Kansas City's Antiques & Collectibles Show

I think I mentioned that I hadn't been to any antique shows or flea markets lately ~ coming on August 23 though is KC's Antiques and Collectibles Show ~ something to look forward to as the last one was in early spring. Below are a few images from previous shows.....

{nice selection of vintage German and French games}

I'm not a big doll fan, but there is something about the way these dolls' faces are painted that I find mesmerizing ~ except for the scary blond bride ~ yikes! For those of you who are big doll fans, this month, in addition to the show mentioned above, the 29th Annual Fall KC Toy & Doll Show will be held at the same time and venue.

I have to give the soldier doll display below the prize for being the oddest I've seen ~ although who am I to say that army soldiers in paper lunch bags gathered together in a kid's red wagon isn't the best way to market dolls for boys? It did catch my eye although I did not buy!

Zipper tongue

Fabulous Find #8 ~ Store Display Cabinet

Since getting the puppy I have not been out to a flea market or antique show in weeks ~ I needed a fix! So, Friday after a busy week at work, I decided I would treat myself and stopped at one of my favorite antique malls ~ W D Pickers.

The cabinet below was my big find ~ I have a real hard time resisting anything with drawers. Initially I thought I might use it as a jewelry box, but it is really too large ~ it measures 14" across, 16" high and about 11" deep. The faces of the drawers are wood with decorative metal pulls ~ the rest of the drawer and the entire housing is tin/metal ~ the outside parts printed. In my excitement of finding such a treasure I forgot much of what the dealer told me about the cabinet ~ I do remember he mentioned that he thought it had come from an old store back east. Now, to fill it with something!

{great tin drawer dividers}

{hardware detail ~ these are what sold me on the piece}

{surprise on back ~ worn away original print with my initial!}

Back fat

Good Dog!

{note the surroundings ~ outside!}

Things have been extra busy since the arrival of young Sprocket ~ we have been getting less sleep, more exercise and using way more paper towels than usual - our floors are much cleaner now too! While he is far from being housetrained yet, Sprocket is learning ~ he has definitely figured out that he gets a treat when he goes outside ~ I'm just not sure he understands why!

Ryan Braun - up close

6-legged deer