What I Bought--Antique Shopping

I’ve done a lot of antique shopping lately. One of my friends is a big collector of silver serving pieces and she’s been teaching me everything there is to know about silver.

Currently, there is a big demand for sterling silver pieces. In the last year along, the price per ounce has increased dramatically, which is prompting many people to buy up sterling to sell it to dealers for the money. And, unfortunately, many dealers are melting the sterling down versus reselling it to collectors.

Although less and less sterling silver pieces can be found in the market today, silver plated pieces are still readily available and just as beautiful.

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When it comes to decorating and entertaining, I’ve never really incorporated fancy silver into my home, simply because my design style is a bit more causal and rustic.

After spending the last few weekends hitting antique shops and flea markets, I’ve discovered a new appreciation and love for silver. I love the versatility that silver pieces offer, as flower containers, wall decor , decorative bowls or even vanity trays.

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Last weekend, another friend drove me to Madison, Georgia, about an hour from Atlanta. Madison is a quaint little town, known for its tree lined streets, antique shops. historic buildings and southern charm.

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I loved the street signs, pointing out all the attractions.

Here’s the old historic bank building. The ceiling of this overhang was covered it old rustic metal ceiling tiles and the carved columns showed their years of weathering.