My pal, Angie and I had the BEST junkin day. Her parents are big time collectors and have a barn full of great stuff. I needed some ceiling tins for my kitchen redo and they had a pile for me to go and pick up. We stopped at thrift stores along the way, including one in Tonganoxie.
Tongie happens to be where the owner of the Peruvian Connection lives. And she donates samples of the clothes to that thrift store. I bought this cotton sweater dress and sweater (brand new) for $15 each. Of course, they won't look like this on me…. The dress is sheer and lacy, I'll wear it like a sweater over black leggings and a tee shirt. If I ever go anywhere that I need to dress it up, I can wear it over a black slip and it will be a completely different look.
The thrift had lots of goodies for us, and I got a ton of dress up clothes for the grands for about $1 each, lots of nice princessy garb. We hit an antique mall in Leavenworth and I found a few tidbits too. That city used to be have a lot more shops, but not any more. The 2nd hand shops make up for it though. I found a couple of children's books from the 1800's for only 15 cents each. Who even marks things 15 cents any more???
Sugarwings was glad. She and I have been reading the cool, old Goldilocks story over and over. But the story is a bit different, instead of Mama Bear, it is Medium Sized Bear and she is a he. I wonder if that is the original version?
Of course, shopping at thrifts means wading through this kind of weirdness too. This could be even more wrong than Mama Bear now being a man.
Luckily, romantic rabbits weren't all we found. I came home with a pile of tins too. I have 20 of this design and 20 more of another style. I think they'll be pretty together on the ceiling.
We also got Crunch Cones!!! How often do you see those any more? This was an old fashioned, walk up dairy bar. The kind that closes soon after Labor Day. I'm so glad it was still open, it has been years since I found Crunch Cones anywhere. What is that topping made of anyway? Its not nuts, its not coconut. Its just crunch I guess.
Angie's parents have a barn that would make American Picker's Frank and Mike drool.
A little side rant here: Mike and Frank aren't always my cuppa tea, but at least they are educated and pass on some info during the show. I feel like I learn a bit watching them. But I do get tired of gear head stuff and mantiques.
On the other hand, the two Daisy Duke wearing actresses on Picker Sisters seem clueless about what they are buying and are just too fake for me. They seem way too full of themselves and their cleverness for me to watch any more episodes. The stuff they buy can be found in any junk pile and I don't think they need to travel all over to find it. I think they'd save a lot on gas if they just looked in a junkyard or landfill near where they live. (thank goodness the new fall TV shows are here and I am no longer desperate for entertainment. No more Picker Sisters for me)
Mike and Frank would know that Angie's folk's barn is full of The Good Stuff and they'd enjoy the treasure hunt. Right down to old, collectible cars buried under tarps.
Including a silver Jaguar.
I was intrigued by this cabinet full of great chippiness and alligatored paint.
These two are some of the nicest people you'll ever meet. Her dad is a Charmer with a capital C. He has a story for everything and a fun way of telling it.
And her sweet mom fed me lunch, with home made angel food cake for dessert. To a person without a kitchen, a homey meal is a real treat and very much appreciated.
They are planning a yard sale to clean out the barn soon, and I was invited back to get an early pick. Can't wait! There is everything in that barn. You name it and he has multiples of it.
I even got a few hats from Angie's mom earlier, I hope she has some at the sale. I've been on a millinery binge lately, I've had lots of luck finding bargains everywhere. My hat whispering skills have been on over drive lately. Angie had a few to sell to me too.
She has recently opened a new shop in North Lawrence, the "Now and Then Boutique".
She and her partners are having a grand opening on Sept. 23rd and 24th (that's tomorrow!!!)
Angie makes everything she touches just lovely and has inherited her Dad's keen eye for Good Stuff. If you are nearby, I hope to see you at the opening!
Oh, WOW, what FUN!!!!! I’d be there in a heartbeat . . . just a wee bit too far from California!!
xxoo
I agree with you about the Picker Sisters. I never even made it to the end of the show and I tried twice but it was boring watching them flirt their way to a better price on rotten wood and rusty metal. Love Frank and Mike though! I wish I could come to Kansas to see your friend’s boutique! It sounds like a great place!
