American Picker's Store (Antique Archaeology)

Over a month ago we went to Nashville for a weekend trip and while we were there we stopped in the American Picker's store (Antique Archaeology). The line looked a lot worse than it really was- we waited maybe 15 minutes at the most. It was so cool to see things actually picked by Mike and Frank from the TV show and then seeing it being sold in their store.  

This old distressed cabinet had to be my most favorite piece in their store! 

Just look at the layers of chippy paint. . . and those drawers.

The repurposed lamps and lighting completely had my creative wheels spinning. I loved how they turned porcelain lights, old funnels, and metal buckets into wall sconces, lamps, and pendant lights.

Unfortunately, we didn't buy any merchandise, except t-shirts. :) Everything was so pricey, but the experience and inspiration was worth going. If you're ever in Nashville you should definitely check it out.

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Weekend Finds

I'm so excited about my weekend finds. I found several quality pieces for such great prices. First, I want to share with you this vintage six arm brass chandelier that I found along with two matching sconces, all three were in excellent condition. I bought them to sell at the store because they are not really my style, but they are actually growing on me, the more I look at them. 

If I kept them I'd probably paint them a different color, maybe oil rubbed bronze or I may even try antiquing them a bit so they aren't so brassy. If only I could find a spot for them in our house. I've actually been on the search for a chandelier and haven't come across the right one yet, if I can't find one I just may keep this one instead. 

What do you think, how would you update them?

Next up is a salvaged architectural bracket that has so much character. I'm a sucker for anything architectural, especially with chipping paint and exposed old wood. Whats not to love about salvaged architectural pieces! 

I found these iron letters and a few metal numbers. I'm excited about these because they are sometimes hard to come across.

I found about 8 blue Mason and Ball jars. I also came across two black clocks.  

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I'm sharing with Homework: The Inspiration Board, Savvy Southern Style, Clean and Scentsible, The Winthrop Chronicles, Not Just a Housewife, Knick of Time, Primp, Funky Junk Interiors, Tatertots and Jello, and Sugar Bee Crafts. 

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