Maximum Exposure

I've spent the past two days rummaging through tons of junk antiques and collectibles looking for odds and ends needed to finish several projects here at the cottage.

I love, love, love spending time at this place.  It's like being on a perpetual treasure hunt.  You just never know what you'll find!

The Yankee pretty much has to pull me out of there–kicking and screaming–each time I visit!

And talking to the owner, Don Cline, is almost as much fun as digging through his acres of goodies. 

He knows so much about the items he surrounds himself with that to ask him a question about one of them is like taking a junker's history class.

On this last visit, he shared a little secret with me.  Shall I share it with you?  Do you really want to know?

Cline's Antiques was selected as the site for a major photo shoot for the largest privately held retail store chain in the U.S.  Is that not the coolest?!

The photographers and models spent almost a week shooting there–for an ad campaign that will appear in each of their stores across the country.  Talk about maximum exposure!

It's so much fun to get the inside scoop on things!

And now you, my blogging buddies, have privy to the latest buzz as well!

While we're unsure exactly which images will be used–from the numerous spots they shot from–

there's a very good chance that some of the images you see here will be part of their campaign.

Be sure to keep a watch at your local Belk stores to see if you can spot my favorite junkin' haven in their displays. 

Until then...I'll be thinking of you–each time I go digging for diamonds.  ; )

Liberty Revisited

The Yankee and I have returned home from Cameron, NC, where we just finished another show.  I thought I would share a few more of the fabulous finds featured at the Liberty Antiques Festival–from last weekend–before I launch into the more recent event.

One of the most prevalent colors I spotted on items at Liberty was aqua–in many variations.

If you remember, that was the color I saw most frequently at the Metrolina Big Classic.

Take a look at my last post, and you'll also see it in a number of different applications at this show.

I thought it looked simply fabulous on the plant stands above, on the adorable apron on the left...

and this cute vintage hat.

The last two pics above are from one of my very favorite booths at the Liberty show.

 

Deborah and Jeanne created such a wonderful space–absolutely brimming with girly items.  Hmmm. I'll bet that was one of the reasons it was one of my favorites!

 

Not only did they sell wonderful vintage pieces–like the aprons and hats–but their wares were displayed in such cute vignettes.

Don't you think the mannequins are just terrific?!

Their space was a total delight for the senses.

There was more incredible eye candy to see than I had time to take in. The music playing in the background was gloriously soothing.  There were sensational Yankee Candles perfuming the air, and a multitude of vintage tactile surfaces to embrace–jewelry, hats, linens, aprons, scarves, and beautiful decorative items for the home.

After days spent in the sweltering heat–in the middle of a pasture–these ladies knew exactly what this lady needed to make her smile.

 

I know where I'll be taking my breaks during the fall show!

I think I'll share some of my favorites from the Liberty show at Mary's for Mosaic Monday.

And, there is plenty of blue to share at Smiling Sally for

 and splashes of red to share at Work of the Poet for Ruby Tuesday.