The boys and I drove to New Jersey during spring break to see my family. It was a quick trip but so worth it. (I'm just about caught up with the little things since we got back). On the way, we stopped at the Wendell August Forge flagship store in Grove City PA.
They still hand create hammered aluminum pieces and since I'm a hammered aluminum junkie, I like to stop to see them at work. This location replaced the old factory that burned down years back. They have a nice museum towards the back of the store before you enter the working area.
I especially loved these pieces. They even had a baptismal chamber on display.
In the back of the store are shelves loaded with vintage hammered aluminum pieces. My heart was beating!!! I bought a few of those pieces. It was funny that I had so many of the pieces that they were selling. We then toured the work in progress. I love to watch these craftsmen create. It is such a wonderful art.
We spent a little bit of time searching out treasures in the Unique Thrift store. I found a few things but I found the cutest treasure when I returned at the Carriage House. I was redoing my space when I spied it.
The cutest tin picnic basket with great old graphics of a little girl watering her garden. I love gardening vintage items. Now that spring is here (?) it held even more appeal.
Speaking of spring, rummage sales and garage sales have begun. This Thursday in Huntley, starting at noon, is a rummage sale at the white church in the center of town. (I can't remember the name of the church) It is usually a nice one. On Friday is another church rummage sale in West Dundee at 318 W. Main Street. The Cary Library and McHenry Library book sales are this weekend. The Crystal Lake Library sale is on April 30th weekend.
Happy treasure hunting!
Love the little tin picnic basket! Adorable.
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