I Went Thrifting and Came Home with Lace

Happy Day to all of you.  Did anyone do anything fun and exciting this weekend?

While most of my weekend was spent working, I did manage some time on Friday to run out to the Lakewood 400 Market.  My hubby tagged along so we could spend the day together even though I know that shopping is never something he wants to do

While I typically find some good vintage pieces at Lakewood, this show did not have much to offer me.  I walked each of the aisles and didn’t really get excited about anything until I entered the Ribbon Emporium.  It’s no secret that I love ribbon, have way to much of it and can’t stop buying it, so when I entered Grosgrain Annie’s little shop I could truly feel my heart beat faster.  Come along for a quick tour of the Ribbon Emporium…

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Grosgrain Annie’s Ribbon Emporium has been a staple at Lakewood 400 for years and has a prime spot near the entrance of the building.  The little shop is stocked inside and out with beautiful ribbons in every color, material and designs.

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The shop carries a wonderful selection of lace ribbon

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and hand-dyed vintage rayon ribbon.

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I love the way the shop is set up with ribbon spools hung on the walls and displayed in vintage cabinets.

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You can also find a variety of vintage buttons, trims, paper tags and crafting supplies.

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This wall showcases silk ribbons in every color of the rainbow.

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Many of the ribbons are wound on vintage wooden spools which adds to the charm of the shop.

Not only did I get to indulge in lots of beautiful ribbon but I also had the pleasure of meeting JoAnn, the owner of the shop.  It was such fun to talk with her and share our love of ribbon.

And of course I didn’t walk away empty handed…this assortment of vintage lace ribbons came home with me and will be added to my stash. I’ve got big plans for these ribbons and can’t wait to get crafting.

Even though I didn’t come away with loads of vintage goodies for my shop, spending time at the Ribbon Emporium and getting to meet JoAnn made the trip worthwhile.

If you get a chance, hop over and visit Grosgrain Annie’s Facebook page and say hello!

Thanks for stopping by today!

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Lakewood Antiques Market–A Treasure Trove

Just about every month I share the highlights and my purchases from my visit to Scott Antique Market.  Scott’s is considered one of the finer antique and flea markets in the country so I feel blessed that it comes to Atlanta every month.  I also feel lucky that Atlanta has another great market that opens each month, the weekend after Scott’s.  Yes, I get to spend two weekends out of each month shopping for all kinds of vintage treasures.

Lakewood Antiques Market is open the third weekend of each month, Friday, Saturday and Sunday and while it is smaller than Scott’s it is still a treasure trove for vintage accessories, tabletop pieces, furniture, linens and collectibles.  Perfect for an Etsy shop, design projects or crafting.

This month Lakewood had lots of great buys, so much so that after spending Friday shopping with my friends Tina and Dorothy, I had to go back for round two on Saturday with the hubby. (The fact that I was buying a mirror that saw super heavy had nothing to do with taking the hubby along )

I wish all of you could be here to shop these great markets with me each month, but I know that’s not possible.  So instead I’ll share some of the pieces Lakewood had to offer.  Enjoy the virtual shopping trip.

This wood wall plaque made from an old wine barrel was really cool.

 

It’s not secret that I love clipboards and I thought the idea of painting one with chalkboard paint was pretty great.

 All around Lakewood there were lots of old vintage signs.  I especially loved this one.

 My love of vintage scales grew even deeper when I saw this beauty.

Another great vintage sign.

Lots of vendors at Lakewood upcycle furniture pieces.  This dresser was upholstered on all sides in an old quilt  with really pretty crystal knobs.

Vintage hardware and lots of it.

 Cool architectural elements and a few old corks thrown in for fun.

  I loved this painted dresser.  My friend Tina scored the exact same piece at Goodwill for little or nothing and is in the process of putting her DIY stamp on it.

While Lakewood does not have the amount of true antiques that Scott’s does, this piece was a show stopper.  This mirrored armoire had to stand about 10′ high and had the most beautiful curves and details.  The mirror was in pristine condition.  The dealer was asking $1299.00 which I thought was a MAJOR steal!

 I loved this hand painted dresser.  The top drawer and the legs really made it.

 Vintage shoe lasts, great as an accessory on a bookshelf or table vignette.

 There were two sets of these iron gates which could be great as wall décor or used as a decorative divider in a doorway.  The pair was going for $225.00.

 This super size jar was really pretty.  A great shelf sitter.

 Loved these spools of vintage tinsel.

