I go to a lot of flea markets and antique stores and looking around can be just as fun as buying something. I see a lot of stuff that I would like to have, but just don't need or have room for it. For every item I buy, there are tons and tons more that I ignored. But some of those items I've thought about later and said, "maybe I should have bought that?" Here are some of those missed connections.
1) The West Elm Knockoff Santa Fe Type Rug
This would have looked great in my kitchen. In fact, this was something recent that I ignored so I'm pretty sure this could still be a thing if I wanted it to.
2) The Typewriter
I've come across a lot of typewriters in my travels. See here. But where would I put it?
3) The French Style Chair
I could kick myself for not buying this white turquoise and gold French looking chair. It would go perfect with a recent purchase of mine. What was I thinking?
4) The Bavarian Painted Shranks
Though these are pretty, I know I'd never want something this massive (or gaudy) in my house.
5) Globe Bar Cart
How cool is this? I could offer guests drinks from a globe. But the price tag was 350 euro and I'm not that crazy.
6) French Clock
I loved this clock but I can't mount it to our exterior on our home. I liked this image so much I used it for my Google + Community picture.
7) Cheese Art
Anything with cheese on it I feel compelled to buy, but it wasn't there when I returned a month later. Thank goodness.
8) Tea Cups
I definitely have enough tea cups and I don't drink out of any of them so that's probably why I didn't buy this lovely set.
9) Settee, Chair, and Stool Set
Oh the horror. This was something that I wanted so bad when I first moved to Germany. Thank goodness again that it was sold by the time I was seriously considering buying it. It's so ugly and would have been clogging up my guest room. Dodged a bullet with that one.
10) Gold Birdcage
I actually still wish I would have picked this one up. Even in hindsight.
12) French Style Armoire
This one is still available every time I go back to my favorite antique store. It's a repro. I really like it but I know I don't need it.
13) Nurnberg Image Linen Box
This was something I agonized over at the Tongeren, Belgium Flea Market. It had this beautiful vintage image of Nurnberg on it and I live pretty close to Nurnberg so I wanted this keepsake. But I broke one of my own flea rules and didn't buy it when I saw it. It was gone when I came back around for it later in the day.
So I'm really actually glad I didn't buy most of this stuff. I definitely don't like too much clutter and stuff in my home. I wish I could just be buyer for other people...There's a thought.
So what do you think? Is that stuff best left behind or are there some things you would have wanted to snatch up too?
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I do turn things down and wish I had not later, but soon some other piece comes along to replace what was lost. I would have definitely bought the birdcage. I remember the post when you went flea marketing and found the linen box - loved it!
ReplyDeleteYou're right. Sometimes a better piece comes up.
DeleteHaha, you crack me up! LOVED this post so much!! xoxo Katie
ReplyDeleteOkay, I need to go shopping with you. You could buy the french chair and I could buy the painting that is sitting on it! Planning a little jaunt to Tongeren Flea Market for the spring. You just made me super excited about it!!
ReplyDeleteBeing a buyer for somebody else really could be fun! I looooove that red rug right at the top!
ReplyDeleteI know. If I go back to that antique shop and it's still there, I think I'm going to have to buy it.
DeleteI so agree with you about the chair and the bird cage--love them both, but some days we're just not prepared to spend the money or haul the stuff. I've done the same thing. But for everything we pass up their are dozens of great scores we've gotten, so don't beat yourself up too much :) Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteSo right! There will always be more scores to be had. The world is full of junk ;)
DeleteI've secretly always wanted to decorate my space with a bird cage! I hope you don't have too much regret not making that purchase. ;)
ReplyDeletelol secretly?
DeleteI do this all the time, so I understand! You made me laugh w/ # 9 - you said it's ugly yet you wanted it, lol! Thanks for sharing this at my History & Home link party, hope you'll join again next Tuesday. -Dawn @ We Call It Junkin.com
ReplyDeletehaha yea, I thought I would paint it and reupholster it but I don't have time for that lol
DeleteI am a bit of a hoarder... I need to pass by things more often!
ReplyDeleteWhat a joy to read your blogs. I loved seeing the things left behind, although I grieve over that French chair loss. I cracked up when I read "Anything with cheese on it I feel compelled to buy." Happy Spring! Ann Marie @ Iris Abbey
ReplyDeleteP.S. I saw your link at the History and Home link party.
Yes anything with cheese! lol
DeleteSo many goodies! I really adore those fragile tea cups. Thanks for sharing at Fridays Unfolded!
ReplyDeleteAlison
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Oh, I think there were a couple of things I would have liked, such as the French chair and the miniature tea set. Good for you, for not buying everything you liked! Susan
ReplyDeletelove them all especially the birdcage thanks for sharing visiting from thrifty friday have a great weekend
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure I would have been able to pass up the gold and white chair. It is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteWe've all kicked ourselves for things that we've passed up, but honestly, now I'm just as happy as when I "just say no!" I loved seeing all of these fun things though!
ReplyDeleteKaree
These are some neat finds!
ReplyDeleteThanks again for joining the Link Up this week!
I generally buy when I see because I will always regret it later! Most times I am so happy I did, sometimes I wonder what I was thinking, and other times I have run back for something after I looked it up on the internet! These days I only buy to resell in my Etsy shop but I do have parameters to stick buy....like not TOO big! Great post!
ReplyDeleteI would have bought that bird cage! :)
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