Great Graphics!

Old stuff…..as the “old” saying goes:  “They just don’t make things like they use to!” If you walk around any antique store and pay attention to the details of items made “back in the day,” you will notice the attention to detail in not only how they are made, but the unique quality of each item.  (Nothing was made in China.)

Take for instance labels found on grocery items.  The artwork is nothing short of beautiful, whimsical and unique.  From coffee cans, to spice and food jars and down to even the store display pieces – they are just plain fun to not only admire but to collect.  Collections don’t have to cost you three arms, a hip and a leg, just buy a few (3 make a “collection”) and display them in a small vignette on a shelf, counter or even a cabinet.

 

All of these items are available for sale in Leslie’s space.  I’ve already purchased a few myself and use the smaller jars to hold cinnamon and sugar for our toast and a few that are without lids become small flower vases.

 

 

 

 

Old coffee containers make great vessels for a potted plant, too.

Be sure to mark your calendar for August 3rd.  See my previous post for all of the details.

There are going to be a lot of items for sale at our monthly flea market!

Hot August Nights Coming Up August 3rd!

Man!  This summer has certainly slipped on by, has it not?  We are already gearing up to have a ball on August 3rd with our annual Hot August Nights store event.

There will be a car show of classic cars in the front parking lot, food vendors, a storewide sale and out back will be our monthly Peddler’s Sale.  Live music will be performed by the band “Vintage”. 

Dennis, our store manager, built this wonderful industrial display unit that is at the front of the store as you enter.  We filled it up with car and industrial related items to create a vignette that would go nicely for Hot August Nights.  Great job, Mr. Dennis!!!

 

 

 

 

 

If you would like to rent a space to sell at the Peddler’s Fair, give us a call at (209) 545-9460 and ask for either Jessica or Dennis. 

Hope to see you on August 3rd, if not before.

The Military Section Has Moved

 

We are so excited to welcome our new dealers to our shop!  There have been a lot of changes going on in the store and several cases have been moved to make room for larger spaces.

Jack, our military expert, has expanded and his new location is on the east wall at the back of the store, near the restrooms.

He has brought in some awesome field desks, too!  (Sorry, no photo of these).

 

Looking For Antique Furniture?

 

…..well, we have plenty to choose from..from desks, bookcases, side boards, coffee tables, night stands, bed frames and dining tables and chairs, china hutches and pretty accent chairs and lighting.

Note:  Our store will be closed July 4th, but back open on July 5th.  Our monthly parking lot flea market will be July 6th.  Spaces are still available if interested in selling there. 

Mid-Century Modern

  Mid-Century Modern items are flying out the doors!  Flash back to The Brady Bunch, all these pieces are quite collectible right now.  From the clean lines of Danish Modern right down to the avocado greens, oranges and yellow of those days gone by from the 50’s through the 70’s.  Having grown up with these pieces in my parents’ home, I giggle when I see and hear younger folks swooning over them.  They are growing on me again.

There are several pieces of furniture, artwork, lamps, lighting, utilitarian pieces and odds and ends of items that are Mid-Century modern.

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When scouting out these findings, it would always be nice to have four heads and eight eyes to be on the lookout!  This modern piece will certainly fit the bill!

 

Stay cool!  We are keeping the A/C turned way down this weekend.  Stop by for a fresh baked treat and coffee.  Well, maybe not the coffee since it’s warm…but the treats are always popular.

Happy Hunting!

Around The Store Today

 

Lots of new stuff coming into the store this past week!  In preparation for July 4th, our dealers are bringing in their stash of Americana items.

 

Just in time for summer are these yellow pottery pieces. 

 

Our store has a little bit of something for everyone’s taste, style and collections. 

 

This neon BUD light would be the perfect addition to a man cave, or for someone you know named BUD.  :)

 

 

 

Leslie just brought in this wonderful puppet display for Punch and Judy.  It is a wonderful piece of American Folk Art.

 

 

Cheryl has this gorgeous French settee for sale in her space. 

 

 

Plenty of vintage Pyrex available and vintage metal kitchen canisters with adorable decals on them.

 

I love this picture of cherubs that is available for $45.00 (a great price) in Tracy’s section.

New to the store is this cool wood sign from an apple farm here in California.

 

Be sure to check out our cases as there are tons of treasures for sale there.  Leslie brought in this antique Carnation Malted Milk canister this week. It is in excellent condition and dates back to the 1940’s.

 

Our next parking lot sale will be on Saturday, July 6th.  Hope to see you there!

Souvenir and Railroad Collectibles

Are you a collector of railroad dishes?  One of our dealers, Bob Hamilton, has several pieces of railroad dining car china for sale.  He also has souvenir pieces, such as the Florida coffee mug shown above. 

 

If you would like to learn more about collecting railroad dishes, the following is a wonderful reference link for patterns and prices.  Just click on the highlighted link below:

 

The Railroad Commissary.