PKG : ) Any chance I can find that zebra, for my zebra collection? : )
MOD FOX STYLE
Posted at 10:16h, 08 AugustBeautiful finds all very swoon worthy! I think I actually may have a pink pedestal bowl just like that from my Grandmother. May need to pull it out and check it ou!
Have a lovely day Christine!
Amy
Amanda Hill
Posted at 10:33h, 08 AugustThe pink glasses are stunning! I cry a little at how lovely they are.
Liz {Sequins And Stripes}
Posted at 10:46h, 08 AugustI could not agree more, I love details!
Lily
Posted at 11:15h, 08 AugustWhat great pieces…really love the gold abstract and the aphrodite !!
xxLily
goldandgray.com
jacquelyn | lark + linen
Posted at 11:16h, 08 Augusthi, may I come over just so I can gawk at your pantry hardware? I will be quiet, I swear
Chelsea
Posted at 11:59h, 08 AugustI am seriously loving the framed bug and gold rimmed glasses. As for me, I am stalking this VERY tall brass horse that would bring just the right amount of whimsy to my space. xoxo
SomeKindOfStyle
Posted at 12:44h, 08 Augustbeautiful, love love the marble Aphrodite! xoxo
btw, I have a little jewelry Giveaway over my place if you wanna check it out, and might like to enter!
http://some-kind-of-style.blogspot.com/2011/08/giveaway-of-sheyna-moonstone-earrings.html
Thank you!
Naomi@DesignManifest
Posted at 12:48h, 08 AugustI go in and out of Etsy phases and you just inspired me to do some more searching. Such lovely things you have found!!
Enjoy your off time. Waiting on pins and needles over this kitchen 🙂
Chassity (Look Linger Love)
Posted at 13:37h, 08 AugustGorgeousness. I have a pair of binocs in my etsy favs right now 🙂
Nichole @ Parlour
Posted at 13:56h, 08 AugustHaha! I love it. It’s so funny how many of these are in my favorites too! Oh, and those pantry door pulls. Uh-Ma-Zing!!!!
ashley nicole catherine
Posted at 15:46h, 08 Augustgorgeousness! as always! hope you’re enjoying the sunshine!
xo
Aubrey {All Things Bright and Beautiful}
Posted at 16:22h, 08 AugustGo and enjoy, my dear! You definitely deserve/need it! And I am definitely a lover of curiosities…I would love it if someday people described my house as “interesting” (c: Those pink frosted gold detailed glasses are DIVINE…I can’t wait to see them in PKG!!! (c;
The enchanted home
Posted at 16:49h, 08 AugustHow much for the hardware? OMG I am dying over it….SOOOOO gorgeous! Where oh where did you find them? They are amazingly beautiful. Love the frosted glasses too…all gorgeous!
Andrea
Posted at 19:00h, 08 AugustI LOVE those handles. Can’t wait to see it all in place! Hope PEI is FAB!
Interior Design Musings
Posted at 19:07h, 08 AugustThose door handles are lip smackin delish. Can’t wait to see them in place! M.
Gaby [The Vault Files]
Posted at 19:41h, 08 AugustSo many great finds! Love the abstract piece, the gold rimmed glasses, and the turkish towels, they look so delicate 😉
Drew {Coral Cafe}
Posted at 22:38h, 08 AugustI am in love with those frosted pink glasses as well!! Would look super cute at a shower or luncheon!!
designstiles
Posted at 22:54h, 08 AugustTotally agree, the quirkier the better. In fact I have that same exact zebra. I blogged about it here: http://designstiles.me/2011/07/08/friday-youre-so-thrifty/
Marcus Design
Posted at 00:21h, 09 AugustOh my goodness, you always find the best stuff Christine. I love the pink glasses you picked up 🙂 #pkg is going to blow our minds!!! LOVE.
Nancy xo
lisaroyhandbags
Posted at 01:51h, 09 AugustTotal gorgeousness! love the handles!
Have a great time in PEI - we rented a cottage there near Souris about years ago and had the best time. Went to an auction in Souris and found the most amazing things for so cheap. Just love that red sand 🙂
Ashley @ A {Blonde's} DIY Life
Posted at 07:15h, 09 AugustLove the all the glasses!
Rachel {Little Bits of Lovely}
Posted at 07:19h, 09 AugustSo true Christine, I love quirky pieces that add the right amount of interest. LOVE the binoculars and the zebra - so cool! xx
SHERRY HART
Posted at 07:55h, 09 AugustMy head is literally spinning with all of the beautiful images on this post. Those antique handles are unfreakingbelievable…….
pretty pink tulips
Posted at 13:33h, 09 AugustI would happily take any of these lovelies to add a little jazz to my interiors. Gorgeous. Every last one of them!
xo Elizabeth
Cassie {Hi Sugarplum!}
Posted at 13:51h, 09 AugustYou always find the loveliest things! Hope you’re having a fab trip too!
Taj Acosta
Posted at 15:33h, 09 AugustI love love those pink frosted glasses and the antique handles! Glammmmour! xo