My friend, Debbie, and I hit a couple of local antiques spots again recently. This is a fairly new place that you local girls may not know about yet, Greystone Antiques, out my way, right on Hwy. 280 across from the Lee Branch shopping Center. It’s an antique mall and is full of lots of goodies. 
Pretty Empire dresser in good condition.
Tureens for the collector.
Love this chair. Wish I had more room to bring home more of these beauties. Chairs are my weakness.
This huge mirror was so pretty, from the 1800’s, but over my budget. I’d love to have a very large mirror for my livingroom and it might take awhile to find one I can afford. 
White painted furniture is oh-so-trendy still. Have they been reading blogs? 🙂
Some pretty aqua dishes set the table. 
A humongous birdcage waiting for someone to take it home.
And a wall of rustic lake memorabilia was really cute. We have several gorgeous lakes here in Alabama and lots of folks have lake homes. Sigh…I can only dream of that.
Next stop, the Chelsea Antique Mall out in Chelsea, where I found my cute corner cabinet that was rehabbed for the kitchen last year. What a project that was! 
Love this little vignette right inside the door.
Beautiful old china cabinet. Look at the detail on this baby.
Another china cabinet, I can see this one painted white.
Wall art made from old beadboard, so pretty.
Debbie bought this gorgeous old set of shutters. Not sure where she is putting them, but we both really love them. They were over $100, but a beautiful statement piece. You have to think of things like this as art. Very original art. 
Loved this beautiful crystal chandy. What a statement that would make in a bathroom, huh?
Blue Ridge pottery that is highly collectible. 
This cute little chandy had been painted green by someone and was only $35. It needs a little work, but I thought it was totally adorable.
Rough beams for the vintage look. 
Rustic table that would be perfect in one of those lake houses. 
Speaking of lakes, Smith Lake, here in AL is one of the popular ones. I’ve heard great things about it.
Pretty wall of a vintage sign and plates. So, what did I find? 
A cute as pie floral apron in my favorite lime green color. This is the first apron I’ve ever owned. I’ve got to remember to put it on when I’m feeling domestic. 🙂 
It has a cute ruffle and a couple of pockets.
So, that was our day out. It’s so much fun to go browsing, just to see what is out there. Thrifting is the best way to shop. All the possibilities of finding unique items and furniture that can be changed to suit our homes. That’s the beauty of thrifting.
I’m hooked on thrifting, are you?
Speaking of aprons, I have a really nice apron selection over at my Open Sky shop, in case you are in the market for one and don’t have any thrifty shops nearby. There are some adorable color combos.
One week from today, Today’s Thrifty Treasures linky party will start up again! Hope you’re getting ready for it. Feel free to grab the button, if you’d like.
And, I’m going to be looking for sponsors for the Thrifty Treasures parties, so if you have an Etsy shop or website and would like to sponsor a Monday party, it will be available for $25 per week. If you’d like to offer a giveaway with it, that would be even better. I can link over to your shop and since lots of folks stop by these parties every week you’re sure to get a ton of traffic. Please email me for details!
I always stop by the Chelsea market on the way to Birmingham. (My car forces me!!!!)
I can’t wait to stop at the new one. Thanks for the info.
Rhonda
What gorgeous furniture pieces they have. Your apron is adorable. I have an apron obsession and have more than enough now, but am checking out your shop. Thanks.
Oh my, I can see a few things there I would love to have a closer look at. Especially that divine china cabinet!
alicia
Yes, I love them. In the south it seems there are more antique decorating type places. We have a lot of antique stuff here in Oh but a lot of amish or primitive stuff, not me. I love when we go to visit in AR and I get to go shopping. Oh and when we go anywhere on vacation I check out all the local shops. You have great taste.
Good Monday morning Rhoda!
I see so many things I would love to bring home from here – perhaps some day I’ll be down your way and can stop in.
Looks quite like Spring….at long last.
I so want that birdcage for my sunroom! Can anyone tell me where Greystone is on 280? I’d be traveling north from out of town up 280.
Both places have a ton of treasures. I agree, so much fun to go browsing. Your apron is fabulous. Hugs, Marty
Super jealous of your great antique stores in the south. Much different here in the desert southwest.
Really neat things, Rhoda. I love hitting the antique malls on a Saturday. Sometimes it is hit or miss. Did you buy anything? I love the shutters your friend bought. Let us know what she does with them!
xoxo
Jane
I’m sighing away over some of the things you saw. Loved that green vintage sign.
looks like a great place…love the white pieces.
Love thrifting and Goodwilling….
Sue B, it sounds like you are coming in from the Sylacauga side of 280?? If so, when you come down Oak Mountain and Lee Branch shopping center is on the left, you will see Greystone Antiques right across the street on the right side of 280. It’s just past Hanna’s Nursery.
Thanks, Rhoda! Actually I’m in Auburn but shouldn’t have a problem finding it on 280 with your directions.
Yep. I am totally addicted to thrifting. I find so many cute things that I have big plans for and then it ends up taking MONTHS for me to even do anything with them. At least I have cute stuff waiting. haha
Love the apron. I don’t have one, never have.
I especially love that first dresser. Beautiful.
With the taste of gorgeous weather we have had it makes me so excited about thrifting again. I saw a couple of yard sales out over the weekend, but didn’t get to stop. I’ll have to check out the two markets when I get down To Birmingham during spring break!
Have a great week!
Jennifer
Great finds!! Loving what they did with that beadboard!!
I’m local to Birmingham and haven’t been there yet, but judging by your photos, I’ll have to stop by soon! If you don’t mind saying, how were the prices. I have a hard time finding things in Birmingham between the junk and the way overpriced!
I will have to stop by since it is on my side of town. So great seeing you at church on Sunday 🙂 Hope you have a great week!
Love your new apron, Rhoda!! 🙂
Cute apron!! Looks like y’all had a fun day.