this little life of mine

Sepia Scenes: Doll Face

No, this is not one of our dolls, many of which are being sold on eBay, but one I found at an antique mall, and thought she had a pretty face. 

Sepia Scenes: Travel Clock

I swear I used to have a travel clock just like this one many, many years ago. In fact, who knows? It might still be somewhere amongst all our stuff in this very house! Also, I totally fell in love with these little birds that were scattered all over the store. I think I might  have to go back and buy one. 

Sepia Scenes: Mustard Tin

Nestled among some rather nice dishes and floral teacups was this rather out-of-place and slightly rusty tin of mustard. I love antique shops! You never know what you're going to find - or where you'll find it!

Sepia Scenes: Old Photos

I think it's kinda sad when I see someone's old family photos for sale in an antique store/mall. I wonder who these people were, and why their family chose to give the pictures to a store to sell to strangers? Maybe there's no family left; the person was the last of their line, so the estate was distributed by an attorney or maybe a friend who had no emotional ties to the family or memories of the people in the photos. Whatever the case, it's sad. 

See it Sunday: Mug

Sepia Scenes: Santa Smokes

Found this in an antique mall and it made me giggle a bit. Back in the day, when smoking was an acceptable activity, even Santa promoted tobacco products! I don't know if there was any "smoking mixture" left or if they were selling an emtpy box, but for five bucks, I'd hope there was something in there!

 

Sepia Scenes: World's Fair

K is for Kangaroo #bloggingfromatoz

I've always loved this darling little ceramic kangaroo. It originally belonged to my dad, and now it's mine. I guess it was intended to store loose change or jewelery, and a man's wallet could fit in the little pouch the kangaroo is carrying. I don't know why he's wearing boxing gloves. 

I particularly love his smile. He's always so happy and he makes me happy, too!

And, no, he's not for sale. 

 

 

Sepia Scenes: Vintage Valentines

Top 10 Photos of 2011 #holidailies #youcapture #top10picsof2011

For this week's You Capture I present my Top Ten Photos for 2011 (in no particular order):

1. Perfect Shell 1, Avila Beach, CA,  June 2011

2.  Atascadero Lake Sunset, Atascadero, CA,  June 2011.

3.  Dolly Portrait in Sepia, Atascadero, CA, July, 2011.

4.  Monorail, Seattle, WA, August 2011.

5.  Wolves, Seattle, WA, August 2011.

6.  Old Boots, Seattle, WA, August 2011.

7.  Morro Bay Sunset, Morro Bay, CA, September 2011. 

8.  Perfect Shell 2, Avila Beach, CA, June 2011. 

9.  Sepia Sailboat, Morro Bay, CA, September 2011.

10.  Under the Pier, Avila Beach, CA, June 2011.