collecting compacts

When I was younger, my Mom would go to different antique stores and flea markets, and I would tag along with her. Since we would go shopping a lot I started to see over and over again these old compacts. I thought it would make going to the antique stores a little more exciting to start collecting something. So I started buying and collecting compacts. It's amazing how many there are out there. There is even books about collecting compacts.

Here is some from my collection.

One of my favorite is one by Richard Hudnut, where you open it and the mirror pops open. Love it!

It makes you think of where they came from and who they belonged to.

What a story they could tell!

i found some goodies

Yesterday my Mom and I went to a few sales, and I found some goodies; some more glass canisters for my craft items, a glass pitcher for some yummy summer drinks, a very pretty plate to hang in the kitchen and some other great finds. I think we are on a glass kick lately! Another great find was a STACK of Country Home magazines for free!!

This Saturday and Sunday is the big flea market sale at Antique World in Clarence, I might have to go on Sunday!