Show and Tell ~ Favorite Places to Treasure Hunt

Hi Gals! Welcome to another great Show and Tell Sunday! (I posted a bit early because I will be away this weekend) I live just outside of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. This Antique Market is one of my favorites . It is downtown, near a cluster of antique shops in a trendy part of the city. Very popular with the tourists in the summer!

I love going to auctions!! The Lombardy Agricultural Hall is often used as an Auction House. My good friend and partner in crime, LOL . . . Deb from Land of Nod Studio's loves to treasure hunt too. We meet at the auction hall and then we go out for coffee afterwards.

Would you believe that it was actually snowing when we returned to our cars !?! This picture was taken on April 30th. Deb's look says it all ! Luckily we wished the bad weather away . . . and the sun came back out.

It was a good day for quilts ! Aren't those little bunny blankets the cutest !

Almonte, Ontario is one of my favorite little towns. It has a sweet main street and wonderful stores filled with treasures. It is about 30 minutes away from my home. Curiosities is a great store! It is full of assorted antiques and vintage items.

Another great reason to visit Almonte is to have a snack or tea at the cafes, restaurants, bakeries and of course, my favorite, the ice cream hut right across the street from Curiosities (opening soon for the summer months).

Inside Curiosities is a treasure trove of goodies . . .

I bought that lovely cream Battenburg Lace Tablecloth. It is a beauty! You can see my earlier post on April 24th for additional pictures of my finds. I was so excited to share my shopping adventure that day.


I also bought that cute little yellow dress in the top right corner, and the white antique blouse shown in the bottom left.

Here is a group photo of the lace and linens I bought from Curiosities. Always a good day ! I bought the pink floral hat from a new collectibles store called Vintage Wares/Wears. I will have to go back for another visit (as I was running out of time ~ LOL).


The "Blackbird ~ neat stuff for every nest" is on the same main street. It is a lovely store in Almonte full of wonderul home decorating items, antique furniture, linens and iron work.

I love the way the owner ~ Emily ~ displays her items. The old and new are beautifully combined.

A lovely cottage style with a warm feel in this store . . .

And summer is just around the corner . . . .

I purchased a sweet little bird and flower pot . . .

The little birdie is perched on my mantle for now . . . until I have my outdoor garden area set up.


I will be away this weekend looking for more great items ~ a yummy vintage clothing and textiles auction in southern Ontario has my attention ! Road Trip :-)

FYI ~ I am currently constructing my online store Ciderantiques and will have my Grand Opening on May 8, 2008. Please drop by for a visit ! Many of the vintage items you see here will be available in my store.

Happy Treasure Hunting ! ~ Karen