A Visit to Southworks

Even when I'm not looking to make a purchase, it gives me great pleasure just to look at pretty things. For me, a trip to an antique shop is akin to a trip to the museum (only with the added bonus that if I happen to see something I really like, there is always the option of taking it home). This weekend I spent several lovely hours wandering the vendor booths at Southworks in Cambridge - 30,000 square feet of vintage and antique goodness!! I could have brought home so many things, but alas, I took only photos. Enjoy!!

Coral Sadler Urn

McCoy Pink Swan Vase

Pale Pink Milk Glass Cornucopia

Royal Doulton Tulip Vase

Chenille Pillows

Carlton Ware Candy Dish & Vase

Retro Coffee Pot

Turquoise Frosted Glass

Paragon Teacup & Saucer

Peacock Wall Hanging

Footed Green Bowl

Pair of Black Pheasants

Pistachio Vintage Radio

All photos by Pamela Graham for Cherish Toronto

ACO Auction & Tag Sale Roundup

This year's ACO Port Hope auction was somewhat more successful (for me) than last year, since I actually won the item on which I bid. It was fun, quick and painless, and a bid of $12.50 got me a set of four Paragon China demitasse teacups. I don't know anything about the pattern, but it's a beautiful combination of gold, cream and lilac:



In addition to the auction, the ACO runs a tag sale in the next room, and when this Czechoslovakian china went down to half off, the deal was too good to pass up:

20 pieces for $15.00!!!

Helpful hint:

Since they must have sat unused for several years, the Czechoslovakian pieces had a slightly musty smell. I just soaked them overnight in a sink of water with a cup of white vinegar and a few tablespoons of baking soda. Now they're as good as new!!