Good morning lovelies,
On a rainy Easter Sunday, my parents and I took a trek to the Southworks Antique Centre in Cambridge, Ontario. Now, I can usually can spend a solid amount of time at antique/vintage stores, but we spent at least 3 hours in this place….it’s GINORMOUS. 30,000 square feet to be exact. In the end I didn’t buy anything for me but did pick up a couple of gifts. Here is a little summary of what we saw that I loved, liked, was intrigued by, and regretted not buying. (Excuse the horrible blackberry photos).
Loved:
I love this print, simple and elegant, but I couldn’t spend $150 on it…especially since i would probably want to re-frame it.
Made me smile:
These letter press stamps made me happy. I’ll admit it – I’m a typeset flousy (sp?).
How cute and hilarious are these pin cushions? I really should have a bought a couple.
I adore this lamp…great shape, crystal, and gold, oh my! And did I mention there was a pair of them? But I just don’t need a set of lamps.
REALLY don’t need, but want:
This bedroom vanity and stool….it has a great shape and a ton of storage. But I have NO place to put it and I likely won’t ever have a bedroom large enough to accommodate this gorgeous beast. Given the reasons above, it just didn’t seem like $750 that would be well spent. Sigh, sigh, sigh.
REALLY regret not buying:
After this I can understand if you no longer have faith in my thrifting abilities. Who would walk away from this brass and faux bamboo small side table/plant stand? WHO???? This girl, apparently. In fairness, it was near the beginning of the 30,000 sq. ft. trek and by the time I remembered it, I was in line to pay, the store was closing, and I wasn’t quite sure where to find it again.
Ok, yes I’m making excuses. Did I mention it was $18. Yep. FML
Anyhow, based on my first experience, I definitely will be returning to this little piece of heaven on earth again soon. I just hope that brass-bamboo lovely is still there.
As for the news…..Recreated is getting a major facelift! The lovely Miss Brittany from Gallery No. 8 is redesigning my little online love nest as we speak. I am thrilled at her ideas so far and am excited to share when it’s done. Stay tuned!
XO,