 I’m a sucker for vintage storage bins and really wanted this piece.

Tina and I met a new friend, Hilary who is also known as The Purse Lady.  She shows at both Scott’s and Lakewood and has the most impressive collection of vintage handbags I’ve seen.  If I died in her booth it would be the next best thing to heaven.

 Stunning glass front cabinet doors!

 Very cool vintage table with pull out extensions.

 Loved this chair and thought it would make for a great DIY project.

 I’m still kicking myself that I didn’t buy this vintage paper holder.  It was gone on Saturday when I went back for it.  Lesson learned!

 Large ship wheels which would look great over the bed at a beach front home.

 Vintage crates of all kinds…

and vintage rulers in all colors.

I bought a few of these vintage keys for my jewelry designs.

 Drink crates stacked high.

A basket full of vintage tennis rackets.  Loved the ones with the covers.

More vintage signs.

A great collection of luggage (sorry for the blur)

I loved most of these vintage clocks but thought they were a bit overpriced.

And just in time for spring picnics, this collection of vintage picnic baskets!

As I said, this months Lakewood show was the bomb.  I walked away with a 4′ x 3′ arch top mirror for $20, several brass planters and urn for $5.00 each, silver trays that I snagged for $3.00 and a few other goodies that will be showing up in the shop soon.

I can’t wait for next months Lakewood show.  One of the halls is going through a renovation and will be expanded to include even more vendors, which means more shopping~

Until my next shopping adventure….

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Treasure Hunting: Scott Antique Market

It’s Monday and while I am happy to see the start of a new week, I really wish I could go back to bed. I have never had trouble adjusting to daylight saving time but yesterday and this morning have been rough.  Anyone else having a hard time adjusting???

Friday was my monthly outing to Scott Antique Market.  I spent a bit of time shopping this market and purchased some goodies for my ConfettiStyle Designs Etsy shop.   I also picked up a few business cards from new furniture resources I hope to use in a design project down the road.  The show this month was great and the vendors were all heavily stocked with new items.

Here’s what I saw and bought…

  

I really liked these globes turned light pendants.  Such fun for a kids space or boys bedroom.

These lamps stopped me in my tracks.  They had to be about 5′ tall!

There are lots of great pieces just waiting for a DIY project.

Boy would I love this vintage wood feed bin for storing ribbon and craft supplies.

This vintage bamboo dining table was AMAZING!  The dealer snagged it in Palm Beach and had it marked at $1200.

Loved this tall vintage bottle drying rack.

More and more pillow designers are showing at Scott’s and this vendor had a great selection to choose from!

There are quite a few vendors that sell vintage grain sacks.  Some are classic and French while other are bold and graphic and from the USA.  I purchased two more subdued patterns for $4.00 each.  Yea me!

This cabinet was amazing.  Check out the paneled front and brass hardware.  The inside was left in its natural stain finish which provided a great contrast to the outside.

If you’re in the market for a map, you’ll find what you need at Scott’s.

The good thing about the Scott market is that you can find just about anything from true and rare antiques to mid-century modern looks.  This mirrored console was stunning.

I can think of so many great uses for this vintage bucket.  First would be filling it with a bunch of hydrangea.

A chest of drawers cut down and turned into an upholstered coffee table.

Old ammunition box that went from this….

to a cute little foot stool!

A drawer turned end table.  Pretty clever!

Loved this headboard and pillow.

Vintage letters were everywhere at this show.  This vendor had a ton of letters in all fonts, sizes and colors.

This French jug made for an adorable lamp.

A great looking chandelier made from a vintage basket.

I loved the upholstery on this chair, burlap back, linen front and patterned welting.

Lots of vintage yarn and thread spools up for grabs!  A couple came home with me.

Love the vibrant colors of these pillow covers!

Just in time for spring, these baskets would be great for creating a unique front door flower arrangement.

And a few other trinkets I bought for my shop.

I’m a sucker for wood printing blocks and gathered up the letters to spell out Happy Everything.  This is my new motto!

Lakewood Antiques market is coming up this weekend so that means I need to get some sleep so I’ll be in top shape for more shopping.

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While Out Shopping…

Warning…this is an image heavy post but it’s all good stuff!

Despite lots of design projects, crafting and family visiting in February, I was able to sneak in a few shopping trips to some of my favorite and one new shopping destination.  Here is was I saw and bought.

I did go to the Scott Antique Market and was once again wowed but the incredible selection of furniture, textiles and vintage pieces available.

