Although I spent the majority of my weekend watching basketball, I was able to work in a trip to Scott Antique Market in Atlanta. Best of all, I had a wonderful tour guide--Sherry of Design Indulgence. We also got to shop with Ally of From the Right Bank (she already blogged about her finds here).
I did more looking than buying. There was so much to see that I became completely overwhelmed and couldn't think of one little thing I wanted to look for. Of course, I took pictures of some of the pretty stuff we saw so you can share in the fun. . . .
A picture of Sherry taking a picture of some of the great pillows we found:
As you can see, I could've wasted alot of money on pillows that I didn't need.
A huge table full of vintage book pages, perfect for framing. There were so many possibilities for some beautiful wall galleries here. . . .
I took a picture of this chest because I'm really wanting to work something with a weathered finish into our family room. Haven't exactly figured it all out just yet.
There's something so striking about this oversized nude (that's a funny phrase in itself. . . ), but I'm not sure my husband and/or children could handle it in our house. It wouldn't be worth the comments I would have to hear on a daily basis :)
Loved these lamps (and those cute little metal bamboo tables they're sitting on):
Another great finish. I'm thinking of seriously beating up our TV stand. . . .
I've been looking for a cool, vintage sign to hang over our pantry doors. Unfortunately, I think this one translates to say, "Don't think about it. I cost $900." Yes, $900. Moving on. . . .
Something else that cost $900, but perhaps a better buy. . . this old shelf. If I had a huge mudroom (and a bigger budget), I would fill this cool piece with all of our shoes:
I spent entirely too long staring at this fabric and eventually talking myself out of it. . .
So, what did I buy? A pillow for our sofa and this:
Don't worry, I have a plan. But, you can only imagine what a treat it was to carry them through the hotel where we were staying. . . After getting lots of strange looks in the lobby, I rode the elevator up (in silence) with a guy who turned around as he was getting off on his floor and said, "I'm sure whatever you end up doing with it will be great." Umm, yeah, thanks. Maybe he reads my blog?
PS--Congrats to the winner of the Olive Leaf Stencils giveaway! Andrea of Oak Ridge Revival who said:
How cool is that!? I'm jealous :) Scotts and Sherry? That must have been a blast.
ReplyDeleteI soooo wish we had something like that where I live! Well, maybe it's a good thing we don't, just for the sake of our bank account. But, I definitely would have bought the metal bamboo table... and, maybe a few pillows :D
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see what you have planned!
Shelley
www.westermanfam.blogspot.com
Emily...so glad you only got a picture of me from behind! Had a great time with you and I hope you come back when basketball is not taking all of your attention! And bring a car with a big cargo space.....
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun trip! Great finds and the Cats won! Woohoo!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like an ideal weekend to me! It looks like visiting Scott's in when a money tree would come in handy. I keep saying that I wish someone would PAY me to design our new house. Wouldn't that be dreamy?! ;-)
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One of the things I miss most about living in Atl...Scott's!
ReplyDeleteReally nice weathered accent pieces and pillows. I especially like that oversized nude :) too! I actullay paint nude myself, but its been awhile...see Paint Strokes. I do get questions from the kids, but they stay out of sight for hte most part. I think your buys are really interesting! I would like to see waht you have planned!
ReplyDeleteOf course he reads your blog!
ReplyDeleteMr. Goodwill Hunting
I sure hate I missed you guys this weekend. That fabric that you were thinking about can be found on fabric.com if you want it down the line:-)
ReplyDeleteYes, please come back to Atlanta soon or Sherry and I may just take a trip to your neck of the woods!
Totally cracking up about the guy in the elevator. He could have also said, "Wow that thing is ugly, but it could be cool" but what he said was really quite nice! Must be a blog reader!
ReplyDeletewe probably passed each other at Scott's!! my blog friend and i met up for the first time, and hit the market on saturday! talk about overwhelming.. and FUN!! have a series of posts coming up.. no way to condense it to just one! ;)
ReplyDeletegreat finds!!
love that chartreuse dotted (animal print?) fabric. I admire your restraint!
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You and I need to have lunch. I want to know what you are doing with your purchase.........we have something very similar that my husband has been hanging on to (family heirloom) and I can't for the life of me figure out where we can display them. He threatens a prominent display everytime we discuss them. I must come up with a solution before he does!!
ReplyDeleteLook at all this amazing stuff...jealous. period. and with those people?! sounds just great.
ReplyDeleteJanell
Love.
