Trash & Treasure Monday - Marie Antoinette

The past week I was busy trying to clean before my son was out of school for summer break so I really didn't go anywhere to buy anything! I did however pull out Marie Antoinette and once again ponder on what to do about her appearance. After you see her picture, you'll know why I call her Marie Antoinette!

Marie was my Mother's doll, although I'm not sure when she was given to her I do know that my Great Grandmother Annie made her clothes and hat. As what happens with most of these dolls, the rubber band that held her arms and head on have dried out and fallen apart. I was going to glue the arms and head back on but my husband said I should take her to be fixed. I'm not sure it matters because I'm just going to put her on display, I would never let anyone play with her!

If she were yours what would you do?

Marie with her head

Marie without her head

Trash & Treasure Monday

My friend Victoria at Confessions of a New/Old Home Owner has started hosting Trash & Treasure Monday and I thought I would join in on the fun! I stop in at the local Goodwill at least once every two weeks (or more if I can get away with it!) but this week I decided to hit a few antique stores. I was looking for a bookshelf for my son's room and I found everything but the bookshelf! Here are just a few of my treasures.

Matt and I got a much needed day to ourselves and decided to drive to North Carolina to a Antique Mall I had seen on Craigslist. They have wonderful things but I'm a savvy shopper and I not only want a treasure, I want a bargain! This store was reasonable but I know if I'm keep looking I can find what I want at a great price.

Matt found these pictures for the kitchen.


I finally found a small table that would fit between my swing and the wall (for my morning coffee). It matches the sun I have hanging on the wall!


I got this lovely birdcage from Victoria's Etsy shop and wanted something to put in it. I had a nest but it wasn't exactly right so I got this little figurine in NC. Matt said it wasn't right either!


Here's a close up, Momma bird feeding her chick.


I picked out this cute little pair of kittens at a road side yard sale.

NAPCO Goodwill find.

White wicker shelf for the bathroom.

A school desk for Marty's room, the best price of the week $24! It's in perfect condition, I almost tripped over Marty trying to buy it.

I had a nice week and got almost 2 full days of "kid free" time. This doesn't happen often so when the opportunity presents itself - I'm all over it! Marty only has 3 more days of school. I'm looking forward to being able to wake up without an alarm clock but really I always dread summer break! We'll get through, we always do, but it's hard to fill up 3 months with fun filled activities.

Happy Memorial Day from The Eykamp Haus!

Kathy