3.03.2011

treasure hunting


Last weekend Addison Endpapers was having a studio sale and this is where I found these antique buttons and pen nibs. I went with the intention of just looking (ha) but ended up buying a few things, mainly buttons. I am starting to use the buttons for textile goodies I am making for the shop. And the nibs - ah, perhaps it's time to start exercising me ol' calligraphy hand again!

If you want to see more amazing treasures, check out the Addison Endpapers blog here. Believe me, you will swoon if you are into this sort of thing.

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On the subject of goodies:
A preview of "Bill Cunningham New York" here.
More info and where you can see the film here.
(on my calendar, April 8th in SF)

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Now - taking off to the city
(Happy Birthday to me :)
ciao, j.

21 comments:

Mlle Paradis said...

you so snuck that one in ragazza! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!! on japanese girls day. (you knew that already.) hope you're treating yourself to something really yummy and special.

i might have had to take away a few tender buttons too. can't wait to see the stuff in the shop! and can't believe i'm the first commenter here! cool!

Mlle Paradis said...

p.s. went to addison endpapers: urrggh - errkkK! gimme gimme!

alessandra said...

Happy Birthday Janis!Have a great time and most of all treat yourself!
Oh I'm so jelous of your treasures ; ^)
x

Unknown said...

Oh, happy birthday Janis! Enjoy your break:)
xoxo

Denise | Chez Danisse said...

'Just looking' is so difficult. Your birthday! Enjoy!

Denise | Chez Danisse said...

and just watched the trailer -- looks excellent.

Isabel Marques said...

i've always wondered where do people get things pretty things from the past!?

Francesca said...

Happy birthday to you!

Dorte said...

Happy birthday ... hope you had a wonderful day :)

Li + Belle said...

Happy birhtday, Janis, I wish you a wonderful day.

;) said...

Happy birthday Janis. Have a nice time...

I like these treasure (and links). When I was a child, I used to play with buttons... it was like playing with precious things or stones... Real treasures to imagine a lot of differents worlds.

Lollipop said...

happy janis! and the buttons are so nice...

Janis said...

Thank you all - what a gift to receive birthday wishes from around the globe! xoxo, j.

Anonymous said...

Happy Belated Birthday to you

;) said...

If you don't mind, a tag for you on my blog... You're free to avoid it ;) or to answer with drawings?
Have a beautiful Sunday.

Emma said...

ohhhhh Janis
Happy Birthday...little too late... but deeply sincere
I wish I was with you at that amazing place... but without my purse !!
See you sooooooon
Emma from SF

Sophie Munns said...

Happy Birthday to my Piscean friend Janis ... from another watery creature (crab) !
Hope you found delicious things to do and always love to see what's waiting here... gorgeous things as per!
Here's to a wonderful year for you!
S xox

Unknown said...

Late happy birthday...as usual...and I hope you had a great time...

jane said...

pen nib... what a great name!
happy birthday dear janis! enjoy!

Jennifer said...

Happy Belated (?) Birthday to you!
I hope you had fun in the city...
Wishing you all the best for the year ahead!
xo

RosaMarĂ­a said...

happy happy birthday dear Janis!! I know is a little late already, but every day is good to send you all my good wishes and a lot of kisses and hugs!!