Encore Resales & Happy Birthday Mom!

It seems that it has rained for two weeks straight now. Everday there is rain. Don't get me wrong, though I am not complaining. After many harsh summers in Alabama, that has come with bitter drought, it is a welcome sight. It does, however, cramp my weekend outtings. You do know how much I love to be outside, exploring and on the go. My friend High Mae and I decided to brave the elements this past weekend and do some bargain shopping. We actually came across one garage sale that was also riding out the rain before we moved onto Consigning Interiors and Treasures Thrift Store. I will share my finds at Consigning Interiors on Thursday. We also wanted to check out a new consignment store in Pelham, located just across from Consiging Interiors and Treasures, it is called Encore Resales Consignment and Thrift Mart.

Let me just say, Encore is 17,000 square feet of of consigned furniture, antiques, home decor items, clothing, toys, shoes and jewelry. I found the prices to be hit and miss. While some items seemed pricey,  there were others that were what I considered to be bargains. It's a store that you need to spend time to search for those thrifty treasures. Perfect to take in on a rainy day.

I thought I would give you a little look around......
Beginning with this autumn tablescape on an vintage table:

For my Tablescape friends, who week after week inspire me to attempt to improve on my table setting skills...

I found this white clapboard antique cabinet charming.

We found Collegite Items. These plates started at $6.00. High Mae, an Arkansas graduate, purchased a  Razor Back mug for $10.00.

Rustic Wine Holder. I have seen many of these in blogland and am intrigued by their rustic beauty. I love the wood. But alas, I am not a wine drinker. Maybe I could put my beloved vinegars in the holes....


I fell in love with this antique child's rattan rocker. It was $25.00, which I though was a bargain, but I just couldn't think of anywhere to put it. :(

This needlepoint piece, Moulin Rouge, was both colorful and interesting. What a statement it would make in a room.

I thought of my friend, Kristin of The Goat and her grandmother's sewing machine that she recently featured on her blog, when I saw this beautiful machine.

Finally this sweet glass topped table with tiny claw feet is sooo precious. I may have to go back and get it!


Encore Resales
2831 HWY 31
Pelham, Al 35124
205-358-7690
http://www.encoreresales.com/

Before I go, I wanted to wish someone that is very special to me a Happy Birthday, and that would be my momma, Sharon. She's my roadtrip buddy, my best friend and one of the best cooks I know (I rip off her recipes all the time). Thank you Mom, for always being there. Happy Birthday to you! I love you and am blessed to call you my Mom!