I nearly drooled when I saw the Top Hat was that at the parents shed or another place.I so love it.I am in envy of you and your early pick thru their shed cant wait to see what you get and those cars oh wow sigh etc and wont mention all the hats you got (drooling again) xxx
I was so excited to find your blog! I would have loved to have been digging through all that *stuff*!
I am your newest follower and would love for you to follow me.
Happy Pickin!!
I also added you to my sidebar list…:)
Let us know when Angie’s mom/dad are having their sale, I will definitely make the drive for that!! And can’t wait to check out her new store!
I too have a love affair gotta have that with the junk piles. Looks like you had a great time of it!! Thanks for sharing your stories and photos are so much fun.
We don’t get so much of the good inexpensive things here.
I think the antique road show and pickers have ruined it for the everyday people who just want something that strikes their fancy. {these programs shot the pricing through the roof} Just my opinion you understand.
I like Mike and Frank too–but not those Picker sisters. Any antique pocket knives in that big old barn? My husband collects the old ones–doesn’t matter their condition.
I am so jealous of your shopping finds I can’t stand it. I love Peruvian Collection. Some of the classiest, top quality clothes around. Have you watched Dirty Money, about the 2 brothers in NY, along with Jr? Now, they are down to earth and fun to watch. Except I don’t like the way “Rat Boy” is teased. I’m gonna email you a pic of my latest travel doc folder. Wonder how many others I see with my cruise mates?
Karla, Looks like so much fun. But the Crunch Cone topped it off. I use to love Nutty Buddy’s but now they are just not as good. You will look so pretty in the dress and sweater. What a steal.
Great sucess with your new kitchen. Tears your whole world up side down when your kitchen is being redown, but the end results are worth.
Now my favorite show right now is DWTS. Carson is one to watch. So cute.
Keep us posted on your kitchen.
Janice
Oh, lucky lucky you!! Wow — the ceiling tin. The hats. I’ve never seen, much less eaten, a crunch ice cream. Another thing to put on my list! I agree about the picker sisters. (What would life be like if you had a guy like theirs, just waiting to cut up the junk you buy and make high end furniture?)
Alright that does it…I am going to have to get in that barn! Amazing! Fantastic editorial on those picker shows. I couldn’t agree more. They all seem too staged to me. Very rehearsed. Looks like I am going to Lawrence soon. You know KU graduates, my husband among them, call that the Motherland…it doesn’t take much to pull his leg and make the trip. Great items…smiles…Renee I am loving the remodel and the way Sugarwings got to draw her heart out!
What a fun day! A day of barn digging and thrift shops is just too good to pass up. Your tin ceiling is going to be amazing.
Those bunnies are a little disturbing. 😉 Wouldn’t you love to see who buys this stuff in the first place?
Wow! We drove through Kansas twice when we were younger and I never saw Your part of Kansas. Across the whole state I saw one antique shop. I bought a piece of stained glass. At that time there seemed to be a whole lot of flat fields.
Your posts really make me want to check out Kansas, obviously we were in the wrong part.
I can’t believe that barn and the cars!
~elaine~
First of all, I want a Crunch Cone. I can practically feel it! You You know the best places to go. I am jealous. The two of you look like you are having a wonderful time (or “blast,” as we used to say). The bunnies make me laugh. What is this all about??!!
Thanks so much for your kind post about Jud, Karla. It’s been a hard road lately. So good to see some sunshine.
Hugs,
Suz
Those were beautiful cars!
Yes, we are closer to Missouri, and this part of ks isnt typical for the rest of the state.
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Ill let everyone know when the big barn sale is. I hope to see you there!
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You are one lucky duck! I can’t tell you how long I’ve been looking for some old tin tiles to put up in my new studio. I’m working on an idea to create faux tiles. Hoping to try out my idea this weekend!
Sounds like such fun — those bunnies are incredibly adorable!
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