Antique Mercury glass bead garlands

Antique mercury glass beads...available Nov. 15th.
Offering lovely garlands of mercury glass in gold, silver, aqua, red, pink and multi. They are assorted in sizes. No pieces broken and each package has the size in Inches figured out for you.

Once upon a time, and a very long time ago  (mid to late 1800's and into the 1930's...handblown silver glass was made. Glass covered with a silver nitrate, double coated and turned into beads for garlands.Usually made out of the U.S.

There is no mercury in mercury glass. They are fragile, and sometimes broken. alot of times they get thrown out, not realizing how really precious and beautiful they really are.

They are very sought after for todays antique Christmas collectors. A collection on a vintage decorated tree is beautiful to say the least. 

See you this Christmas season...starting Nov. 15th 10-6

Airplane staring down my driveway...sunday morning.

 I'm standing in my driveway Sunday morning...and this is what is looking at me...a small airplane in the field across the street. Now the night before, we came home in the dark from the Antique show and heard there was an airplane in the field and all was well. Of course it brought the crowds and the emergency vehicles, which we mostly missed. Remember it was dark and we were exhausted...so we didn't think that much more about it...

 It took me off guard when I saw it FACING MY DRIVEWAY head on...geeeeezzzzzzzz! What if...and I don't even want to go there. Because I know lightning strikes homes, like it did Joni's in August...and I know airplanes hit homes. We just don't want it to be ours, do we.It's just too much trouble.
 I was really thankful for that onion field across the street. The airplane had engine failure and was heading south to the Hinckley airport in roy...when he spotted the just harvested field. Glad no one was hurt. 

 On the bright side...here is my "new find" from the Acorn antique show...this came from a sweet charming vendor  from Minnesota. Her shop name is Minnie Van Winkles...         and she told me the story of how full her vehicle was one day out hunting...and said I cannot fit another thing in it...when she found this beauty. And you know how it goes from there...we tell the passenger to call a cab or get real skinny because these things are squeezing in, right!

I'm so glad she did! 
She kept calling it a she...so I said well, did you name her?
She said no, but you could call her Minnie, from Minnesota, and her last name the shop name Van Winkle, (and besides I love disneyland, minnie mouse).
So...her name is: Minnie Van Winkle...how easy was that!
And I love her.

 Here you can see it has original labels and I just love that it's got such nice golden patina and it's all original. Antique shows just have the best feelings inside of them. Nostalgia, childhood memories, grandparent remembrances and we want to buy it to have it around us. It makes us feel good. It connects us to our past. And there is QUALITY...which is so missing in todays products, so very sad.

My goodness we heard the BEST stories. So many of you shared such neat reasons why you were buying certain pieces. One of my favorites is when a man came in and saw our red and blue scooter...and he was just in high heaven, couldn't get his money out fast enough, he talked on and on about how he use to ride one just like it. 

There was a new booth there, think it was something like "the little red wagon" from reno. They had the sweetest stuff, they collect and sell childhood toys, books, anything children related from the past. What a joy to walk into their space. They had such a love for their offerings. Hopefully they will be back to the next show Feb. 15-16th.

Crazy quilt made from ties...day 2 of Acorn

Gee...it was so much fun Saturday seeing so many customers of just a bed of roses come to the Acorn antique/vintage holiday show. I hope you had as much fun as we did. The last hour of the day finally we caught our breath, ate a corn dog on the run and I sat down briefly, but was afraid I may not be able to get back up! Mr. Roses, well, he too had alot of fun. He just may enjoy his retirement. Remember I get twice the man now and 1/2 the income!  

It was a very well attended show...and Heidi Wilcox the show producer is a hard worker and has a husband and family of boys that are exceptional in all working together. Acorn was started by her Mother Georgia who has since passed on. Georgia would be happy. And Heidi brings the most amazing metal. rusty, wooden things, they just fly right out the door.

We love to collect and sell!

We love to see who will buy the items that we collect.
sometimes we know ahead of time who will buy what...
and then we get suprised with our new customers and learn what they love...thus our addiction to search out "more" antique vintage items pushes us out the door to collect more!

we also love to see what YOU have found that the other vendors have offered. They too are dedicated to finding just the right stuff. And we Love YOU new customers, hope to see you again. If you'll keep checking this blog you'll find out what we are up to next.

I took my camera...but didn't take even one minute to take photo's. I did find a beauty to bring home, she has a name.
I will post monday. 

Today, the acorn antique show will be a bit slower, the booths are about 1/2 the amount in them, so there is a more relaxed atmosphere. Vendors will bring in some more odds and ends...you MAY find that prices will be lowered a bit more as the day goes on...since it could be raining and no one wants to haul their stuff back home.
(now this is my opinion, not fact, okay).

