Three Rabbits, A Little Tin Shade and One LIttle Angel

One Sunday afternoon, we were on our way to Abbeville when we stopped at a home on the highway that sold vintage and antiques. I had been there before with my son, but this was a "new" spot for Gordan.

At first we didn't see much...but then Gordan spotted an antique cabbage bowl with a little rabbit on top! Along with it, came the little salt and pepper shakers.

I knew from the twinkle in his eye, he had to have it!
The price was a little higher than he wanted to pay, so he said no and walked away. BUT, he couldn't make it back to the car...no, he paused, looked at me, and said, "I'm getting it!" I was proud of him. I say this as I laugh to myself. In the past, he has passed up things and I have never heard the end of it! Soooo....little rabbits came home!

My little grandson spotted them as soon as he came over! He gazed at them high up on the dresser with that same twinkle in his eye! You see, he is a digger and treasure hunter too, in a two year old kind of way (chuckle)

As for me, I had spotted an old army green, tin lampshade. I can't tell you why this caught my eye, but of everything there, this was my new "treasure."

I knew I could take it home, and sooner or later, I would find the perfect lamp base to "give it" a new life. Two dollars, and it was mine to "redecorate" and make beautiful.

We both walked away with our treasures on that windy, cold day! We chatted with the friendly owner about how "big" the market has become and I'm sure we will visit her and her husband again one day!

And....not two days later, after visiting a few places, I came across the perfect base for my lampshade! We kept our fingers crossed that it still worked and did not have to be re-wired, but Gordan said that was an easy fix, but as soon as we plugged it in, it was a beauty!

The base is a tiny angel holding a bird and looks like it was always meant to fit this vintage shade! Project complete and it is a "treasure" we all love!