Junkin' in Tennessee - Part Two

After leaving Heartland Antiques we headed over to Antique Castle.  They had tobacco baskets for $40-80 which in my opinion is pretty reasonable.  I definitely want one but, I was worried that we wouldn't have room with luggage and other treasures.  This place was a bit pricey but, had some really cool man cave pieces for sure!  Donny lucked out with a suit of armor, a wooden barrel and a vintage barrel coin bank.  I, for once resisted a splurge on this awesome vintage stitched sign.  It was retro fabulous but, a bit too pricey for us.  I asked them to call if they reduce the price. 

Right beside the Antique Castle was a dishware/china shop.  This place is Fiestaware heaven.  They had entire sets of retired colors and hard to find pieces.  Unfortunately, they were out of our budget but, its fun to look.  This is THE place to shop if you are looking for one or two pieces to complete your china set.  I also saw the oddest water pitcher.  Ever. Really. Odd.

The next day, we stopped at an Antique Mall that was once an old barn.  It was huge with three stories FULL of treasures.  Donny found a vintage globe for $17.  The weekend before we couldn't find one cheaper than $30 at the Raleigh flea market, for shame.  On the third story, I found a dainty bell.  It was an exact match of a teapot that I received from my great grandmother.  It was only 50 cents but, I would have paid much more. 


We also saw really neat pieces like vintage Sherwin Williams paint cans and a small moonshine contraption.  You would definitely be hard pressed to find something like this locally. 

Last but, definitely not least, we stopped at the Mercy Thrift Shop.  This place was huge and well organized.  It reminded me of the Guardian Angel Thrift in Fuquay.  I found several deals.  Donny found a recliner and took a nap.  lol 

Church . . . 3
Monet wall art . . . 2
Large basket . . . 5
Basket (which will be painted and make a cool milk bottle basket) . . . 1
Mini Milk Jug . . . 1
Pottery . . . 4
Toothbrush holder . . . 2
Salt and Pepper shakers (which go with a set my parents gave me) . . . 1 for the pair
Gravy boat and saucer , , , 1 for the pair
Large gray vase . . . 8
Blue and green candy canes . . . 6
Total $34

In all we probably spent around 200 but, we have so many unique pieces that we will incorporate in our home.  I don't have exact spots for majority of the pieces, yet.  A few pieces may even end up in our client's homes.  My main rule of junkin' is that if I like it and it's a good price - I buy it.  I will figure out where and how to fit it in our house later.  The worst feeling is regretting that one of a kind piece.  I still regret passing on a $10 set of discontinued whimsical Christmas dishes at the flea market five years ago.  I'd rather buy it and if it doesn't work out return it, sell it, gift it or donate it.