A Shopping We Will Go...And A Look at "The Pickers" Mania

It is always a good weekend when I get to go antique hunting.

 Craft stores are also high on my list.

This past weekend I got to do both!

Linking up with Miss Kathy of The Writer's Reverie made it even better! She told me about a special shop she likes to go to near her hometown. Of course I had a great time hunting down my favorites for the shop. But before I share my latest finds...I have some things I want to share about craft stores.

A couple of weeks ago I went to a warehouse in my area, just for flowers, crafts, and home decor.

It was AMAZING!

Row after row of florals.

I wasn't sure what I could do with this many faux flowers.

There was a section for scrapbookers, for jewelry making, f

or ribbons and fabrics.

It seemed endless!

What I did not find were apothecary jars. I found all kinds of other glassware like these green cuties.

 I was a bit disappointed.

BUT then, on my way in to meet up with Miss Kathy, she suggested we stop at the new HOBBY LOBBY in town first, before heading on to the second hand shop.

My ears perked up! "A HOBBY LOBBY?????"

This took me back a few years ago when I lived out in America's heartland, working for a CBS affiliate.

There was a Hobby Lobby that I loved going to. So surely I just HAD to stop in for old time's sake.

Miss Kathy was the one who pointed out that some of the things we found inside were reminiscent of none other than:

The Pickers!

Look at these reproduction "picker" pieces!

 I was amazed...I could see why not everyone could get a

hold of a gas station  sign ...But a bicycle wheel?

We did a little thrifting, then headed over to Miss Kathy's favorite haunt.

I walked in and saw this display of glassware.

 I immediately wanted the cake stand in back.

I have a thing for cake stands.

No room for them, just love them.

 Then later on we found these!

An antique set of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

 Now I know I say I go out looking for all of the best goodies and I love y'all

but  I just couldn't afford the price tag!

The owner of the shop said these were formerly owned by the

VOICE of Snow White.

They were hers!

This child's tea set I think also came from her collection too.

Pretty neat.

I enjoy coming across antiques but when there is a story behind

them it makes so much more interesting.

I think that is why I like antiques

Each piece has a story...and it is up to us to keep it going.

I hope you enjoyed my fun day shopping craft stores and antique shops.
And a big thanks to my tour guide, Miss Kathy.

Next post I'll share what I brought back for Bella Rosa!