road trip...

I recently took a junkin' road trip with my friend Karen who is also a vendor at the shop.

In between all the laughs, I managed to take some photos of some wonderful shops.

Our first stop was Counting Sheep Antiques.

Sorry I didn't take an outside photo...I was just so mesmerized by the charm of this old barn and it continued as I walked through the door...

This beautiful old sign caught my eye...I would love to put it in my den over our computer!

This booth had lots of industrial treasures...

I loved all the warm, worn wood tones in this space...

I also loved this french inspired booth and the sweet blue table...

My friend Gayle also has a beautiful space here.  I took the oval frame home with me...

Our next stop was The Vintage Retriever, look how cute their store front is...

This shop has a perfect blend of wholesale items mixed in with vintage treasures...

I know...you love the old map too!  I didn't take that home but I did take home one of the old auction paddles, #22 for the day Jim and I got married!

I really wanted to take this old demi john home...it was the perfect shade of imperfect grey...

I also loved the sign behind the checkout counter, done by the owner...

The attention to detail was amazing here and I love how she painted the old floors...

Our last stop was Crompton Collective.  The have a cool space full of vintage clothing.  I loved their sign...

Oh, and another piece I just loved that would be a perfect desk in my studio...

I sure hope Jim reads this post...soon.

They had lots of old industrial pieces that I seem to gravitate toward lately...

Have you taken any junkin' road trips lately?

Thank you Karen for a fun day and thank you for stopping by!

Don't forget to follow along with me on Facebook and Instagram!

road trip...

Jim and I are going on a little road trip soon...

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We will be near Plainfield CT ~ any good treasure hunting spots you can share with me?

Have a great week!!

road trip find...

Popping in this morning to share one of my New Hampshire road trip finds...

Once I saw this vintage framed chalkboard I knew I had to have it.

I am trying to put together a different backdrop at the top of my stairs to greet friends and family over the holidays this year.

I added an old architectural piece over it...

I'll be decking the halls this weekend but for now I am going to go back to enjoying my son's company this morning...

See Jake in the mirror?

So happy that my family is all home!

I am joining Becky at Timewashed for Blissful Whites Wednesday.

Thank you for stopping by.

I wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving...enjoy!

new hampshire road trip...

Thelma and Louise.

That's what we were called as Mary Ellen and I headed off to New Hampshire last Friday.  The day was filled with a few missed turns, lots of laughs and vignettes full of inspiration.

One of our stops was Twin Elm Farm and I took a few photos to share with you...

This was one of my favorite vignettes.  I loved the simplicity of the greens...

Enjoy browsing...

Thought of you Vickie when I saw this cute truck!

There were so many treasures ~ I really had to restrain myself...

But I did bring home a few treasures that I will share soon...

I hope you enjoyed my little tour of Twin Elm Farm!

Did it inspire you to take a treasure hunting road trip?

Thank you for stopping by today, have a wonderful week!!

road trip...

I had a great weekend...hope you did too!

Not only was the weather just perfect it was filled with treasure hunting!

Mary Ellen and I took a road trip on Friday to New Hampshire to hit White Home Collections in Wilton.

Guess what...I forgot my camera!!

I am still upset.

Thank goodness Mary Ellen remembered hers...

Mary Ellen brought this beauty home...look for it at our Holiday Open House!

Mary Ellen has more photos to share over at the shop blog.

It was such a beautiful day...the ride was so pretty through the back roads of Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

Thanks for a fun day Mary Ellen!

Today Jim and I went to Boston and hit the SoWa Vintage Market. 

It was very eclectic with lots of interesting pieces. 

Um...again I forgot my camera!

But, don't worry...Jim and I had a wonderful day and he promised to take me back!

I promise to remember my camera!!

It was almost 70 degrees so we headed over to Fanueil Hall and grabbed a bite from the food court.  We walked around a while then just sat and enjoyed the sunshine and people watched for a while.

We used to spend days like this when we were dating 30 years ago!

Thanks Jim...love you!

I will share my finds this week so come back and visit in between all your cooking and baking for Thanksgiving!

Have a wonderful week!



salvage chic...

Relaxed and a bit rejuvenated I might add ~ that is how I feel today! Browsing through my lovely book and reading your comments did the trick and soaking up some sun did not hurt either! So thank you very much! Today I am picking up my son Jake from soccer camp. We dropped him off last Sunday and on the way home stopped at one of my favorite little shops. Salvage Chic is one unique shop to find antiques and might I add very cool retro and vintage goods. That is exactly how they describe themselves and I agree. Christine was kind enough to let me take some photos to share with all of you. They have pieces that are unique... And they have some wonderful retro displays...Looking at all this brought back lots of memories...those were the colors in my house growing up! There are so many treasures to look at and rooms to browse through. Need something for your kitchen, right this way... Love the wall color ~ it is a cheery welcome to this wonderful room... Sweet old refrigerator in the corner... By now I am sure you are saying they have everything! They even have the kitchen sink... Of course while in the kitchen you need to have a cute apron on... I don't think their shop girl mannequin minds standing in that cute corner!! If you think having the kitchen sink was cool check this out... Cute little bath with some great vintage "stuff"... They don't just have one "powder room", they have two... Spied anything you just have to have yet? You can call ahead and put it on hold! They do a great job on their website showing you what's new and what has just sold. Whether you are looking for something shabby... Or unique... Or classically vintage... Salvage Chic has something for everyone! Take some time and visit Christine's blog too, "Diary of a Mad Antiquer". Love the blog name!! Of course you know I picked up a few treasures which I will show you tomorrow. Well, thank you Christine for letting me share your wonderful shop with my friends. And dear friends thank you for visiting today and when you visit Salvage Chic let them know I sent you!