Scrapbook from way back when

Somewhat interesting on the outside . . . not sure about the inside

Someone else didn't think it very interesting either.  They tried to spruce it up a bit

and made it their scrapbook.  (I wonder if they are related to Johnny Depp.)

Another great use for thread - keeping husbands at home, nights.

Roughly the above says:

"Accept these lovely fragrant flowers

Just culled this eve by me

From off the pretty laden bows

I selected them for thee.

"And for this little token I ask

A single vow of thee

That it may be a pleasant task

Sometimes, sometimes to think of me."

Admittedly, I was a little repulsed by these locks of hair.

A story of Mrs. Pounds' Triplets,

Lulu, Luther, and Lura.

Born in September 1881, they attracted visitors every day to their home for a year or more.  Mrs. Pounds was quoted "Why, the people did not even allow me one day in the week to do my washing."

And a Bible lesson from May 1890

Causes and treatment of bilious and nervous headaches.

Obituaries . . .

and marriages . . . 

I wonder what W. H. Depp would think of our modern scrapbooks?

Thank you so much!

Wow.  I feel very honored to be featured by Brenda at Cozy Little House in Welcome Wagon Friday.  Everyone is so kind.  I truly appreciate all the visits and nice comments.  

I hope to continue posting routinely as I have quite a collection of things and I visit shops often.  I do not have a business of any kind,  I just shop and collect.  One of these days that might change just so I can make some room.

My biggest hobby is photography.  Since the weather is not the best now, I decided photographing antiques, junk and collections is the next best thing -- as they are my second favorite hobby.

You people party a lot and I will figure out that aspect of blogging one day.

Thank you for the wonderful welcome,

Amy

This lady needs help

A skull, you asked?  He remained after all the Halloween was put away one year and I liked him there year around.  So he stayed.  (He's not the weirdest thing in this cabinet, BTW)

This is a little German coin purse.

Time, and time again . . .

Time and time again something funny happens that makes one realize what a small world it really is . . . and the power of the internet.  Today, while antiquing with a friend I met a fellow blogger.  I had just commented to my friend that the items in the booth we were in reminded me so much of a blog that I follow.  We moved on and shortly a lady came into the store, went into the same booth and began to work in the booth (I believe it's called "fluffing").  Anyway, I thought she looked familiar and somehow we started a conversation.  It finally hit me why I thought I knew her.  I asked if her name was "______" and it was.  It was the blogger I was speaking of earlier to my friend. She lives about 30 miles from me and I had happened upon her blog a month or so ago.  Life is funny.

If she sees this post and lets me know that it is OK to mention her name and/or her blog here, I will gladly do so.  If not, you will forever be wondering.

Update:  Sandie @ Steadmans' Corner is a fun lady with a new booth.  Good luck to her and her parents!