I stopped overnight in Florence, and headed to her Old Tyme Marketplace Tuesday morning. Her shop is AMAZING! Marshville is just outside of Charlotte, and her adorable shop (complete with giant front porch) used to be he local general store. Even better: The Color Purple was filmed there and Spielberg left an enormous unit in her shop!
Although we'd never met, the bonds of invisible junky bloggy friendship prevailed and we were hugging like long-lost sisters. Beth is a RIOT—we couldn't stop talking. First up: a tour of her faboo shop.
At every turn, I was inspired by her displays, floored by her vignettes, and jealous of her finds. When I commented on one vignette in particular, she gave me some super-secret design tips (my lips are sealed!).
Beth has been in the junking biz for over 22 years, and IT SHOWS! I had my eyes on a few of her pieces, but we decided to hit the road first, checking out the 2 antique malls she has booths in, as well as an AMAZING little place that reduced me to a googly slack-jawed junker. Alas, I was limited by the ever-diminishing space in my trusty car.
I'll DEFINITELY be making a return trip soon to visit the Charlotte area again. Beth has a monthly Shopkeeper Sunday, when MORE dealers set up on the porch, and in the yard, and her beau GRILLS up some BBQ!!! Next up, I'll go into more details about our exploits.
In the meantime, check out the loveliness! And wipe that drool off your keyboard....
Okay, so I saw the name of your Blog... Vintage Rescue Squad... and I could not resist! *wink* AMAZING name BTW... and I adore your humorous writing style and am currently salivating over your pixs. *smiles* Naturally I'm a fellow Junker and I finally stepped out and started my own Blog... with the help of my Grandkids who are not as Tech challenged as I. It's SO much fun and turned out far better than I expected, given that a 9 year old did most of the work and tutoring *LOL*... guess you can teach an old dog new tricks after all! Just don't know how to make it easy to FIND out there in cyberspace... Friends say its the thrill of the hunt on our Junking expeditions that draws them, but they want finding my Blog to be, well, easier! *le sigh* So, any sage advice would be appreciated... if you can find me that is?! My Blog is allegedly at:
bohemianvalhalla.blogspot.com
Be sure I'll be back to yours and will add it to my favs... Dawn... The Bohemian
Posted by: Dawn | 19 July 2010 at 09:35 PM
What a faboo thing....meeting a new/old friend amid such faded treasures. Love the photos of the shop. Looking forward to seeing more photos of that trip.
Posted by: arlene; only 103 degrees today | 19 July 2010 at 10:34 PM
Oh Sue THANKS SO MUCH for sharing these LOVELY pics....I ADORE Beth & am SO ENVIOUS you got to spend time with her & see her YUMMY shop up close....!!
But I MUST know....What did you actually BUY while you two were out & about.....?????
Cheers,
Tamarah :o)
Posted by: Tamarah | 19 July 2010 at 11:28 PM
Mean! That is what you are... mean! All those yummy goodies There and I'm Here with no way to get There and you go post photos of this yumminess... Mean I tell you! *wink & grinning* I only want the windows, and the tulip (I think) print and the child's chair and those rusty iron sconces and all those little tables and that piece of picket fence.... sigh~~ Mean..mean..mean....
Posted by: Kay | 19 July 2010 at 11:29 PM
I want it all--and I definitely intend to hunt down Beth's shop the next time I'm up Charlotte way!
Posted by: marykayandrews | 20 July 2010 at 08:26 AM
Another thing we have in common...a love of Beth and her style! I'm a huge fan of hers too and am Kermit green that you got to meet her.
Debbie
P.S. An enormous unit huh?
Posted by: debbie york | 20 July 2010 at 09:21 AM
FROM SUE: I was wondering who would comment on the unit.....
Jul 20, 2010 09:21:57 AM, reply-3TDI2Q5F543N_4FZLGE39K7RE@typepad.com wrote:
Posted by: Sue | 20 July 2010 at 09:47 AM
Wow! You stayed in Florence? That's where I grew up!! Love the pictures - can't wait to see more from your trip down south!
Posted by: Lori @ My Vintage Whimsy | 20 July 2010 at 10:09 AM
Wow! I do have to get to that store! I've been to the Depot at Gibson Mill (coincidentally..my Mom said..I got a place for you to check out today) and found Beth's booth there. And I found Southern Comforts. I mentioned you and Beth to the woman there..she explained how you loaded up your car right before the storm hit!Amazing places!
Still have to hunt down the Sleepy Poet.
Can't wait to see what you found!
Posted by: shannon | 20 July 2010 at 10:16 AM
Did you take a picture of Spielburgs unit? If not, I will be glad to share!! LOL!
Posted by: Beth | 20 July 2010 at 10:32 AM