See you soon...and remember the shop is closed until Nov. 15 when we re-open for Christmas. Then we will be open everyday new hours: 10-6  closed sundays. We want this to be a neat ending to our 7 years there. 

crazy quilt made from old ties is still available. 135.00

An antique. vintage. Industrial style show NOT TO MISS!

 Today we set up 10 hours...at the weber county fairgrounds
for the amazing one of a kind and biggest antique show in the state of Utah...I took a quick run around before leaving...and I saw magnificent furniture almost breath taking. What I know you as our customers would love is so many pieces of Industrial, pieces to organize with, decorate with, rustic, holiday, galvanized. These dealers come in from other states
to sell their stuff they have collected through the years and this past summer.
I am finally offering 3 antique quilts..it breaks my heart to do so...they are of the finest quality...and the pricing is for  your benefit...as quilt prices are really low right now, so they could make a great investment.

selling my collections too...this one noahs ark from wolfcreek.
selling a beautiful big gray scale toledo brand...its wonderful.

 Also this door and a large window same style which has to be
close to 5'x 5'  also a very primitive old red paint tool chest with lid and drawers. I am sharing my space with Heidi the show producer...and she has just the best industrial and rustic woods, you will want to pay special attention.
She has a nice collection of glass door knobs too.

 Outside Heidi has alot of her primitives and industrials...
grab us for a sold tag, if you can't find her.
You'll find plenty to decorate for your thanksgiving holiday.

 Another thing we are parting with...this is a gigantic coat
rack...from an old school or church. Someone will be very lucky to own this piece, you'll find it just as you go inside the door to the left. 

 Here are the legs to the antique coat rack.

 All of our antique mercury glass garlands have been measured and bagged up...so glad Mr. roses is still recovering
and can sit and do odds and ends projects for selling for me.
You will love this nice selection of garlands. I also have 2 sizes of the reproductions in antique silver, you'll adore.

 Loaded up is a very large antique mailbox fastened to an old
farm produce scale...this will be in the entree of the show too.

 remember the shop in farmington is closed right now while it gets prepared for Christmas.

 we re-open...Nove 15  and will be there everyday through christmas...and after.

You'll find our event sign in the window...I just love it!
Hope you do too.
see you at the antique show...this weekend.
don't forget to turn your clocks back sunday!

Ironing things out...

 Once upon a time in a city called Ogden Utah, this iron was shipped to a place on Harrison Blvd. from the z.c.m.i dept. store Salt lake city, utah. The place was the Dee Hospital. My husband said he was born there. The hospital has since been torn down and turned into a park.

 Here is proof on the box...isn't it wonderful the box and label come with this beautiful blue kerosene iron. This iron has never been used and all original parts are here. Would make a unique gift for an Iron, zcmi or dee hospital collector. It will be available at the acorn antique show at the weber county fair grounds this coming saturday/sunday.

 along with the iron a beautiful blue vintage globe...because Santa travels the whole world on Christmas eve...

 Because he has super fast reinedeer. Available wool, script and houndstooth fabric reindeers and a wreath or two with a reindeer.

Belsnickles ...before jolly st. Nick

Belsnickles...and an old ornie in chocolate brown flocked wreath.
4 available at the acorn show...and some at the shop. These belsnickles are beautiful reproductions. Oh, how I would love a real antique one, wouldn't you?

Old buttons in creams...bottled in apothacary jar for the holidays.
Can't wait to show you what you can do with the magnetic 
flower pin...but that's another day.

Santa head from the 50's...oh the memories! Santa took over in the 1930's from the belsnickle...to a jolly olde soul!

Belsnickle originated in Germany, he was more of a stern giver and would go to the children once a year, he would ask if they were good and they always said YES. Then he would leave. 

Putting the Pedal to the metal...Once upon a time

 Wide rim tire womans bike will be at the Acorn holiday show this weekend, all original, could be used if it had new tires. Ouch, maybe a padded seat? Christmas was usually the time you asked Santa for a new bike. I'm guessing this is a late 40's maybe early 50's.

On the topic of METAL...how about a rustic pair of roller skates.

These skates were used "once upon a time"

say in the 1950-60's

Metal garden flower pitcher and butterfly tea light holder or I would fill with chocolate. The Pitcher is filled with a mercury glass colored tinsel branch...are you getting excited for Christmas? These will also be at the shop Nov. 15th. The red tree in the wooden spool will be at the Acorn show this weekend. These are new with nice old patina style.

Metal keys...brass. silver. Once upon a time Keys were used
as Keys for starting up a car. truck. tractor. Now they are objects for art. Not complaining! (at the acorn and shop).

Just purchased...84 zinc lids with glass inserts...here is your chance to get your jars a topper. Glass jars with zinc lids have been very popular again this year and we have been completly out of them. They come...and then they go.

Union Pacific Railroad bucket...I'm going to have to research what they did specifically with the buckets. Maybe you know.

Once upon a time... someone had more patients than Jobe.
Each circle on this metal tree has been handmade and each end has been cut in tiny slices...THEIR FINGERS HAD TO BE BLEEDING didn't they? This was an estate find in the Ogden area. 

