If Two Heads Are Better Than One, Four Or Five Should Be Awesome

We've all heard the expression that two heads are better than one. 

I've looked around the thrift store and I'm not so sure.
This guy doesn't seem so sure himself. 


I've been guilty of trying to do too many things at once, which makes me want to be cloned, or at least grow a second head. 

Then I could work on an appraisal report at the same time I'm working on the new book, 

or visit one son two-hours south at the same time I'm visiting one two-hours north,

or clean my house at the same time I'm kayaking 
(scratch that, I'm never wishing that I'm cleaning my house).

But I know I can't. I have to accept that I am one person and can only do one thing at a time. 

However, I can share with you some of the extra-heads I've come across. Even if they've been of no help to me whatsoever in getting more done.


Is this suppose to be Marilyn Monroe? And did they really have to hang the price tag there?


I'm really confused about this item. Is this a doll? Is it a vase? All I can think of when I look at it is, was she thinking really hard about flowers and...puffth...they exploded out of her head, along with a tiny praying child.



I found this guy awhile ago. He and his dead-eyes stayed right where they were.


However, I couldn't leave this Elvis head behind at a church sale. I brought The King home and he is currently on display in my Etsy shop. I'm hoping to say "Elvis has left the building" soon.

Speaking of Etsy, they've got some floating heads there too. Of course, they call them "Busts," not floating heads...they are fancy like that.
Here's one of Sigmund Freud. He can even shrink your head.


They have some modern art heads...uh, busts...too. I have definitely felt like this dude.



Before my head explodes, I may need to slow down a bit and live more in the moment, instead of trying to do more than one thing at a time. I'm not enjoying the multi-tasking anymore (did I ever?).

So, I wish you a little Zen, some living-in-the-moment moments, and an easing up of the "I should be doing this...and this...and this..." thoughts. You really do only have one head...even if the thrift store has bunches of them.




Here's a picture of a kitten sleeping to help you begin to chill. 

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Carol Ann's Corner

Carol Ann's Corner
Tips from our favorite shop keeper

Real or Reproduction

As you are hunting around for treasure at yard sales and flea markets, you will come across things that make you wonder if they are original or reproductions. It can be hard to tell.

These are a couple tip offs.

One, does it look a little worn? It should if its really antique or vintage. Even the best kept china got moved around in the cabinet, the doll's vinyl body and hair faded a bit, or the lunch box got a little rust around the hinges. If it looks shiny and new, chances are it is.

Two, are there a lot of them? If you are in a shop or flea market stall and there are ten of the items you've been looking for and haven't been able to find...they have probably been manufactured. Unless you are at a reputable dealer who specializes in that item, then you may have hit the jackpot for your particular collectible.

A good way to gauge if it is a reputable dealer is they will be happy to answer your questions about if the item is authentic or not, and how you can tell. A dealer with a passion and knowledge about that item, will enjoy explaining that all to you. A disreputable dealer, not so much.

Carol Ann Miller
Proprietor, Miller's Fine Antiques

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