These first items were bought by my mother. I was going back and forth on whether or not to purchase them and so she just got them for me :) They are old Avon perfume bottles. They are tiny but I think they have a lot of potential. I am thinking of turning the clear one into a large vase full of some of the dead roses Sans gave me. And I am thinking of using the cap of the pink one for a very ornate side table :) And then the pink part can be a large decorative bowl in Bentley manner perhaps.
The next antique I am not sure what I am doing with just yet but I love it! My dad wanted to contribute to the dollhouse as well and bought me this antique vanity with seat. I am trying to decide if it works best for Morticia or for Mrs. Bentley!!? It's a little creepy but very classic I think!
Lastly, I found this piece here in a DFW antique store. I think its just a small mirror meant for a ladies vanity BUT its the perfect size to be an impressive stand-up mirror in miniature. It will definitely be a center piece in Morticia and Gomez's bedroom. And it was only $8. I felt like I struck gold!
I am getting the tinglies back in my fingers for working on the mansion! I am planning and planning!! More to come.....
Great finds! I really like that mirror!! Pefect!!
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You did get some beautiful things! I love the vanity and the mirror. I think they would both be perfect for Morticia.
ReplyDeletelovely finds Ara, that mirror has to be my favourite,oh its wonderful !! so perfect for morticia too !
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Great finds, I love them all and the stand up mirror is gorgeous! With all the spiderweb on it, the vanity must surely belong to Morticia :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat finds Ara I love those little bottles.
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Ilove everyone of them Ara. I am with you on the use of the Avon bottles,sooooo pretty. Think I am making a trip down to mum's to see if she keeps these. That vanity is really unusual. What material is it? Some kind of stone? The mirror is just fabulous and you don't even need to do anything to it. Sooo perfect. You have struck gold ,my dear :).
ReplyDeleteLove the mirror Ara, it will make a perfect addition to the Mansion. xxx
ReplyDeleteI cant believe your luck with that wonderful Mirror Ara, its just amazing, Morticia must be so happy with that! Some wonderful finds there! Kate xxx
ReplyDeleteWhy do I NEVER find antique-y mini's in any of the stores I visit?? Great stuff, Ara. I, too, like the mirror for Morticia. I didn't realize Avon made such small bottles. You did verry well and how nice that your parents support your hobby.
ReplyDeletefantastic! The mirror is wonderful! greetings
ReplyDeleteOMG! That vanity/mirror is Perfect!! What a great find!! Good to see you thinking about working on it.....now...Get to work! :)
ReplyDeletewow- that mirror is the most fantastic find for Morticia- what a score! Love the little bottles too- your Mom is a sweetie :) Don't ya just love it when your fingers get itching to make something ♥ I have a piano and bench that has the same kind of finish as your vanity, except mine is red with gold webbing.
ReplyDeleteThanks all!! Yes - there were many more small avon bottles as well but these were the two that struck me as having some mini - potential! The vanity is made of wood, but I thought it was stone at first too. That's just how its painted!
ReplyDeleteKim, is there any mark on yours as to what they are? I am such a dummy and didn't write down what the antique guy said they were.... something that starts with an "S". Apparently they were popular pieces!
Ara- I forgot to look last night! There might be, I cannot remember for sure. I'm writing myself a post-it note for my purse right now to check---I'll keep ya updated :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful finds...the mirror and the vanity are as if they were made for her.
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