another auction

I went to a box lot auction last night. It was the first time the auctioneer had one of this type & it seemed to work out pretty good. It was quick. Each consigner had a table, so you could bring in one box or 20 boxes.

I doubt any big money was made for the consigners or the auction house but people got rid of small stuff & other people bought that small stuff & now they will to try to get rid of what they just bought....oh I mean they will lovingly price it & gently place it into their shop to sell to a lucky customer who just has to have it!

A huge amount of cherubs flew in for the evening...

Going to an auction like this confirms my belief that there is "only so much stuff to go around" & it just keeps going around & around.

Some treasures...great old child's rocking chair, some tinware, wooden items too.

Anyways, it's all good because it's all recycled, reused & reloved!!!!

That said, I sold 14 box lots & bought 6 others. And so it goes...

Redo @ JTT

Well I decided to bring a few items into the shop today, took a few pieces out also. Seems to be morphing into a more country look.
The country drop leaf table has awesome old red crackled paint. $80
The antique framed print has been sold.

PICKIN'

 I went pickin' today in a friend's storage trailer. Always good to choose a hot humid day to do this sort of thing. Even better to wear a dress??!!! (and have an aching back)

 Anyway, she had a double gateleg dropleaf table that interested me. I have never seen one like this. Very different construction. The top looks really old, it's either scrubbed worn or been stripped a looong time ago. I thought at first the base was newer. But in looking at the unattached top pieces I could see wear, light & dark spots & some red wash on the underside of the tabletop boards which matched up with the base. So maybe they weren't married, maybe they did actually start out life together.
 It was too hot to haul it out so I don't have a pic yet. It is a project for sure.
 I also got some grungy country items, old galvanized tub, a handled square bucket, a rusty milk box & a big ole water bottle in a wooden crate.
 As much as I love Limoge & Bavarian china, lace, cherubs & roses I love vintage farm & garden stuff & barn fresh country furniture!

Chairs, ya can't have too many!

How many of you love chairs...shabby, old, sweet, country chairs? I am finding out that they are favored by many people. A new member of the Yahoo group that I have (The Shabby Country Cottage) kind of made me realize I've always had a fondness for vintage child chairs. They come and go, like pretty much everything around here, but while they are in my possesion I do adore them! So here's a couple pics I snapped today. 

French Door Greenland NH

         A gal I know recently opened a fabulous shop in Greenland NH. I have to tell you, she has done a wonderful job.
Her displays are just fabulous. What a delight!
I cannot say enough about how beautiful this shop is. You need to see for yourself!



The shop, French Door, is located on Route 33, next to the new Subway sandwich shop. Stop in & say HI to Dolly!

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two similar old trunks with a new look

If you like the shabby chic/beachy cottage look here's a sampling of some good vintage stuff to poke through.
Please come visit my space at Just The Thing! Dover NH

shop space

Split personality...
little bit country
with a handful of shabby cottage

Essex Mass

Cellar in a great shop in Essex Mass, awesome old brick floor.

Essex Mass view across salt marsh

Gorgeous view from where we ate (Farnham's Clams) in Essex Mass. LOVE this old house, I wanted to go sit on that fabulous porch!

Spent the day down in Ipswich & Essex Mass today.

Here is The White Elephant Antiques shop. The big red place is in town & is filled, inside & out. When it gets too full, items are moved to the other place the owners have up the road, a gigantic old farm house/barn. Then everything is 50-75% off!
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This shop is called Rose Cottage Romance & is on Route 133 across from the Ipswich School. The displays were fabulous, several dealers all with similar tastes, make it a very welcoming & shabbilicious shop.

There's another group shop next to it called High Street Antiques.

Today's Auction Finds

Some of these auction finds may find their way into my house but ideally they should all go into the shop. Check back this weekend for more pics & prices.

JUST THE THING! Deals & Sales on Good Vintage Stuff!

***SOLD*** Spring green open shelves, perfect for plants! $69 Stop by to see if this would be right for you! *SOLD* A PINK bathroom, you won't find this at Home Depot! $10 gets you 3 pieces of vintage plastic Renewal doll house furniture.

Nice clean maple 2 piece hutch. Great size, could easily be painted for a cottage-y look. If I end up bringing it home to paint it, it won't be on sale for $99 when it comes back!

Wash bowl is still available but the pitcher is sold.

Sweet old wood and cardboard/fiberboard 6 drawer chest. Cute little size, great for lingerie, make up, jewelry or even to store hair items or craft supplies. $32

Come on down to Dover for some excellent deals on vintage furniture, antiques and other good old stuff! The store is located on Central Ave, please call 742-9040.

Small antique armless rocker BARN FRESH! Old green paint $27 and gone off to a new home!

A Morning in May

Just a few pics I took out in the yard on this lovely this morning

Just The Thing!

Just a few pics of some items available at JUST THE THING!
Please stop in, you'll be glad you did.

Nice condition solid maple 2 pc hutch. Handy size, would look awesome painted! $125

Country pine one drawer work table $129

...sold...Handy useable & sturdy wagon with removable wooden sides, great for kids, dogs or garden/yard use. $46 *SOLD*

Cute old doll high chair. Nice wood. Great display for dolls, bears or even a plant. $30

Auction Stuff

Yesterday I went to an all day auction.
Always a good time. (even though the metal chairs are sooo uncomfortable)

It was hot inside, & crowded, standing room only per usual the first couple hours. And the smell of yummy food being cooked, specially the burgers & peppers & onions on the grill made me sooo hungry. (my water & granola bar were no help)



I was happy to get lots of pretties...Limoges, ironstone, Nippon, German & English pieces.

Great box lot of creamers, all kinds, all quite old & all but one in nice condition.
Loved the so shabby rose lamps! They will need very special shades.
The doll chair is already in the shop (at Just The Thing! in downtown Dover NH) But the old red wash prim baby potty chair just might stay here...great planter!

I got a box of country items, a couple awesome swirled enamelware coffee pots, an old granitware cup, a sweet mini enamel funnel.

The antique side table will go next to my bed. It is almost an inspiration piece for a decor change.

The framed print of the little girl is lovely. Really cool old textured frame too.

We've been lucky to have some gorgeous warm days lately. So yard work, getting out for walks & motorcyling have been occupying my time.
I have been remiss in not posting any pics of items I've brought into the shop.
Tomorrow there is the indoor antiques flea market in Dover that is always fun. But there's also an all day auction up in Epsom. So much stuff, so little time!

March...a taste of Spring

We had a definite taste of SPRING the last few days! It was wonderful!
I brought in a cheapie pine hutch for display today. Then did a quick redo in the shop. (well I shuffled what was there...)

I'd really like to get some more garden & architectural elements in there.

Shabby Grunge Hoosier

LOVE THIS!!!!

Soo chippy & crackled paint that someone sealed to retain the glorified shabbiness forever!