 

A beautiful mirrored cabinet ideal as a nightstand!

I  really liked this desk…the finish, the shelves and the hardware!

Adorable grain sack tote bags!

This massive entertainment unit is handmade right here in the US of A!  Stunning.

While the antler look is not my style, I can really appreciate the artistry that goes in to creating a design around them.  These large antlers were used to create a fun centerpiece.

{Sarah, how about this a the foundation to a holiday centerpiece?  I can see the creative wheels in your head turning.  Coming to an Etsy shop near you???}

Yet another fabulous ottoman style from one of the vendors.  Scott is becoming a great resource for unique and well-priced custom ottomans.

I see vintage beverage crates all the time but this vendor had a huge selection of crates from bottling companies that I’ve never heard of before.  Most of these were priced between $20 and $50.

This sign was plucked from an old diner and was pretty awesome. In the right farm-house style kitchen this would look great.

Mid-month I  finally made it to a vintage shop/flea market that I’ve wanted to go to for a while.  Here’s what I saw…

Framed needlepoint art.  I admire anyone who can needlepoint like this.

A vintage wool blanket.

 Beautiful gold-rimmed plates.

 This vintage pail was glammed up a bit with a burlap label.  So cute!  I didn’t buy this pail but I did buy some plain ones for $2.00 each that I plan to decorate myself.

   I thought this old cigar mold would be pretty cool in an art studio or craft space to hold markers or colored pencils.

 Vintage pie tins turned into unique mirror frames.

 I am so loving this idea of using an old candelabra globe as a mini cloche.  I’ve always passed these up when shopping but now they are being added to my shopping list!

 I bought these egg cups!

I’m on the hunt of vintage clocks and one of these made it home with me.

 Loved this metal feed pail.  I can think of a hundred ways to decorate with it each season.

 I so wanted this antique chest with all of its amazing hardware but no go!

Next up was one of my favorite flea markets, which I kindly refer to as a dive.  This place is filled to the rafters with stuff,  a lot of good pieces and lots of junk.  The dealers at this shop are always bringing in new items so every time I go it’s an adventure.

This hand-painted table was a great deal at $125 and didn’t last long.  It sold before I left the store.

I’m coming across lots of handcrafted art lately and really loved these yarn flowers.  These would be a fun addition to a girls room or as part of a gallery wall.

I have a thing for mirrors and loved this round beauty.

This was a large original oil painting that would look great at a beach property or lake house.

Incredible string and nail art.  I remember making these as a kid but nothing this elaborate.  I think this would look awesome in a study or man’s office.

Such amazing chairs.  I could see these painted a fun, vibrant color with an upholstered seat.  They were already sold!

A finally I made a quick trip through Ikea.  I was happy to see that their new catalog is out and that the store is undergoing lots of vignette changes.  There were a few new items in the store but I’ve heard that most of the new pieces and new vignettes will be unveiled next week. Oh darn, I guess I’ll have to make another trip.

The new catalog.  If you get yours by mail it should be arriving very soon.

I posted a picture of this pillow on Instagram (@confettistyle) and shared the incredible price…$9.99!

Love this coconut palm leaf basket.  It almost looked like a short animal skin.

A pretty fab chair for a breakfast area or as an accent chair.

I don’t need a desk lamp but loved the sleek style of this one.

I can never pass up a piece that offers lots of versatility. Such a bargain at $14.99.

I have a slight obsession with the paper napkins from Ikea and couldn’t resist these striped beauties. $1.49 a pack.

These smoke gray goblets were stunning and at only $5.99 each a few had to come home with me.

This black and ivory pillow cover is only $10.00.   It is a great weight and the pattern is so fresh and bold.

For those of you that don’t know, Ikea has a fabric department where you cut your own fabric.  All the fabrics are $8.99 a yard and they have a variety of patterns to choose from.  The dots above are oil cloth and would be great to use as a tablecloth or upholstery fabric for kitchen chairs.

This was a pretty cool abstract print.  I loved the black, off-white and green color combo.

They have lots of traditional patterns too.  Bold plaids, mini stripes and wider awning stripes.  All of these fabrics could be used for stylish curtain panels.

Some fun florals.

There is lots of color being added to the lighting department.  The paper lanterns would be great in a young girls room, nursery or in a casual sunroom.

Classic drum shades with a splash of color.

And finally some striped baskets that could be used as planters, magazine baskets or for toy storage.

