Friday, October 30, 2009

~ trip to Monticello Antique Marketplace~


Hello everyone!

I've had a really busy week....

 (working on a big little something)

 It's the first chance I've had to share my trip to my favorite store in Portland!



Let's have a look around shall we?

My heart always starts to beat a little faster when I approach the store....



It is just pure eye candy from the moment you walk in!



this booth was just amazing & breathtaking....
you know how it is when you literally have to analyze every
inch of a booth to take it all in?





I don't have the best camera so I apologize...
but I tried to get you the best shots~





this wreath had hops weaved into it~



cutest button display & checked ribbon on everything



this brown transferware was gorgeous
(& very expensive....over $125 for the pitcher...)




love the creamy linen counter skirt








I really love old books...



more transferware to torture me.....





it's hard to tell from the picture....but this old pine bench was so beautiful
it had the nicest patina





cute ticking pillow...



loved this dresser



totally should have bought it ~ only $69!!











are you still with me?



just checking....



this cute little bag was made from an old book!!













the salvage garden room ~ so amazing



I love the old bins



and the old dresser...



hops everywhere...smelled so good & grainy-ish









Hope you enjoyed browsing....





back to work on my project....





to be revealed Monday....





Shellagh

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27 comments:

  1. Mammabellarte Rita ReadeOctober 30, 2009 at 6:56 PM

    Hi, you are right...this store is amazing! Have a great weekend, Ciao Rita Mammabellarte

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  2. Blondie's JournalOctober 30, 2009 at 7:00 PM

    Shellegh~~

    Next time you go to Monticello, call me. I think we spent equal time loooking in each booth!! That $69.00 dresser is so cute...I could use one. And I always fall for little collections tied up in fabric riboon. Maybe I am better off without a store like this!

    Can't wait to see what you have been working on!

    xoxo
    Jane

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  3. Julie MarieOctober 30, 2009 at 7:00 PM

    Hello Shellagh... everything is soo beautiful... I love the brown transferware... I only have two pieces and want more... mine are beautiful Spode cups with turkeys on them, I will use for Thanksgiving... Bisous... Julie Marie

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  4. Junk ExchangeOctober 30, 2009 at 7:51 PM

    what a wonderful place - i could just move right in - that bed looks mighty comfortable - my kind of place - just amazing...

    troy

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  5. ROSE VINE COTTAGEOctober 30, 2009 at 8:35 PM

    OMG it's all beautiful, what an amazing store!! I passed up a dresser today that was very similar but it had scallops on the bottom of it, it just kills me but I thought how many more dressers can you possibly fit in one home Kelly, keep driving,LOL, but I have a thing for dressers! Happy Halloween (;
    Hugs~Kelly

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  6. Cathy~Mille FleurOctober 30, 2009 at 8:44 PM

    I have been snooping around your beautiful blog this evening...I have had a wonderful time!!!

    Thank you!!!
    XOXO
    Cathy

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  7. Debra@CommonGroundOctober 30, 2009 at 9:44 PM

    Your photos were wonderful Shellagh, loved everything! $69 dresser? wow, what a steal! Looks like a great place to shop and spend an afternoon. Have a great weekend, can't wait to see what you're up to!
    Debra

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  8. BeverlyOctober 30, 2009 at 10:54 PM

    Shellagh, just wanted to say thanks for visiting my new blog. It's nice to meet new blogger friends.
    I would love to see that shop. It must be large. The next best thing was seeing it through your eyes (camera).
    Looking forward to seeing your new project on Monday.

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  9. cindyOctober 31, 2009 at 6:24 AM

    There is NOTHING like this around my town. Our antique places are just blah. Our flea market is a joke. I'm soooo jealous! Thanks for sharing the eye candy with those of us who don't have the pleasure of such shops nearby.:o)

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  10. Susie~From My Home To YoursOctober 31, 2009 at 7:55 AM

    Thanks for sharing pics of your shopping expedition! I long for a shopping spree. There are no shops here locally with such great merchandise, but I've enjoyed the 'window shopping'!
    Susie

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  11. KarenOctober 31, 2009 at 8:02 AM

