Ziggy

It's a hot day! The boys went to the groomer & got nice short haircuts.
Ziggy wanted me to let everyone know how happy & cool he feels now!
(Tzu Tzu is just exhausted so no pic & Zoe doesn't go for her new do til next week)
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Old dresser from Maine

I couldn't sell this old dresser with mirror for $99. So it just happened to end up in our office.
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OLDE TOWNE HALL ANTIQUES

Come visit the shop
OLDE TOWNE HALL ANTIQUES

OPEN 7 DAYS
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Call 603-772-2780 or 603-793-2620
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Looks like I'm going to do a big redo at the Stratham shop tomorrow. (poor hubby)

And because a chair, bureau & a bed sold out of Just The Thing today I guess I'll be in there too adding something.

We were out on the bike & there were yard sales & flea markets everywhere. I didn't stop at even one, there's too much stuff in my garage/basement as it is & I have boxlots that are going to auction on Tuesday.
But I always think there's going to be a treasure just waiting for me at some sale & it is difficult to pass them by.

Do you have a yard sale find that you always remember as the best deal ever?

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Chairs $69 pair

Pair of spindle back needlepoint style chairs for sale at Olde Towne Hall Antiques Stratham NH
Tiered half table & lovely Moon & Star set available also
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Nice table

Not your common half table, this has 3 tiers & nicely carved legs.
Grab it now for $40 at Olde Towne Hall Antiques in Stratham NH
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What a pretty lemonade set!
Weishar Moon & Star in Delphite Blue.
$36

This little scrolly shelf table is all shabbed up now with a coat of creamy white paint.
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The Horseless Carriage

Just thought I'd post this pic from several years ago of one of my rooms up at the Horseless Carriage Antique Shop. I sold a lot there, rented a few different rooms. The place was an old tavern, built late 1700s & still retained some of the old architecture & charm.
Unfortunately that has changed in recent years, the place was renovated for offices but none have been rented. It is such a shame the place sits empty.
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Maine Coast

Cape Neddick Maine

What a perfect weather day...you couldn't ask for better temps, such clear dry air, a lovely breeze. Even on the coast of Maine where it can be cloudy & damp in a NY minute.
I snapped a bunch of pics when we were motorcycling along the coast. This photo isn't terrific quality (chance shot at 40 mph) but I soooo would love to just sit on one of those Adirondack chairs & overlook the ocean, just for an afternoon...with a Margarita...or in the morning with a cup of coffee, or even at night with a blanket!
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At least some one gets to play in the pool!
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Pretty little old wood framed oval mirror with gold tone embellishments. $29 Olde Towne Hall Antiques Stratham NH

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Country Primitives

Just a few items for those of you who prefer the good old American country look!
Please come by Olde Towne Hall Antiques in Stratham NH to see these items & much much more!
Lovely old small lidded coffee pot $28, add a bunch of daisies & set it on the windowsill!
Blue swirl enamelware pan $10, awesome coloring, nice look on a potting bench
Sweet tole painted shaker $16, cute strawberries painted on an old tin shaker
Buttons & more buttons, canning jars full, $10-12
Love these big old chippy corbels $69
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Vintage charm comes in all forms!!!

I got this big gold (too gaudy, too tacky?) mirror at auction tonight. No one else bid on it. I waited all night, it came up at the end.
I could easily see it painted in creamy white & be quite a stunning piece.
Perfect for over a hallway table with lamps on either side or above a mantle flanked with scones.
I'll get it painted within a few days & we'll check out the difference!

Just The Thing shop space
Dover NH
Now that I've got a few pics uploaded it is time to go for a motorcycle ride!
It is a gorgeous summery beautiful sunny SUNday!
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What a pretty framed print! On sale for $40. Beside it is the lace edge & ties of a lovely vintage apron.

Here is a cute single size 4 poster bed, French Cream paint, rails & slats, for $80. The finials can be unscrewed to add a canopy or sheer fabric or tulle. Perfect for that special girl's bedroom!

BED is SOLD! Thanks!

Pair of tile topped end tables $89.
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Shabby-licious Hutch $399
Just The Thing! downtown Dover NH 742-9040

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shabby chic hutch

Here is the hutch before/after pics.

I still need to clean up the glass & do some finishing touches but I am liking it already!
What do you think? Is it on the way to shabby chicness?
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This pair of adorable vintage boudoir lamps is only $39! Yep that is for the pair! They can be seen at Stratham's newest shop OLDE TOWNE HALL ANTIQUES on rt 33 in Stratham NH.

They are such a sweet vintage look, the glass has almost a frosted look to it, so softy, & there is a lovely floral embossed design on each.

They will need to be rewired. Not a big project at all but please know that for your safety you should buy a kit right away & change them. (that's why the low price!)

Today's Find

I just got this hutch this evening. I really like the look (so does my cat). It has nice detail & style for a French Country or Shabby Chic decor.


The top middle glass door opens, the sides are stationary. There is actually just one drawer below, the others are *faux* so there is more shelf storage that can be accessed from the side doors.


It seems that it would work in a livingroom or hall as well as a diningroom...& great display & storage for a bedroom too.


I'm not thrilled over the dry brush finish so I will give it a coat of French Cream paint. But will probably sand the edges so some glints of antique gold can come through.

What do ya think? It passed CalliCat's smell test!


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Fav recent find: This old jelly cupboard had yucky battleship gray paint on it when I bought it. Looks like it may have started out in a kitchen or dining room, back in the day, & had a nice stain on it. But Mama probably got a house with "real" kitchen cabinets in the 40s so the cupboard was relagated to the workshop where Papa decided a coat of dull gray would be perfect & he could store all his manly stuff in it.

I sanded & primed it, painted it cream, sanded & scuffed some more, & did a dry brush of sage over it. A bit more sanding too to give it a well worn & well loved appeal. Now it has a shabby country look & makes for great storage or display.

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