Monday, September 8, 2014

Around (Another) Town: Kensington Antiques Row

Recently a kind READER suggested I head down to Kensington, MD and explore their antiques district. Not one to pass up a new antiquing adventure, I decided to check it out during my most recent visit to the DC area. I'm truly grateful for the tip, because I'd never heard of the district before, and had an exquisite time perusing the stores. Though there are several nice stores in the area I most enjoyed Jill & Company and Sally Schaffer Antiques. The two stores are connected and specialize in country americana antiques.

 Beautiful baskets were a noticeable theme throughout. I'm a sucker for vintage baskets, anything with beauty and utility gets a gold star in my book.


There were also several gorgeous quilts. It was like being in an impressive textile museum. It was hard to pick which one I liked the most.


I was also a fan of this pair of chairs.

I thought the rooster lamp and solidly built old porch swing were nice finds too.





Beautiful folk dolls could be found scattered throughout the stores.


 This dining set made me jokingly beg the hubs for a new house so I'd have some place to put it. He suggested I start up a decorating business instead so I could put it in someone else's house. I just may take him up on that suggestion.


Well, that's all! I hope everyone has a wonderful rest of the week.

9 comments:

  1. Nice stuff in the pictures. I may have to head down there to see why I can find. :). Thanks for checking it out for us.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Definitely visit if you can. You won't be disappointed.

      Delete
  2. Love those vintage artwork - perfect for a gallery display! x

    ReplyDelete
  3. Charming shops!!! That looks like a really fun outing. And you were so close to my shop! Next time, come visit :)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Hi Loi. Had I known Tone on Tone was just down the street in Bethesda I would have stopped by. I'll definitely put it at the top of my to visit list. From the looks of your blog you have wonderful selection of pieces.

      Delete
  4. I totally need to visit those shops.. so many great things to look at!!! thanks for sharing. : )

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Hey Leslie. I'm sure you'd have a good time. It's worth the short road trip.

      Delete
  5. Thanks for stopping by Dreaming! I hope you come
    back soon. Please join the fun that we have.

    Those stores look like a lot of fun! Lots to explore.

    M : )

    ReplyDelete