The semi-annual Christie Antique Show is the largest show in Canada, and it just so happens to be in our neck of the woods. Saturday afternoon, Matt, his brother, sister-in-law and I headed over to the show. Here are some of the things that caught my eye.

Old phonographs

Vintage signs

Lamps made out of old tripods

A gorgeous decorative metal base on an old table

Racks of vintage clothing

A slightly creepy CPR dummy, complete with fake blood, inflating lungs and its own carrying case.

A suit of armor, just in case we choose to buy a castle instead of a farm

Also for our castle, his and her thrones

There were a couple of things that I would have considered more seriously if I wasn’t in the middle of a renovation.

A bench like this would be great for our front mudroom

This was labelled Dresden plate, but I’m pretty sure it’s double wedding ring, my favourite quilt pattern.

In the end, I didn’t come home empty handed. Matt bought me this little guy.

Gingerbread boy by Wade.

The gingerbread boy is part of a set of nursery rhyme figurines originally included in packages of Red Rose Tea. After receiving a few figurines from my grandmother, I started collecting them myself. The gingerbread boy is one that’s difficult to find, and I’m pleased to add him to my collection.