My niece and I went shopping at one of my favorite antique malls this week. And surprise, surprise, I bought a chair.
This chair is a child’s size version of a wooden folding chair.
I also found this beautiful book – Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue At Camp Rest-A-While. It is such a pretty green color and, since Easter is coming up, I thought the title was timely. Not sure why they need to rest a while (hope no one is ill), but if I actually read it, I will let you know. I guess some people actually read books instead of buying them for the covers?
On the inside there is an inscription stating it was given to Evelyn on December 25, 1925. So I guess Evelyn would probably be close to 90 now. I hope she’s one of those spry octogenarians who is out there sky diving and traveling the globe.
The author, Laura Lee Hope, was also the author of the Bobbsey Twin series and the Outdoor Girl series of books. Wonder if they had pretty covers too?
The bird has no function in this photo other than to look charming. I thought it was a little plain with just the book and chair, so I threw her in at the last minute.
If the chair looks familiar it is because you have seen its older brother, in my Barn Sale In Ohio post.
Older sister, in my Yogi Bear Would Be Jealous post.
And cousins, in my Patriotic Porch Provisions post.
I now have 9 wooden folding chairs that I have never sat in. Yes, my name is Pam and I am addicted to buying chairs.
I actually have a Pinterest board that is devoted to chairs and only chairs. I got all wild and creative and called it Chairs, Chairs And More Chairs.
Bunny Jean
Hi Pam!
Oh, you are too funny! How lucky for you to have found so many chairs all from the same family… I will have to read those other posts and learn their history.
The book really is darling and the bird… well EVERYONE knows I LOVE birds!
Have a nice weekend and enjoy the read!
xoxo Bunny Jean
NanaDiana
Pam- I absolutely love that little chair. I love children’s chairs and miniature pieces so much. I have one of the Bunny Brown books, too! xo Diana
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Love your little chair collection…you can never have too many! Especially folding chairs…space is never an issue 🙂 Laurel
Marigene
That is the cutest little chair…one more chair, one more dish, one more…if it makes us happy, that is all that counts!
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I love your little chair!!! I’m sure it won’t be your last chair purchase and that’s OK!!! A chair addition is a good addiction!!!
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This is SO ADORABLE!!! I too have that addiction and not all mine are FOLDING!WHICH makes a crowd!!! I also LOVE those picnic baskets!!!Hmmm, I have that addiction too, “OH MY”! I love your settings, they are SO SWEET! That book is wonderful! I love when they have inscriptions in them and were given as gifts.
Olive Cooper
Pam, you could host a party with those chairs and your addiction has no dark connotations and can be stored easily. My addiction has a dark funeral association you know. BTW I found the most fabulous lamp at a funeral home yard sale and my nursing staff at the time were completely mortified.
Linda @ A La Carte
Pam I love these vintage folding chairs! I think they are a cool collection. That book is also amazing! Love it! Hugs, Linda
Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces
I really love that style of chair…and the child size is just so cute!
Vickie @ Ranger 911
Very funny! My youngest daughter has the same affliction. She has collected quite a few children’s chairs and her husband asks if they really need any more. She tells him that they will have a chair for every child at their daughter’s birthday parties.
Amy Burzese
I buy a lot of chairs also – big and small. I don’t know why. I have never sat in most of them.
Carol A.Bender
LOL, you make me laugh. My husband pointed out my addiction long ago. I especially love the child size chairs. 🙂
Cozy Little House
Well hey, my thing is tables. Perhaps we should join forces…
Brenda
Jane
How funny! I love all of your chairs. At least you can fold them up and put them away when you’re not using them!
Jane
Tete
LOL- you are so funny. I have never seen a child’s folding chair! Great score. I have 2 folding chairs that I love and I do sit in them from time to time.
I have the same book, and yes, the other books have great covers. Ebay the author and you will see! Have several of them around here somewhere. I also have the vintage boy scout series, too. I love the old book covers.
So many chairs and only one butt…LOL. Love it.
Marilyn
LOL.. soo funny.. Love folding chairs.. ;))
MamaMonki
I have two of those chairs in my basement and I’ve been thinking of bringing them up and painting them yellow and using them in the kitchen. I love the child size chair. Need to find one of those for myself!
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Hi, Pam, nice to meet you! Your blog is delightful, and I’m a new follower! I have 2 little chairs like this that are stained; they came frommy husband’s childhood church’s Sunday School. Love your Bunny Brown book, too (I think I had the one about the Sugar Camp ~ they are so cute) ~ there is also a cute series about HoneyBunch (a little girl), too ~ ♥♥
Best,
Anne
Shabby chic Sandy
I would have bought the chair too. Also love the book–our last name is Brown so I like the title. My first full sized daffodil bloomed today–how are yours doing now?
Debbiedoo's
So you have a thing for chairs Pam. As long as you don’t start getting your husband jealous, it’s all good. You find some good ones for sure!
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Hi My name is Ann, and I never pass up a folding chair either!LOL
Love the little one..I don’t have one. They are great chairs to fold up and use out or in for gatherings.
Betsy
Yes Pam, you do need another chair! I’m happy to hear that it came home with you to be with the others. Love folding chairs, they don’t take up too much room. What a sweet book.
Cottage and Broome
You can never have too many chairs! I have a little green folding “camp” chair like yours, great for displays. Thanks for stopping by, Laura
TARYTERRE
The chair is lovely. All of them are. But I am crazy about the book. I often buy books because of the covers. I have a 2nd generation Kindle and it doesn’t show the covers. Drives me crazy. Now I read books with my XOOM tablet. All the covers show up in living color making me giddy with excitement. Take care. enjoy your purchases.
Ceekay- Thinkin of Home
Well, knowing you have the addiction is….good…keep it up, because I too love chairs and I think you have found some wonderful ones!!
Yes, The Bobsey twins did have colorful covers!
Kim K.
Your posts….and addictions…always bring a smile to my face. Another fabuluous chair. Such a Sweet book.
Country Dreaming
Yes, we continue to share the smae affliction.
All of them are great!
Melinda