Hidden Treasures

One of the fun things about this house is how many things from the past remain. Not only in design, but in actual objects left behind and forgotten, waiting to be rediscovered.

A fun discovery was the built-in microwave.



Also found in the kitchen was an old platter in fabulous condition.



While putting things away in the office, I discovered some things shoved way back in some of the drawers. Some of those things were a little less exciting:



And some were a little more exciting:


None of the pictures had names, very few had dates, although most appeared to be turn-of-the-last-century. Most of them don't look to be related, so it is possible that they were purchased from an antique store at some point (stickers on the back of the platter support this idea). But you won't hear me complaining...it is right up my alley regardless of it's origination.

We were left records and an 8-track player, and the kids even found a few odd toys hidden in their rooms. One of their favorite things to tell people about the house is that you never know what you will find next.