Love your decor! I can hear my mother when I tell people I don’t want my home decor to look like everyone else. I also enjoy the hint for the perfect piece! Thanks for sharing!

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

your welcome! thanks for watching as well :)

I have been looking for a Sunday school attendance board forever. Love yours.

I have a little Bible, just like the one you showed, that was my Grandpa’s when he was in the military. I have a couple of more old, small ones from family too, and I have them all tied together with a pretty piece of lace. I absolutely love looking at them out on display in my home.

I love the Church attendance board! ❤

I Love the Map picture.😍😍

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

:) :)

Love eclectic so much…the thrill of the hunt … beautiful home decor ❤

Yes, we all have to make our homes comfortable for us!!

Your style is the very same as our style. My husband and I have been collecting what we love to decorate our home with now for almost 50 years. We still have the old mirror we found at our first sale! Also, an antique wheel chair from the civil war. Both pieces are amazing and have just become a part of our family: it’s just us!! We still collect and thrift together to up cycle and resell in our little store in Michigan. Sometimes pieces just “talk” to you wanting to go home and be a part of your life. Then, the time comes and it’s time to pass it on to another family. May God bless you and your family as you “hunt” for the just right pieces to be a part of your decor♥️

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

Wow! those ARE a lot of treasures. And yes, they do "talk" to us sometimes...for sure

I really enjoyed this! You could have had an hour of this and I’d still be here watching!

@LostFoundDecor

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Thanks Lisa!

Love your home and enjoyed the tour

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jan!

Your story about the ladder brought back a funny memory for me - about 25 years ago, I bought a pair of old, small (child size) Windsor chairs at an antique fest here in Central Florida - I thought they were just perfect - 4 or 5 chipped colors showing through - in some parts down to the bare wood - I can’t honestly remember how much they were - $65 sticks in my mind, but I don’t know if that was for the pair or each, but I had to have them - the first time my mom & stepfather came to my home after I had bought them, my stepfather looked at them in disbelief and said “you actually PAID MONEY for those ??? They’re ready to go to the dump !” LOL Well, I guess as the years went on, he got more accustomed to the look because one day, about 8 years ago, I bought a black iron headboard and painted it chippy cream color and rust effects with the black showing through & he actually complimented me on it ! Sadly, both he & my mom are gone now so thank you for triggering those memories for me ! By the way, I still have those chairs in a little grouping with a big eucalyptus arrangement in my foyer & if I were dashing out of the house burning down, I would grab them ! Enjoyed your video & stories ! ☺️

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you could enjoy those memories, it's funny the ones we treasure and how little things can make them come back to us!

You have some lovely treasures thank you for sharing. Xxx

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

glad you enjoyed ;)

Love all your amazing finds. That's what makes a house a home.

So enjoyed you sharing your treasures and stories about your favorite items. I too had my grandsons when they were small play with anything they wanted. I always looked for multiples in everything from marbles, dominos, blocks, and buttons so they could play with the items. On more than one occasion when I was changing a diaper, I would find a stray button or two. Such good memories of how much they enjoyed playing with Grandma's treasures.

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!!

Janelle from Indiana here! I am enjoying your videos so much! It has been fun to see that some items from Indiana have made their way to Arkansas. You showed a picnic basket from Peru, Indiana. That is a city near me. I sell tons of picnic baskets that look just like it in my booth!Today, I saw a James Whitcomb Riley book in your video. He is probably the most famous author from Indiana. We have toured his house in Indianapolis. He lived next door to Johnny Gruelle, the creator of Raggedy Ann and Andy. Your poetry book probably has a famous poem from Indiana called the Raggedy Man. Your videos are inspirational to me, and I have already incorporated some of your ideas in my booth.

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for all that info Janelle, I love hearing the history of the book author 😊

You know what I liked best about this video? Learning about your husband's ministry! I knew you had a passion for anything with the Lord's Supper but I didn't know the connection with the ministry. Pretty cool! I also LOVE that old ladder. I inherited an old step ladder and it meant a great deal to me, but then someone decided they liked it better than I did and it disappeared. Hang on to that one. Thanks for sharing your lovely home.

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

Love that!

Really liked your show today. The back stories were charming. I have a few old pieces too n my dad would say the the same things, "why do you want that old thing?". I can't believe what viewers write on comments. Let's assume they're envious.or jealous. Tata!

