Auction Update, Finds & Vintage Home News
Here are the current stats on the Pommes Anna Pan auction:
Current bid: $71.02
Number of bids: 24
Number of watchers: 74
(Here's the original post about the pan.)
And now, on to my $54 worth of finds from this weekend...
Orange apron with green rick-rack and four wooden hangers:
Set of aqua Royal Traveller suitcases. They are pretty dirty, so I am going to give them a once-over with a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser:
Vintage Cosco office chair with aqua vinyl seat. About an hour after I bought this, Erin called me from the Vintage Home Annex and told me that a customer bought the black one that I found last month. The same person also bought some suitcases from us. Eerie.
I got the next piece from an estate sale run by Sales by Helen. The last day of her sales are usually half-price, so I scrambled to the sale early this morning and swiped this up for a painfully low price. I had spotted a photo of it on her website last week, but I didn't think it would still be there on Sunday. Thank God for the snowstorm on Friday! This cabinet is mahogany and needs a little work. It is missing a few knobs and needs a new coat of paint. If I was really adventurous, I would strip it. But I am entirely too lazy for that.
In other exciting news, Vintage Home has been featured on the Country Living website in editor-at-large Jane Dagmi's blog! Jane stopped by the store a few weeks ago and snapped some photos of the store. I'm so happy for Margie, Gloria and Leslie...it was so nice to see them get some recognition for all of their hard work. Unfortunately, Jane didn't get a chance to visit our space at the Vintage Home Annex (just a few doors down), but maybe she will be able to stop by when she is in the area again.
And in related news, the Annex is actually changing hands next week. It will no longer be run by the ladies from Vintage Home. Kristen, the former owner of Chaumiere in West Chester, PA is taking over the shop and bringing in her lovely antiques to sell on the first floor. We were so happy to hear that she is letting Erin and I keep our little space on the second floor. Thanks, Kristen! We're really grateful to Margie & Gloria from Vintage Home for taking a gamble with Erin and me (and for putting in a good word with Kristen). They taught us a lot about running a shop and selling antiques, and we will always appreciate their honest and friendly attitudes. Of course, they'll still be right down the street at Vintage Home, so we will keep in touch. We're sad to see Margie & Gloria go, but we are excited about this change...the Annex was only open on Sundays, but the new shop will be open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. That means we have to BUY MORE STUFF! I know, it is hard to believe that I would ever run out of stuff to sell.
By the way, if you ever stop by the store, please let us know if you read the blog. Erin and I only work there a couple of Sundays a month, but we love to hear when someone reads the blog. Erin worked today and a few people mentioned that they read the WWJB post. Thankfully, they also mentioned that they laughed when they read it.
I have it on good authority that you will not go to hell if you laugh at that post. Go in peace.
love the luggage - great finds
Posted by: Ali | February 24, 2008 at 06:13 PM
Collen,
I'm glad you got to go to the Sales by Helen sale, I'm jealous though, I wanted that cabinet too. I'm surprised it was still there. What a find.
Exciting business news.
Connie
Posted by: Connie | February 24, 2008 at 08:15 PM
I adore aqua so I'm envious of that luggage set & that chair. I've been looking for an aqua luggage set for a few years but have yet to find one at a sale or thrift store. :(
Posted by: Leilani | February 24, 2008 at 09:01 PM
1. You and your aqua!
2. Congrats on the Country Living (tangential) mention—more than the rest of us can hope for. BTW, you didn't say what the new name of the Annex *might* be, if, in fact, it's changing.
3. The cabinet rocks. I don't even want to know what you paid for it. Note to self: shop in PA from now on.
5. Glad to hear I'm not going to hell. Just in case, though, I'll save all of y'all a seat at the bar...
XOX
Posted by: vintagesue | February 24, 2008 at 11:17 PM
sooooo can I buy that Blu Blue chair from you?????
I am so serious do you sell the items you thrift?
please let me know maybe we can make a trade.... :0)
terri
Posted by: terri | February 25, 2008 at 12:52 AM
Ahhhhh...this chair has me drooooling!! I LOOOOOOVE it!! LOVE LOVE LOVE it!! Geez Louise!!
Jane is a SWEETHEART! We are lucky enough to be able to count her as a friend. She is one of the coolest gals you will ever meet!
As always..LOVE your blog/world!
xoxo Jenny
Posted by: jenny holiday | February 25, 2008 at 02:29 PM
Colleen...we have loved getting to know you and Erin...you have been a delightful part of the Annex...you bring a great fresh perspective to collecting, and make everything fun!Good luck~Margie
Posted by: margie | February 25, 2008 at 05:54 PM
I love the suitcases and the cabinet! Cant wait to see what you do with it! Here's hoping the new shop hours will bring you tripple the sales!
Posted by: robin~thrifty miss priss | February 25, 2008 at 06:05 PM
Congrats on the Country Living feature!!
Love your finds again!
Rosemary
Posted by: Rosemary | February 25, 2008 at 08:02 PM
Seriously, you score the best stuff!
Posted by: Joy | February 26, 2008 at 09:27 AM
omg... featured in Country Living?!?
And the cute little pot is at $91.00 right now... holy moly...
Congrats!!!
Posted by: Teresa | February 26, 2008 at 07:36 PM
LOVE the chair!
P.S. You have such a great blog - nice and colorful!
Posted by: Mama Brook | February 26, 2008 at 07:51 PM