All in all, February was a good shopping month.  Scott Antique market is just a week away and the fun starts all over again.

Have a great weekend and if shopping is on your list, I hope you find something great.

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Eclectic Wall Art

The more I shop flea markets and antique stores, the more I’m loving the idea of collecting random pieces of art and creating an eclectic art wall reminiscent of a something you’d find in a Soho loft.

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 Art is a sure-fire way to personalize your décor.

I’m off to Scott Antique Market tomorrow and who knows, I just might come home to a few pieces of eclectic art of my own!

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The Magic of Christmas

 Hi all,

You know my friend Suenette, who decorates over-the-top for Halloween?  Well, her Christmas décor is just as pretty and worthy of its own post here on ConfettiStyle so sit back and enjoy in the merriment!

 

This picture does not do their main Christmas tree justice.  It is decorated with hundreds of vintage and Christopher Radko ornaments AND it spins!  It is so magical and beautiful!

 

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Country Living Fair 2012

Last weekend my friend Dorothy and I attended the Country Living Fair at Stone Mountain outside Atlanta.  This is the 3rd year that Country Living has brought the fair to Atlanta and the weekend couldn’t have been more ideal.

 What I love most about the fair is seeing all the amazing handcrafted and vintage goods.  The selection ranges from rustic to chic and there is something for everyone.

Here’s Dorothy standing by the signature pumpkin stack at the entrance of the fair.

There was lots of original hand painted art. I love the bowl of red flowers on the red background.

Every year the Country Living shop has some wonderful tablescapes on display!

I spotted those round wine barrel corks with the numbers for only $2.00 at a vendor.

Love this pumpkin flower vase. A hole was cut into the pumpkin and the bottom of a plastic water bottle was inserted to hold the flowers.

All of the Country Living Books were on sale at the CL store.  These were two of my favorites!

There were so many incredible pieces of jewelry for sale  Lots of beautiful junk, vintage pieces and findings repurposed into beautiful necklaces.

If you love “junk’ this was the place to be.

 

Lots of industrial furniture and accessory pieces.

 

These handcrafted pillow covers were so cute.

An old door knob turned picture holder.

 These wings made from rolled sheet music were stunning!

I loved this vintage iron wall sculpture!

 One of my favorite vendors, Happy Chair was back again this year with some awesome designs.  Check out the wood pediment on the top of this chair.

 

This floor clock was made from various machine parts and vintage pieces.  Crafted by Jill Schwartz.

 I so wanted to buy this vintage sign.  Too cute!

The Sisters on The Fly were there again with their amazing trailers.

More industrial pieces.

 This vendor had so many cool vintage scales for sale.

And, everywhere you looked there were bins and baskets full of vintage goodies.

I’m already looking forward to the Country Living Fair next year.  It makes for a great outing and I always get my fill of design inspiration!

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What I Bought at The Longest Yard Sale

 As I mentioned in yesterday’s post recap of our Longest Yard Sale trip, we shopped our way from Kentucky to Alabama. 

 Before I left home, I created a list of items I hoped to find and am glad to say that most of the items got checked off my list. 

 My Shopping list included:

 

VINTAGE TYPEWRITER–I’ve wanted one of these for a few years.

MIRRORS–I found one that I really like.  I plan to paint the frame black or white.

VINTAGE SCALE–Another item that I have wanted for a while.  I seen lots at the markets I attend but most are priced above what I want to pay.  The one I found on our trip was $15.00!

VINTAGE RUBBER STAMPS–Found a few to add to my rubber stamp collection, now over 1100!

VINTAGE JEWELRY–I was looking for jewelry that I could repurpose into the jewelry I make and sell on my Etsy Shop.  I found some really cool hardware pieces and some great rhinestone pieces too!

VINTAGE LINENS—Didn’t find much that I wanted to buy expect a few vintage hankies!

OWLS–I’m on an Owl kick lately but didn’t find anything that floated my boat.

LETTERS and TYPOGRAPHY–I purchased some cool metal letters and an ampersand sign–Great buy for $4.00!

CLOCKS–Funny but I didn’t see much in this category.

 

And, here are photos of a few items I purchased…

 

Love this vintage gold necklace I bought!

 

I found lots of rhinestone pieces with nothing over $1.50 a pair.

 

Beautiful vintage crystal knobs.

 

A classic wood bench for $8.00.  I have plans to reupholster and paint this guy.

 

These are only a few of the pieces I picked up at the Everything $1.00 vendor.

