Shabby Doggie Bed

This is big old Tzu Tzu in a chippy iron bed I got today. I figured he'd jump in it right away. And he wasn't thrilled when I bothered him to get a pic!
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It's starting to look like FALL at Olde Towne Hall Antiques. Rock maple hutch in burgandy paint $179.

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HUTCH

Maple Hutch now in Burgandy Paint

Maple Hutch

Here's this week's project...try to transform this 1960s early American style maple hutch into a nice display piece for a country cottage.

UPDATE! The hutch is now burgandy. It *spoke* to me LOL & I just couldn't do it in the linen paint color I'd planned. That happens to me often. (...she talks to furniture?)
It may get a top coat of black or oil rubbed bronze paint color. We'll see.
It will look awesome in a country prim deco. Perfect with an old wooden trencher filled with BitterSweet & a couple grubby candles on display.
Before/After
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L Kells Antiques

All available at JUST THE THING! downtown Dover NH
Come visit!
(Etan Allen cabinet & wicker dresser SOLD)

Recycle Reuse Relove Vintage Stuff!
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Vintage Child's Rocker $30

Is this cute, or what?
Available at JUST THE THING! downtown Dover NH
$30
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1961 SPRITE

We went to a British car show...this was the only Bug Eyed Sprite there!
So cute!
I learned to drive on a Sprite back a few decades ago.

Cottage Style Arm Chair $45

Nice sturdy armchair, painted in Cameo Stone with floral seat
Available at Just The Thing! Downtown Dover NH 742-9040
$45
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Yelloware Bowl $49

Old yelloware bowl, 11" diameter, nice ribbed design with wide lip
For sale at OLDE TOWNE HALL ANTIQUES Stratham NH
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my new bike

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
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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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