Last-minute Chatou finds

A wooden box containing French alphabet wooden blocks, probably from the 1950s.

Find of the day: a 19th-century Madonna gilt crown with rhinestone "sapphires" and "diamonds" to add to my collection.

A heavy piece of pottery for storing liquids.

Comments

[susan]

You've such an eye for "pretties"! I especially like the colorful blocks (no surprise there). You photographed these so well, Tara!
(Hope all is well with you)xo

[holli]

I think I better break Tom in slowly before I ever start talking to him about buying me a tiara.

BUT I LOVE THEM. I still have mine from the wedding - but it's not real. shhhhh. Faith doesn't know that.

[tongue in cheek]

Aren't you the lucky one! The blocks are delightful!

[Kristen R]

Treasures, treasures and more treasues. The crown is absolutely to die for, I can only imagine the beauty it holds in person.

XO
Kristen

[AnnieElf]

p.s. I went looking. Found two more of your pretty madonna crowns.

[kristen]

when i'm next in paris (and my husband is trying to make that happen sooner than later), i hope you'll let me trouble you to give a list of places to visit so i might have a few french treasures of my own.

[Brian]

Love the letter blocks.

[Britt-Arnhild]

The wooden alphabet looks like a real treasure. If the buyer was me I would display it somewhere in our livingroom to enjoy every day :-)

[JanePoe (aka Deborah)]

Wonderful finds!! Love the children's blocks in particular. Très charmant! JP

[Autrice]

One of these days I want to go with you while you hunt for these things! The blocks would look lovely in my office.

Roadchick sent this to me and I am passing it along to you:

TAG! It's a Birthday Meme!

1. Go to Wikipedia and type in your birthday, month and day only.

2. List 3 events that occurred on that day.

3. List 2 important birthdays.

4. List 1 death.

5. List a holiday or observance. (if any)

6. Tag 5 other bloggers.

[Gypsy Purple--Chamara]

I love that alphabet box and the wooden letters!!!!!...a treasure

[Gypsy Purple--Chamara]

I love that alphabet box and the wooden letters!!!!!...a treasure

[nel]

is that a new banner...love it! Those wooden cubes are just so gorgeous...love them!

[mymelange]

Tara,

The tiara is beautiful. I always wanted to start a collection of these, but have not found any that I like that I can also afford!!! Maybe next time I am in Paris...who knows, maybe I'll buy one and wear it on the plane ride back and get bumped to first class!! lol!

[AnnieElf]

The tiara is simply outstanding. Do you have pictures of your collection posted elsewhere?

[tinker]

I think every woman should have a collection of crowns and tiara's! You could wear a different one for various occasions or depending on your mood. A mood crown - like a mood ring! I don't think mood rings were big enough for men to take notice - maybe they'd notice a mood crown. This one looks very much to me like it says "wine me, dine me - take me out dancing."
;-)

[Tammy]

You must wear the crown and nothing else to remind hubby of his great find ;) I'd like to know where you will put that awesome huge jug. lol XXOO

[miss*R]

I love those crowns - I guess by the time I get to France, you will have bought them all and there will be none left for me to buy :)

Tara responds:
Not to worry, Robyn. I saw at least five crowns that I couldn't afford. :)

[berrie]

A crown that most definitely fits you in EVERY WAY! cool stuff chica! xo

[nutster]

I am sure the crown was the find of the day. I can picture you now prancing through the apartment waiting for the servants to arrive. You need a scepter too...add to your list. LOL
In all seriousness, the crown is really cool.

I knocked out the requested Home Depot piece as well....just because "the Queen" made the request. A simple task and obligation that any humble court jester would gladly fulfill.

[pam aries]

Wow! Girl...you should WEAR that crown! ha ha!