Antiquing with Mom

On Saturday, while nearly everyone obsessed with interior design was anxiously awaiting the newest issue of Lonny, I was out with my mom searching for antiques and some unique secondhand finds in Connecticut's Farmington Valley.

And, in case you thought I would have had a better time reading Lonny, I present this photography evidence to prove the contrary. Man, I spotted some absolutely fabulous items!

Let's start with the items I should have bought:

This empire-style chair was part of a pair and in absolutely perfect condition (though I'd change the upholstery). 

I like the idea of combining a classic, timeless chair like this with more modern pieces. Each chair was $55.

 Don't get angry, but I passed on this gilded chandelier, which was only $248. It was about 3.5' wide and beautiful. 

Ugh, I need a house before I start buying light fixtures...

The same goes for this moravian star fixture, which was $225.

How great would this be in a small space like a powder room?

Anyone need a set of 4 Paul McCobb dining chairs? 

Got $395? That's how cheap they were.

And, why overlook some well-priced pieces, such as this brass and bamboo-shaped bar cart,

 or this collection of eye-catching minerals from India:

 or how about this bobbin-style corner chair, which was $110:

Staffordshire dogs kept popping up in several of the dealer's booths, but if you're not a dog person you can also find yourself a pair of staffordshire cats--who knew?

I loved several more pieces, including rugs and artwork:

While I didn't walk away with any of the pieces I shared today, I did manage to take home a beautiful item that I passed up in October that hadn't yet been sold. Let's hope that some of these pieces will be around when I venture to CT for my next trip.