Magnolia Ridge Antiques & Art Gathering 2017

The rumors of my death are greatly exaggerated.

Exhaustion from the kitchen renovation - yes, we are suffering.





Is it over?

No, not yet.

So on to the pleasant things I did manage to enjoy in the last two months.

Like the Magnolia Ridge Antiques & Art Gathering.

Because of the kitchen, I was not able to set up and sell, but there was time to shop.

No room to buy much.

The orange mail box is an iconic piece in Ridge Spring, SC.

It welcomes you onto the grounds of Magnolia Ridge which is a working farm and horse training site.

Familiar dealers showed up to sell on a glorious May Saturday.

All kinds of vintage items.

Yes, even the kitchen sink!

The back of the farmhouse with its red roof and deep back porch.

I was looking for crates and architectural items and there was no lack of them.

Among several small items was this pair of sidelights from a doorway.

They were mine!

(I was to first to spy them or they would not have been mine!)

Just needed a bit of cleaning.

Not sure what to call the type of glass - sort of lacy.

Looks like ice.

Beautiful green patina.

Unfortunately they are too long for over the counter in the new kitchen.

I am hanging on to them in case I find another place to use them.

On the way out of Ridge Spring we had to stop at Stuff & Things.

Found the old bench.

I posted it on Instagram as the perfect piece for the new laundry room.

Alas, after the washer and dryer were delivered, it was in the way of the dryer door by two inches.

C'est la vie!

Not sure if I am keeping it.

It may be headed to the booth.

I will admit to some laziness - I have gotten quite addicted to posting on Instagram.

However, every time I think about leaving the blogging world, something draws me back in.

Like friends.


See y'all!













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Friday Finds Me In Love With A Dumpster

It was love at first sight.

A blue rusty, crusty dumpster.

Oh, wow!

It has patina plus.

There are letters.

And rusty spots.

And numbers.

















 

Oh, did I mention the blue?

 And more to love.

The only blemish is a black spot.

On the "K".

Maybe it's Special K?

Rust on the numbers.

My heart swoons.

Look at all the shades of blue. 

A few more rusty bits.

I especially loved this connector bar.

So am I crazy for falling for a dumpster who is here today and gone tomorrow?

No, I often take photos for backgrounds.

These images may show up on a future project.

It's just a passing fling.


See y'all!

Want to keep up with our kitchen renovation? Read the series!

Kitchen Reno - The Day Before

Kitchen Reno - Day One - Demolition

Kitchen Reno - Day Two

Kitchen Reno - Day Three

Kitchen Reno Week Two Day One - Dry Wall 

Kitchen Reno Week Two Day Two - More Dry Wall 

Kitchen Reno Week Two Day Three Cabinets  

Due to construction, I will be unable to set up at the annual Magnolia Ridge Antiques and Art Gathering. However, I will definitely be a shopper!  Hope to see you there.

Friday Finds

Treasures to turn your head this week.

 From the most mundane ..

Bed springs - excellent for displays.

Steps so I can reach the new kitchen cabinets if they ever arrive. 

A basket with two foreign language textbooks.

An old canvas bag found under a workshop table at an estate sale.

Containing three signal flags.















 

A red and white enamelware pot holding ...

A pile of 1950's era girl's dresses.

In my delight at finding these, I quite forgot I would not have a washer for at least three weeks. 

Framed porcelain tiles.

What really turned my head was this very old cabinet - probably pre-1900's.

Very distressed.

I have carefully brushed the dirt from it.

Next step is to stabilize the plaster..

See how she turns her head?

That is the handhold to open the door.

Maybe a spice cabinet?

Must save the patina.

A quick tip:  use a foam brush to dust books.

Picks up more than a brush.









We have headaches from listening to reciprocator saws tearing out most of the kitchen, laundry room and pantry.

It is actually exhausting having other people do the work.

Who  knew?

Promised photos of the demolition to follow.

See y'all!

Due to construction, I will be unable to set up at the annual Magnolia Ridge Antiques and Art Gathering. However, I will definitely be a shopper!  Hope to see you there.

Magnolia Ridge - The Gathering

It was a "GO" for the Magnolia Ridge Antiques & Art Gathering.

Chucks and I packed both trucks and headed for the farm on Friday afternoon.

Heavy rain was predicted for Friday night so I only packed my tables, metal items, and square things. 

We wrapped a gigantic tarp over the stack and tied it down with yards of rope.

It rained all night - poured down - almost two inches.

 
Packed up two more truck loads Saturday morning.

We arrived in a slight mist and overcast skies, but the sun came out.

The wind was gusting all day across the field you see in the background.

It was cool enough to wear a sweater.

In late May.

In the South.




 

I admit to being obsessed with colors and shapes when arranging my merchandise.

I really loved this spot and hope to get it next year. 

A huge field behind with a peach orchard and a pine forest.

Under a oak tree.

Arranged in a V shape to invite customers in.

Olive from Olive Out came to sell a few things and to help out.

A big thank you!!!

SHHH! Do not tell her she found her way into a photo.

Had an assortment of items from small to large.

From $1 to $68.

From child to adult.









 

A little known fact: when Davy Crockett went to battle at the Alamo, he took his little red horse umbrella with him.

A collector of Crockett stuff had never seen one of these.

 
However no one bought it.

And it was cheap - $8 !!!

All the pictures were taken early - around 8:30 AM.

Storm clouds behind us - sun in front.

On the way home it was misting again, and we were too tuckered to unload.

Chucks invented the instant carport.

The idea served two purposes - it covered the entire pickup and the tarp dried out. 

How did I do?

Well, we took four truck loads and returned with two large loads. 

Here's a shot of the Blazer.






 

Here's a shot of the pick-up.

All items have been marked with their booth number and item number.

They are all available in either Booth W-10 or Booth C-23, Riverfront Antique Mall.

What I am up to next?

Rest and relaxation.

Thank you to the Magnolia Ridge Farm family for all the hard work! A job well-done.


See y'all!

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