I realized after a recent estate sale purchase that I am attracted to crowns and tiaras. I don't where them, but I do like things that where them.
This is the first tiara I got. My mom wore it when she got married. My Mom and Dad celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary this past December, so I think this qualifies as a vintage item.
This is the estate sale item I recently purchased that made me realize my crown attraction. Vintage ceramic swan with tiny flower crown.
I like photos of people wearing crowns. This framed photo came from a local sale where the woman had been in a Mrs. America pageant. I have had this silly photo hanging in my bedroom for quite a few years.
In front of the photo sits a shelf with a favorite glittered bird with a crown on its head.
My little tribute to crowns.
You may remember I recently acquired an HUGE (3 and half feet tall) framed photo of a Queen from a local high school. It hangs in my stairwell. Her crown is spectacular.
I have tiny vintage gold paper crowns that I use for crafting.
I also pick up tiaras and crowns when I stumble across them to have in my stash for future projects.
This is one of those collections that just is silly and brings a smile to my face. If you have an idea for a future collection challenge, leave me a comment and finish the sentence "Show me your collection of ____". You just never know.
Happy day!
p.s. My love of crowns and tiaras does not automatically qualify me as a fan of the show Toddlers and Tiaras!
i LOVE that queen portrait! especially since it is BIG! I bet it looks awesome on the wall.
Posted by: rae | July 31, 2012 at 06:02 AM
Magpie Ethel...Queen of Estate Sales and Collections!! Might be a cool business card! Love this collection, so fun!
chris
Posted by: chris mckinley | July 31, 2012 at 06:03 AM
Brings a smile to my face too.What girl wouldn't like a tiara or crown? I could see you wearing a tiara on that gorgeous head of curls!
Love that big pic of the Queen from the High School. Glad you found a spot for it.I remember seeing it before you hung it up.It was huge!
The glittered bird looks cute sitting in front of the other pic too.
Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Doreen | July 31, 2012 at 06:28 AM
I would never have pegged you as a crown and tiara type ... except for maybe those foil New Year's Eve crowns. Your collection is much better than that hardware they hand out on Toddlers and Tiaras. (Yes, I see it from time to time. When you want mindless entertainment, it's hard to get much more mindless!)
Posted by: barbara | July 31, 2012 at 07:10 AM
Lovely.... I love love love old stories and photographs.
Thanks for sharing
Ciao Bella
Sensible Sarah
Posted by: SENSIBLE SARAH | July 31, 2012 at 08:36 AM
Your vintage swan is so lovely! Such fun Photos. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: koralee | July 31, 2012 at 09:14 AM
Thanks for making me smile this morning.
Posted by: janet | July 31, 2012 at 10:03 AM
Love crowns. This little "Q" girl is so cute and looks so "vintage"!
Posted by: Annette | July 31, 2012 at 11:40 AM
NOW I know what to do with that little box of gold crowns I have in my stash!
Posted by: Kathy | July 31, 2012 at 12:11 PM
Well you really do like crowns and so do I ! The photo and the pink bird look fantastic together love them!
Posted by: Nan | July 31, 2012 at 02:51 PM
What a special treat that you have your Mom's tiara.
PS. Love the reference to toddlers and tiaras. Emma had that show on the tv one day and I couldn't get the channel changed fast enough.
Posted by: Kim Kenward | August 01, 2012 at 04:37 AM
Laurie, Whenever I come here on a mission to tell you something, I ALWAYS become sidetracked by your Collection Challenges. THIS is now my absolute favorite collection!
Laurie, I wanted to thank you for the way you conduct your Etsy business and the way your blog allows us to know you and your art. It is because of you that I have gathered together my courage to attempt a shop of my own. (Shhh, my husband has finally let me quit my day job!) I have something to prove to him.
Holiday elves and sparkle! I can't wait! You know me, I'll be in line three hours early!
E
Posted by: Elizabeth | August 01, 2012 at 06:11 PM
Great collection Laurie! Love those black and white pics, love them even more with a big ol' tiara on their head!
Posted by: Marci | August 01, 2012 at 09:42 PM
I can just see it now! A 6' long table covered with craft goodies, and a 60" TV covered with sports! We'll see if we can give you high scores and a gold medal when you come back and show us!
Posted by: Tammy | August 02, 2012 at 02:01 PM
Egads, I hate that show, too! It's so gross what those mothers do to their girls....no wonder there's so much low self esteem, and sometimes too much ego these days.
Love your piccy's of beauty queens!
Hugs,
Meri
Posted by: Meri Wiley | August 03, 2012 at 12:49 PM
Your mama's crown is so sweet and I love that rhinestone one...I would have died to own something like that when I was 6 years old! (and now, hehe) :)
Posted by: Vintage by Crystal | August 04, 2012 at 05:52 PM