You found some lovely little and big treasures.

I had an old gold hand mirror similar to that, that had once belonged to my great grandmother. I used it as a teen, when I wasn’t “into” antiques or anything vintage. So, unfortunately, I got rid of it because it wasn’t new and shiny. 😢 lesson learned as I became an adult. It was most likely from the 30s or 40s. My great grandmother was born in the very late 1800’s and passed in the mid 1970’s.

I found a "too shiny" pair of brass wall sconces. Used vinegar and salt and it quickly removed the shine. They look gorgeous on the front of my entertainment center.

@jameyfisher423

8 ай бұрын

Hmmmm… this is good to know! Thanks

Oooh a cabinet of oddities for halloween

The vaneer on the glass cabinet is called "quarter sawn oak", Tiger stripe is usually maple. Love your channel and I, too, like darker antiques. So tired of everything being painted white. I think you have a mid west style of decorating as I do, but now I'm in Florida and not many antiques on the gulf coast.

The gold mirror tray, was popular in the mid 60s. There were Kleenex tissue covers and hairspray covers of the same style

@KrystaMeeker

Жыл бұрын

I can definitely see that being popular during the 60’s! Thanks for sharing!! ☺️

@geraldine4727

Жыл бұрын

Yes! It brings back memories. My mom was into them, so we girls each had one (complete with brush and comb set) on our dressers.

@heatherwhite2788

7 ай бұрын

Hairspray covers! I never knew that was a thing

I have that same tray on my vanity....I put my perfume, etc. on it

I recently saw a guy in California that bought an old leather chair at an estate sale that had interesting shapes. I think he paid either $50 or $75. He put it up for sale on estate auction that was an international auction. The chair brought over $75,000!!! You just never know unless you research things what they are worth. I love stories like that and thought you would too!!!

@bonnierainwater4484

Жыл бұрын

Yes! I know exactly who and what you are referring to. So cool!

@chattykathie7129

Жыл бұрын

Lone Fox?

@m.cooper1372

Жыл бұрын

the guy is a friend of Drew from lone fox

@rebeccafrancis8227

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I know it is a friend of Drew’s. I just wasn’t going to mention any names.

@bonnierainwater4484

Жыл бұрын

@@rebeccafrancis8227 oops! I’m sorry. I can delete that reply.

Beautiful pieces that you found. ❤

The shield on the Mirror does look Deco , I love all Your treasures You found ... and may have turned an Emerald shade of green lol .. xx from New Zealand OMG just got to the Curio cabinet ...EEEEEE that is so gorgeous and I would have snapped that up too ...like You said worth hundreds ..and probably a more than a few here in NZ love the feet! I am with You and don't think those castors would have been on it originally , I mean who would want to move it around , especially with Treasures in ?? hahahha (and they don't look as old as the Antique piece ) The curved glass is so amazing ! PS I grew up and my mother was an Antique dealer so was surrounded by them , but as a child not that into them as I was the one who had to dust everything hahahah but I do feel that I learnt a lot by osmosis . I was into Deco and 50's when I moved out of home . Funnily enough She went Minimalist after all of us moved out ...because all 4 dusters/cleaners moved out . Now I am in Victorian and other Antique styles and have been letting go of the more modern pieces to make way for Treasures .

Beautiful treasures! I love your taste and style.

@KrystaMeeker

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🥹❤️

What you need for your sconces are called cap nuts (decorative ball that screws to secure sconce to wall plate) and you can find them in lighting hardware at home improvement stores. I needed some recently.

Omg so cool the curio cabinet is almost exactly like mine the castors do NOT belong I paid 400, for mine

This is an idea that popped into my head when you were showing the brass sconces. The hole in the front that has no cover. You could use brass buttons. The kind that have the hook on the back. You can either leave the hook or cut it off. I don't believe that matters. Of course if you wanted to you would be able to age them so that they would look the same as the sconce.

@KrystaMeeker

Жыл бұрын

This is a genius idea!! May just have to use it! Thank you! ☺️

Great treasures !! They make rechargeable light bulbs that don’t need electricity to work. This maybe an option for the brass lamps. Then you can use the lampshades as well.

