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Monday, June 6, 2011

Antiquing in "Juneuary"


What to do when it's June and record setting rainfall?
Go antiquing!

Darting in and out of shops, trying to stay dry, we found this kilim ottoman for a song.
I had no idea where to put it, until I got home. It is perfect in front of the leather chair in the reading room in Asti!

We also found an iron settee, chair and table for the pool house balcony.
It has been a three year search, and of course I don't have a photo since it was raining so hard!

On our way home yesterday, we stopped in the sleepy little town of San Anselmo and braved more rain.
San Anselmo has some great antique stores. I found this lamp! One of a pair, stay tuned to where it is going to go!

Even the Alameda Antique Faire was rained out. Rescheduled for next Sunday, I'm praying for good weather!

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12 comments:

  1. KathysueJune 6, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    We are having the strangest weather here In Calif. this year, the plants are loving it,but I am a bit tired of it and ready for some Spring/Summer weather. Love your treasures!!! Great finds!! Happy Monday,Kathysue

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  2. French Basketeer.comJune 6, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    We had rain too last night, strange for June! Love all the finds~

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  3. ℳartina @ Northern NestingJune 6, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Delores that lamp reminds me of one I have in my living room that I just added a PB burlap shade to. Martina

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  4. VINTAGE HOME lifestyleJune 6, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Love the lamp, Delores.

    It looks like we are finally going to get a break this week...in the 80's. it's time...my umbrella is getting worn out and I refuse to buy a new one in June!

    Have a lovely Monday.
    ox~Cathleen

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  5. Nancie Mills PipgrasJune 6, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    I covet that squirrel lamp. If it ever goes missing, you know where to look first.

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  6. SarahJune 6, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Great finds, Delores. Sure would be nice if TX would get some of that rain CA is tired of. ;-)
    Have a great week. ~ sarah

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  7. sharon santoni at my french country homeJune 6, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    I think it lust be you that ambushed our rain !! Looks like you got some great finds and had a fun afternoon
    Sharon
    x

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  8. Nita StacyJune 6, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    You must be getting all our rain because we have been doing without for a long time. I love that lamp and can't wait to see where you put the pair. I would have snapped those up too!

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  9. Entertaining WomenJune 6, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Feel free to send that rain our way...I love rain...such a blessing. We're experiencing hotter than usual weather...reminds me of summer on the prairies when I was a child. Great finds! Hope that you have more happy hunting...rain or dry. Cherry Kay

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  10. LizabethJune 6, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Looks like you had a lot of fun shopping! The ottoman looks comfy and I love the colors! The lamp you showed us is my kind of style! Hope you guys dry up soon out there!

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  11. DeseraeJune 6, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    You found some great treasures....can't wait to see where those lamps end up! They are fabulous!!!!!
    ~Des

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  12. Pinky at Designs by PinkyJune 6, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    You always find the best things! Love all your new things. XO, Pinky

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