'Tiquing in a Tiny Town

We had a fun weekend away at our Favorite B&B near Callaway Gardens (along with some 'tiquing!). While we were driving in, we saw this hot-air balloon taking people up. I asked Mr. Nest to pull over so I could get this pic.

When we drove by later (and I didn't have my camera!) there were about 10 colorful balloons in the field - drats!

This is the cute tiny town of Pine Mountain. There are several antique shops - ranging from reasonable to "out of my league".

One of my favorite shops is Chanticleer. They specialize in fine (as in expensive) French antiques. I love their cute "très français" sign out front.

They always have gorgeous flower pots outside.

Here are a few fabulous Frenchy furniture items. Love this piece with the French writing and drawing on it.

This 1813 hutch is from Normandy - $4000!

I'd love to have this French bench.

Love the detail on this French cabinet, and how about those super tall green checked candlesticks!

So - what did I get? These old spools. They came from the West Point Mill in West Point, Georgia. The mill used to make textiles, and these were used for the thread to weave sheets.

In fact, one of them still has some thread on it! They were $1 each OR 12 for $9. I had 5 in my hand, not knowing what I would do with them, and Mr. Nest said, "hey, for $4 more you get 12" - did he really say that? I grabbed 7 more! I love the history associated with things like this.

Not sure what I'll do with them.....I'll figure something out (after I check Blogland!).

We had to get some barbecue at the Whistling Pig on the way out.

Mr. Nest had this barbecue with beans, slaw and fried corn! Yummo!

Hope you had a great Labor Day Weekend!

I'm joining:

Rhoda at Southern Hospitality for Today's Thrifty Treasures

Linda at Coastal Charm for Nifty Thrifty Tuesday

Susan at A Southern Daydreamer for Outdoor Wednesday.

Have a wonderful week! Blessings to you! Linda

A little flea/tiquing

I surely did enjoy all of your foodies out there in blogland. You made some amazing things! Glenda was so sweet to ask about the recipe for my Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup. Just click on here: Southern Food and it should come up.
I have enjoyed your flea/tiquing trips so much and want to tell you about some interesting items we saw recently on our B&B trip to Magnolia Hall. There are several Antique/Flea Markets in Pine Mountain and Warm Springs, which are both near Callaway Gardens.

First you will need to get some virtual money from this old cash register - on sale for $400.

This blue & white soup tureen was only $25. I was mighty tempted.

This one was made in California (NOT Red Cliff) and a mere $15

4 Cute Cow napkin holders - $6. I remember that there are quite a few cow lovers out there.

Another soup tureen for $28. Isn't the shape lovely?!

Aren't they a cute couple? Only $5

Here's a little Queen Anne vanity for only $65!

Now this buffet (which is crying for a few coats of black paint) was large and just $275.

These miniature cakes were only 2 to 3 inches tall, but cost $14 each. Yikes! That's more than a real cake!

And now for some serious money....this lovely Italian display case was reduced from $4800 to $1800....what a deal?!

Coming up - some Red Cliff Ironstone!!!! The large soup tureen cost $325, and the individual soup tureens sold for $275 per pair! I didn't even price the eensy condiment tureens on the sides.

And now for you rooster lovers...note this handpainted sideboard with roosters on top for $2695!!

Debbie at Confessions of a Plate Addict will be receiving this lovely Quimper cream jug on her virtual birthday when I come up with my virtual $400!

How many of your grandmothers, like mine, owned this pattern. The price is $85, but no telling how little my Grammy paid for her whole set of dishes like that which she bought from the Jewel Tea Man in the 1920's!

I thought this might be Red Cliff, but upon examining it I found that it was made in California, that's all....probably a knock-off. It was $45, but 40% off....so about $27.

Okay, you want to tally up my purchases on this 1915 cash register from a candy store costing a mere $1250....cha ching.....

I didn't buy a thing. HOWEVER, Debbie and I went to Goodwill on Monday and I spied a Red Cliff covered vegetable dish for $9.99. Whaaaatttt, we said, are they crazy?????? I bought it before they found out they were crazy!

A big thank-you to all you bargain shoppers out there who have inspired me to look and wait, because there's always a deal to be found! Happy shopping! Linda