Thrifting and a few Highligts from Scotts
Top of the morning to everyone. I hope you had a good weekend!
I spent a good chunk of my weekend thrifting at a few local haunts and made a trip to Scott Antique Market to see what goodies I could find there. I didn’t attend Scott last month so I was excited for the show this month. One of my favorite vendors at the show brings boxes and boxes of items he purchases from estate sales, auctions and antique dealers. His usual set-up consist of about 20+ tables loaded with stuff, some good and some on the “junk” side. Looking through his tables is always an experience and most times I come away with a few good pieces. I buy most of my milk glass from him and he always has piles and piles of vintage jewelry which is a draw for me.
Whenever I go to Scott to shop “my guy” as I affectionately call him, I go on Thursday, the first day the show opens. His stuff sells fast and there is always a crowd. I’ll make sure to take photos of his space next month and show you the madness.
Anyhow, here’s a look-see at what I picked up from Scott’s and a few other spots around town.
I found this old scale and couldn’t resist. $8.00!
These vintage McLaughlin Milk glass bottles were a great find at only $3.00 each. I’ve seen these selling on-line for as much as $40.00 a piece.
I adore vintage jewelry!
I’ve wanted to start collecting ironstone and was thrilled to find this piece for $5.00. I feel a new obsession collection starting to build.
Aren’t these woven knobs cute? “My guy” sold me these for .50 each.
This was probably my best buy from Scotts. These unfinished oval frames which measured 48″ x 32″ were $5.00 a piece. Image the mirror, chalkboard, corkboard options!
After making my purchases at Scott’s I made the rounds and snapped a few photos of things that caught my eye.
Love this mid-century modern lamp at the Parker Kennedy booth. David and Lance always have a stunning booth filled with incredible pieces.
This gorgeous chest is also a Parker Kennedy piece. That hardware is to die for!
I loved this tabletop vignette.
A stunning piece of furniture!
Arched top shutters…so beautiful. I would use these pieces inside a home as décor.
This Grandmother clock was fabulous.
Another pretty piece of furniture. The mirrored back and scalloped detailing really gave this piece its uniqueness.
After Scott’s I stopped at my one of my favorite flea markets and found a few things…
I’ve had great luck selling the other scales I’ve come across in my Etsy shop so this one will be headed there as soon as I clean it up a bit. This one is large and a really beauty.
I also found this Mottaheda Pinecone Finial( turned lamp) for $14.00. This baby is solid brass and gorgeous. I spotted the finial selling on-line for $200!
I’m so fortunate that Atlanta and the surrounding suburbs have lots of antique stores, thrift shops and flea markets to shop at. A few days before Scott’s my friend Dorothy and I made a trip to visit Antique Traditions and on the way there we spotted church thrift store. Of course we had to make a U-turn and pop in for a visit.
I picked up this beautiful blue glass bowl for $2.00 and the slate blue egg cups for .25 each.
And this original oil painting was $4.00.
I also found a pair of ornate wall plaques with a mirrored center . These pieces hang vertically and will look great flanking a larger mirror.
And finally, I found what is likely to be one of my most favorite pieces ever at an auction I attended last week.
This stunning cuckoo clock made my heart flutter. I love the detailing and the old world charm it has. I was told by someone at the auction to get it appraised but what I know so far is that it is a Schneider Black Forest Cuckoo Clock, maybe worth in the hundreds!
All in all, the past few days have resulted in some of my best thrifting finds. I love the thrill of the hunt and coming home with a few things to keep or sell in my shops is always good!
Lakewood Antiques Market–A Treasure Trove
Just about every month I share the highlights and my purchases from my visit to Scott Antique Market. Scott’s is considered one of the finer antique and flea markets in the country so I feel blessed that it comes to Atlanta every month. I also feel lucky that Atlanta has another great market that opens each month, the weekend after Scott’s. Yes, I get to spend two weekends out of each month shopping for all kinds of vintage treasures.
Lakewood Antiques Market is open the third weekend of each month, Friday, Saturday and Sunday and while it is smaller than Scott’s it is still a treasure trove for vintage accessories, tabletop pieces, furniture, linens and collectibles. Perfect for an Etsy shop, design projects or crafting.
This month Lakewood had lots of great buys, so much so that after spending Friday shopping with my friends Tina and Dorothy, I had to go back for round two on Saturday with the hubby. (The fact that I was buying a mirror that saw super heavy had nothing to do with taking the hubby along 🙂 )
I wish all of you could be here to shop these great markets with me each month, but I know that’s not possible. So instead I’ll share some of the pieces Lakewood had to offer. Enjoy the virtual shopping trip.
This wood wall plaque made from an old wine barrel was really cool.
It’s not secret that I love clipboards and I thought the idea of painting one with chalkboard paint was pretty great.
All around Lakewood there were lots of old vintage signs. I especially loved this one.
My love of vintage scales grew even deeper when I saw this beauty.
Another great vintage sign.
