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08 September 2009

Small treasures

Buying smalls has never been my forte... Call it lack of confidence, call it ignorance, I just never felt very confident buying smalls! A piece of furniture, easy! Chairs, dressers, tables, no problem! But, when it came to smalls, I just was never sure if people would be interested in buying them... So, I have made it my mission to pay a closer attention to learning about what kind of smalls sell better, and start doing a better job filling my spaces with better vintage smalls!!! Especially now, with the challenges created by our economy, smalls are truly supporting our little businesses... I still feel like I am in training, and learning with my mistakes, but I would like to think I am making some progress... So, with that in mind, I paid closer attention to the little treasures on my last visits to the flea market and thrift stores. Here are some of my latest finds:









































































This old beaded purse is my favorite find, and I think I will have to keep it!!! The best part is that it only cost me ten dollars!!! So, do you think I did good with my smalls...??!!















Posted by Maison Douce at 10:08 PM

20 comments:

  1. MonicaSeptember 9, 2009 at 12:41 AM

    Lovely finds, Isabel! Love the pink bag and little shoes!
    You have such an eye for vintage treasures!;)
    Hugs,
    Monicax.

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  2. Zita - Mlle MagpieSeptember 9, 2009 at 3:41 AM

    You do have such a great eye, Isabel, even for smalls. Such wonderful finds and quite the variety.

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  3. vivianSeptember 9, 2009 at 4:05 AM

    very good! I always look for the little things. I love tiny things so thats what catches my eye most the time anyways! love that pink vase! have a sweet day!
    hugs
    vivian

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  4. vintagesueSeptember 9, 2009 at 5:20 AM

    i adore smalls. smalls are my forte. i have the opposite problem....i lack confidence when buying furniture. seems you have a forte for both!!! i adore your treasures....great and small. love the barkcloth bag, little book and pearls in bags. i would buy them all!! as always....your blog continues to inspire me. thanks for sharing.
    sue

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  5. doraSeptember 9, 2009 at 5:46 AM

    Maravillosas compras, todo es muy bonito. Pero el frutero y el bolsito me han enamorado

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  6. trash talkSeptember 9, 2009 at 6:48 AM

    You did excellent grasshopper! Everything you purchased continues the look you have created. It will all flow beautifully.
    Good smalls are getting harder and harder to find. I don't have a lot either because I am so darn picky, but you're right. Smalls go a long way towards paying the bills.
    Debbie
    P.S. Those white tins are wonderful as are the pink baby shoes!

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  7. UnknownSeptember 9, 2009 at 6:49 AM

    great finds, you certainly have the knack- I so enjoy your blog, thanks..
    Karen

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  8. AnnetteSeptember 9, 2009 at 8:33 AM

    You did a great job!! I wish I knew where you shop. I would love to know when you sell the garden quote as I collect things like that. You should feel very confident on searching for smalls.
    Annette

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  9. StephenieSeptember 9, 2009 at 10:02 AM

    Big of small, you really have the eye for finding such beautiful things.. I love it all.. Those little baby shoes are just so precious..
    STephenie

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  10. Debra@CommonGroundSeptember 9, 2009 at 10:41 AM

    I think you did fabulous, and they fit perfectly with your "look". The little pink shoes and the floral purse are just so sweet. Everything just says "Isabel"!
    Debra

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  11. BellaRosaSeptember 9, 2009 at 4:07 PM

    I think you did a wonderful job with smalls! :) I call them my tiny treasures and I actually look for them first and then look at the bigger stuff, I loved the bag with pearls..,I always pick those up and the pink bebe shoes..well..I love everything you found :) Rose

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  12. LisaSeptember 9, 2009 at 4:23 PM

    Well Done You! I think you found some true treasures!
    Hugs, Lisa

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  13. Marilyn MillerSeptember 9, 2009 at 7:22 PM

    Great bag, I think I would keep it too.

    I hope you had an extra special day yesterday with your brown eyed girl.

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  14. sueSeptember 10, 2009 at 6:32 AM

    I think we might be sisters! I always felt underconfident buying smalls (and have 2 tubfuls to prove it), but now they're the only thing keeping me in the black. I tend to think of them as the extras you need to show off your furniture.

    At first, I bought indiscriminately, but started paying attention to what is consistently selling, so now it's easier.

    And you're right: I will make a decision on a piece of furniture in a heartbeat, and then waffle on a $2 small for 30 minutes. It's never easy!

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  15. The Flying BeeSeptember 10, 2009 at 2:03 PM

    Hey Isabel,

    I love all your finds! You did a great job!

    I wanted to let you know that I posted about my trip to Monticello if you want to check it out!

    xo,
    Adrienne

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  16. Judy @ In His GripSeptember 10, 2009 at 2:37 PM

    I love the picture with the angel and the children, I had one of those hanging in my room as a child.

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  17. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2009 at 11:22 PM

    Hi Isabel, you did great, darling darling things, I think when you buy what you love you can't go wrong..... the courtship book is simply faboulous!!!

    Tracey C

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  18. nickiSeptember 11, 2009 at 6:05 PM

    Good Job! I have an antique store in Montana and all of those items would sell here very well. Like some of the other comments, I am not comfortable yet with furniture, but it is the smalls paying the rent right now.

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  19. kristincoSeptember 11, 2009 at 10:40 PM

    Un vrai coup de coeur pour ce sac recouvert d'un joli tissu fleuri !

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  20. lvroftiquesSeptember 16, 2009 at 9:06 PM

    You bet your cute buns I do!! Lol!! Girlfriend you couldn't do bad smalls if you tried! *winks* The two pictures of the french children made me sigh with envy! They're just dreamy! Vanna

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