You peeps didn't think we would take CC to her university and not make any nearby field trips did you?
We squeezed in a night at Bob and Sue's house and an estate sale.
The house is in downtown Athens and is a mansion built in 1917 on Prince Ave.
From what we have determined it is part of the Talmadge family properties.
Those people at the end of the line are Joe, Sue, and Bob.
This was the second weekend of the sale so I can only imagine what had already been sold.
The chandelier was not for sale.
The new owners are restoring the house and kept the light fixtures.
I think that is wonderful for the house and for Athens.
This is the butler's pantry and I was told the cabinets were originally dark green.
Oh what I could do with this pantry.
I wanted every single item on this bed.
Look at those chippy pieces.
I took so many images I will write a couple of more posts,including photos of VINTAGE FISH PLATES, VINTAGE BRIDES MAIDS DRESSES, AND VINTAGE CHILDREN'S TOYS.
One entirely about the facade of the house.
I showed remarkable restraint and bought only three small items.
They have not been photographed and are packed in boxes and sitting around me right now at our old house.
I have so much to do but priority number one is to pet Clovis (the cat) and number two is drink coffee and then I will seize the day and visit you my dears.
may joy and peace surround you
Olive
Oh Ms. Olive. This house looks amazing, and what fun to dig through it. I too, love the gold gilt items on the bed. I think it is sad to see ones life on display, but fun for us the shoppers. Thanks for sharing. Richard from my Old Historic House.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun weekend you had!
ReplyDeleteI haven't been to a good estate sale in years!!
Scratch Clovis under his chin for me & enjoy that coffee!
It's rainy in NW GA today...we're watching the Falcons game!
♥'s
Sherry
Love your priorities! Cause if you don't do #1 first... #1 will make sure #2 never happens... LOL
ReplyDeleteI miss going to estate sales...we have them but you have to really check out the newspapers to find them. It looks like you had a great time...I love the pantry, too!
ReplyDeleteXO,
Jane
I too LOVE that pantry...and what I could do with that!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun you must have had, and such wonderful things to be seen! Love that pantry. Look forward to seeing what you actually bought!
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm all ears and eyes, what a sale! The house alone is worth a price for admission! xoxo
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous home I can see why the new owners are going to restore her.
ReplyDeletePet Clovis for me:)
hugs
Carole
Welcome home, Olive! Looking forward to all those posts!
ReplyDeleteOMGosh, Talmadge House estate sale and I missed it! Haven't been to Athens in a year or so. Thanks for sharing. :)
ReplyDeleteBabs
What a pantry for sure. I would feel I died and went to kitchen Heaven.
ReplyDeleteThe chandelier is particularly stunning...
ReplyDeleteHello there Olive. WOW that looked awesome! Glad you enjoyed yourselves!
ReplyDeleteOh Miss Olive, I knew you would stop somewhere! What an estate sale, one for the books!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a pantry! Having a pantry like that would be heavenly.
ReplyDeleteLooks like it was a great estate sale. Perfect and just what you needed after dropping your daughter off at school. I love to hear that new owners are planning on restoring a house...that's good karma! Thanks for sharing the fun.
When my in-laws sold their home we had a huge sale. It took 2 weekends and we still didn't sell everything. Estate sales are such a treasure trove! Glad you had a fun time...hope your week is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWow Olive, that looks amazing; I would love to wander through a house like that. I'm looking forward to your upcoming posts.
ReplyDeleteJan
How fun! You can really find some nice things at an estate sale. For some reason I always feel so strange walking around someone elses things and picking over them like scavengers. I don't know why it makes me uneasy, but it does. Glad that you were able to find some new things though.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great sale. I spy some great stuff on that bed too.
ReplyDeleteHi Olive! Oh, that looks like a beautiful house! I love to prowl through stuff and find a treasure or two, at a good price though! :)
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie and always thank you for popping in to see me.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Nothing like running across a great estate sale...lots of great things!!
ReplyDeleteWow ! Looks like a fun time.Wish I was ther! Thanks for sharing,JoAnn
ReplyDeleteI would of loved to gone into the house. So glad someone is renovating it.
ReplyDeleteWow, that looks like one heck of an estate sale. The pantry cabinet is gorgeous. I want those metal canisters sitting on the counter in the photo. You find the best sales!
ReplyDeleteHi Olive, first off, I love that your top priority is to pet sweet Clovis the kitty!... this home is fabulous!... oooh, I would have gone crazy there... can't wait to see what you bought!... love the fish platter in the top post!... xoxo Julie Marie
ReplyDeleteI love everything on the bed too! These sales are always so fun.
ReplyDeletexo,
Sherry
Love the house. The chandelier and the butler's pantry were my favorites. I do have to make a trip to Athens and find all your neat little secrets!
ReplyDeleteHope CC is adjusting as well as mommy!
Looking forward to your new posts. Always.
Hi Olive! Check your email (you must have 2 in your spam). I need some additional information for Hometalk!
ReplyDeleteHi Olive! I've never been to an estate sale. Clearly, I'm missing out! Glad you enjoyed your weekend! Thanks for sharing your finds!
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