Sunday, October 25, 2009

thrifting in MT


I've lived in the Midwest. Everyone always talks about the great antiques in the Midwest. But, I have a secret. Columbia Falls, MT. is the real antiquing mecca. So much fun.
Here are few of my favorites that came home with us...


I've been wanting a set of these chairs for a long time. They're in rough shape. but, nothing that a little paint won't fix. The one on the right is a rocker. So comfy. Can you just see me and Rick out on the front porch in these babies? Can't wait to get them spruced up.

And this Pyrex beauty? Matches the set of bowls Rick gave me for Mother's day. LOVE IT!


I pretty much fell in love with this little vintage school desk. Now it's an end table in the library. Happy with this purchase as well.

I'm not sure where this little chair will end up in the house, but I LOVE it, too! So cute. I don't even care that the paint is chipped. I think that is why I love it so much.

And the last treasure is out in the garage still. It was a great, great find. A vintage, unrestored gas pump. I kind of like it the way it is, but Rick is doing some research to find out how to restore it and paint it. Funny thing is that it still had a bit of fuel in it when we got it home. The garage smelled of gas for a few days...

Can't wait to go back to Montana.


2 comments:

Carroll Family said...

I don't care to go looking for antiques - too much junk to sift through - but, you got some awesome finds!!! Rustoleum spray paint works really great on rusty stuff, by the way....

Shannon said...

Ok that last chair would look AWESOME in your family pictures...hint, hint. :)