Lots of vendors at Lakewood upcycle furniture pieces. This dresser was upholstered on all sides in an old quilt with really pretty crystal knobs.
Vintage hardware and lots of it.
Cool architectural elements and a few old corks thrown in for fun.
I loved this painted dresser. My friend Tina scored the exact same piece at Goodwill for little or nothing and is in the process of putting her DIY stamp on it.
While Lakewood does not have the amount of true antiques that Scott’s does, this piece was a show stopper. This mirrored armoire had to stand about 10′ high and had the most beautiful curves and details. The mirror was in pristine condition. The dealer was asking $1299.00 which I thought was a MAJOR steal!
I loved this hand painted dresser. The top drawer and the legs really made it.
Vintage shoe lasts, great as an accessory on a bookshelf or table vignette.
There were two sets of these iron gates which could be great as wall décor or used as a decorative divider in a doorway. The pair was going for $225.00.
This super size jar was really pretty. A great shelf sitter.
Loved these spools of vintage tinsel.
I’m a sucker for vintage storage bins and really wanted this piece.
Tina and I met a new friend, Hilary who is also known as The Purse Lady. She shows at both Scott’s and Lakewood and has the most impressive collection of vintage handbags I’ve seen. If I died in her booth it would be the next best thing to heaven.
Stunning glass front cabinet doors!
Very cool vintage table with pull out extensions.
Loved this chair and thought it would make for a great DIY project.
I’m still kicking myself that I didn’t buy this vintage paper holder. It was gone on Saturday when I went back for it. Lesson learned!
Large ship wheels which would look great over the bed at a beach front home.
Vintage crates of all kinds…
and vintage rulers in all colors.
I bought a few of these vintage keys for my jewelry designs.
Drink crates stacked high.
A basket full of vintage tennis rackets. Loved the ones with the covers.
More vintage signs.
A great collection of luggage (sorry for the blur)
I loved most of these vintage clocks but thought they were a bit overpriced.
And just in time for spring picnics, this collection of vintage picnic baskets!
As I said, this months Lakewood show was the bomb. I walked away with a 4′ x 3′ arch top mirror for $20, several brass planters and urn for $5.00 each, silver trays that I snagged for $3.00 and a few other goodies that will be showing up in the shop soon.
I can’t wait for next months Lakewood show. One of the halls is going through a renovation and will be expanded to include even more vendors, which means more shopping~
Until my next shopping adventure….
Treasure Hunting: Scott Antique Market
It’s Monday and while I am happy to see the start of a new week, I really wish I could go back to bed. I have never had trouble adjusting to daylight saving time but yesterday and this morning have been rough. Anyone else having a hard time adjusting???
Friday was my monthly outing to Scott Antique Market. I spent a bit of time shopping this market and purchased some goodies for my ConfettiStyle Designs Etsy shop. I also picked up a few business cards from new furniture resources I hope to use in a design project down the road. The show this month was great and the vendors were all heavily stocked with new items.
Here’s what I saw and bought…
I really liked these globes turned light pendants. Such fun for a kids space or boys bedroom.
These lamps stopped me in my tracks. They had to be about 5′ tall!
There are lots of great pieces just waiting for a DIY project.
Boy would I love this vintage wood feed bin for storing ribbon and craft supplies.
This vintage bamboo dining table was AMAZING! The dealer snagged it in Palm Beach and had it marked at $1200.
Loved this tall vintage bottle drying rack.
More and more pillow designers are showing at Scott’s and this vendor had a great selection to choose from!
There are quite a few vendors that sell vintage grain sacks. Some are classic and French while other are bold and graphic and from the USA. I purchased two more subdued patterns for $4.00 each. Yea me!
This cabinet was amazing. Check out the paneled front and brass hardware. The inside was left in its natural stain finish which provided a great contrast to the outside.
If you’re in the market for a map, you’ll find what you need at Scott’s.
The good thing about the Scott market is that you can find just about anything from true and rare antiques to mid-century modern looks. This mirrored console was stunning.
I can think of so many great uses for this vintage bucket. First would be filling it with a bunch of hydrangea.
A chest of drawers cut down and turned into an upholstered coffee table.
Old ammunition box that went from this….
to a cute little foot stool!
A drawer turned end table. Pretty clever!
Loved this headboard and pillow.
Vintage letters were everywhere at this show. This vendor had a ton of letters in all fonts, sizes and colors.
This French jug made for an adorable lamp.
A great looking chandelier made from a vintage basket.
I loved the upholstery on this chair, burlap back, linen front and patterned welting.
Lots of vintage yarn and thread spools up for grabs! A couple came home with me.
Love the vibrant colors of these pillow covers!
Just in time for spring, these baskets would be great for creating a unique front door flower arrangement.
And a few other trinkets I bought for my shop.
I’m a sucker for wood printing blocks and gathered up the letters to spell out Happy Everything. This is my new motto!
Lakewood Antiques market is coming up this weekend so that means I need to get some sleep so I’ll be in top shape for more shopping.
