Auction Find

Yesterday was an action filled day at the auction. I love sitting for hours on a cold metal chair LOL
There were some good deals and several furniture pieces I had to pass on since I didn't have the truck.
But I did find some goodies.
This morning I will be getting them cleaned up and tagged to go into the shop.

Here are 4 sweet little prints of Sun Bonnet Babies in a nice old frame.

 I believe these images have a 1905 copyright.

We have had a welcome break in the weather...we've actually had a few days without snowfall.

The lift top storage chest I painted and brought into the shop only lasted a day. Somebody got a handy piece.
The shop was busy today. Lots of people out vintage treasure hunting!

Shop Space

This pretty girl will be hanging out in a new home.

Today's Finds @ Cabin Fever Show

I went to a fabulous antiques show today.
If you are in the area the next three days please make an effort to go!
It is put on by the people of Sage Farm and takes place in a gorgeous old renovated barn in North Hampton. The building used to house Rollins Furniture.
It is the perfect venue. The set up was incredible. What a great job all the dealers did.

I picked up three pieces of painted furniture. Just cute handy pieces I can use.

cute little storage chest *SOLD*

This is a really cute old 6 board chest that is a flip top storage seat.
What a handy piece in a mudroom, hallway or porch. Great place to stash gloves, hats, dog sweater. And sturdy enough to sit on.
Another piece I hope to get into Just The Thing this week.

Pair of Chairs

Quick redo:
Nice pair of pressed back maple chairs. They will be going in the shop tomorrow I hope.

End of January

It has been a cold and snowy month. We all deserve a day of treasure hunting so come on in and see what you can find!


We still have many items on clearance at JUST THE THING! And always "new" old treasures being brought in.

small cabinet

I got this small red cabinet the other day...basic, some one's project I would say and a really poor paint job.

It told me it wanted to be painted in sage and shabbied up. I agreed.

I have several items still available on sale...

The clearance pickin's are getting slim...many items have already gone to new homes during the first week of the winter clearance sale but I do still have some deals.
Scroll down to see a couple items on sale.
And take a moment to look at the pics in the most recent posts of a few things that were brought into the shop today.


This upholstered top kiwi colored stool is on sale for $22.
The cute little commode wash stand is marked down to $72.

Dome Top Trunk *SOLD* Peachy Pink Painted Maple Coffee Table/Plant Stand $49

I had a very similar painted dome top trunk sell a few months ago. This is the big sister. It is done in a cool creamy paint finish, which shows off the wonderful old details and hardware. 
The condition of this trunk isn't the greatest. The leather handles are shot and the caster and chunk of bottom wood has come apart. 
But it would look fine at the foot of a bed or under a window and would be good storage. Priced at just $60. ***SOLD***

January Shop Space

The winter clearance sale is still going on at Just The Thing!
Stuff is flying out of the shop.
I brought in a few pieces today so come on in and check it out.

How did it get to be 2011!?!?

I hope everyone has had a great start to the new year.

Last Monday was the first day of the winter sale at JTT, and also the day of our first blizzard of the season.
But there were customers waiting for the store to open, one wearing snowshoes!
Many items have gone off to new homes and I plan to be in to replenish stock this week.

Here's to a new year of recycling, reusing and reloving vintage stuff!

HUGE SALE!!!

JUST THE THING in down town Dover NH will reopen tomorrow, December 27 with a huge sale. Come on in for markdowns on almost everything...including holiday merchandise, decor, antiques and vintage items, even furniture.
Hope you will pop in this week and take advantage of this winter clearance.

*SOLD* Boudoir Chair $45

The chair flew out of the shop....sold!
This little boudoir/slipper chair is such a nice size, it would be perfect in a bedroom for a vanity chair, also would make a nice desk chair. 
It is comfortable and  light in weight. 
The color is a mauve/rose. 
It is available for $45 at Just The Thing Dover NH

SOLD...Sweet Antique Child Size Wicker Rocker

This is an adorable old wicker rocking chair. Made for a child but perfect for a plant, a doll or bear or just as a cute accent anywhere in your home.
$43

**SOLD***Pair of Chairs $69

You can't go wrong with this pair of upholstered arm chairs. Perfect for a dining room but they could nicely fit in a hall, be put to use in a living room or even a bedroom.
Don't miss this deal, $69 for the pair. (SOLD)
Available at L Kells Antiques @ Just The Thing, Central Avenue, Dover NH.

stool SOLD...Takes me back to my childhood...

Retro, vintage, mid century modern....call it what you may and this red vinyl and chrome combo is very nostalgic to us baby boomers.
Here it is...for $49 you can bring home this popular and handy step stool.
The red vinyl is in very good condition, the chrome on the legs needs to be cleaned up.
Available at JUST THE THING in down town Dover NH.

Pitcher. SOLD

Some of yesterday's auction finds are already in the shop.

One of them being this gorgeous art glass ball pitcher. Beautiful details in the ruffled rim and the clear ribbed handle.

The color is a pink/light amethyst, very pretty when the light shines through.

Hurry up, it is only $15.

Too Cute Stool

Sweet cottage style stool in kiwi green paint with a floral seat.
$28

*SOLD* Vintage Radio Cabinet/Drop Down Desk

Auction Finds

       This lovely lady is spoken for and is going to a new home.
 Isn't she pleasing to the eye?

                         Vintage Doll Lot.
 Lots of pretty girls! 

                 Though missing an arm,
this old doll is still beautiful!

                  Some interesting soft cloth dolls, 
some are handmade.

Angels and Cherubs and a Scary Vintage Santa all looking for new homes to spend the holidays in. L Kells Antiques at Just The Thing!

Old Scooter $69 Santa is Optional!

Yesterday (11/11) was my birthday and I got to spend a nice day meandering about a few antiques shops. First was a trip down to Dragonfly Hill in Byfield, Ma. That's where I picked up this vintage chippy, rusty metal table. It's quite heavy and folds up. It has just the right amount of old greenish paint & rust. 

Bureau $112/ SOLD!

L Kells Antiques is at JUST THE THING in down town Dover NH


Pop in for a visit, then go have lunch at one of the many restaurants nearby. Fun time!

This is a vintage bureau, it has some nice detail, and was recently done over in light butter cream paint...
the bottom drawer is a double, missing one pull. $112 (just SOLD)

Full up for Fall

*SOLD* Cute cottage cafe style table $99

*SOLD* Going to a new home!
What a cute table. It would be great as your breakfast table, handy on a porch or for plants. Nice shabby country cottage look!
$99 at JUST THE THING! 

                      Come check out the vintage scooter too!