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I took my daughters in with me for a visit. They asked me why they had to come to a place full of old stuff.
Me: I want you to get to know me, what I like. I like old stuff.
LBNL: Is that because you are, like, really old?
Me: No. I am not old, actually.
LBNL: Really ??? (doubtful, looking to big sister for verification)
The Middle Child looks me up and down and declares, with authority: No. She's not too old. Not yet.
*Phew*
Inside is 4 floors of antique and restoration awesomeness. Stacks of old wooden doors. Moldings. Tin ceiling tiles. Glass door knobs. Furniture. Books.
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And quilts. Check out this hand pieced and hand quilted hexie quilt, in my new favorite color combo- aqua and yellow! And only $60! I had a hard time leaving it behind...may have to go back for it.
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Pyrex :)
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And all sorts of quirky uses of these things all over the store. I love how they used this old door in the bathroom, replacing the window with a mirror and using the door knob to hang a basket for napkins. Adorable!
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I totally hope to make use of this place when it comes time to rebuild/repair our flood-damaged cottage. I would love to replace all the doors with mismatched, painted old ones. And use some old corbels with chipped paint to hold up shelves or a kitchen island. Maybe some of these old tin ceiling tiles as a kitchen backsplash?
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I showed superhuman restraint and only this one little piece of Pyrex made its way home with me. Love anything blue :) And I loved the delicate snowflake pattern with the scallops.
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I am not the type to have collections (well, aside from fabric and yarn!), but I do think it would be fun to "accumulate" some vintage Pyrex. I can picture it lined up and looking cheerful on some open shelving in the cottage. I love that it is both beautiful and functional! I can justify that, right?
Hope you all have a fabulous weekend!
10 comments:
WOMAN. GO BACK FOR THAT QUILT.
Im with Kelly . I couldnt have left without that quilt.
We have a place like your wonderful antique store here too. I can spend hours looking at old doors and knick knacks so I understand the love thing you have going on here.
I have friend who collects Pyrex. She is in serious danger of it taking over her house.
What a happy place! I'm impressed that you can take your kids there. Mine would've torn up the place like a banchee.
And, yes, go back for the quilt!
Get that quilt!
I love Pyrex too! I think the blue bowl is beautiful! Did that go home with you?
What an awesome store...would love to find one like that.
Pyrex! I'm a little bit obsessed with pyrex - it's hard to explain to people that it is useful yet pretty at the same time. I know, I'm weird.
Oh I love Pyrex, too! And I picked up the exact same dish at an antique flea market in PA.
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