A week ago I finally got a chance to go to an aantiques store called "Auntie M's". It's located in Hopkins, which is just west of Minneapolis. The shop is known for it's great vintage Christmas displays, and last Friday they were having a 20% off sale!
I'm having an issue with the pics. You'll probably want to click on them to see better. :)
Every inch of the store looks something like this! Our dear friend Deb (Garage Sale Gal) has a booth there! I forgot to snap a pic of her booth, but be sure to click above and you can see it. I spy a couple things that I bought from her!
Can you even stand this case??? It's Magical!!!
Kitchy, glittery, velvet, beaded...
glass, wax, bottle brush, and spun cotton...it was all there!
This was in a little closet that you could step into!
One of the booths downstairs. Yes, there are 3 levels!
OK, here is what I came home with...
I was getting low on glass picks (for x-mas art) so I was happy to find these little ones. And that Snowman said "Erica, please don't leave me here". So I had to listen to him.
More cards for my collection! LOVE the Santa in the red car! And I thought that the Happy New Year one was fun! I think the cute girl with the braids is from Deb's booth.
And I had to get my spun cotton fix! The little match books are darling!
Two more stocking for my collection. Deb, I'm wondering if the Snowman one came from your booth.
It's so big and soft! I have looked at that same one of EBay for years, so I'm thrilled to have it.
I can never pass up vintage Christmas seals. I also found two cards of old jingle bells and cute green letters for an upcoming day of crafting with Tammy! Oh, and the tiniest Annalee Snowman ever!
This was the first thing I put into my basket, about 10 seconds after we walked in the door. I love that he's jointed and so cheerful looking!
You know how I always try to buy something to sell, in efforts to offset that days spending? Well this is the perfect piece! These Swedish linen wall hangings were done by Jerry Roupe. Earlier this year I found one at the Goodwill for $1.00, and sold it on EBay for about $50. This one was only $2.50 after the 20% off. So we'll see what it goes for! I'll have to let you guys know how I do!
Isn't it cute? If I was Swedish, I'd totally be keeping it! LOL
OK dear friends, I hope you all had a fantastic Thanksgiving! Have fun getting out those Christmas decorations! Erica : )
You always find the best goodies. You will bbe having fun with your new things soon, I bet.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh Erica I can not believe you left me behind. lol. What a great place to shop. All the Christmas stuff I am in awww. Looks like it is a one stop shop. I have been antiquing, on Etsy and Ebay trying to find Christmas vintage. It is so much fun. But I have not been in one shop with all that lute. Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.
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donna
Christmas overload & I absolutely love it. I would be in heaven & the BF would be in hell.
ReplyDeleteGood luck on your sale!
I'm thinking I need to move to Minnesota...too many of my blogging buds are there! Great pics...I love to shop for vintage Christmas! =D
ReplyDeleteWhat fun! Looks exactly like a store I could spend hours shopping. Love all your purchases. Those booths are pure eye candy. Christmas hugs!!
ReplyDeleteI would still be there looking at each thing. Love love love it.
ReplyDeleteCathy
You shopped at my favorite ones at Auntie M's! Those gals have the best stuff! The ones in the locked case are also Awesome. He has the "antique" ones!
ReplyDeleteOh, cool, that you and Tammy are going to have a craft day! FUN! Can't wait to see what you will make!
Warmly,
deb
Hi Erica, I've been catching up on past posts. What a wonderful Putz House your received from Kim! I didn't know that you have an Etsy shop. I so enjoyed looking at the things you have made. Your addiction to Christmas decorations is to our benefit. Vintage wonderful every where to be found here! Have a lovely week ahead! Elizabeth
ReplyDeleteI loved EVERYTHING! Especially that jointed Santa. Too cute!
ReplyDeleteAbsolute eye candy! It looks a lot like...my house! I told you to brace yourself right?! Lots of fun finds! 46 hours to Craft-a-Palooza!!!
ReplyDeleteOh I SO NEED some of these pieces! I want to FILL my boxes with vintage pieces LOL Thanks for coming my way! Hugs, Sandi
ReplyDeleteOMGosh..how can you even make a decision as to what to buy....I'd want it ALL! I love all your purchases...you are soooo lucky :)
ReplyDeleteSmiles, DianeM
Would be spending some serious cashola if I lived closer to that antique shop..those dealers really know how to throw a holiday in a booth!
ReplyDeleteOMG!!!!! When I met Tammy and Deb in Minneapolis in October we didn't go here! Definitely going next year!!!! I just get a funny feeling in my stomach looking at the pics! lol...:)
ReplyDeletethat mall is a dream! none of the ones around here have much christmas. i love the spun cotton of course! i was looking for some spun cotton stuff at the flea market today but couldn't find any!