This is my favorite video thus far snd I missed the bedroom make over, so I’m going to watch it now.

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it!

I very much enjoyed your antiques and your home is lovely

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Carol!

I really enjoyed this video!

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

thank you Wilnellia!

I so enjoyed watching this video this morning with my cup of coffee. I was not getting notifications but this came up in my feed this morning. I am much older than you and have collected for many years and I always enjoy the treasure hunt!

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Cheryl, so glad you enjoyed it!

That was super fantastic! Your channel is one of my favorites and I decorate just like you, with found treasures.

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Denise!

Love your painting. Wonderful story. Consider taking the painting out of the frame , flip it in the frame so now the chipped corner will be on the bottom and more easily covered with decor. Or use some air clay to repair then run and buff

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

Great idea! Thank you!

Love the lost and found videos!! She finds such unique items at a great price. Especially like her ideas for decorating my home with special finds that you don’t see everywhere!!

Thank you for sharing your home and collections! I love the church bulletin board. It looks like the one in my childhood church, a Georgia Methodist Church. It really brought back some childhood memories. I wonder if it's still in the church. It's actually still active even though there's probably only 5 to 10 people that attended. It was and is one of a three Church charge which has one preacher for three churches, they had to juggle the different services!

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

Wow, yes! That is a lot to juggle :) I’m glad my board brought back that memory for you.

Interesting video!!

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Buy a loaf of cheap sliced white bread, tear off the crust and wad the bread into a ball and use it to gently " scrub" the oil painting. You'll be amazed how much dirt and grimecome off. I enjoy your channel very much and your home is lovely.

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

Wow! I will give that a try for sure. Thank you!

Growing up our church in the 1940's 1950's 1960's and later after we were married and both on our own (twins),. Our church used each open space for the gym s to be sund during the service

Love Craigslist! I just got the cutest salesman sample chest of drawers and mirror from there. It's so cute! Looks like full size, but the whole thing is only about 40 inches high.

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

I LOVE salesman samples! Maybe I need to Hope back on CL and see what’s available …

Enjoyed this very much. Some inspiration for displaying my vintage inheritance items.thank you

Love the advice to take time collecting

I love your collection of pitchers!

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Joanne!

My husband listed his $2.00 bills on Craig,s List about 2 months ago. He sold several the next day. Who knew?.

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

Well, I guess people are still shopping there! Good to know!

Enjoy your videos & sharing. I always learn something

We used thieves clear from young living to clean my father’s oil painting! It was gentle and the painting looks brand new!! Find your essential oil friend and ask about Thieves Household Cleaner!!! It cleans everything (and the frame :) )!!

Love your style, love this video!!!

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

Beautiful!

Love the stories of the pieces! Thanks for sharing.

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

I have a lot of old oil painting on canvas.I have one like yours, same genre. You clean dirt off oil painting with mild soapy water. You only need a professional if you need to have the old varnish off.

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

Great tip!

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

Just found your channel this morning and I love your style. You decorate exactly how I try to and am still working on it. I want things to have history and a story.

Art history professors would know ppl in the community to clean your painting.... I've known students who have apprenticed with those businesses so I'm pretty sure they exist. University of Tx (I think that's where you are living) Dallas or Austin (art dept's) should be able to help. Museums are also a wealth of information.

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

That’s a GREAT suggestion, thank you! I live about 20 minutes from the University of Arkansas, so I can reach out to them

@SugarSugarCreek

Жыл бұрын

Excellent recommendation!

@sherryg7722

Жыл бұрын

Christy gave you very helpful info. And if the cleaning was in a learning environment the help would be both ways.

Melanie, thank you so much for sharing your home. Shame on youtube for burying your videos! I always enjoy them. 😊 I wonder if you ever went to Round Top/Warrenton when you lived in Texas...I live less than an hour from there. Love your channel! 😍

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Caroline! Funny thing-I lived in Texas for 11 years, but never went to Round Top until after I moved 🤦🏼‍♀️ I’ve only been able to go once, but can’t wait to go again!

I love your purposefully decor!

Love your home - thanks for the tour! Yes, I remember Craigslist, and bought and sold there in the days before Marketplace. I wish I still had my dad's old wood stepladder. When I was a child and he was painting my room lavender, we also painted that ladder. Your ladder story is precious.

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!! That's a precious story ;)

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

I’m glad you enjoyed it! It’s funny the memories that stick with us, right?

