Wednesday, November 28, 2012

antique shopping finds

I dropped Charlotte off at preschool yesterday and headed straight for the antique mall.  I left with some great goodies and err… an empty wallet.
I instantly loved this leather chair.  We're working on getting Zac's home office together and this would some masculinity to the space.  I sent him a photo and he said, nah.  I was bummed I didn't just bring it home without asking what he wanted!
Lesson learned - don't call Zac first.


I also found and loved this vintage fan back peacock chair.


I wanted this abstract painting as well (oh, the color!), but when I checked the price tag, I couldn't like it anymore.  Bummer.


I did leave with this tribal shawl.  I'm going to upholster this chair with it!  In my mind, it's going to be amazing.


This mirror was great too.


They had a great collection on vintage tea towels and fabrics...



I also left with this painting.  It was one of those purchases where I love it more because it was such a good price.


This wardrobe was great, but my living room is stuffed to capacity, so I had to leave it behind.


I did bring home this Japanese framed fabric goodness.  I was able to get the dealer to come down $30, so I snatched 'em up right quick.  I painted the frames gold as soon as I got home, but have yet to hang them.  It's on the list for today!


I also came home with a Chinoiserie bowl and vase, some antlers and a wooden shoe from Holland that has a lot of sentimental value to me.


Any successful antique shopping trips for you lately?

11 comments:

  1. Fun finds! That chair is going to look awesome when you're done with it!
    I'm coming to Pheonix AZ for christmas-want to go thrifting??

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    1. I would LOVE to…except I'm leaving. :( Do you have family here?

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    2. Yes, my parents and a couple of siblings and their kids! Maybe another time!

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  2. I love that gold mirror!! Looks like a great place!

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  3. I love that gold mirror!! Looks like a great place!

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  4. I love that gold mirror!! Looks like a great place!

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  5. Lots of great finds! I love the painting, so pretty :)

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  6. What shop in AZ is this?

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  7. i totally would have stopped and ogled everything you posted. and can i tell you that whenever i thrift i always wish i brought stuff home before texting my hub a photo? he has a particular taste that doesn't always match with mine! makes for an eclectic decor in our house :)

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  8. What a great trip! I love that shawl- it will be AMAZING on a chair, I can't wait to see it!

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