The Thrill of the Hunt

If you're like me, and you probably are, you enjoy the thrill of the hunt 

as much or more as actually buying the thing. 

I can't wait for the weekend when estate and garage sales announce the hunt is on! 

Release the hounds!

Time to hunt!!!

Everything in this photo was purchased at an estate or yard sale for under $5.
The candleholder is actually a traveler's ashtray with a hinged lid!

I'm not a hunter and would definitely be rooting for the fox 

but I do understand the thrill of the chase. 

The best part would undoubtedly be riding a magnificent horse in my stunning hunting outfit! 

Love those tall riding boots and stylish velvet helmets.

But, I digress. Back to the hunt!

Scattered throughout an estate sale,
I might discover little treasures such as this charming silver trophy. 

I love the inscription:  "The Young Farmer's Club, Best Sheep in Show, 1942."

Soon I catch the scent of my quarry.  When I spot that special item I've been looking for, 

my heart skips a beat and I zero in on it. Hopefully, other hunters stay out of  my way. 

Did I bring my riding crop?

I've been hunting for a pretty urn
and thought my old doorknobs here resembled eggs tucked into a nest.

Once you start collecting a certain thing, say, ironstone, you're always on the hunt for more. 

When I go to a sale, I usually go to the kitchen first to see if they have anything on my wish list:  ironstone, old silver, or unusual glassware.  

I didn't know what this little piece was until I researched it and discovered it was an egg cup. 

I recently spotted this wonderful marmalade jar. Uh oh, I feel another collection coming on.

I'm always adding to my collections but try to restrain myself to just what I truly love.

For instance, I recently swooned at a display of ironstone creamers and wanted to buy the whole bunch. But, I only purchased two pieces that I didn't already have to add to my little collection. 

One is by Coors, the other is Buffalo china.
They're sitting atop an oak medicine cabinet found at an estate sale for $5!!!

Then it's on to the living room searching for mirrors, artwork, baskets, or decorative items 

like these French leather opera glasses. 

I love the words "Beauchamp" and "Paris" imprinted on these old glasses.

A bedroom might offer up a vintage pom-pom chenille bedspread or some delicate linens. 

I'm always hunting for grain sacks but they're so elusive. 

However, I did recently find this vintage Jade-ite lamp for $5 in an alley sale 

that was perfect for my guest room.

And now the prize of the hunt:  vintage books.
I love their scent--old paper, worn leather, secrets like these cutout paper dolls tucked inside.
Finding such a treasure makes me want to shout with joy.

No wonder hunting dogs cry with excitement!

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