Thank you for sharing your favorites!

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Great collection, love your finds. 💕 I just subscribed for you. 😁 You are so right, it takes time to hunt for treasures that suit your own personality and style. You never know what you will find. Funnily enough I live in Germany now. I go to as many flea markets, or village held flea markets, thrift shops, etc, I can get to in the summer months. I picked up an original oil painting with an old frame which I fell in love with at a village flea market. I paid 10 euros for it. I think the dollar to euro is 1 to 1 at the moment, so it would be 10 dollars. 😊 I mean really, how could I leave it?? 😂 Lol. The lady had all the beautiful paintings leaned up against her wooden fence outside, with a wonderful collection of German pottery. I got 2 pieces too which I love. I came to Germany in 2019, and stayed. Life is weird. I arrived with my suitcase so I had to start my life all over again and almost everything I own is thrifted. I buy what I love and everything brings me joy after a few tragic events in my life. Thanks for sharing, best wishes 💖

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you for sharing that! It sounds like an amazing experience and opportunity for you 😊

Thanks for share your beautiful home.

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Wonderful stuff loved it all

Beautiful ironstone pitchers!

Loved seeing your special home treasures and the stories behind them!!

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Carla!

I love Canton!!! Enjoy all of your videos...please keep them coming!!

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

I love the ladder story. So sweet! You have some wonderful treasures

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

thank you Kim!

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kim! Appreciate you watching :)

I love all your vintage finds! The little New Testament is so sweet! Your home is beautiful!!!

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Another thing about decorating with vintage items is I think you can have a very defined, unique style.

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

Yes!

Love your collection of Ironstone ❤❤❤ And I always enjoy your videos!!!

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Kay!

How lovely! Love your electic style, which is so personal, interesting, and unique!

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

I have just found your videos and have literally binge watched all day....hopefully getting a booth soon and the shop owner suggested I watch you

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

Wow! I take that as quite a compliment :) I hope they’re helpful!

What a delightful home and such beautiful pieces 🇦🇺

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I love all your treasures especially the ironstone. I did subscribe. My hubby and I have been married 60 years and we love to go to yard and estate sales. Love and blessings ❤️❤️❤️

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

That is awesome!

You have so many beautiful collected items! I especially love the the German painting, the Japanese butterfly dish, and the ironstone pitchers. Thank you for sharing your home decor!

Hi, I just came across this video and I just love your style! It's so much like my own eclectic interior. Unique and personal. I'm a transplanted Pennsylvanian living in England for over 40 years and I've been collecting for almost that long! I'm looking forward to seeing what other treasures your beautiful home holds 😊

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

Hi Darlene! Glad you stopped by :) I LOVE England, think it would be fun to live there for a spell myself. I bet you can find some amazing treasures there!

Great finds! Lovely home!

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 😊

Amazing!! I too love old maps and would probably faint if I found one as large and as old as yours. Your videos always inspire me!

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

I’m a sucker for old maps too :) Maybe we’ll both find some more big maps soon!!

Thank you for the fun video! It's always interesting to see how different people like to decorate their homes, especially how they incorporate vintage pieces. Blessings to you and yours!

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

I’ve been to Canton First Monday many times, and love the “old part” great finds there ! From the Heart of Texas 🇺🇸

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

I need to get back to Canton soon!

Always love your videos

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Louise!

You have some GREAT vintage items and you've displayed them in your home so beautifully! I'm drawn to ironstone pitchers, too! Such a sweet and funny story about your father-in-law's ladder! Thank you for sharing with us!

Great finds. Thanks for sharing your home with us

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

You’re so welcome 😊

Thanks for sharing your treasures with us. I think everything in my house has a story. I think that is special. ❤❤❤

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Love your videos!

Great stuff. Glad I found your channel.

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

Beautiful home❤

Say "How-t" haut I love your sight I am starting my own space at the antique mall in Ashland Oregon and you give me great advice...thank you ❤

Loving your inspiration

Love your favorite finds. I, too, do not want my home to look like everyone else's, and it definitely does not. Always like to see when you post.

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

thanks Jill!

Re cleaning your painting....I'd call your nearest largest university

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

Great idea! Got the state university 20 minutes down the road :)

Great collections I can totally see why you love them 🤗💕

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

Yes! Thank you!

