Time stands still when you drift through the dealers' spaces at a large vintage or antiques shop. So much to see. You start out slowly in the first booth just inside the entrance, so many treasures to take in. You cast a glance around and notice the vastness of the space and know that this will take time - then you worry you will miss something special. Will you have time to see everything?
With Christmas just around the corner there are Holiday items tucked among the regular stock.
And then you spy Her in the far corner, reflected in the tall French mirror, surrounded by beautiful objects - you feel calmer, you know you have time to enjoy. You tell DH to sit in the bookshop section - have a coffee - take a nap - you will be a while as there is so much to pause over.
Dark tarnished silver mixed with delicate bone china. 
A fainting couch to die for! Upholstered in new linen with old bronze nail heads this would be fabulous. I would read here while sipping my afternoon Earl Grey.
This chair was almost mine - but see those protruding springs, the major makeover required would up the cost way beyond my budget. This is a treasure I've been hunting and seeking..............I loved and lost.
A French store display cabinet - a lyre lamp base and dangly drop crystal candlesticks.
Romantic crystals and bows - this can only be a French wall sconce, beautiful when illuminated. 
Already showing verdigris, in a garden, at the porch entry or even inside on a table, this would be lovely. I enjoy anything that will hold stone balls, woven globes, or treasures from Nature.
All images shot at Screendoor, Asheville, NC - Nov. 23, 2007
A veritable treasure trove of wished for items in Western North Carolina.
I'll soon return to my local hunting ground SuzAnna's - time spent with these wonderful gals, Susie, Anna and their awesome assistant Linda, brings not only new items to contemplate and design ideas to share, but laughs, giggles, hugs and friendship.........and good things to snack on now the Holidays are here!!!
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OOoohhh what a fabulous place! I could easily (& happily) go broke in there!
ReplyDeleteAmanda (aka Cottage Contessa)
I could have a fun day browsing in that shop! So many good things!
ReplyDeleteAh, so many baubles, so little time! Sure looks like a place to get lost in or hours.
ReplyDeleteJanet
I love it when you take us to the wonderful places and shops :) Thanks Mary :)
ReplyDeleteHave a happy day :)
crystal xo
The third photo shows our exact garden statue. It was something we bought after only being married a few years so it looks really nice now after years outdoors.
ReplyDeleteI love the garden jardinaire too. It is beautifully shaped and what adorable cherubs.
~~ Heidi ~~
I just stopped by to say "Hello" and leave a ((HUG))...trying to get back into the swing of blogging. Having daily headaches and going to the neurologist tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteHope all is well with you and Bob,
Deborah
Ooh, North Dakota just doesn't have cool shops like these. I would love to live near to you and go shopping with you! Thank you for the virtual tour.
ReplyDeleteJulie
Just popping in to say 'hello' - I've been so busy recently that I haven't been either commenting or writing. Hope to get back into the swing of things now. No Christmas decorations here yet, I shall start in a week or so, in UK we don't begin decorating as early as in the US as I'm sure you know. I'm still trying to sort the garden yet before I get into Christmas:)
ReplyDeleteI love that chair too but wouldn't have a clue how to fix it.
ReplyDeleteoooo I love the fireplace display, it's just wonderful!!! Thanks for taking us on this lovely tour.
ReplyDeleteRose
Wow, what a great shop!!
ReplyDeleteI really love your candles.
Rosemary