Price yet to be determinded...it's one of those rare pieces of
Christmas art that's not duplicated. The base is wooden sticks covered in a foil and lights are inserted in each center. The lights do not work...and I would rather keep original.

Once upon a time...someone was really really awesome to make this...has anyone else ever seen anything like it?
It too will be at the acorn show this weekend. sat. sunday.

(one of those things we SHOULD keep...but we are at the stage in life an airline ticket sounds kind of fun!)

Christmas...means games, Once upon a time

 Once upon a time...like 1955 children had Santa bring them the Merry Milkman game. And they loved it and you will too.

This game is complete (I will search for the missing milk bottle I know its here)..game pieces in wonderful condition.
The box has a little tearing and wear with aging and use.

This exciting game and toy will be sold in our booth at the acorn antique/vintage holiday show this coming Saturday and sunday at the weber fair grounds at 9:00 a.m.

Gloves

 ONCE UPON A TIME...like before and around the 1960's  girls and women wore gloves for many occasions, it was a part of their everyday outfits. Not just for warmth. 

Here you can see 9 pair hanging as a garland, you can see the different sizes and shapes, but it is hard to see their textures of satin, knit, leather, polyesters. 

 Here is a pretty design tea dyed color adorned with a vintage brass pin and pearl...for sale at the Acorn holiday show this coming Saturday/Sunday. (all gloves shown here will be for sale there). 

 Knubby design with an elegant broach pin drapes a grouping of antique books.

 Gloves boxes were common in a home. Usually placed upon a dresser/vanity. This is a romantic wooden box, others are made of satins or leathers and long. 

When was the last time you thought about a memory wearing a pair of vintage gloves or someone you knew who wore gloves?
I have a prom photo wearing gloves that went to my elbows.

Gloves were worn throughout the day in different styles, depending on what your were doing. 

and that was "Once upon a time."

Note that on Nov. 15th when we reopen for Christmas, we will  have a nice selection in style, color and textures  of vintage gloves for you to purchase. If you can't wait...there is the acorn holiday show at the weber county fair grounds this weekend.  

Once upon a time @ a vintage inspired Christmas

save this date for our Christmas show

ONCE UPON A TIME
is our Christmas theme

We are NOW CLOSED and will re-open Nov. 15 (a friday)

During this time the shop will magically change into her Christmas vignettes of vintage inspired Gifts and decor.

The shop will then remain open thru Christmas eve every day excepting Sunday and Thanksgiving eve/Thanksgiving day.

check back...we'll be building upon the theme these three weeks.

Also we have been working hard so we can offer wonderful antique vintage goods at the Acorn antique show this coming Saturday/Sunday at the weber county fair grounds.

Chandalier takes it place

We brought the chandalier that hung in the shop 7 years to our home before Carls surgery. We are sure enjoying it's light and beauty. We have a large entry way, and it's just perfect there.
It even lights up, at the shop we never could find the electricity to it...old buildings!

I was going to post more Christmas today but now my camera has gone missing. I am SO OVER Halloween this year, packed it all away at home. Since we did Halloween things in Sept. with the grandchildren, I guess it's okay.

  This will be our last Christmas at the shop and I'm so excited to make it happen. Christmas stockings, ribbon, reindeer,wreaths, rusty jingle bells, mercury glass have arrived, so fun to unbox.

Christmas seems so magical...but we all know we are the ones who make it magic for everyone else, right! (and that's okay).

What's left at the shop is 1/2 off...and the pumpkins and assorted items are reduced to $5.00 instead of 10.00  they have to GO! 

still no camera....WHERE is it now???

10 more reasons to shop Acorns Holiday show

Ice skate florals stuff with mercury glass colored pines and an old 
santa head pick.

West germany Santa head tree topper in box, excellent condition.

One of a kind...antique framed chalkboards...write your own words.

Red green fresh white vintage table cloths, roses roses and more.

Glowing flame electric cardboard fireplace excellent condition from the 1950's.  (unused and has a box).

newly acquired ruffly pieces of vintage milkglass for your holiday
decorating, fill with homemade goods, vintage ornies etc.

Themed vintage hankies. hanky. handkerchiefs...between the show and the shop we will have at least 400 newly starched and pressed hankies hanging around to buy.

Colander floral...silver and bright.

snow flake themed ice skate floral

coming...Nov. 2-3rd weber county fair grounds 9:00 a.m.
My space will be to the left as you walk in the doors.
This is an antique AND vintage show...you will find all types of
quality home decor and gifts in a wide range of prices.
More on the other dealers later...they amaze me at what they find and bring to offer us as customers. FALL is the BEST time to buy vintage...collectors have had the whole summer to do their best hunting.

Note: there will be a home show in the building next door on Saturday. I'll take 10 more photo's tomorrow...so check in!