The Market on Chapel Hill was early this year, by about 3 weeks. I know my fellow Alabamians were concerned with a potential heat threat especially since it was 90 degrees and HOT on Wednesday. But Saturday brought beautifully cool weather…low 70’s and we even spotted folks wearing jackets! Perfect shopping temp! Even the rain didn’t dampen the day! The Market on Chapel Hill is always quite the event!
I headed south to Pike Road AL on Friday for my annual work day (I say that jokingly cause this was anything but work) in helping the bloggers and vendors set up their spaces for The Market on Chapel Hill. For the past 2 years, my first stop was at Miss Mustard Seed. And I was so tickled to be able to help Marian and her assistant, Kriste, again this year. Since there was less ironstone to unpack, I arranged the MMSMP display! Yes, my friends, it DID look particularly splendid on Saturday! Thank you! All of that milk paint, bonding agent, hemp oil (in 3 fabulous sizes), tough coat, and wax was strategically and lovingly place into position by ME! Can you believe I neglected to take a photo of such beauty?? Marian to the rescue…she certainly thinks of everything!
It is always a treat to watch Marian via her blog Miss Mustardseed start to piece together her displays several months in advance. A piece here, some ironstone there, a vintage scale newly acquired…And it really is quite magical watching it all fall into place on the Friday before The Market on Chapel Hill.
Here are a few of my favs from the weekend:
I was particularly excited to see this vintage cubby! If only I had a place for it!
And, as always, Ironstone!
Well, for a great portion of Friday and all of Saturday, I was an Urban Farmgirl! Mary has such wonderful merchandise…a perfect mix of antiques, vintage, and handcrafted. It was a treat to spend some time with a truly gifted entrepenuer. Mary carries quite a few lines of items handcrafted by local artisans from her native Chicago area…handmade purses, signs, pillows and these wonderful pumpkins:
How about this antique printer’s cabinet?? Swoon! This was the very first piece that sold!
Many of my favorites bloggers returned this year. Here are some shots of Lucy’s Inspired.
Lucy has started bringing some architectural pieces to her shows. These are in high demand! How great are these??!!!
And of course, you know who loves Lucy…right? Here’s the pic that we submitted to Lucy for her contest “What would you wear with your Lucy’s Locket?”
Pop won! So now he sports his very own Lucy’s Locket!
Another favorite of mine is Coastal Charm spearheaded by the lovely Linda Sikes. Linda looked particularly proud this weekend as she was accompanied by her beautiful daughter Mary Clare and her wonderful husband. Linda has several spaces at Antiques at the Loop in Mobile, AL. What a talent for throwing vignettes together!
Several of the ladies who live in The Waters, the wonderful community that hosts this fabulous market, returned with wonderful furniture and accessories. Here are a few pictures of their fabulous items:
The Waters resident Robin and her hubby had a fabulous supply of original watercolors on hand. But this little guy was the show stopper!
Returning for her third year was Cara of Little Golden Fox. Every year, her inventory just gets better. Here are some of my favs:
Of all people, I know that if you snooze you lose at these shows. I fell in love with this primitive bust and the beautiful tall wrought iron piece in the picture below. But I hesitated and those babies were gone!
Here’s Cara and her beautiful daughter with a lucky customer!
And another of her small but wonderful treasures:
New to The Market on Chapel Hill this year is Olde Tyme Marketplace. Beth and Rusty were an absolute joy to chat with and their space was filled with spectacular items.
I was overwhelmed! Such wonderful vintage finds! Authentic huge farmhouse signs, old metal drawers, windows, beautiful farm tables…and then I was stopped in my tracks! There it was! It called my name! Over and over and over! Do you see it???
On the right front corner of the table??? Seven years ago when I took over my store, The Blue Building, there was a beautiful antique trophy on consignment. It was only about 10 inches tall but it was the bomb! I sold it and have been kicking myself ever since! Everywhere I go I have search for vintage trophies. They are soooo hard to find! And there it was! Right in front of me! The piece-de-resistance! A gorgeous loving cup! 19 inches tall! With “Paris” engraved on the front! I screamed! Right there under the tent! I hugged Beth! It was meant to be! But could I bring my thrifty little self to pay actual RETAIL price for something???? 4 hours (probably more) I debated! I couldn’t stop thinking about it! She was just sitting there, waiting for me! And then it hit me…when would I EVER find another???? And just like that…she was mine! Worth every single penny!
Have I mentioned how much I love The Market on Chapel Hill??? Imagine what YOU could find! See you next year…put it on your list of musts! You most certainly will NOT be disappointed!
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I am so happy you found Paris! She is gorgeous! And I totally love your blue truck and trailer. We found a fabulous white enameled industrial pendant for our new farmhouse kitchen from Old Thyme Market Place. It’s very Joanna Gaines.
What a special treat for you to see and help these fabulous vendors create their ‘shops’. But then how lucky are they to have you!!!
Oh Nancy that pendant light was incredible! I know exactly which one you are talking about. Beth and Rusty were so much fun! We need to go see them in Franklin!
You are a trip! We are so excited for you and “Paris”. The thrill of this hunt and the memories of the weekend will stay with you forever! Thanks for sharing this Market story…we must put it on our calendars!
It is always alot of fun! I will definitely make sure you know the dates for next year! You will have a blast! So many great finds and wonderful folks.