I'm joining French Cupboard for Vintage Black Friday. This is the first time I've linked here, but I wanted to show off share my wonderful sign!
Happy Friday!
Susie
Friday, August 6, 2010
My Favorite Antique Sign
Several years back, my husband and I were antiquing in Tennessee and stopped by our favorite shop in Bell Buckle, Phillips General Store. If you ever have the opportunity to go there, I guarantee you won't be disappointed. Anyway, the first thing I saw when I entered was this sign. I think my heart skipped a beat or two. I gotta have it, I thought. You see, I collect antique signs, love gardening and all things floral....and....my Grandfather's name was 'Winfield'. We also gave our son the middle name of Winfield to honor my Grandfather!
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I am new to your blog..discovered you through...oh...geez..I don't even remember. What a wonderful, wonderful sign...and to think it had your Grandfather's name on it. Well, when that kind of thing happens I am always sure that God is saying...Take it-it's yours~at least that is MY excuse. Diana
ReplyDeleteWow--what a find for you! And, what a fantastic sign. I just love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful find with so much meaning. You were just meant to have it! Thanks for sharing! I love it and it looks like it was meant for your home! XOXO
ReplyDeleteWhat a great find! It was meant to be for you.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend.
KarenSue
I can see why you love it! It's a wonderful looking sign and the fact that the family name is on it makes it extra special!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a great sign and now a wonderful family heirloom.
ReplyDeleteRebecca
You always find the best stuff Susie. i just read that you got that cabinet for $50...holy moly you're good!
ReplyDeleteThat sign just reminded me of the sign George just bought.....a Maynard's Grocery sign. I think he might have fibed about what he paid for it but I don't really care...it's cool.
Oh I looked for a white barn .....my favorite color too!
xxx
Carole
What a great sign with a great story behind it! Words are great!;)bb
ReplyDeleteWhat an exciting find! Love the story!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Lorilee
I LOVE this sign! I'm always drawn to them, but not always the price tag that come with them.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you received my card and hope you enjoyed. You have been so sweet to me.
Take care,
Kathleen
that is a great sign susie. happy sunday.
ReplyDeletehugs,
shelley
I bet you had that aha moment when you saw that sign. It even had your name already on it....lol. I love it too and would love to find a sign for my kitchen...always something to look for which is the fun of the hunt. Thank you for sharing. I love, love, love, it.
ReplyDeleteHi Susie,
ReplyDeleteLove that sign!!
Well...as a matter of fact I know exactly where that store is...I was just there I guess a bit more than a year ago. I found a card full of French lace that I couldn't live without and an antique baby bib with the sweetest embroidery. There were too many things that my heart desired in that shop! ha ha
I'm from Tennessee, my Dad was born in Nashville...we were looking at real estate in Bell Buckle the day I shopped at that store.
We wound up buying in the TN Smokies near Gatlinburg instead though. I wanted a bit more convenience than Bell Buckle offered..Although It's a charming town and a wonderful piece of history that lives on and on.
I'm visiting for Vintage Black Friday...drop by! I'd love to have you visit.
Happy Day,
Stephanie ♥
OhMyGoodness, Susie, what an amazing, WONDERFUL find!!! Perfection!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your visit to my little blog - so happy to meet you! :)
~ Zuzu
Love that sign! It's especially cool because of the name!! So awesome!
ReplyDeleteAmy
Looks like the sign was made just for you! Love it!
ReplyDeleteLani
Susie, I looove your sign and what it really means to you, it couldn't be more perfect, even
ReplyDeleteif you'd made it yourself! I have a big crock piece kinda like that, with my son's name on it...I'm going to blog about it soon! Thanks for sharing and stopping by my blog and your sweet comment! Debbie @ Cottage Hann~Me~Downs
Susie,
ReplyDeleteI HAVE been to Belle Buckle and the store!
Had some great ice cream and wandered the town. Loved all the picket fences.
What a great sign! Since I see by the comments you often find wonderful things, could you keep your eyes peeled for anything with Rennie on it? hehe
Suzan
HI, thanks for stopping by my blog. I am so glad you did so I could discover your wonderful blog.
ReplyDeleteIt is always so thrilling to find a new one.
Take care
Amy
LOVE this sign Susie! The size and patina of it are perfect!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend,
~ Jo :)
Love it! Love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful sign!
Thank you for sharing!
Leticia
I LOVE that sign! Awesome. I'm your newest follower.
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ReplyDeleteWhat a serendipitous find! How amazing that it not only has floral (I love all things floral and garden, too!) but it also has a family name! It looks perfect in your home, too!
ReplyDeleteMichelle