This is a follow up to my recent post about the "Old House Depot" architectural salvage warehouse. Before I visited it, I went to a couple of my favorite places to browse for antiques and flea market treasures.
My first stop was at a large flea market called Highway 49 South Antiques and Flea Market, which is in Florence, Mississippi, about ten miles south of Jackson.
This building connects to another flea market called Magnolia Flea Market, which is even larger. So, there's actually two huge buildings filled with all kinds of good stuff, and you only have to make one stop! Does it get any better than that?
I can't remember ever going here without buying something, and I found two treasures this time, which I will share later in this post.
But first, I'd like to "ramble with you through the mall" and show you some things I thought were pretty ... or unique ... or that I would have bought if I had a place for them.
Like this elegant little aqua dresser with its pretty framed mirror ...
This old vase reminded me of Italian pieces, but I was surprised to see a Japan mark on the bottom. It was in perfect condition except for some crazing, which I think makes it even more desirable ...
Isn't it pretty! I can't believe I didn't buy it, and I'm probably going to go back next week and get it. I just hate it when I get "wishy washy" about buying something and go back to get it later and it's gone. I hope that won't be the case this time, 'cause I really want that vase!
I like these bright floral prints and think they would be pretty in a sunroom or on a covered porch ...
Wish I had a place for it!
I love this beautiful picture which looks like a reverse glass painting. It was hanging up high and I really couldn't get close enough to tell ...
This is a little oil painting on canvas of two little Amish girls ...
As I mentioned earlier, I bought two pieces at the flea market and I'm so pleased with both of them.
I didn't hesitate at all when I saw this unique little brass and wood box. I knew it would be perfect on the table beside my husband's chair in our bedroom ...
I could also picture this precious little gilt cherub with its onyx base on a table in my living room ... and I just love it!
One thing I've discovered while rambling through junk shops, flea markets, antique malls, and upscale antique shops is that my taste varies as much as the merchandise you will find in these places. While I am drawn to ornate Italian, French, and European accessories, I also find myself attracted to "country," rustic, and primitive pieces, too.
The next place I stopped during my visit to Jackson, was the High Street Antique Mall (another one of my favorite places). Although the temperature was flirting with 100 that day and I felt wilted, the adrenaline started pumping when I walked in the door at High Street. So many pretty things everywhere I looked!
Gorgeous Lamps (I want this one!) ...
Elegant Chandeliers ...
Exquisite Epergnes ...
I love this gorgeous brass rocking horse ...
To primitive ...
To country ...
I love this blue table with the sunflowers ...
And the little red school chairs and memorabilia in the corner ...