ReplyDeleteI'm in LOVE with your antler plaque/shield/crest whatever you call it.
I'm going to assume that you spent a million dollars on it so I won't be too jealous.
GREAT find and you will make it even more amazing, can't wait to see it in one of your rooms!
wow! so many great pillows :) i love that vintage sign too. xoxo jcd :: stop by cornflake dreams to enter a personalized print giveaway !!
ReplyDeleteEmily, it was so great meeting you! I love your finds. I want to see what pillow you got. As I mentioned, all I got was some fabric. Scott's is so overwhelming but great!
ReplyDeletewhat a fabulous place! i am so wishing i was back in tennessee and could make a quick trip down to atlanta to shop there. that table of pictures from old books had me drooling! and i can't believe that you walked away from that fabric. i don't think i could have restrained myself.
ReplyDeletei'm excited to see what you do with the antlers!
Love the fabric!
ReplyDeleteI had some looks carrying a deer's skull & antlers at the Alameda Flea Market last fall.
I want to go to Scott's too!
Drop by - fun art giveaway for a girl's room!
xo,
cristin
I am going to have to check this place out. Long way for me, but looks like it's worth it. Can't believe I won your giveaway. My first time winning one of these things. Now, I guess I'll have to stencil my bathroom! Thanks so much.
ReplyDeletethose pillows were really lovely, and an extra $900, HA! i'd luv to find an extra $90 sometimes
ReplyDeleteThat place looks amazing!!
ReplyDeleteHow did you not buy everything in that store? Such fabulous merchandise!
ReplyDeleteOh man, that place looks like a shopping dream!! Gorgeous stuff.
ReplyDeleteNikki
PS: If you get a chance, stop by my blog and enter my spring accessories giveaway!
http://nikkibit.blogspot.com/2011/03/celebrating-100-giveaway.html
Can't go wrong with antlers!
ReplyDeleteGood to meet you, you adorable thing.
Looks like a fun day of shopping! I would have loved it there! we are also watching a ton of basketball here too. March madness is here! :)
ReplyDeleteBet ya'll had a great day! Love Scott's. :) I would have sprung for the fabric, though-- it's toooooo awesome.
ReplyDeleteHee. Great image of you walking through the hotel with antlers in hand.
ReplyDeleteI am jealous, I wish I could have gone. Seriously great items.
ReplyDeleteIt looked like a wonderful place to shop! I can't wait to see the finished project with those antlers.
ReplyDeleteSusan
Do NOT put that nude in your home. I've found that it's associated with divorces. I've sold at least three homes where they've had similar pictures and they've all been selling due to divorce.
ReplyDeleteI don't know what it is about that pose, but you were right about husbands and kids not being comfortable with it.
Oh, I am so jealous! What a super fun day!!!
ReplyDeleteIt was great to meet you! I can't wait to see what you do with the antlers! :)
ReplyDeleteHey...I wanna shope at Scotts too. Great stuff, especially diggin' the nude, but as my son approaches 10 not sure he would find it artistic.
ReplyDeleteI was so sad to miss Scott's this weekend. I met Sherry on my very first trip, so I know that you had a great tour guide!
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed it! Love your blog and would love to meet you sometime when you make it back to Atlanta! (Did that sound like a weird stalker! Promise I'm not a stalker!!)
Lori @ Lori May Interiors
Since my hub is a big time bow hunter, and has recently given me some of his smallish antlers, and free range to do whatever with them, I will be very interested to see what you do with yours! I was thinking of painting mine white, and mounting them on a cute plaque that is painted gray or a bright color...I will check back!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great shopping trip. I wish I had something similar around here. I love all of your finds.
ReplyDeleteI am so bummed that I was out of town for Scott's this weekend! Love that cool piece that you said would go well in a mud room.
ReplyDeleteThe February Scott's market was really awful - it looks like the March market made up for that!
What a fun shopping trip! I adore that beaten up dresser. That's what I'm hoping to do to an old dresser I find on Craigslist for my bedroom (:
ReplyDeleteHi, so happy to have discovered your wonderful blog:) Sounds and looks like a really fun trip....I really have to get myself to Atlanta one day soon...haven't been in years but know its a wonderful place chock full of serious design and decor eye candy! Am your newest follower....
ReplyDeleteHope you will stop by my 2month old plus blog...about the building of our new home and my passion for decor/design!
www.theenchantedhome.blogspot.com
Looks like a great time! Beautiful pillows
ReplyDeleteI am your newest follower! I adore your sight and Scott's!
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