Uncle Bill and Aunt Shirley
Married 60 years
ANNOUNCEMENT
This message is to let you know I am in Atlanta helping my sisters move their antiques to a new location. I will not be posting anything new until Tuesday. I hope there is enough pink and blue to claim my place in the two events. I know you will enjoy these beautiful buttons.
Please leave your comments because I love them. BIG smile here. Have a wonderful weekend...Jeanne
They live in this Greek Revival/Victorian Home.
My Aunt Shirley has been an antique dealer for 40 plus years. For the past several years she has specialized in antique buttons. She gives antique buttons a whole new meaning. She drives a Cadillac which she named her 'Buttonmobile' and she paid for it with $10,000. dollars worth of antique buttons. That' right, I said $10,000. in buttons! You may think that is a lot of buttons and it is, but Aunt Shirley has been know to buy button collections for several thousand dollars. The buttons that bought the Cadillac is a drop in the bucket compared to her vast collection for sale and in her private collection.
More about my amazing Aunt and Uncle in another post.
NOW FOR THE BUTTONS
I have to say the photos I am sharing is only her private collection. She hangs her buttons in her dining room. WALL TO WALL! I have barely touched the surface with these few photos.
The God Bless Our Home is black glass and mother of pearl buttons
The cards are in frames and these buttons are all different styles. Next I will share a couple of button Pictures.
This Aunt Shirley's dining room. The button picture was made by a friend. The buttons are mother of pearl.
A closeup still doesn't show how beautiful they are.
These are glass buttons. The lady that was making this died before she finished this gorgeous button picture. These buttons are NEVER GLUED. They are tied individually.
These are commerative buttons for Mark Twain given to my aunt from a friend.
I hope you enjoyed this collection.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Don't forget to have a mammogram?
Blessings, Jeanne
They live in this Greek Revival/Victorian Home.
My Aunt Shirley has been an antique dealer for 40 plus years. For the past several years she has specialized in antique buttons. She gives antique buttons a whole new meaning. She drives a Cadillac which she named her 'Buttonmobile' and she paid for it with $10,000. dollars worth of antique buttons. That' right, I said $10,000. in buttons! You may think that is a lot of buttons and it is, but Aunt Shirley has been know to buy button collections for several thousand dollars. The buttons that bought the Cadillac is a drop in the bucket compared to her vast collection for sale and in her private collection.
More about my amazing Aunt and Uncle in another post.
NOW FOR THE BUTTONS
I have to say the photos I am sharing is only her private collection. She hangs her buttons in her dining room. WALL TO WALL! I have barely touched the surface with these few photos.
The God Bless Our Home is black glass and mother of pearl buttons
The cards are in frames and these buttons are all different styles. Next I will share a couple of button Pictures.
This Aunt Shirley's dining room. The button picture was made by a friend. The buttons are mother of pearl.
A closeup still doesn't show how beautiful they are.
These are glass buttons. The lady that was making this died before she finished this gorgeous button picture. These buttons are NEVER GLUED. They are tied individually.
These are commerative buttons for Mark Twain given to my aunt from a friend.
I hope you enjoyed this collection.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Don't forget to have a mammogram?
Blessings, Jeanne
Jeanne I've never seen a collection like this. I have truly been fascinated reading your post and looking at the pictures. I know those antique buttons would have a lot of stories to tell of where they came from and how they were originally used. I would love to meet your Uncle Bill and Aunt Shirley and see her buttons in person. Their home looks lovely--perfect for an antiques dealer. From the looks of the picture with the china cabinet, Aunt Shirley also collects Hummels!
Posted by: Lorrie | October 02, 2009 at 04:10 AM
Wow Jeanne! That is amazing! I love the ones that look like floral bouquets.
Posted by: Penny @ Lavender Hill Studio & The Comforts of Home | October 02, 2009 at 07:08 AM
These are absolutely beautiful! What creativity!
I loved my Mama's button box as a child. Mine today is much smaller, but I still love to check out (and sometimes buy) the cards of buttons that the volunteers put together at one of my favorite thrift stores.