 

Some old rubber stamps.

 

E and S for Eugene and Shelly!

I didn’t buy this art for the images but for the chunky bold frames–$8.00 for the pair!  WhooHoo!

A pretty ornate frame that will look great with some paint.

 

This chunky wood frame was purchased in the rain for only $8.00.  Another stellar find! 

Vintage yarn spools and a ceramic glove mold which I see a lot but not for $9.00 which is what I paid for it.

My vintage typewriter!  It is in excellent condition and it puts a smile on my face.

 

 Love my vintage scale!  I bargained for this and won!

 I found lots of cool vintage hardware pieces I’ll create jewelry with.

 A beautiful silver plate serving piece.  I’m thinking of using the bottom as a planter and will repurpose the top into something else.

 

Tiara Black Diamond Cocktail Set–Ice Bucket and six DOF’s

 

 Vintage Salt Cellars!

 And, beautiful vintage hankies!

Now that you’ve seen some of the items I purchased, I want to share a few tips on shopping the sale with you.  This was the second year I attended the sale and between the two years I’ve learned a lot.

1.  Plan your route early and make hotel reservations!  Most of the hotels along the route sell out several months in advance and many raise their rates beyond your wildest dreams.  Yes, Super 8 was charging $250 for a room over the weekend.    I found a great room at the Crossville, TN Best Western for $90.  Not only was the hotel nice, offering a free hot breakfast but it was located right off interstate 40 so there were lots of stores, gas stations and restaurants in the area.  This will definitely be a stop for next year.

The other towns I’d look to stay in is Danville, KY or Albany, KY.

2.  Kentucky has the best selection and some of the best prices.  Last year we drove from Alabama up north to Chattanooga and although I found some good deals I heard from many people that Kentucky was the place to shop.  I also read the blog post from Eddie Ross on the items he found last year during the sale shopping between Kentucky and Chattanooga.  Based on this info. we decided this year to drive to Kentucky and come south. 

All along the route you’ll find large pockets of vendors set up to sell items.  Kentucky had more of these than Tennessee or Georgia.  In some places over 500 vendors were set up.  Frankfort, Danville and Liberty, KY all had major shopping areas.  Crossville, TN was also one of the spot we heard that HGTV films at.

In my opinion stopping at these larger shopping spots paid off more than stopping more often at smaller venues.    

3.  If you love it, buy it!  Don’t pass up something you love because I promise you’ll be thinking about it for the rest of the trip.  The Longest Yard Sale is not a place you want to muddle over your purchase.  If it fits your budget and you love it, go for it because there are lots of people looking over your shoulder.  My friend Tina snagged a $15 chair from under two women because she didn’t stop to think about it. 

4.  Negotiate the price!  All of the vendors selling along the route are willing and expect to bargain on their prices.  I always ask “is this the best price you can do?’ and they always come down on the price.  I even had some vendors come down by 1/2 or more. 

5.  Bring sufficient cash and small bills!  There are not a lot of banks or stores along the route so having cash on hand is a good deal.  Some vendors take credit cards but using a my credit card in some field in the  middle of Tennessee was not something I wanted to do.

6.  Bring lots of water and food.  Last year we only had two bottles of water when we started the trip and no food.  We thought we’d pass places to stop and eat but really didn’t.  While there are some small towns with restaurants along the way there are major areas where there is nothing at all.  If you don’t want to spend the weekend eating fair food, pack snacks and sandwiches in a cooler.  Subway made this trip easy for us.

7.  Dress comfortably and wear a hat.  It is hot as the dickens here in the south in August and being in the sun all day can wear you out.  Make it easy on yourself and don’t try to be cute….go for comfort!

And finally, take the time to enjoy the scenery and the people.  We met lots of super nice people along the route, some of the vendors I shop with at Scott Antique were even there.  You can definitely create some great memories during the Longest Yard Sale so have fun and take time to enjoy it all!

 As for The Longest Yard Sale 2013….

I’ve already started thinking about the trip.  I’ll definitely be spending more time shopping Kentucky and am working on a partnership with either Dodge or Ford to secure cargo vans to take along.  I’d love to have a caravan of bloggers and friends so if you are interested let me know in the comments and I’ll keep you posted on all the plans. 

That’s just about it for this years Longest Yard Sale. 

For more info on the Longest Yard Sale and tips on shopping the sales, check out theses Southern Living videos here and here by Eddie Ross.

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