Our Brimfield Adventure
Entering Brimfield |
Hi lovely friends! I hope you didn’t think I forgot about you all. I haven’t… but today has just been so busy that it is only now I’m getting to my computer. Things have been so busy with the kids going back to school, trying to get some custom work done and catch up after our amazing trip to Brimfield Antique Show yesterday. I’m so excited to share our adventure with you!
I first need to thank my amazing parents – Nonni & Grampy – for watching the boys so I could go on the ‘hunt’. I also need to give a huge thank you to my hubby for taking the day off and getting up super early to leave. It took hours to get there and I walked him to every field looking for a pie safe.
Some sad news, I didn’t find one I liked, but I found so many other amazing things. Some that would fit in the truck and some that probably wouldn’t even fit in our house. I love inhaling the atmosphere of Brimfield: the people (on the hunt), the experts with their stories and all the amazing treasures at every turn.
Antique Dodge |
Like this antique Dodge. Luke and I both thought it was beautiful. I loved this chandelier, it reminded me of something out of Moulin Rouge:
Crystal chandelier |
I think he was only half joking as he looked at it for quite awhile! Wouldn’t body misters be lovely in an outdoor shower?
Another place was selling drinking water from the army. Just had to take a picture of the cans as they were manufactured in Boston. I guess it gives new meaning to bottled water:
US Government Emergency Drinking Water |
These made my heart skip many beats.
Empire Dressers |
Aren’t they gorgeous? I think they were only $300 and they were in perfect condition. You wouldn’t even need to do anything with them. We just don’t have any space, but believe me if we did…they would have been on the truck. Loved them so much!
We also saw this amazing, rustic island. It looks tiny but it was a good size and the most beautiful color:
Rustic Island |
Atticturnovers had some amazing finds. Walter, the owner, scours bowiling lanes and uses the flooring for the tables and salvaged bases. He also recycles all different pieces into pendant lights – wire, metal and tops of old chimneys:
Atticturnovers Lights |
Don’t those remind you of something from Restoration Hardware – only better? Here is a glimpse of his tent:
Atticturnovers Tent |
Those tables were so cool. But they wouldn’t fit in our house either…
I was in need of some paint (which does fit in our house) so stopped over to see my good friend, Nancy Chace, from the Sea Rose Cottage.
Nancy and I |
Nancy’s space was set up so nicely and I loved looking at all her painted treasures. It was so great to catch up and chat a bit. I picked up some new colors I haven’t tried before – Aubusson Blue, Scandinavian Pink, Florence (Annie Sloan’s new color) and Primer Red.
Annie Sloan Brushes |
I also picked up an Annie Sloan brush – a small one. I’ve heard amazing things about how it holds the paint and adds texture without much effort. I’ll let you know what I think as soon as I try it. I can’t wait I’m so excited.
Here’s a glimpse at Nancy’s space:
Sea Rose Cottage at Brimfield |
I love all the reds paired with the white washed table and all the fun finds! Right next to Nancy was KingstonKrafts. Mohammed, the owner / craftsman was so lovely to talk to. They also paint furniture using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and all their pieces were lovely.
I really loved this one:
KingstonKrafts White Washed Dresser |
Isn’t that lovely? I also love the pulls which he told me were from Anthropologie. I think they make the piece.
John’s Pine Chest and Bob & Bette of Country Squire Antiques |
Vintage Ball Jars |
Wooden Paddle |
Some rusty fleur de lis:
Danielle, Thanks so much for visiting! It was great to see you and Luke. I must agree—that outdoor shower fixture is awesome! The pine chest is so great and you did really well at the show. I know the pie safe has been elusive for you, but the right piece will come along!
Danielle ~ have you looked in PA for that pie safe you’re dreaming of? We used to live there back in the 80’s and then again in the early 90’s…lots of pie safes.
Karen
Maybe we need to take a road trip to PA! Thanks for the advice. x
I have a great pie safe for sale…email me for pictures. I bought it in Brimfield about 20 years ago.
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Carol, I’ve sent you an email. Would love to see your pie safe 🙂
Brimfield looks amazing. I think something similar here would be Ardingly. It’s not far away, but I’ve never been – I only want to go if I have a lot of spare money !!
I love those Empire Chests too and it looks like you brought home some great things.
Oh! I _so_ wanted to make it out for the September show! But with the start of school and orientation and all the fevers, I wasn’t able to slip out as I was hoping. Looks like you found some fun stuff even if you didn’t find that pie safe!