Posted by: Sandy B | October 02, 2009 at 09:32 AM
This is unbelievable.....I have never seen anything like it....I am a member of Button Floozies and am going to like this post to that blog....if that is OK....this is too good not to show.....amazing is an understatement....
Posted by: Coloradolady | October 02, 2009 at 09:55 AM
Unbelievable! Especially when you say that they are individually sewn! I have my mom's buttons which I always enjoyed sorting, and now added my own...The older the button the more beautiful!
~Nancy
Posted by: Nancy | October 02, 2009 at 10:28 AM
I too was so facinated by your post about your incredible aunt! She puts a whole new spin on buttons. That was a tone fo buttons to buy her caddy but her art work is incredible. What a talented lady. Thanks for sharing this with us. I wish my mom was still her so I could show her.:)
Thank you for your visits although mine has been sparse.
Dad B moves tomorrow into an assisted living, NOT a day too soon! so I am packing and washing his things which have been piled in our garage and shampooing his furniture. he got a new Jazzie to ride and is trying to learn how to steer it. I sure hope he doesn't mow anyone down! LOL
Hugs sweet friend!
Posted by: Beth at Aunties | October 02, 2009 at 10:56 AM
Wow!!! It's incredible and fascinating. I think my favorites are the all white buttons and the all black buttons. This makes me want more buttons - I need more buttons....
I have a new blog called Beauty and Blessings if you'd like to stop by,
Cynthia K.
Posted by: www.google.com/accounts/o8/id?id=AItOawl4TH83S9cdzYuKO_lrwR1HI0RangUSKic | October 02, 2009 at 07:55 PM
WOW that is an amazing collection of beautiful buttons. I have never seen anything like it. Your Aunt and Uncle's home looks gorgeous too! Hope you have a wonderful weekend.♥
Posted by: Darlene | October 02, 2009 at 08:12 PM
Hi Sweet Jeanne! This is a truly amazing collection!! It was such a delight to look through all of the designs, and that swirl is really something else! I think it is so cool how we can see history through collections of different objects. Somehow helps us feel connected to the past, huh?
Thanks so much for sharing this my friend! Always a joy to visit with you!
Love and hugs,
Becky
Posted by: Becky | October 02, 2009 at 09:08 PM
The most amazing collection I've ever seen....of anything! Love the ones that look like carved ivory.
And their beautiful blue house - stunning!
What a delightful looking couple.....you really have an amazing family Jeanne. I can't believe you are off to Atlanta now - thought you were up a ladder painting, just like Penny, and I was really getting concerned about the two of you! Want to see you in one piece in a couple of weeks. Don't overdo it dear - stay well and be careful.
Posted by: Mary | October 02, 2009 at 09:19 PM
Hi Jeanne!
I just wanted to tell you first that your amazing give away came today...THANK YOU so much! I love each and every piece of it. We can't wait to take a picnic now. :-) Please check my Pink Saturday post when you come home to see my photos of it and my thank you in that post!
I am so glad you showed all these fabulous button montages that your Aunt owns! They were all beautiful and so fascinating. I noticed in one photo that your Aunr also has a spectacular Hummel collection ..wow!
Your family is so talented and antiquing must be in your blood. I hope the move went well for your sisters this weekdn. You certainly get around yourself, young lady! LOL! Safe travels and thank you again!
Hugs, Pat
Posted by: Pat | October 02, 2009 at 10:52 PM
Hello Jeanne! OMG, you never cease to amaze me with all of the interesting posts you come up with! This one totally enthralled me. I have a couple of vendor friends who make the most beautiful bracelets/watch bands from antique buttons!! I, too, have always had a fascination with those vintage buttons (and cuff links, too!), but my little collection pales in comparison to your aunt and uncles!!! OMG, I feel the pain of setting up those tents! Bonnie and I had four of them set up for our tag sale- - - NOT an easy task, even though the tents all said EZ UP on them! It took Bonnie, me and a really strong lad to put those puppies up! :)
Hope you enjoy your visit with your family. . . I KNOW you will have wonderful photos to share!!
