Antiquing in St. Louis

St. Louis has the greatest, largest antique malls with the best prices of anywhere I've ever been. It's one of the things I look forward to with my sisters. When I'm passing through with friends for the scrapbook retreat outside of Hannibal, MO, we always plan a day for the malls. We always hit it big---or "little" as you can see here. That makes me so happy. Here are some of my latest finds:

 I thought these little pixies were darling---so 1950's don't ya' think?

 And these little beauties---Madame Alexander minis---not old---actually McDonald's kids meals "treats"---still, the price was right, so Jeanne, Janet and I scooped them all up. The little witch with her darling striped tights will join my Halloween decorations. Little Cinderella needs a new hair-do.

 Of course I had to have the vintage pixie sticks. On rainy days at St. Aloysius, we had to stay inside. We either played pixie sticks or "Cootie"---remember that cricket type game where you had to add all the parts? I liked the stix better. I was pretty good with the stix.

 I'm starting to have a problem with these vintage toasters. If the price is right, I simply can't pass them up. I plan to use this one in the guest bath holding a fingertip towel or two. I'll let you see how that looks.

 I cannot pass up hot pink Shiney Brights---in the original box no less!

 More bottles for my Halloween tableau on a rusty old enamel tray. In front is a little shallow shadow box. I don't know what I'm going to do with it yet, but I'll think of something.

 I saw several of these little cruet sets---I can picture them filled with glitter, buttons or baubles. This will make its way to one of my friends at Christmas.

And finally, I didn't find these on this trip, but I use them every day. Vintage tea bag holders for a tea snob!