    My goodness. The hardest part of that trip was that I wasn't THERE! Don't you love it when you can just go into a store and just absorb everything in it? The old shoes would've been in my hands in a heartbeat!
    I think it's a good thing that I have a small car - because I would really, really be broke by now if I bought everything I want. So many times it's, "(Big frown)! I can't get it home!"
    But occasionally I have been known to take the truck . . .
    thanks for letting us tag along! Very fun.
    Karen

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  12. FILIGREE MOONOctober 31, 2009 at 9:17 AM

    Thanks for the tour. It's always fun to see what's available in other parts of the world. Looking forward to your Monday post! ~ Angela

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  13. The Flying BeeOctober 31, 2009 at 10:14 AM

    I love, love, love Monticello! I stopped there on my trip to Seattle and I loved it so much that I am going back all by myself in December! It's one of my favorite places!

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  14. UnknownOctober 31, 2009 at 4:03 PM

    Looks like you had fun!
    smiles.

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  15. Free Art PrintablesOctober 31, 2009 at 4:10 PM

    What a fabulous store!!!! Thanks for sharing! Jen

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  16. AuroraSuzetteOctober 31, 2009 at 4:59 PM

    I just want to say this...anything you bought is mine! Not really, but I haven't had a chance to go in awhile. It really is a terrific store, with some of the best vendors. When ya headin up to Centralia and Catty Wampus!

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  17. Faded CharmOctober 31, 2009 at 5:01 PM

    This is one of my favorite Antique Malls around here and I know a few of the dealers who sell there. They have an unbelievable Christmas sale through December where extra dealers are set up in the Large Garden area. You don't want to miss that one. I noticed in one of your posts that you had made chair slipcovers. Do you make them for other people? Just curious because i got some chairs on Craigslist and can't find anyone who makes custom slipcovers. thought I'd ask and maybe we could meet up at Monticellos. LOL

    Enjoy your weekend.

    Kathleen

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  18. Miss Gracie's HouseOctober 31, 2009 at 6:59 PM

    THANKS for my Monticello *fix*...I haven't been for awhile and that was *almost* as good as being there! Isn't that first booth just the dreamisest?! I've spent hours just studying their wares...
    Rene'

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  19. LisaOctober 31, 2009 at 7:27 PM

    Shellagh,
    What an AWESOME place, I've never been but it's on my list now. Would like to see more of the bag made of a book. Sounds really cool. Love the ticking pillow and all the slipcovered stuff. Love places like that, when every room is better than the last. Lisa

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  20. rebekahweckerly@gmail.comNovember 1, 2009 at 9:47 AM

    LOVE this store!! i sooo wish there was something like it around here! Beautiful stuff and great ideas!

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  21. Wendy McDonagh-ValentineNovember 1, 2009 at 1:21 PM

    Looks like a wonderful place to visit!! I just love old dressers and that was a great price!! Thanks for sharing the pics with us. : )

    ~ Wendy
    http://Crickleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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  22. ShelliNovember 1, 2009 at 10:18 PM

    What a beautiful blog you have! I love your style and creative ideas. I feel so privileged to be a part of your side bar. Thank you so much!

    Shelli
    Needle in a Haystack

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  23. KimNovember 2, 2009 at 8:10 AM

    Ohmigooshness what a great place!!! How much is airfare to Washington? Ha! I'm just crazy enough - trust me. Great blog!
    Kim

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  24. JenniferNovember 2, 2009 at 10:14 AM

    Now I know what I want to do with my ottoman!I love the slipcover idea - but I would have bought it for that price too - great store!!!! Jennifer

    (P.S. I don't sew but I have a friend that needs the $ and does....hmmmm "helloo, Gretchen?"

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  25. Laurel @ Ducks in a RowNovember 2, 2009 at 2:19 PM

    Beautiful beautiful pictures - now I've got to go clean the bathroom!

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  26. trash talkNovember 2, 2009 at 3:16 PM

    I always love it when Sue at Bella takes me along to Monticello through a post (living vicariously here in Texas)! This is the one place I want to go to if we ever get to the Northwest. I adore those bins!
    Debbie

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  27. LaurieNovember 3, 2009 at 6:50 AM

    Looks like a fun trip. Debbie and I have a sweet little space there! We are going tomorrow to "re-vamp" our space! Can't wait... Hope to see you soon,
    Laurie

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