my treasure hunting philosophy

my pile of barn sale loot

Just thought I'd share some items from my treasure hunting hoard this past weekend.  I headed to one of my favorite go-to summertime country barn sales...the prices there are so great, and my car trunk was full to the brim.

antique archaeology store in Nashville

Are you a fan of history channel's American Pickers show?  We are!

So when Bob and I traveled through Nashville a few months ago we just had to swing by and make a visit to their new store 'Antique Archaeology' in the old marathon building. Of course there was no sign of Frank or Mike or Danielle there, or that big famous cowboy boot, but one always hopes.

See some cool pics....

sprucing up an old musty dresser

old green dresser

Last summer I went to a barn sale and I remember seeing this great old green dresser back in the corner.  It was loaded down with piles of stuff on top and the drawers were full of junk....and it smelled musty too. 

I didn't buy it, but I didn't forget about it either.

pressed cane repair of old rocking chair

pretty beat up...both seat boards needed repair

Driving home from errands one day, I saw this Brentwood rocker sitting out at the curb from the corner of my eye.  Pleading with my hubby to "turn around" he groaned but relented, "the last thing we need is more junk" he said, but I felt I could give this chair some TLC and bring it back again. 

So we loaded it up in the truck, and after it sat on my front porch all winter, and all spring, and half of this summer....I finally got started.

custard glass butter dish

Last week I went to a local barn sale, and this pretty little butter dish just jumped right out at me. Although I could tell it was custard glass I didn't know the maker or age, but just had to have it for only $5.  

federal glass custard butter dish circa 1930s