Because there was this time I found myself at an antique sale in
I started feeling that sweaty palms, heart skipping a beat feeling in anticipation.
But once I got to the front door, I was not greeted with a room full of treasures…
just an ‘Enter at your own risk’ sign.
contemplated if I should or should not go in
thought how nice it would be to have some gloves right about now
and then
Trinkets and signs on the walls, boxes piled high on the floors
and antique furniture down the halls as far as the eye could see.
The only light in the house was coming in through broken windows
and the holes in the walls and roof- no electricity.
You had to watch your step as there were weak spots and holes in the floor
and the amount of dust and who knows what else that covered everything was pretty disgusting
but…
I was completely mesmerized as I wandered through the building,
up a ramp to another floor, into smaller rooms
and down the stairs to the basement.
Though, I came home with just a handful of pieces,
and so many pieces that were already spoken for
and I didn’t really find any old broken pieces of furniture that talked to me.
I looked into those corners where no one was arguing
I shared the pedestal table in another post and
had so many questions about wanting to see the close ups on this mirror- so sharing a closer look.
of grunge on it and it was so dark inside the building
without any lighting that it was hard to get a close look at things.
Happy Monday everyone!
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Finding Grace Interiors says
What a fun story!! You are so funny! I can see myself doing the same!! Your mirror is gorgeous!
Eilis says
I never thought of having gloves with me, but I keep blankets for wrapping furniture in the hatchback of my suv at all times 🙂
Eilis@MyHeartLivesHere
Parsimonious Perfection says
What a wonderfully written post, it literally brought a smile to my face. Happy Monday!
Shirley@Housepitality Designs says
Oh that mirror is amazing!….I think that is a great idea about the gloves, flashlight and maybe an energy bar or two…and then again maybe a surgical mask too!…I find the best things in corners and underneath things.
Unknown says
Happy Monday. 🙂
What a lovely mirror and story.
Blondie's Journal says
You are so cute!! Loved this. The mirror is gorgeous!! I'm going to do an inventory of my glove box!
Jane x
Burlap Luxe says
I spotted that mirror before you posted it….. Love it and so glad you gave us a close up look, it's amazing, these are the kind of pieces I get all excited about in as much as its a great find.
Your home looks wonderfully inviting. So peaceful Courtney.
Xx
Dore
xinex says
What a lovely find. I need to be ready with my gloves in the car now too. You never know what to find out there….Christine
Elise Grace says
This is such a great story behind a gorgeous piece. Why don't I ever seem to come across abandoned antique barn sales?!
Anonymous says
That sounds amazing! That's an antiquing & hunters dream, I would love to come across that one day
Lauren Baxter | LB Designs
xx
Rebecca Nelson says
My kind of junking trip. Had similar experiences and the best one was last Spring at an estate sale. Time warp. Nothing redone and everything was shabby perfection.
Rebecca /A Gathering Place
Unknown says
I love to treasure hunt, too. I'm heading out to put a pair of gloves and a flashlight in my van right now. We will be going on a road trip this summer and you never know when one of those signs might appear. I love all of your posts and amazing photos you share. You are an inspiration to me. Thanks for taking the time to share!