On my way back from an appointment yesterday, I stopped in one of my fave antique shops - I've been wanting to take pictures of the unique shop for quite some time. Suzanna's Antiques - this shop is always full of wonderful treasures - and gorgeous displays. I absolutely love perusing through antique shops with my hubby - it's always fun to find new treasures - ones that have a story to tell from long ago!
It's amazing to me how styles, patterns, design and such change so much over time. It's neat to see a glimpse into history and how things used to be. You never know what you'll find - I (of course) am always on the lookout for paper ephemera and vintage fabric, and this shop has a lot of that - from vintage bingo cards to plastic letters and postcards, to beautiful tea towels and other fabric finds. And as you'll see, a lot more than that :)
Their website has a fabulous quote about their treasures: "Long loved, faded and frayed. Peeling paint and scuffed wood included." Love this.
It's amazing to me how styles, patterns, design and such change so much over time. It's neat to see a glimpse into history and how things used to be. You never know what you'll find - I (of course) am always on the lookout for paper ephemera and vintage fabric, and this shop has a lot of that - from vintage bingo cards to plastic letters and postcards, to beautiful tea towels and other fabric finds. And as you'll see, a lot more than that :)
Their website has a fabulous quote about their treasures: "Long loved, faded and frayed. Peeling paint and scuffed wood included." Love this.
(Photo of Vintage Pin Bouquet by Dara Blakeley)
Pure heaven!!!! I have a shop a lot like that not far from me and when I need to escape that is where I seem to gravitate. I need a room just like that!!! Beautiful photos and what a great way to spend an afternoon :)
ReplyDeleteSue, one of the owners, is a friend of the family. She and Derek's mom grew up together. Did you get to meet her? She is truly an amazing woman with an amazing story!!! May I pass along that you posted this? She would just be so thrilled.
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ohhhh, those buttons! I love!
ReplyDeleteWonderful displays, worth lingering over.
ReplyDeleteI can tell by just looking at your pics that I would lose myself for hours in there.
ReplyDeleteOhhhh my!!! What a lovely shop and the ribbons and buttons!!
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