Chalk Farm Home

 

I've followed Jennifer of Chalk Farm Home for a couple of years and love her style and her.  Jennifer is so creative, talented and a fighter and I applaud her. Here is Jennifer...

  1. What is the funniest antique item that you have purchased at an antique show or flea market?

I found an old German stuffed lion toy at an estate sale. It was similar to a Steiff toy, and it opened its mouth to roar when you wound it up. But this was no cute lion. It's eyes were scary looking and when it opened its mouth, it looked downright maniacal. My baby cried whenever she saw it, and our dog barked at it all the time.

One day, our dog Bess took it upon herself to rid our home of this stuffed invader. I went out into the garden and found it chewed to bits!

2. If you had to leave your home immediately because of a natural disaster, what collection would you grab first?

I would want anything given to me by my children, and all of my family photos.

3. If you were to write a book about your life, what would the title be and why?

That's a tough question. My life has been so multi-faceted: mother of three, wife, actress, singer, cancer survivor, business owner....It would probably be something like "The girlfriend's guide to juggling it all--and still making it to the flea-market on time."

Please welcome Jennifer!

xoxo

Judy

French at Heart

I met Lynn a couple of years ago and loved her infectious personality, professionalism and of course, her great finds!

--What is the funniest antique item that you have purchased at an antique show or flea market? and why?

On a buying trip near Paris, I had the experience of buying vintage
clothing and jewelry off a life size mannequin in an antique Gypsy Caravan.
The gentleman was a local antiques dealer, Jean-Pierre , and a friend of my
friend. He started wearing funny hats and playing music, it was a crazy
experience.

--If you had to leave your home because of a natural disaster, what antique

collection of yours would you grab first and why?

I would grab my one of a kind antique jewelry pieces and my small

sterling/Mother of Pearl coin purse collection, they are all in the same
room , small, easy to carry... as well as very rare and dear to me.

--If you were to write a book about your life, what would the title be and
why?

I actually wrote a book about my travels to France and how to buy
antiques, yet to be distributed, it is titled, "A Broad in France"...
Why...because it is my favorite thing to do!!!

I am happy to have back to Remnants, Lynn of French at Heart!

xoxo

Judy

C'est La Vie

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Many times, I receive referrals from different vendors who they feel will be wonderful as a vendor at Remnants. I have been hearing Roberta's name often and finally gave her a ring. Once, I started talking to her, I knew she would be a good fit. Not only does she have fabulous things, you can tell that she a wonderful person.

-- What is the funniest antique item that you have purchased from an antique show or flea market? and why?

I am not sure it was the funniest item but kind of crazy, I purchased an antique copper claw feet tub. The tub came from Angels Camp from a house of ill repute. If only the tub could talk!!!

-- If you had to leave your home because of a natural disaster, what collection of yours would you grab first and why?

If I had to leave my home because of a natural disaster, I would gab my religious items after the family photo's. I cherish my religious items and family photo's.

The book would be called, "Through my Eyes". It would be about the world as I saw it and all my experiences of life especially my antique hunting journey's and the friends I made along my way.

Please welcome Roberta of C'est La View!

xoxo

Judy

Antiques from France

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I met Terry from Antiques from France many years ago at the Alameda Flea Market and was immediately taken by her unique finds from France but also by the simplicity and clarity of her booth. It just felt good! Welcome back Terry!

--What is the funniest antique item that you have purchased from an antique show or flea market? and why?

1 1/2 inch tall, hand sewn, anatomically correct boy and girl dolls from 1820's. Bought in Hendaye France, on the Spanish border.

--If you had to leave your home because of a natural disaster, what collection of yours would you grab first and why?

I wouldn't grab a thing, I would look at it as a buying opportunity. There is always more stuff, it's your loved ones who are in short supply.

--If you were to write a book about your life, what would the title be and why?

What Could Possibly Be Next?

Terry also offers tours to France so take a peek at her website, here.

xoxo

Judy