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The Plunderosa

April 5, 2009 By Rhoda 48 Comments

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With a name like Plunderosa, you just know this place is going to be spectacular. I spotted it on the way down in Foley, AL and told Maureen that I really wanted to stop by there on the way back home, so we did and it was not a disappointment. It’s a wonderful treasure trove of old and vintage things. Mo had already been here, so knew what to expect. I was just in vintage antique bliss walking through this place.

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I have never seen so many large pieces like this. These things are HUGE, you’d have to have a mansion of a house to fit one of these in, but they are gorgeous.

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Row after row of gorgeous old vintage pieces like this.

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Don’t you just love them? Can’t you see them filled with white ironstone?

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This little cane coffee table was so sweet.

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A perfectly shabby black painted piece.

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Some beautiful old pottery.

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Can you see all the stuff crammed in here…a treasure trove!

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I could fall in love with any number of things. These old glass bottles and vintage seltzers were not badly priced. Most of these were $20 each and I’m trying to figure out where I could put some of these.

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Next stop was Hood’s Home Center, which was another really cool place. They sell granite, kitchen cabinets, light fixtures, LOTS of garden merchandise and they also had some great pieces that were new, but looked old. Very reasonably priced too.

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This island was really cool and priced at $249. The top is concrete and it came in several colors. You could easily paint the bottom any color you wanted. Great looking piece!

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Nice bench

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Shabby bookcases. These pieces weren’t old, but were made to look old. Loved them all too.

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Lots of sizes and shapes.

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Pretty fireplaces too.

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And a huge selection of gorgeous outdoor pots.

Hope you enjoyed this girl’s shopping trip! We sure had a ball stopping and browsing and taking our time. My favorite had to be The Plunderosa. I can see going back there again one day.

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  1. Anonymous says

    April 5, 2009 at 3:17 pm

    Amazing pieces!!!!If I happen to come across something like that, I wouldn’t want to leave..only problem..I don’t have a truck or a house big enough. But I can dream, can’t I???

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  2. Tamara Jansen says

    April 5, 2009 at 3:17 pm

    I wish I could have come along for REAL 🙂

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  3. Jessica says

    April 5, 2009 at 3:52 pm

    That’s it! I’m Moving!! There are no such places to be found around here in Rockland county…with maybe the exception of a few high priced antique shops in Nyack…us girls are out of luck.
    You’re trip so far has been amazing! I must admit,though, I’ a bit jealous. Oh, heck no, I’m extremely, pulling my hair out, jealous of all the wonderful fun you’re having. But I’m still happy for you, you deserve it! hugs:D)

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  4. Betty Jo says

    April 5, 2009 at 4:20 pm

    Gosh I could just pitch a tent among all those beautiful hutches and other pieces and spend some time there! Love the shabby pastel colors too. ♥

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  5. Linda/"Mom" says

    April 5, 2009 at 5:34 pm

    * That does it, girlfriend! I’m throwing everything away and “STARTING NEW”… WITH “OLD”! ~ I ADOOOORE all that “stuff”! Thanks so much for sharing! (Well, DH probably WOULDN’T thank you, but I SURE DO!!! Love, Linda *

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  6. Sheryl says

    April 5, 2009 at 6:05 pm

    I’m living in the wrong part of the country! What beautiful pieces!

    Sheryl

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  7. CurlyKat says

    April 5, 2009 at 6:20 pm

    We’ve driven past both places many times. Thanks for the tour!

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  8. Runner Mom says

    April 5, 2009 at 7:00 pm

    What a fun time! I loved Hood’s since it’s my last name! Those vintage pieces from the Plunderosa were beautiful–but you’re right, not many homes are big enought to house something like that..but, we can look!!

    Hugs,
    Susan

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  9. Jenny says

    April 5, 2009 at 7:03 pm

    How fun!

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  10. Tammy says

    April 5, 2009 at 8:22 pm

    Plunderosa looks like a little piece of antique heaven. Wish I was near enough to enjoy such a place. The pics are wonderful. Thanks for sharing!

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  11. Carol says

    April 5, 2009 at 9:42 pm

    Rhoda, love the info about the shops near Foley.The cabinets at Plunderosa look similar to some we’ve seen in Atlanta at European Antique Pine, over near Mansell Road.Their pieces were pretty pricey though I thought. Do you remember any prices on those at Plunderosa? We get done that way from time to time, we’re in the market for one to use as a wine bar.
    Thanks for any info, Carol

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  12. KMfamily ;-) says

    April 5, 2009 at 9:55 pm

    MY goodness!
    You DO know where allt he good stuff is!!
    Here in Philly its hard to find places like that!
    Love those large pieces!!!

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  13. An Accomplished Woman says

    April 5, 2009 at 10:31 pm

    Love those large pieces. I could really use one in my dining room. Where do you find so many great places to shop?

    Cynthia

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  14. Jeanneoli says

    April 5, 2009 at 10:34 pm

    The vintage cabinets were amazing! How fun..

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  15. Tales From My Empty Nest says

    April 5, 2009 at 11:00 pm

    Loved all the furniture!! I could have bought everything there if I had had the money. I'm sure you were the same way. Thanks for sharing your pictures. I feel like I went on your trip too. Have a great week! Love & blessings from NC!

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  16. sandra/tx says

    April 5, 2009 at 11:42 pm

    Rhoda, your pics speak volumes about what a little paint can do for a piece of furniture. Great finds!

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  17. The Bloom Girls says

    April 6, 2009 at 12:15 am

    Hmmm, I haven’t been to Gulf Shores in years; we started going to Sandestin when the kids were little, there was so much more for them to do. But I may have to revisit the GS area, I could see loving The Plunderosa….I very much have an issue with oversized pieces of furniture (meaning I like them a lot!!!!).

    Great post as usual. Thanks for sharing your trip to GS.

    Nola
    The Bloom Girls
    Nashville, TN

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  18. Gina says

    April 6, 2009 at 1:25 am

    Maybe you could get a white wire rack, put it on the wall, and fill it with multiple spritzer bottles….
    Love your photos, so dreamy!

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  19. Melanie says

    April 6, 2009 at 7:05 am

    Oh, I wish I could have that caned coffee table!

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  20. Janet says

    April 6, 2009 at 12:33 pm

    I am renting a U-Haul and coming to Alabama. I see these giant case pieces full of beautiful textiles. I will need them for my shop, someday. 😉

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