@KrystaMeeker

Жыл бұрын

I’ve seen those, but hadn’t found any chandelier bulbs that were rechargeable. They’ve got to be out there right? Hah.

I think that was carved ivory or bone on the white handled magnifier you found. Great finds!

Great pieces! Looking forward to seeing all of your treasures displayed in that beautiful cabinet.

The glass front curio cabinet is just beautiful. And $75 what a steal! I agree with you I don’t think the casters are original. Even if the casters are old the piece looks odd with them. I think I would remove them. The book, mirror and the magnifying glass are also great scores. I love your decorating style.

@KrystaMeeker

Жыл бұрын

Thank yooou! I agree, the casters just look strange! The least they could do is be functional. 😆

Omg! I bought a curio cabinet one that looks 99% identical for 40$$ a few years back. The lady told me her great grandmother had it and it was passed down. She was certain it had to have been at least 100 Plus years old. Her mother who was an artist painted it with antique white with gold trim. It looks absolutely stunning every time I see it. Great find for sure.

This was a lovely video. Hauls are not usually my favorites throughout the channels I subscribe to, but this was a fun way to do one. The history and info behind the items were fascinating. I’m not an expert on brass, but I think you may need to remove the lacquer for anything other than a rub-n-buff type of aging to work. And maybe just removing the lacquer is all you need to get the patina you want. Obviously they use the lacquer to keep it from getting the patina we all love now. 😄 The casters are quite…unique. I don’t feel like they look quite right. I feel like they have replaced the original ones at some point. It seems like most castors from that time period were metal, blended in with the wood and were a much lower profile. They almost draw all the attention instead of the beautiful claw feet! But what a great price! 🙌🏻

That magnifying glass and curio cabinet are amazing!!!! Tiger wood is the bomb. Great finds!!!

I love the tiger oak cabinet…it fits in perfectly with your beautiful decor!!🫶

Great haul, the cabinet is gorgeous. Enjoy decorating it.

Those scones would look pretty each one attached to a gold framed mirror or whatever metal the sconces are, maybe behind you night stands or on the each side a shelving unit or fireplace…love your haul….makes me want to run out and get some finds to redo…thanks for sharing…have a blessed day

WOW!! Beautiful finds! That book...

Great treasures! Love the curio! I have my great grandmother's antique buffet and it's made of tiger oak.

Great finds! My favorites are the cabinet and the book. It's never too early for Halloween for me.🎃

WOW what amazing finds 👏 i can't wait to see how you display your treasures in your gorgeous 'new' cabinet 🖤🖤

Your videos are always so interesting, I always learn something. You have a great eye!

Great finds!❤

Girl!!! I can't believe your finds and I'm only half way thru. LOL I'm pretty certain you found a curio cabinet of some sort....can't wait to see!!

HAPPY THURSDAY Crystal and family! Nice pieces. STTB*Shared To The Burgh*Pittsburgh PA

Love your haul hun the cabinet came with wooden wheels I have a few of them just like it in my home Much love from Utah

That was a great haul. I got the same brass atomizer at a flea market last week.

Great finds.

That cabinet is a great price!! So happy for you!! I've got several saved to watch the price. That will be really fun to play with. I'm so in the mood for early Halloween crafting! Last year didn't even have a dining room so throughly looking forward to styling 🙌

@KrystaMeeker

Жыл бұрын

It’s so much fun to have new spaces to decorate, I’m looking forward to that as well this year! ❤️

Omg I ❤️the curio cabinet 😊 I have a similar one that’s solid cherry and I paid $500 in 1996 so u got an amazing deal 😊

Gorgeous book! If you can get your hands on a pretty brass picture stand, it would look absolutely amazing!

It as such amazing finds.

I love your style! Would you do a video on “how to decorate a glass door cabinet” next?

