I forgot to mention that Saturday was Treasure Hunting day -- for me that is. I saw an ad about a sale on antique furniture and miscellaneous items, so I set out early to find the place. It is located in the old Dixie Paint plant on Highway 17 in Brunswick, Georgia. I guess the man has leased the space and they are also using it as a lumber yard as well. They have huge timbers ready for cut and old beams stored in the warehouse ready for a new home.
This is the kind of place you have to check back often as new "old things" are coming in all the time. You have to get over the fact that the warehouse is old and dark and dingy but this just adds charm to the treasure hunting. They are not open every day but if you see a vehicle, they are probably cutting the timbers -- stop in a take a look.
There were lots of unusual pieces of furniture and what-nots. The kind I like to rummage through. As soon as I got there, I knew this is the kind of thing my friend, Cissy, enjoyed as well -- so I called her up bright and early and she met me there.
We scoured through everything, not really finding anything we really needed but we promised to be back. A lot of the items had come out of homes in south Florida. The owner said they are always getting interesting architectural pieces but those go fast. A local architect and a designer went in and cleaned them out the week before. Oh well, we will beat them to the punch next time. It is always a hit or miss on treasure hunting.
They also sell pallets of brick and at a good price -- .50 a brick and will deliver. I am not sure if this place has a name -- once I find out, I will come back and re post.
I am always looking for a new place to treasure hunt. If you have a favorite place for treasure hunting and you are willing to divulge its location, leave a comment.
Photo: Arrezo, Italy Treasure Shop by SWS
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This might be a little far for you if you are located in St. Simons but...Savannah has some really awesome thrift stores! My favorites are called Blessingdales. There are 4 locations all around Savannah and all the sales go to support a local crisis pregnancy home. I worked with the home and in the stores and I came home with 3 more suitcases than when I got there! The largest of the thrift stores is in Pooler and it has large furniture and random items. I am a little prejudiced because I worked there, but they are great!
ReplyDeleteThank you Julie. That is not too far at all for a Treasure Hunter. VBGrin.
ReplyDeleteOne of my dearest friends lives in Richmond Hill and I am due to make a trip there. She and I will have to check it out. I love Savannah and I was just there at Southeastern Orthopedic Center for my husband's surgery.
Thanks for visiting Savings With Sadie and keep me posted on other great places to treasure hunt.
Lisa Sadie