While Out Shopping…

Warning…this is an image heavy post but it’s all good stuff!

Despite lots of design projects, crafting and family visiting in February, I was able to sneak in a few shopping trips to some of my favorite and one new shopping destination.  Here is was I saw and bought.

I did go to the Scott Antique Market and was once again wowed but the incredible selection of furniture, textiles and vintage pieces available.

 

A beautiful mirrored cabinet ideal as a nightstand!

I  really liked this desk…the finish, the shelves and the hardware!

Adorable grain sack tote bags!

This massive entertainment unit is handmade right here in the US of A!  Stunning.

While the antler look is not my style, I can really appreciate the artistry that goes in to creating a design around them.  These large antlers were used to create a fun centerpiece.

{Sarah, how about this a the foundation to a holiday centerpiece?  I can see the creative wheels in your head turning.  Coming to an Etsy shop near you???}

Yet another fabulous ottoman style from one of the vendors.  Scott is becoming a great resource for unique and well-priced custom ottomans.

I see vintage beverage crates all the time but this vendor had a huge selection of crates from bottling companies that I’ve never heard of before.  Most of these were priced between $20 and $50.

This sign was plucked from an old diner and was pretty awesome. In the right farm-house style kitchen this would look great.

Mid-month I  finally made it to a vintage shop/flea market that I’ve wanted to go to for a while.  Here’s what I saw…

Framed needlepoint art.  I admire anyone who can needlepoint like this.

A vintage wool blanket.

 Beautiful gold-rimmed plates.

 This vintage pail was glammed up a bit with a burlap label.  So cute!  I didn’t buy this pail but I did buy some plain ones for $2.00 each that I plan to decorate myself.

   I thought this old cigar mold would be pretty cool in an art studio or craft space to hold markers or colored pencils.

 Vintage pie tins turned into unique mirror frames.

 I am so loving this idea of using an old candelabra globe as a mini cloche.  I’ve always passed these up when shopping but now they are being added to my shopping list!

 I bought these egg cups!

I’m on the hunt of vintage clocks and one of these made it home with me.

 Loved this metal feed pail.  I can think of a hundred ways to decorate with it each season.

 I so wanted this antique chest with all of its amazing hardware but no go!

Next up was one of my favorite flea markets, which I kindly refer to as a dive.  This place is filled to the rafters with stuff,  a lot of good pieces and lots of junk.  The dealers at this shop are always bringing in new items so every time I go it’s an adventure.

This hand-painted table was a great deal at $125 and didn’t last long.  It sold before I left the store.

I’m coming across lots of handcrafted art lately and really loved these yarn flowers.  These would be a fun addition to a girls room or as part of a gallery wall.

I have a thing for mirrors and loved this round beauty.

This was a large original oil painting that would look great at a beach property or lake house.

Incredible string and nail art.  I remember making these as a kid but nothing this elaborate.  I think this would look awesome in a study or man’s office.

Such amazing chairs.  I could see these painted a fun, vibrant color with an upholstered seat.  They were already sold!

A finally I made a quick trip through Ikea.  I was happy to see that their new catalog is out and that the store is undergoing lots of vignette changes.  There were a few new items in the store but I’ve heard that most of the new pieces and new vignettes will be unveiled next week. Oh darn, I guess I’ll have to make another trip.

The new catalog.  If you get yours by mail it should be arriving very soon.

I posted a picture of this pillow on Instagram (@confettistyle) and shared the incredible price…$9.99!

Love this coconut palm leaf basket.  It almost looked like a short animal skin.

A pretty fab chair for a breakfast area or as an accent chair.

I don’t need a desk lamp but loved the sleek style of this one.

I can never pass up a piece that offers lots of versatility. Such a bargain at $14.99.

I have a slight obsession with the paper napkins from Ikea and couldn’t resist these striped beauties. $1.49 a pack.

These smoke gray goblets were stunning and at only $5.99 each a few had to come home with me.

This black and ivory pillow cover is only $10.00.   It is a great weight and the pattern is so fresh and bold.

For those of you that don’t know, Ikea has a fabric department where you cut your own fabric.  All the fabrics are $8.99 a yard and they have a variety of patterns to choose from.  The dots above are oil cloth and would be great to use as a tablecloth or upholstery fabric for kitchen chairs.

This was a pretty cool abstract print.  I loved the black, off-white and green color combo.

They have lots of traditional patterns too.  Bold plaids, mini stripes and wider awning stripes.  All of these fabrics could be used for stylish curtain panels.

Some fun florals.

There is lots of color being added to the lighting department.  The paper lanterns would be great in a young girls room, nursery or in a casual sunroom.

Classic drum shades with a splash of color.

And finally some striped baskets that could be used as planters, magazine baskets or for toy storage.

All in all, February was a good shopping month.  Scott Antique market is just a week away and the fun starts all over again.

Have a great weekend and if shopping is on your list, I hope you find something great.