Five Things: Scarlett's Picks

We're out "junkin" this week, but we didn't forget about the top "Five Things"! Have you ever noticed that there are certain items in your house that never fail to strike up a conversation among guests?

We kept that in mind with this week's top picks:

 

[sewing machine]

 [wooden quote blocks]

[three-piece tea set]

[purse]

 [suitcases]

1. Sewing Machine - $65 [This Singer sewing machine is a great collector's item. We have a bunch you can mix and match for your home or office. A guaranteed conversation piece.]
2. Wooden quote blocks - $10 each [Trendy and modern, guaranteed to put a smile on someone's face.]
3. Three-piece tea set - $75 [This three-piece quadruple plate set looks wonderful perched on a bookshelf or on top of an antique buffet.]
4. Purse - $65 each [This purse is adorable! The cotton baby doll look goes great with everything.]
5. Suitcases- $75 each [These old suitcases are so cool! Stack them in your living room for an interesting but exquisite end table or just for show in your bedroom.]

Five Things: Scarlett's Picks

We're changing things up a bit this week!

We've selected five items that are 100 years old and under $20. These items pack the history but not the expense! Take a look at this week's picks:

[napkin rings]

[medicine bottles]

[tin type photos]

[invoices]

[transferware bowls]

1. Napkin rings - $12 and up [These antique napkin rings are great for table decorations. They are uniquely marked with initials and family names.]
2. Medicine Bottles - $5 each [Perfect for book shelves. They were dug up out of the ground so they have natural discolorations on them.]
3. Tin type photos - $10 each [Exquisite vintage photos for a memory board in a home or office space.]
4. Invoices - $5 each [These are fun! Frame them and hang them in your office.]
5. Transferware bowls- $12 each [These brown bowls are great for soap dishes! You can buy one or many.]

Five Things: Scarlett's Picks

We know you've been eagerly anticipating this week's "Five Things," right? Wait no longer! Here are Scarlett's top picks:

[birdhouses]

[number buckets]

[library case]

[hydrangeas are always the perfect accent]

[antique prayer books]

1. Birdhouses - $75 [These beautiful birdhouses will give your backyard just the finishing touch it needs.]
2. Number buckets - $7 each [Perfect for garden tools or knick knacks. I can see these in a bathroom, too!]
3. Library case - $685 [Exquisite vintage piece for a living room or study.]
4. Flowers - $18 each [We love these. Would go great with an antique vase--we just stuck a bunch in an old wooden sink.]
5. Prayer books - $28 each [Vintage pieces for for your bedside table... or bookcase. Faith in a fresh way.]

See you in Septemeber.....Brimfield

Attention July Brimfield attendees:
 Sorry that we are not there! We've had waaay to much going on to brave the 1000+ mile journey to Brimfield this July. We've opened a new GIANT store that is requiring lots of our attention with restocking and redecorating often. Also we are moving out of all of our storage units in hopes of having all of our treasures under one roof.
We really hated to miss this show but it is going to make September's Brimfield that much better. Last year's July Brimfield was a memorable one for sure. Here's a recap. We FLEW into Concord, NH rented a car and headed to Cape Cod. We stayed there for several days and went to Martha's Vineyard where we rented another car, well jeep, and then drove all around the island. This is where I fell in love with the Camp Houses of Martha's Vineyard. I've dedicated a board on pinterest to all of the things I love about Martha's Vineyard. We shopped around and we loved Beetlebung and Nochi. We didn't have any celebrity sightings on the island but we knew it was possible. So we did get to have a little fun before all the work ahead in Brimfield. We eventually left Cape Cod and picked up our truck where we had left it with Louie's good friend Ryan. From there we headed on to Brimfield loading all the fresh treasures we had amassed over our time on "vacation". We had a great show that week after our "vacation" and we did get a celebrity sighting after all we just had to be working in our booth for it to happen. We were thrilled to sell some of our wares to Diane Keaton.
After reminiscing about last years July Brimfield I'm even more sad that we had to skip this time.
That means more fresh picks for the September show. So prepare your cars, bring your trailers, be ready to shop from us in September.
Sincerely,
Scarlett

Five Things: Scarlett's Picks

It's time again for Scarlett's top picks of the week!

We had a busy weekend at Scarlett Scales Antiques and finally saw some rain. We participated in Friday's Franklin Art Scene, the downtown Franklin art crawl that draws hundreds to our area each month! Scales Antiques hosted LIZZY Couture, a vintage jewelry line that has been seen on the arms and wrists of celebrities like Taylor Swift, Demi Lovato and more. We had a great turn out and everyone loved Beth's collection!

We also have some new finds to add to your collection. From a Victorian inspired accessory to spice up your wardrobe to an old fashioned typewriter for a quirky office accent, here's our top picks for this week:

[typewriter]

[wire pendant lights]

[wire number baskets]

[cork candles]

[butterfly necklaces]

1. Typewriter - $75 [This old fashioned typewriter is the perfect accent for a book case or desk in your home.]

2. Wire pendant lights - $47 each. [Perfect for a vintage-style kitchen]

3. Wire number baskets - $12 each. [Great wall organizer for office space.]

4. Cork Candles -  $3 each. [These wax cork candles fit perfectly in an empty wine bottle burn time 2hrs.]

5. Butterfly necklaces. $24 each. [Made in Sonoma, Calif., these Victorian scrap art inspired pieces are a fashion statement.]

Five Things: Scarlett's Picks

[Sunburst mirrors]

Scarlett Scales Antiques recently moved out of the only existing shotgun-style shack in downtown Franklin, Tenn., and into another historic home [six times the size!] around the corner. 

With more than ten rooms overflowing with an eclectic--and rotating--mix of new and vintage items, we thought it'd be cool to start a "Five Things" post. Each week, we'll show you our favorite items in the store. At the end of each post you will find more information about each item, including materials and price. Enjoy!

[Aqua inkwells]

[Aqua inkwells]

[Eco friendly coral]

[Chandeliers - French wine barrel style]

[Chandeliers - French wine barrel style]

[1930's china cabinet]

[1930's china cabinet]

1. Sunburst mirrors - $125/small. $245/large. [An old designer look for less! Carved out of mango wood, a sustainable resource.]

2. Aqua inkwells - $10 each. [Hand-blown ink wells from England that were dug out of old dump sites. Idea: Use them for single summer flowers.]

3. Eco friendly coral - $32-$58, depending on size. [Faux coral is a wonderful way to get that high-end look while choosing to make a positive impact on the environment.]

4. Chandelier - French wine barrel style. $365 each. [Two different styles lend a fresh spin on this vintage style.]

5. Double bonnet china cabinet. $825. [Painted grey for a modern twist, this beautiful piece doesn't have to be used in the dining room... think bathroom!]