L, Dana
Posted by: dana | October 02, 2009 at 11:05 PM
Your Pink Saturday post this week is just lovely. Thank you so much for contributing to my PINK FIX!
I covet those buttons☺
Hope your weekend of filled with the smiles of those you love and the warmth of sunshine on your face.
Posted by: Mimi | October 03, 2009 at 01:08 AM
what an incredible collection and that blue house is just stunning beautiful colour have a fab week and anjoy pink saturday
Posted by: valerie | October 03, 2009 at 02:35 AM
Wow , .....I have never seen anything like this !
Beautiful !
Love from the Netherlands Rini
Posted by: Rini Boer | October 03, 2009 at 03:03 AM
Hello Jeanne. Wow those are amazing buttons.
Beautiful vintage collections. Lovely post!
Thanks for sharing.
Have a great trip.
Enjoy the weekend.
Regina
http://regina-myfavorite.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Regina | October 03, 2009 at 04:02 AM
Jeanne, Wow, I have never seen so many buttons, they are beautiful. I wish I had an opportuntiy to see them up close.
You are such a nice lady to be helping her move. Her home is outstanding and I would love to see all the things on the inside.
Have a great visit and a safe trip home.
Barbara
Posted by: Barbara | October 03, 2009 at 04:55 AM
Coloradolady sent me over, and WoW am I glad she did! I've never seen such an impressive display of buttons. I wish I had the opportunity to see them in person, but this is the next best thing, thank you for sharing.
Posted by: www.google.com/accounts/o8/id?id=AItOawmOllxt2CNCzeQ421S1T4UhzntJgvH4LIo | October 03, 2009 at 05:41 AM
Very impressive! Aunt Shirley is my kind of woman, I love how she displays her buttons. Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Bonnie | October 03, 2009 at 05:45 AM
Oh, my! What an incredible collection. I do some crazy quilting, so am especially interested in the buttons. Love your aunt's house as well. So glad I followed Pat's advice and checked out your blog.
Posted by: Arlene | October 03, 2009 at 05:54 AM
Good morning, my dearest friend. I know you are going to busy, busy, busy today. I hope everything goes well for you three "girls". Please give them both my love. You know I would be no help because I would be to looking at all the pretties.
Aunt Shirley and Uncle Bill are quite special. I so enjoyed seeing some of their buttons. Maybe I need to go to Michigan with you some time. I can hardly pick a favorite set. I love the ivory, the black, the paperweights, the hand painted, ... Ah, heck! I love them all.
This post has enough color for any special day that might come along. So, Happy Pink Saturday and Happy Blue Monday.
Posted by: Beverly | October 03, 2009 at 05:54 AM
Goodness...I've never seen so many buttons. They look beautiful. Wonder how in the world she ever got interested in buttons? I love her HOME done in black and white!
Don't work too hard and be safe!!
xo bj
Posted by: bj | October 03, 2009 at 06:18 AM
Oh what a beautiful idea! I have a bunch of my grandmother's buttons. Will have to do that! I love it!
Christine Verstraete
Searching for a Starry Night, A Miniature Art Mystery Friends, fun, and a funnier Dachshund! Will they find the miniature Van Gogh?
Posted by: Chris V | October 03, 2009 at 08:14 AM
What an incredible collection! Jeanne, thank you for sharing this with us. I hope it is a smooth move. Have a wonderful day.
Posted by: Mary | October 03, 2009 at 08:51 AM
Amazing -- I am in awe. Thank you so much for posting this!
Posted by: Laurie | October 03, 2009 at 09:06 AM
I so want to see more!!!
Posted by: Jody Blue | October 03, 2009 at 10:20 AM
What a stunning array of buttons
and I love the idea of using the
buttons as artwork. Woweee I really enjoyed this post and I
am going to bookmark it so I can
take a closer look at everything!
Posted by: Jewelgirl | October 03, 2009 at 11:32 AM
Jeanne, Hope you aren't working tooo hard this weekend. Moving can be pretty exhausting. That button collection is fabulous. What a treat for us to be able to see them. Thanks.
