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Mitzi Curi

I Live in the Marvelous Midwest, the Middle of the Mitten in Michigan!

I'm a one-woman enterprise with oodles of ideas and enthusiasm within my world of vintage collectibles and crafty treasures.

Interests: collecting antiques, attending auctions, crafting and re-purposing flea market finds, buying and selling vintage wares, and dog-parenting two westies.

Recent Activity

Antique Mall Views: Spring Update

I zipped through the Antiques Market of Williamston yesterday and took my camera with me, snapping some pictures of items that caught my eye around the mall as well as some new things in my own booth. We'll start with my own recent acquisition, a pretty rose upholstered sofa. I... Continue reading

Posted yesterday at Mitzi's Miscellany

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I would have nabbed that wallpaper too, for sure! Love the colors.

Commented 4 days ago on Estate Sale Adventures: The Green Room at Dime Store Chic

Show and Tell Wednesday Post #46

Are you familiar with Bristol glass? I happen to love Bristol glass, which was made during the Victorian era along with the more popular mercury glass. Supposedly Bristol glass got its name from the town of Bristol, England, where it originated. Bristol glass is a hand-blown or mold-blown glass that... Continue reading

Posted 3 days ago at Mitzi's Miscellany

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Mitzi Curi added a favorite at suzette roberts

3 days ago

My Jewelry Making Binge, Continued

If you've been following my blog this spring, you know I've been learning to make jewelry and even went as far as flying to Ohio to learn new techniques from Brenda Sue Lansdowne, aka B'sue, owner of B'sue Boutques, a supplier of mostly made in USA materials for jewelry makers.... Continue reading

Posted 7 days ago at Mitzi's Miscellany

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Expand Your Vintage Vocabulary Post #47

Pie Crust Table is our word for today, and as you can see in the picture below, the top of the table gets its name from the crimped edges that resemble a pie crust: Here is a fancier version of a pie crust table: Photo Credit: Betsy Henderson Antiques I've... Continue reading

Posted May 15, 2013 at Mitzi's Miscellany

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Happy Mother's Day and Miscellaneous Pictures

On Saturday I returned home from Naples, Florida, after helping my mom hold an estate sale at her home. It was a huge success, and I think we both deserve a pat on the back for all the work we did before, during, and after the sale (if I do... Continue reading

Posted May 12, 2013 at Mitzi's Miscellany

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Thursday Miscellany

Right now I'm in beautiful Naples, Florida helping my mom hold an estate sale. She is moving from her townhouse to a condo, and we decided to downsize some of her collections and sell some of the larger sets of furniture that she won't be needing. We're having a great... Continue reading

Posted May 9, 2013 at Mitzi's Miscellany

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Giveaway Winners and a Walk with the Westies

Last night at 7:00 p.m. the winners of my two giveaways were chosen. First and foremost, the winner of the Shabby Apple $50 giveaway was Calli. She has her own blog called Free Fragments that is worthy of a visit. She mentioned in her entry comment that she liked the... Continue reading

Posted May 4, 2013 at Mitzi's Miscellany

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Expand Your Vintage Vocabulary #46

The word du jour is "tantalus". A tantalus is something you've probably seen before, but might not have known the correct label for it. A tantalus is a case or rack containing liquor or wine decanters, often secured by a lock. Pictured below is a beautiful French Louis XV style... Continue reading

Posted May 1, 2013 at Mitzi's Miscellany

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Hi Deb, If you want to do something badly, I know you can make it happen! Just start planning and saving..... Mitzi

Commented Apr 30, 2013 on Jewelry Making On My Mind at Mitzi's Miscellany

Hi Annette, They are a great couple! So glad you enjoyed learning about them..... Mitzi

Commented Apr 29, 2013 on Meet George and Carol, LAO's Antiquing "Power Couple"! at Mitzi's Miscellany

Hi Danielle, Yes, that bathing beauty was a great score....Georges best! Mitzi

Commented Apr 29, 2013 on Meet George and Carol, LAO's Antiquing "Power Couple"! at Mitzi's Miscellany

Meet George and Carol, LAO's Antiquing "Power Couple"!

This is the first in a series of dealer profiles I'm doing for the Livingston Antique Outlet (LAO) in Howell, Michigan, one of the three antique malls where I rent space. The owners of the mall, Jeff and Lori Wengle, have asked me to photograph the booths and profile dealers... Continue reading

Posted Apr 29, 2013 at Mitzi's Miscellany

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Cute! Mitzi Curi Blog: www.mitzismiscellany.com Etsy Shop: www.mitziscollectibles.etsy.com

Commented Apr 27, 2013 on Giveaways and Announcements! at Mitzi's Miscellany

Hi Patricia, You are entered without having to go to Facebook! Thanks for the compliment on my art. Good luck to you! Mitzi

Commented Apr 27, 2013 on Giveaways and Announcements! at Mitzi's Miscellany

Hi Barbara, Weve all developed our niches, havent we? Thank you! Mitzi

Commented Apr 27, 2013 on Relatives You Didn't Know About at Mitzi's Miscellany

Hi Henria O., Cute caption! I love it! Mitzi

Commented Apr 26, 2013 on Giveaways and Announcements! at Mitzi's Miscellany

Giveaways and Announcements!

Many of you are already fans of Shabby Apple clothing, the company that specializes in beautiful vintage inspired fashions. Recently the company contacted me with an offer to create a $50 gift card for their awesome catalog to give to me or one of my blog readers! You can view... Continue reading

Posted Apr 26, 2013 at Mitzi's Miscellany

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Hi Colleen, Yes, Ill bet someone will replicate them, and hopefully they will become popular again! I hope you are getting some spring weather where you live. We are still waiting around here..... Mitzi

Commented Apr 25, 2013 on Show and Tell Wednesday Post #45 at Mitzi's Miscellany

Hi Sharon, So glad you had a chuckle! Thanks for stopping by to let me know! Mitzi

Commented Apr 25, 2013 on Relatives You Didn't Know About at Mitzi's Miscellany

Hi Sue, Bless your fathers heart! I hope his Alzheimers is very slow to progress. I miss my father so much, and he had a great sense of humor too. Thanks so much for stopping by today. Im glad you learned a little something new! Mitzi

Commented Apr 25, 2013 on Show and Tell Wednesday Post #45 at Mitzi's Miscellany

Hi Ann, So glad you are learning a little here and there! And I hope you find a beautiful picture nail at a flea market sometime soon. Most people wouldnt know what it is, but now YOU will! Mitzi

Commented Apr 25, 2013 on Show and Tell Wednesday Post #45 at Mitzi's Miscellany

Hi Sea Witch! Wow, Ill bet the home in Thomson was just fabulous! Do you have any photos? That sounds like a blog post to me! We have molding in our house that would lend itself to handing pictures in that manner, but Ive never gotten around to hanging my art that way. Once of these days, I will! Mitzi

Commented Apr 25, 2013 on Show and Tell Wednesday Post #45 at Mitzi's Miscellany

Show and Tell Wednesday Post #45

Today I'd like to show you something really wonderful from the fascinating Victorian era, something we should bring back in my opinion. I discovered this great selection of picture nails (below) in the booth of Al and Pat Carlson at the Antiques Market of Williamston here in Michigan: A picture... Continue reading

Posted Apr 24, 2013 at Mitzi's Miscellany

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