My friend, Judy from Gracious Southern Living, came up to Birmingham from Montgomery last Friday for a day of shopping and lunch. Judy and I met two years ago when she started reading my blog and emailing me. We became fast friends and finally got to meet up in person last year. We totally hit if off and I wish she lived here so we could get together more often. She has a son here in Birmingham as well as grandchildren, so gets up here pretty often and we always have a great time together. This day was no exception. It’s always fun to browse the antique stores with a fellow hunter who loves bargains and vintage as much as I do. We hit a couple of them, with lunch at Chic-Fil-A and made a day of it. I don’t think either of us bought anything, but it was fun looking!
Someone mentioned my top, so I have to come back and tell you this. I found it a couple of weeks ago of course, when I was yardsaling. For $1! and the cropped pants I already had (not Lili’s though). I’m so drawn to this lime green color and have found so many things in it from the yardsales.
This is at the Hoover Antiques Gallery, a great place to look. They seem to have more upscale things and French and English collectibles. This is where I found my great chest of drawers last year.
This was a beautifully redone bedroom collection that has been painted black and distressed. We both loved it! Gorgeous Frenchy set.
I loved how this rice bed had been painted black too. What an update for an old classic!
Another beautiful old headboard.
How about this Empire chandelier, I think that’s what it is.
And this is Robyn’s booth, who I met at the Preserve Jazz Fest. Hope she does well with it!
Beautiful barley-twist leg table.
Old shabby aqua cabinet. Prices here are pretty steep.
Loved the way this one was painted.
Birdcage
So pretty aqua tole platter. I just love this color, but sure don’t need to start another collection. I already have black.
Old shabby cabinet.
Aqua lamp. Can you tell how popular this color is right now? It’s everywhere.
Now, moving on to Consigning Interiors in Pelham, this place is a treasure trove too, with very affordable shabby pieces. Lots of vendors in here and a very popular spot for antiquing. In fact, I was in there a few weeks ago and met one of my readers, Elizabeth, who has a booth in here. She was so sweet and gave me a green plate to go with my collection. Thank you and the other ladies there who read my blog! I told her I would be back to do a post on this fun place.
Prices in Consigning Interiors are very reasonable. If you get a chance to check out either of these places, do! You’ll really enjoy it.
Thanks, Judy for another fun day of shopping! I’ll look forward to the next one.
Happy Anniversary! Have a wonderful evening out.
Happy Anniversary!
Loved looking at those pictures. Beautiful stuff.
Happy Anniversary!
I love the photos today! Beautiful things! That white china cabinet looks like mine. Well, mine WILL look like that, after it is painted! Haven't been to Consigning Interiors. Will have to check it out!
Here's wishing you both a very Happy Anniversary! Enjoy today!
Rhoda and Peter,
HAPPY 4TH ANNIVERSARY AND MANY MANY MORE! Have a wonderful evening tonight.
Judy told me about that store in Pelham and I will have to check it out when I come down to B'ham.
Cheri
Well, as you can probably tell, I haven't even had time this week to post my photos plus I caught a "bug" and have been down and out here at home for a few days! I always love getting together with you and always look forward to the next time. So happy we met and have become "true" friends.
Happy anniversary and ya'll have a great date!
Judy
Happy Anniversary to you both.
The second grouping of photos were my favorite. I love the white and pinks together. My home does not reflect that, however. I have creams, blues and burgundy.
Hi, Rhoda! What a fun day it looks like you had, and how nice to have a kindred spirit to share it with. I really enjoyed browsing. That bedroom set was incredible!
Happy anniversary, and have a wonderful day celebrating!
Mary Lou
Happy Anniversary!! I hope you two have a wonderful evening out celebrating. I love Anniversaries, they are so loey dovey.
I really enjoyed the shopping trip. How could you stand not to buy something? So many pretty things. It looks like lots of fun.
Jennifer
Happy Anniversary!
I loved the tour with you. What beautiful things. As much as I love them, I can never afford antique shop prices. And there's also such a wonderful sense of satisfaction to be had from just junking and beautifying it yourself, don't you think. I guess that why shabby chic and junking started.
Happy Anniversary!
Thanks for the great pics…it feels as though I was along on your trip! You're right, that aqua is everywhere…I love it though because my china is a Franciscan Pattern from the 1950's called Dawn. It's aqua with a platinum ring.
Happy Anniversary, Rhoda! 🙂 Hope your day is special.
I loved all the pictures you posted today. Shopping with a friend is always more fun than going alone (or with two cranky children). 😉
Happy anniversary!!! Loved the pictures…the furniture is gorgeous, but I must add that I LOVE your outfit! The shape of the top is very flattering, and are those Lilly pants? Very cute!
Rhoda,
There are just TOO many beautiful things at these antique shops to mention!! I agree; aqua has been popping up all over. I fell in love with the chandelier and all of the cabinets. The raised wheat pattern on the first four poster bed you showed is the exact same pattern on my bed…
How nice to meet so many ladies through your blog! 🙂
Happy Anniversary to you & Peter!!
xoxo
Jane
Lovely finds, even if you didn't take any home with you! Happy Anniversary!
Happy Anniversary! Hubs and I celebrated our 4th anniversary on May 28th; how cool that you and I are keeping pace with each other 🙂
Rhoda,
Congratulations to you and Peter…I wish you many, many more years of happiness together…
Tomorrow, June 19th, Edward and I will be married 49 years…we were married on Father's Day 1960….
Blessings,
Betty
Hi Rhoda,
Happy Anniversary have a great evening and enjoy those "flowers" that are coming. 🙂
Love the shops you showed – wish I could go shopping with you but with all the great things you showed I'd need a trailer to bring it all home.
tammy
Happy Anniversary!! Love your blog, by the way. Long time reader, first time commenter.
Happyt anniversary! Thanks for sharing your shopping trip.
Glenda