Glorious estate sales and antiques!

I made my way down to Leesburg Saturday where I haven't spent any time for years. First on my list of stops was Victorias Antiques in downtown. I made it to the the street right before hers and I see a sign "ESTATE SALE THIS WAY." That darn truck of mine just turns that way without me even thinking. (Such a smart truck!) I walk up on an old house filled with tons of people. There sits my perfect find. We've been looking for a table to set our printer and such on in the office. Mission accomplished! All for only $10. Antique- check, right size - check, right color - check! Doesn't even need much more than a light sanding and some Minwax furniture wax. PERFECT!

Next stop, made it to Vicki's this time. When I tell you I spent 3 hours there, I'm not lying. I managed to take 1 photo while there because I spent so much time swooning, drooling, moving stuff, and digging through her treasures in the back room. I have found furniture heaven! Some pieces were too pricey for my Dave Ramsey budget but I did manage to find an old door I plan to make into a headboard for our guest room (look for a photo next week when I pick it up!) Some pieces I thought were priced perfectly because of how one of a kind they were and so amazing. See one piece below that I sat and started at and touched for at least 20 min! I can't remember exactly how much it was...I think $1300, maybe $1800. I looked at so many tags I can't remember. Most of her pieces come from France. Every April she makes a trip to France and come June the containers are in. Can you guess where I will be camped out come June?!?! Some pieces are from Georgia and New England and some are reproductions. She can make anything you show her a picture of. Some of it may be from old pieces and some from new stuff. It all depends on what she has in her shop at the time.

I spent about an hour discussing her technique and products she uses. She was so kind to share her knowledge with me. She has given me new inspiration to remake some more furniture and made me realize I need a bigger house! I am frantically searching craigslist for a deal!