My Obsession With Antiques 🎔
One of things I love about this town is that there are many antique stores nearby in affordable price range. t's been a monthly event to visit this place. It's only 20 minutes by drive from home. During this time, I tend to listen to one particular song over and over. Today's pick was a song called Ohio by Korean band Hyukoh. It's my favorite song to listen to on a Saturday afternoon. :)
I typically spend about an hour here, looking for items that will be part of my home. They sell old furniture, kitchen items, frames, house decor, LPs, and much more. Unfortunately, I can't spend money on furniture because I plan to make several moves in the next 2-3 years. I purchased a solid brass clipboard and a small standing picture frame.
What I love about antique/vintage items are that they are unique on their own and they possess timeless beauty that can not be seen in modern pieces. I love how they contain stories. I love how I feel when they find a perfect place in my home. I love how they came from different places but still make a great harmony.
My husband calls me a garbage collector. To his eyes, these items add no practicality to our home. However, I can never give them up because that's what sparks joy in me. I wrote a minimalism post yesterday and as though it may be contradictory, I decided to be a minimalist of possessions excluding the antiques. :(
Look how beautiful they are!
Isnt' it so beautiful with the light and its reflection on the mirror? It's always been my dream to put up a chandelier when I purchase home.
Every little piece of the decoration is adorable :D I have more than enough lamps at home but still wants to make me get more. This is bad.. haha
A 2-tier floral dessert tray. No more plates can be accepted unless I get rid of the current ones. 😅😅
I liked the swan-shaed lamp. (I keep remind myself that I have enough...)
I couldn't make up my mind whether should I buy this beautiful set or not. They are Japanese antiques. I wished to get a sugar/creamer set but they would only sell it as a whole.
Pretty but too expensive for a magnifying glass.
Green lamp! Again, I had to keep fighting with myself to refrain from buying this. I guess I have to sell my old IKEA lamp. 😔
I am largely influenced by surroundings, and most of us are too. Subtle differences from creative spaces influence your perception at all times. Whether it's a cafe, restaurant, or home, I'd always see someone's life style and preferences in their space. With small addition of so-called pretty garbage, my space became more aesthetically pleasing. I wish to create a cozy place for my family. I wish to share positive emotional responses from this space. Therefore, I'll continue to be a garbage collector for more satisfying and joyful experience.
Hope you enjoyed.
And now, I'm off to cook pasta for dinner!
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Nice article and welcome to Steemit! My wife has taught me the beauty of some of these hidden treasures and it is wonderful that people are breathing new life into such items.
Hello! I hope my husband finds the beauty of these treasures like you did. Thank you for your nice comment :)
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Wow, those antiques are so beautiful!
Yes, they are! It seems like I can't stop collecting them :)
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