I totally agree with your design aesthetic, collecting over the years, buying inexpensively and finding my style, started in 1971. I have items purchased since then along with new and originally designed furniture, along with painted furniture that I have refinished. I LOVE the 1904 Map!

I have just found your channel. It was very informative and enjoyable. God bless you and your family! Looking forward to watching existing videos and new ones. Sherry from Alabama.

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Sherry!

Melanie- call Crystal Bridges & speak to their Art department

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Annette!

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I did talk to someone while I was there one day a few years ago, and they didn’t have much help to offer. But perhaps I wasn’t speaking to the right person. It’s for sure worry trying again

It was fun to peek into your home and see how you use vintage pieces to decorate with. I was drooling over the ironstone - it is one of the main pieces that I collect. BTW, my views are down too! I don't know why!

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Cindy! I don't know what's going on with YT lately . . . hard to figure out :) But we'll just keep sharing and serving the folks who find and enjoy what we have to share. You have so many amazing videos!

Loved that backstory of the ladder Melanie! Thanks for sharing ! ❤

I love your decor style

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Christina!

Love what you’re doing, your style, your take on unusual things and helping others to see the beauty in them.

My dad was in the military for 7 years . He came home to his family and asked if my mom (then his childhood sweetheart was still unmarried...he married her , and because he had already signed up for another 4 years because WWII was still raging.. he had to go back .and was in Normandy in Germany etc . I believe he had a Bible, because I remember a small one in with some coins and some medals in our old desktop when I would polish it inside and out ....My twin brother and I were born 9 months after my dad went back in 1942 . We never saw those items again after he passed away in the 1990s'. They even gave Bibles to the servicemen in the Korean War, I believe, but when my brother was drafted for the Vietnam War ....no....so I gave him one. My husband and I already had a child so he was not drafted

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing with us about that!

Love your videos ! So much information !

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Thank you for the tour! I, too, love old Bibles. I recently purchased one that I found a sweet love note in from wife to husband (it was the husband's Bible)! My 11 year old daughter suggested we frame the note, which I think is a perfect idea!

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

That is a great idea!

My decorating goal is a "curated home."

Oh my goodness, I used to live in Collierville, TN! Miss it so much. I wonder which church it was in? And I love that antique mall!😊

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

I grew up in Collierville! Small world :)

@ccp4624

Жыл бұрын

@@LostFoundDecor NO way!!! Oh my gosh, all four of my kids were born and raised there. We moved 7 years ago.😪

Love your videos.All of them -- especially your recent one on not over buying inventory when you have an antique business. I think of you every time I am out thrifting and see a Last Supper picture!!!

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

Yes, those just pop up everywhere, don’t they? 😅

Absolutely love this video!!! My grandfather was a carpenter and I wish I would have thought of the ladder because rhat would have been awesome. Love the map also

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Rachel!

Your oil painting artist was featured on Antiques Roadshow as I recall. There may be a way to search old episodes to hear the art historian expert's comments. I love that show, especially the art and art pottery items. It's always been a fantasy of mine to stumble onto a valuable piece of art so I was vicariously delighted hearing your story. Love your styled bookshelf, especially the auction purchase.

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

I love that show too! I may try digging around a bit more and see what I can find. Thanks!

@melaniethielke3454

Жыл бұрын

That particular show seems so recent in memory, but they do show reruns too. I remember the name, and that he came from Germany. I think they said he settled in California.

Check museums about how they clean art pieces.

Wonderful video : )

A museum can often tell you the people who refurbish paintings in the area.

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

Great tip!

Love your videos❤

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While it May not be worth a ton of money the little lidded jar you are thinking of moving to your bedroom looks like cloisonné. The ones that are backed in that bright turquoise are often older. You might want to check it out a bit more regarding value.

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I think it is cloisonné! It’s a great little piece

Love your style. Unfortunately my iron stone collection is in guest bedroom bc I have a husband that thinks 100s of 1980 DVD movies (that no one has watched or will ever watch) is more important on shelves in living room! Ugh! Marriage! What’s a girl to do?!

@LostFoundDecor

Жыл бұрын

😂😂 Do you want me to talk to him???

Just found your channel and so glad! I have a channel that WAS dedicated to reborn dolls (I've been an artist since 2012) but I'm trying to concentrate on home decor and thrifting for vintage things like pottery & glass. New sub here! Thanks for sharing your beautiful home.