ReplyDeleteOh my heavens I would have swooned had I walked into that store! What fun you had! How did you ever focus enough to pick something out? How long where you there? I think I heard that snowman say....Erica I need to go visit Patti in Florida for a little r & r! Tehe! So happy for you, enjoy your treasures.
ReplyDeleteI want to lay down and roll around in all that vintage Christmas goodness. They'd be kicking me out at closing time.
ReplyDeleteHow could you hardly stand all that delicious Christmas?? What a great day!!
ReplyDeleteThat little Annalee is sure sweet!
Oh my goodness! You were having a heydey weren't you??? My daughter is called "Auntie M" by her nieces and nephews so this had to be a great place to shop ;) LOL
ReplyDeleteThat shop is nuts! It's a wonder you didn't come back with more!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun place to shop! So glad you are sharing you adventures!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Susie
I want to shop there! Ive been to 4 different craft/antique co-ops lately in pursuit of vintage christmas and have found very very little. I would be in heaven there!
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing all the eye candy!
happy sunday!
xoxo
viv
Oh, what fun it is to visit your blog!!! My head is spinning....I feel a fainting spell coming!!!! There's everything this grown up child ever wished or dreamed of. What a magnificent shoppers paradise!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for letting me tag along.
Blessings,
Carolynn xoxo
If would love to look around that shop! :)
ReplyDeleteA WHOLE STORE DEDICATED TO VINTAGE CHRISTMAS?? Sorry for the shouting but that is a little too much for me to handle. Maddie, Hanna & I are on the next plane out to your neck of the woods. Can you pick us up at the airport:-) Seriously, I would have bought every single thing that you did, especially that stocking with the snowmen. You should definitely go back again. Can't wait to see what you do with all of your "new" little supplies.
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays!
Erica
I think you showed amazing restraint! What a store!
ReplyDeleteWow! Places like that are the only thing I like about the city! LOVE the snowman stocking. :)
ReplyDeleteIf I ever sell on Ebay- I'll get tips from you!
I want to come shopping there!! Looks so wonderful! Love all your finds! So many cute and fun things!! :) xox Holly
ReplyDeleteThat is indeed magical! This post makes me want to run out and thrift!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely sickening girlfriend, and I'm seriously jealous! Oh well, it all went home with a great person, so I should be ok.....wink, wink.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Meri
omg omg omg........hyperventilate.....oh me oh my what a treasure trove.....how did you choose???....that looks so amazing .....i want to go there....like NOW! X (thanks for sharing)X
ReplyDeleteWhat a great store to stock up for the holidays. I could look at these pictures all day. So many treasures!
ReplyDeleteI finally got caught up on all your recent Christmas Posts! Yummy! You have some neat things! And that last shop Auntie M'S is to die for!
ReplyDeleteWow, what an awesome shoppe full of Christmas treasures!! I don't think I would have much control in buying things! ;) Love all your sweet new goodies! Have a great week! xo Heather
ReplyDeleteErica...so here is what I am thinking...We both go to the store together and watch when madness ensues over us grabbing the same thing...That Santa is yummy. Glad you are out of the house for the holiday season...smiles..Renee
ReplyDeleteI would have probably passed out with delight had I seen all that vintage Christmas goodness! I LOVE vintage Chrismas stuff and always have, even when I was a child... Thanks for brightening my day with your fantastic photos!
ReplyDeleteBlessings
Linda
Oh that store! It is fantastic and magic. You got some great treasures. I love the vintage cards and the snowman. What a fun day you must have had!
ReplyDeleteYou got some great Christmas things. I would love to shop at that place. You have a great eye!
ReplyDeleteOh good gosh Erica! You lucky! I might just pass out from all that holiday cuteness, it makes my head spin, there's so much. You are intrepid to brave that extravaganza, all calling your name ;)
ReplyDeleteHappy week!
It would have taken me hours to see all the lovelies at that store! They do have gorgeous displays.
ReplyDeleteI need to go with you next time you visit this place! If only it wasn't several states away. I love the girl with the Braids from Deb's booth. (it caught my eye in one of her previous posts.) And I want the green edged restaurant-ware bowls in your 4th photo.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun place to shop... everything Vintage I bet it was hard to decide what to purchase. I love the picks they are such a treasure. It is so funny to think just how cheap those were back in the day. My mother and her friend always had some for their creations. Hugs, Diane
ReplyDeleteSuch cute things. Love your finds!
ReplyDeleteOh my - Christmas heaven!! I think your pix are wonderful-thank you so much for sharing them! I think I would have to spend the entire day there in order to see everything. All of those vintage treasures!! And you got some great goodies, too. What fun!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Sandie