This little light of mine

 Last week I found myself turning the car around rather quickly to go to an Estate Sale that was in a lovely retirement community.  When I stepped into the home my heart raced as my eyes spotted one treasure after another.  I was almost sad for not having met the dearly departed mother of the ladies hosting the sale, for she had loved the things that I love and I knew that we would have been fast friends.   When I spotted these lamps I knew in an instant that they were coming home with me.  That is if the price was right and as I spoke with the ladies of their mother's treasures, I pulled out my phone to show them a picture of my bedroom and exactly where they would go.   With a tear in their eyes they told me that she would have been delighted to know of the home that they would go to.  It was a comfort to them and a delight to me.

 I knew they were big lamps.  I would guess them to be about 3-4 feet tall and the base filled my bedside tables.  I may have to come up with another place to put them.

 As I was placing them I discovered this signature and stamp I rushed to the computer to see just exactly what the story was on these lamps.

The lamps were created by the JB Hirsch Lighting Company and these were a part of the Francaise Collection which were made from molds of the famous French bronze sculptor LF Moreau and his brothers.

 During the time of WW1 various bronze founderies began to hide the molds fearful they would fall into the hands of the Nazis.

 The molds were taken apart and the parts were scrambled.

 In 1948-1963 over 200 molds were unearthed.

 When JB Hirsch learned of this discovery he brought back several molds from France.  Putting them together was like figuring out a zigsaw puzzle with much the same delight of the completed accomplishment.

 I am amazed by the wonderful details of these lamps.

I hope you have enjoyed this little bit of history.  I hope that in the telling I haven't made any mistakes.   

Today I am joining Debra of Common Ground Vintage Inspiration  and the Show and Tell party at My Romantic Home  and French Country Cottage.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Hugs

Becky

Memorial Day Reflections

 I found this picture of The American's Creed at a yard sale and  I knew that it would be a perfect gift for my husband who served in the Marine Corp.  It spoke to every sentiment that he holds in high regard and of which I so appreciated him for.

The American's Creed was written in 1917 when  patriotic sentiments were very popular.  Most Americans felt, as the creed states, it was their duty to love their country, support its constitution and obey its laws, to respect its flag and to defend it against all enemies.  Sadly, just as this garage sale Creed was considered something to be gotten rid of at very little cost so we find today in our wonderful country the same values that once made us great being forsaken. 

 It use to be a value that was taught then and one that as good Americans we should not fail to teach our children today.

 The children of that time knew then as well as many do today that Freedom has a very high price.  Today, as we remember with thankful hearts, our Veterans who served and are serving our country, may we also remember and  give thanks for the men and women who have served and serve us in another capacity and yet with the same mindset and sacrificial cost, that being our Policemen, Firemen and other First Responders.  We are so grateful to you for your service this past week in Oklahoma.  You made a difference to so many.  

As we celebrate our

Happy Memorial Day may we keep in our mind and in our prayers the many who have served this great country so well.

Morning Light

 Today as the morning light came streaming in my window I told myself that today I would play in it's glow.   I quickly made up the bed and grabbed my camera and tried as I could to capture the feel of the morning.

 There wasn't much time today to sit and drink coffee in my cozy chair  I scurried around tweeking the room before getting ready to spend some time with my grandbabies.

 I grabbed roses from a bouquet that my daughter gave me for Mother's Day and placed them here and there.

 I am not so sure that I needed to turn on the light but I did.

 I had been meaning to add the plaque to my bed for months and finally today I did.

One last look before I go out the door.

I hope you have a beautiful day.
I am joining Debra today of Common Ground.

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I had almost given up on my blog.  In fact I have seen several of my favorite blogs go months without a post.  Why do you think that is? Have you ever felt that way before?  I know for me coming up with perfect pictures and then content was a challenge and took precious time and when I would come back to check my comments there would only be a couple of comments to my post.  It was always good to hear from those faithful blog friends but it would also make me feel like nobody else was reading. Have you ever felt this way?  But what I feel had really happened is that people like to look and time does not allow you to make comments  on every blog you visit and one can only say, " That is Beautiful!" so much.   We need a quick fix sometimes to give our blog a boost and I believe Bedloo is it.

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The above picture regarding the table was a decision we needed to make regarding an auction item my husband was building.  The vote so far has been for natural legs and so by just posting this  Bedloo we feel that it will drive the bids because we have built the most desirable choice for the auction.  

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Fancy Flea 2013

 The weather was just perfect for the Fancy Flea held today in Lakeland, Florida.

 There were over 300 vendors set up for this wonderful market which is held twice a year.

  I would have to say that the crowd was more than likely a record crowd.

There were so many people that it was hard to take pictures so I found myself snapping them whenever I could and as fast as I could.

 My eyes found delight everywhere I could see when I could see between the people.

 I am always drawn to lace, ruffles, painted furniture, chandeliers and jewelry, hats, ironstone, and anything pretty!   I guess you could say pretty much every thing there!  What do you look for when you go to market?

 What a great chair!  

 Deb from Vintage Soul always rocks the market with a fabulous booth!

 I love this vintage prom dress.

The best part of the show to me is coming away with so many great ideas and of course all of the friends I see there.   It was a truly perfect day.

The next Fancy Flea will be in the fall.

Will you be there?

Bluebells

As a young child I looked forward to spring for many reasons.  The discovery of the first bluebells in bloom was always such a joy to me.  

 I loved their colors most of all.   The shades of blue and pink are so lovely together.  

 I would pick pretty little bundles and carry them to my Mother and my Granny and the lady who lived next door.   I was always greeted with a big smile a kiss and a hug.

 I was blessed to live next door to my Grandparent's farm in the country and every field was not only my playground but my flower garden as well, with Violets, Spring Beauties, Clover and Queen Anne's lace.  As I think back on what beautiful bouquets I was able to create as a child it makes me smile because the best part of those beautiful flowers was the wonderful joy of

NO WEEDING!

I wish you all a very happy Spring!

Wishing you a Happy Easter

Itty Bitty Pretty Weddings

One day after a long day of painting vintage furniture in my garage I came in to rest and started  playing on Pinterest which is my usual way to unwind,   I was taken in by a beautiful picture of a bride  adorned in a Magnolia Pearl dress and the setting for her wedding was in a field of clover by a beautiful lake.    All around her were wonderfully staged vintage pieces of furniture and decor.   As I looked up from the computer and out the window, my eyes following the path down to the lake just past the roses garden to the old iron gazebo and at that moment I knew a new adventure was just beginning.

My husband is ordained and can marry people and with a large amount of vintage goodies always at my command we have everything anybody could want in a small wedding venue.  So with this post I am pleased to announce the beginning of Itty Bitty Pretty Weddings.

What Would Donna Do?

 Today's Garage Sale Treasure was this wonderful Huge rusty crusty chandelier.  

But have you ever looked at something and wondered, " What would Donna of Funky Junk Interiors do?"

 I see something fabulous here but I don't know just what yet.  

Then again maybe all it should be is just a fabulous chandelier.

The wiring is on the bottom for the bulbs but I have no idea what the globes should look like.

I am very much open to your ideas.

I would love to hear from you Donna!