Mockingbird Hill Cottage

Hello friends – I thought I would continue our little trip to Country Roads Antiques.

This was the most fabulous industrial-look space. And more lockers!

Slightly blurry photo from when my camera was on the wrong setting – but I fell in love with the colors on this globe. It was on a floor stand. Gorgeous.

Marsha, this mantel setting reminds me of you!

Lots of fun, big things in this space. The statue had a rosary around her neck. I love the organ pipes on top of the white cabinet. Wouldn’t they make a wonderful decorating statement?

There were 2 of these chairs. I wanted them. Badly. Wouldn’t they look just perfect on the porch at Mockingbird Hill Cottage? Love the design, the metal, the chippy paint – everything.

This huge piece came out of an old post office. I bet all of you with studios would love this amount of great storage.

I took a picture of this china because the design reminded me of the china I bought recently. It is a different pattern, but the blue color, the gold trim and the flowers are very much like my set.

If you are ever in the area, you should definitely make a visit to this shop. You will love the incredible variety of vintage items. The prices seemed a bit high to me. Everything I looked at seemed to be priced a minimum of $10 – $15 more than I would see similar items priced elsewhere, including San Diego. I know pricing varies regionally (remember the huge mark-up I found on McCoy in the wealthy area of Long Island?) However, like many of you, I’ve been collecting for years and know a great deal about certain vintage pieces. I know what they are worth…and I just can’t spend more than that. Of course, if I was independently wealthy, it would be another story!

For example, do you remember this piece I bought a few months back?

I can’t remember exactly what I paid, but it was no more than $12. The same little spice rack was in a booth with a price of $32. I’m on a budget this year so I ended up buying only one thing and I found it in another shop (more photos in the next day or two.)

Koala update: I’ve seen my little friend a couple more times. He’s usually snoozing early in the morning or in the early evening. Today, I didn’t see him. I was disappointed!

I had to get away today – my one day off. So I traveled up to Orange County. One of the stops I made was in Old Towne Orange. Orange is a lovely little town, full of Craftsman houses and full of antique stores. One of my absolute favorites is Country Roads Antiques. This store is packed with fabulous dealers, wonderful finds and great vignettes. It’s a good thing I’m on a budget and live far away, or I would have gone nuts there.

I did go nuts taking photos and I thought you might enjoy seeing some of them.

I love child-sized chairs. This little wicker chair is so cute.

Lots of vintage paper dolls including my favorite, Shirley Temple.

I fell in love with this! The sign on it says you can have one made to order – they are made from old barn wood. This would take up my whole living room. (Yours truly in the mirror.)

The photo of the clock and the next 3 photos are all from the same dealer’s space. I am in love with this bed, headboard, pillows and all. Also love the rose painting above the bed.

More incredible headboards.

This photo is blurry and I apologize. Somehow my camera got changed to another setting without my permission! Nevertheless, I had to show it to you since I know many of you will covet these baskets – sold as a set with the shelves. For just under $1000.00. Yikes! But they are fabulous, aren’t they?

I saw a lot of the Rose Chintz pattern – in several stores. My grandmother had this pattern and I collect it as well. But not today.

The sweetest little girl’s dress.

These little sheep stole my heart. They were in a lighted cabinet, thus the strange lighting. Meredith, I kept thinking of you, dear sister. I may have to go back and get some. (Meredith and I love sheep.)

Beautiful vintage heart pillow.

I have lots more to share with you but that will have to wait for the next post. I like to take you along with me on my little jaunts. I hope you had fun!