♥,
Susan
Posted by: black eyed susans kitchen | October 03, 2009 at 01:35 PM
Wow What a great post... love it all...
xoxo
Julie
Posted by: Julie | October 03, 2009 at 04:51 PM
Oh my gosh! Those buttons are amazing! I love it!
Hugs, Lisa
Posted by: Lisa | October 03, 2009 at 07:06 PM
Seriously??? I am drooling all over my keyboard!! Those are beautiful!
Posted by: Jenny The Red Bulletin Board | October 03, 2009 at 08:00 PM
Great Collection. Happy Pink Saturday!!!
Posted by: Charo | October 03, 2009 at 08:17 PM
What an amazing collection! I wonder how many buttons she has- My son went into my closet one Sunday after me complaining that I didn't have anything to wear and counted each item of clothing - bet he would still be there if he was counting those buttons!
bee blessed,
mary
Posted by: mary | October 03, 2009 at 09:03 PM
Oh My Goodness!! I think I just about hyperventilated!! That is the most amazing collection I have ever seen!! I am in button envy agony!! Wow! Oh Wow! I will definitely have to show this to my husband so he can hear about someone with a worse button addiction than me!!
Thanks for sharing Jeanne!!
Posted by: Betty @ She's Sew Pretty | October 04, 2009 at 12:19 PM
Oh my!!!!!! I am almost speechless..I've never seen such wonderful buttons. Having been a button nut myself for awhile,I can only stand back and admire hers. I have nothing like them....and ooooo, the china cabinet. I would love to see them in person. Happy Pinks and thank you so much for the wonderful post..I loved it.
Posted by: CC | October 04, 2009 at 03:45 PM
WOW! That is some button collection!
Posted by: Fifi Flowers | October 04, 2009 at 07:15 PM
Wow! Maybe you should get her into Where Women CReate somehow. Does she have a studio space where she sorts , etc? How interesting.
Have a friend who sells the most beautiful and historical buttons, making broches from them. They are stunning!
Posted by: Lydia | October 05, 2009 at 02:41 PM
These are amazing. What a collection! I came over here from Button Floozies via a post by Colorado Lady. Your aunt should charge admission for people to come look at her buttons. I would pay :)
Posted by: Deborah Bonner | October 07, 2009 at 12:35 PM
Jeanne,
I came back because of your note in Lawn Tea, and cannot tell you how much I am enjoying this. May I write about it sometime, and post a link to this?---it's simply too good to miss.
rachel
Posted by: racheld | October 08, 2009 at 04:47 PM
Now THIS is a collection! I didn't know there were so many kinds of buttons. Your Aunt's displays are true works of art and very beautiful! Good luck helping with the big move, it sounds like it could be interesting, to say the least!
Posted by: Sares@ Loveleigh Treasures | October 10, 2009 at 10:55 PM
I'm positively green with envy! The displays are amazing, not to mention the wonderful, tantastical buttons. Makes me want to go button hunting right this minute!
Posted by: Terri | October 11, 2009 at 06:28 PM
Oh my goodness Jeanne! I'm a button floozie too. I see where you got your passion for collecting. You know how I love sewing, so this made my heart go pitter-patter. Thank you so much for sharing these wonderful photos.
Posted by: teresa | October 18, 2009 at 10:30 AM
What an unusual and beautifully stunning collection.Talk about artwork! This is just amazing! I enjoyed visiting you. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Anne | December 06, 2009 at 11:14 PM
The pink inside of the ears are simply felt (same as for the black lips). Inside, I still added a stripe of long, white fur, to make it look more natural.
Posted by: Retro Jordan | September 23, 2010 at 02:42 AM
The pink inside of the ears are simply felt (same as for the black lips). Inside, I still added a stripe of long, white fur, to make it look more natural.
Posted by: Retro Jordan | September 23, 2010 at 02:51 AM
thank you for explaining they are tied not glued. makes you appreciate the art even more.
B.
Posted by: B. | December 07, 2011 at 10:36 AM