Perfect Patina...

On our trips to St. Louis we always try to make it to at least one antique store, flea, or mall before coming home. The trip before this last one we visited two of our fave places, Big Bend Antiques and Treasure Aisle, both in Maplewood.

This tole basket had some heavily rusted areas,

 but it's perfect chippy patina made it impossible to leave behind.

It was really dirty, and even after a soft toothbrush cleaning,

it still had some grungy spots.

And this next piece was love at first sight.

I'm not sure exactly what it came from,

but I think it may have been from some sort of small stove.

any ideas?

It originally had a knob at the bottom too.

It's iron, and super heavy.

Maybe a small wood burning or coal, parlor stove...?

It's on the hearth for these pics.

I'm not sure what I'll do with it,

but it's here for now.

I'm buying much less these days. Being on overload for the last 7 or 8 years selling, I've become much pickier about what I bring home. It really has to be different and definitely call my name. These two patinaed sweethearts really knew how to get my attention. And I've learned if there's something that won't leave me alone, I better get it, otherwise I end up regretting it.
The weather has been amazing the last few days; short sleeve and flip flop weather. Hopefully I can get some plants potted for the deck soon, gosh, I'm so behind on everything. Oh, but I DID see my first hummingbird yesterday morning. YAY!! Hope you're having a great week! See ya Thursday morning for...

I'm sharing this week at these parties:

Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style

Blissful Whites at Timewashed

TTT at Stone Gable
Treasure Hunt from My Front Porch to Yours
A Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson
French Country Cottage
Home Sweet Home at The Charm of Home
Jennifer Rizzo

xoxo,

The Marketplace; Etsy and Online Boutique Showcase

Hi Everyone, it's Tuesday, and time for

 The Marketplace!

Seriously, I love putting this post together and picking some of the great links to highlight. This bright and eclectic refurbished jewelry box just grabbed my attention. What a fun vignette!

Vintage Painted Jewelry Box

from ScroungeLounge

Take a peek at this beautiful and handmade one-of-a-kind
Vintage Inspired Wedding Headpiece

from FancieStrands.

Corral all your perfume bottles, make up, and dresser pretties
in this Vintage Mirrored Vanity Tray

from CottonridgeVintage.

Adorable and Spring-y
Floral Cottage Tablerunner

by DebbieCalif

LOVE old canisters for the kitchen with this
Green Coffee Canister

by Vintage541.

Today's Sponsor Spotlight is on EpicLinen. A family owned business from Provence, 

that brings us wonderful Linen treasures for our home.

Here are a just a few of the items that I love...

Luxury Azure Striped Linen Tea Towel

Luxury Raspberry Striped Linen Tea Towel

White Striped Linen Curtains

Linen  Ladies Scarves

Hope you'll run by the online shop and check out all the wonderful linen products. From curtains to kitchen linens to bed linens; something for everyone. Also, check out their Etsy Shop for more great items. Thanks so much, Ieva!

Do you have an Etsy Shop or Online Boutique? If so, come join in by linking up to three of your individual items here. You don't have to have a blog to join in. If you do, I'd love you to be a follower of Common Ground and grab this button for somewhere on your blog. Just to let others know about the party.

Thanks so much for coming by.

Remember, this link is open all week for your shopping fun!