That curio cabinet is such a great find! There are techniques to "fix" that missing veneer with filler and paint pens, if you want to expand your repertoire. Dashner Restorations would be a good channel for some info if you are interested in doing something like that. I wish I had thrift stores here that carried things like what you find and share with us.

Beautiful your home❤❤❤❤

@KrystaMeeker

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🥹❤️

I was in Branson June 25- July 1, I only was able to go thrifting one day and I also went to the Apple Tree Mall. I definitely found things but nothing that’s really special.

@KrystaMeeker

Жыл бұрын

Oh, we were there pretty much around the same time! I feel like I got the few little gems I could find at the one we went to, I believe it was called Treasures Marketplace. There were some beautiful pieces that were really high dollar but not as many smalls that I was interested in.

I seen those light scones on fb as well! And the curio cabinet!!

@KrystaMeeker

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like we have our marketplace algorithm trained similarly! 👀

@mariahgordin3576

Жыл бұрын

@@KrystaMeeker most definitely! ❤️

you found some beauties at such good prices. i would take the casters off they dont look original. it kind of makes that gorgeous cabinet look awkward. great finds!!!

The caps for your sconces are available at ACE hardware. I just bought some for a pair of tin sconces..Rebecca M

Get a couple of antique shank style brass buttons to cover the screw holes on the brass sconces.

@KrystaMeeker

Жыл бұрын

Such a good idea!!

I’d definitely remove casters

SW Missouri here. Been thinking about going to the 417 in Branson.

@KrystaMeeker

Жыл бұрын

I’ve not been!! There were so many antique stores in the area. We went to Treasures Marketplace. I’ll have to look up 417!

So glad to see a video from you today! Always enjoy your finds and your projects. 😊 I wondered if you have ever watched KZread channel “Vision in Vintage”? Her style is very Victorian, with a twist. ( more oddities) but I think you’d like it. Also, I’ve discovered a UK wallpaper company that has The BEST prices…even William Morris paper seems to be about half of what I see for other sites. They’re not cheaper than peel and stick paper, but I just can’t imagine peel and stick paper has the staying power that regular glued wallpaper does. Let me know if you’re still considering WM paper and I’ll send you the name. Sorry so long… 😊

@KrystaMeeker

Жыл бұрын

Aaah, yes I’d love to know the source! I have also heard traditional wallpaper is much easier to apply. I am subscribed to her channel as well and enjoy her decor! ☺️

Saw this and hit the button fast

That type of castor is easily removed. You can pull them right out. Are the wheels plastic or wood? If wood they are definitely original.

Beautiful finds! Always enjoy and look forward to your videos.

@KrystaMeeker

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! ❤️

Please make sure the book is not sheeles green or Paris green. Research this and you’ll see why. It was quite common in that time period to use that pigment in the green color and if it is. It’s toxic. Those pigments contained arsenic. I’m an artist and antique collector. Just wanted to share.

All amazing finds, cannot wait to see how you style the curio cabinet! And see your plants thrive 😂❤

Bone handle

I live in Branson. I am curious as to which antique store you went to

What app do you use to check these out ?

I’ve heard you reference the Midwest, which prompted me to ask , have you been to the WestBottoms in KCMO?

What is the name of the brand that you can use to create more patina?❤

Which store in Branson...going there soon!

Do you mind me asking what your feelings are towards Temu and if you ever plan on doing a sponsorship/haul with them, or have in the past?

@KrystaMeeker

Жыл бұрын

I’ve had many requests from them for sponsorships and I have no plans of working with them. I prefer ethically sourced products. ❤️

@LaineyBug2020

Жыл бұрын

@@KrystaMeeker oh thank goodness! I really liked your channel but I've had to unsubscribe to 5 channels in just the last month that I loved because they started doing Temu! I didn't want to get attached to another channel and have to leave again!

Take the casters off

Hon where did you get your necklace I want one to have mom with me at all times 🫶🏻🫶🏻🙏🏼

Ein hübsches Mädchen...muss man sagen 🙏

I don’t believe the casters were original. I have an old china cabinet and it did not come with casters.

Casters are not original

Great finds! ❤