Dodging the raindrops
early morning search for things
that tug one's heartstrings
Another successful foray to the Puces de Vanves at Avenue Marc Sangnier, Porte de Vanves resulted in several yummy finds: assorted petite Bonne Annee and Bonne Fete cards (above), buttons (below), hand-beaded millinery flowers, a set of 12 silver-plate forks and two Napoleon III hand-carved scenes of Christ's crucifixion. Alas the photographs don't do the latter justice. I've posted them in black and white in an attempt to show detail.
To read about more yummy things, visit Sunday Scribblings.
Fantastic pictures of yummy treasures. Thanks for sharing visually what we couldn't otherwise have appreciated so fully.
Posted by: sundaycynce | 13 February 2007 at 12:01
Awesome yummy treasures! XXOO
Posted by: Tammy | 13 February 2007 at 02:19
What treasures!
I have a beautiful old crucifix that my grandfather carried back from Italy for my grandmother. And all my grandmother's embroidery and hand crocheted doilies. Oh my did you bring back good memories - thanks.
Sorry I'm late - we've had a power outtage
Posted by: Frances | 12 February 2007 at 18:19
Oh what yummy finds. I love how I "travel" to Paris each week with your blog.
Posted by: Jone | 12 February 2007 at 16:40
Fascinating. Although I like to collect unusual things, I didn't become interested in antiques until reading blogs, like yours. I'm glad you're enjoying your "yummy" finds. :)
Posted by: GeL(Emerald Eyes) | 12 February 2007 at 15:11
you are right -- those are wonderful finds. totally yummy!
Posted by: AscenderRisesAbove | 12 February 2007 at 08:19
You always have the best treasure hunts.
Posted by: sarala | 12 February 2007 at 03:25
Yummy, indeed. I especially love the buttons and the forks (great table cloth under the forks too). Ah, to lose oneself in a Paris market!
Posted by: TI | 12 February 2007 at 00:03
There is such a joy in the well-chosen, well-appreciated THING, isn't there? You have a knack from bring that kind of attention which comes from your whole mind, and sharing it with us.
Thank you for the gorgeous pictures and the haiku.
Posted by: Mardougrrl | 11 February 2007 at 21:17
yes, these are YUMMY finds! I love the cards!
Posted by: Liza | 11 February 2007 at 20:37
Hunting for treasures on a rainy day is something I haven't done in awhile — now I miss it!
These photos are really delectable. I can see the meticulous hand work in all of these items. It's just beautiful that so many artisans walk among us and that they leave bits of themselves behind.
Posted by: KG | 11 February 2007 at 16:17
yummy is an understatement! ummm I sooo miss hunting for treasure:( keeping some, selling some:).....sadly at the moment I'm not enjoying much of anything I use to, so darn busy...so it's always good to see over here! xo the church in the snow is like something from a book in my childhood* BeaUtiful! xo
Posted by: berrie | 11 February 2007 at 14:43
I love these pics!
Thank you for visiting my blog, I cherish your comments. One of these days, or years, I am going to attack you with questions about Paris - I really want to take my dad there for a visit!
Karen
Posted by: Karen Travels | 11 February 2007 at 14:35
Wonderfully "yummy finds"! The silver-plate forks are beautiful.
Posted by: mikim | 11 February 2007 at 13:36
Beautiful! or should I say yummy?
Loved these things.
Posted by: gautami | 11 February 2007 at 12:22
Lovely collection of little treasures! That is one of my favorite markets! It is incredible isn't it?! Lucky you to live nearby!
Posted by: tongue in cheek | 11 February 2007 at 11:01
Wow, that's great stuff. I recognize the button cards. My mother had a button box with some old buttons from those companies in them. The "box" was actually a round tin in which a dust mop head had originally been. My sister has it and the sewing machine, a Singer from bout 1952. What a great machine . . .the old black kind with the gold time. Not a fleck of gold gone despite the 1,000's of yards of material sewn on it.
Posted by: JHS | 11 February 2007 at 10:01
Tara, you have a knack for finding yummy things - thanks for always sharing them with us! xo
Posted by: tinker | 11 February 2007 at 09:31
Tara, these are indeed yummy, magical finds.
Posted by: bella | 11 February 2007 at 05:27
You have once again found treasures that created an inhale of breath...each and every one. It is my dream to walk through a Paris flea market and feel that inhale upon spotting treasure after treasure in person. You, my friend, have a knack for it. so are you doing some art?
XOXO
Posted by: Lisa(0ceandreamer) | 11 February 2007 at 05:02
I love the little cards. I could see those framed in a little girls room... :)
:)
Posted by: Amber | 11 February 2007 at 03:28
There is something about those forks... I can just imagine eating the most yummiest French food with them...
Thanks, Tara, as always.
Posted by: Regina Clare Jane | 11 February 2007 at 00:06
Nice stuff...but I always wonder and never ask.... do you live in a bottomless, sideless apartment?
Just how/where do you find the room for all of your treasures?
Tara responds:
Scott, thank you. Many of these "treasures" are later sold or given away as presents or used in art or sewing projects (either mine or my daughter's). For everything that comes in, another goes out. I have recently given away a serious amount of stuff, including two pieces of furniture.
Posted by: scott nutter | 10 February 2007 at 23:10
I love the hand-beaded millinery flowers. Now those are really yummy.
Posted by: Hundred and one | 10 February 2007 at 20:01
Tara, Tara, we must go to the puces when I come over. Will you take me? please? please?
Posted by: Colette | 10 February 2007 at 19:45
You know how I love your treasures Tara.
Posted by: kristen | 10 February 2007 at 18:20
Your foray did, indeed, yield many yummy things! The cards are my favorite. xo
Posted by: Cate | 10 February 2007 at 18:03
Oh what lovely treasures indeed I am convinced I must come visit you and bring a few empty suitcases for all of the treaures that are to be found.
XO
Kristen
Posted by: Kristen Robinson | 10 February 2007 at 17:40
Like your senryu.
What a tactile clutch of interesting objects.
Posted by: Pearl | 10 February 2007 at 17:18
What finds! I really love the hand-carved scenes! And the forks!! and the buttons!! Oh, I just enjoy it all, you have a great knack for finding the good stuff, it seems!!
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Posted by: RL | 10 February 2007 at 16:46