Mom and I went up to Daniel Boone Antique Mall after breakfast to dig around and hunt for some new house items. She likes to find old toys and tins, and I was looking for wooden boxes. I just love the look of old wood in a modern house.
You really have to dig and keep your eyes wide open to find good stuff!
I was actually shocked to find how high the prices were for some of it. Old boxes in the $200-300 range!! I guess because it’s vintage, but I just don’t think I could ever swallow that much money.
These cute vintage peanut butter tins were $45 a piece!! It does make me appreciate even more the items my grandmother has passed down to me. I’m sure it’s all more valuable than I realize.
I also loved the galvanized tins. The one on the right was an olive press.
I left with two boxes – both were under $30.
This one was for “Breakfast Cocoa” – hot chocolate with breakfast!? Will be cute for holding linens n things.
My second one is an old milk crate that will be perfect to hold some of Matt’s specialty beers!
When we returned, we walked downtown for lunch with my Dad
We went to Gulf Rim, formerly the Flying Fish and for years the best bagel shop ever, Lu-e-g’s. And before that, The James Pharmacy. It’s been through a number of names in the 28 years I’ve lived in Hillsborough.
I ordered an awesome crabcake salad!! All the food here has been so good. The size of this crabcake was perfect!
We walked home and opened this little bag of chocolate cookie from Miette – a bakery in the Ferry Building that was in my goodie bag at Foodbuzz.
Boy were these good! Crunchy and chocolately like a chocolate chip cookie.
I’m about to hit the road. Thankfully the drive from Hillsborough to Cville is one scenic route!
Anjali Shah @ The Picky Eater says
I LOVE Miette! I go there all the time – their cookies are delicious! 🙂
Elyse says
I love Miette too! Their macarons are TO DIE FOR. I actually found them to be better than the ones I found in Paris, the home of the macaron.
Kim says
That salad looks amazing!!
Lynn @ the actor's diet says
I’ve got mad respect for antiques, but I cannot bring myself to actually buy anything.
Claire @ Live and Love to Eat says
Both the cookie and crabcake look delicious right now! I don’t have an eye for antiques at all.
Katie @ Peace Love and Oats says
My grandmother used to be in the antique business and whenever I go into an antique store with her I just think it’s crazy how high things are priced, and how she’s calling them a deal!!!
Krissy @ Shiawase Life says
Have a safe and scenic trip home! 😀 Perfect driving weather!!
Jessica / Green Skies and Sugar Trip says
I LOVE old places like that to shop!!! We have a great one here (but I never tell anyone, don’t want city slickers spoiling it!)
Your finds are awesome!!! And I LOVE the old tins!!!!
And Crabcakes are one of my favorite things to eat!!! 🙂 mmmmmmmm love it!
Hope @ With A Side Of Hope says
I love crabcakes! That salad looks delicious! 🙂
I love the crate and the cocoa box! So cute! Have a safe drive home! 🙂
Jen@FoodFamilyFitness says
The vintage tins are really cute, but $45 a piece?! Yikes, no thanks!
Ashley@FoodNFitnessDiaries says
How fun! I love the antique peanut butter tins! It looks like you brought home a couple of fun things!
Johanna B says
A full stomach, some “new” purchases, a scenic drive and I hope something interesting to listen to while you drive. Sounds like an ideal afternoon to me.
kathleen @ the daily crumb says
i love a good crab cake, but there is absolutely nothing worse than a bad crab cake! glad you enjoyed yours. $200 – $300 for a box?! ay yay yay!
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
I agree on the whole pricey vintage thing… I get that the stuff is old and that makes it valuable, but really, it’s just a box! Lol – your breakfast cocoa one is very cute though! Safe travels! 🙂
Hillary says
There are a ton of antique shops near me here in MD, and I love going in to browse. You’re right—some if it can get quite pricey, but sometimes it’s more fun just to look!
Patty @ Foodie and the Beatz says
Miette is always one of my stops when I visit San Fran! Their salted caramels are to die for. My sister brought me the chocolate salted caramel on her last visit and it was a game changer. Amazing stuff.
Lauren @ What Lauren Likes says
How cool and cute! Great finds 🙂
Vivi @My.Beautiful.Air says
crab cake looks divine! great finds at the antique shop!
Susan H. @ the food allergy chronicles says
I love stumbling upon antique nic nacs…old chairs,apple baskets and boxes, maple syrup tins, window frames, wooden spools…and giving them new life! I especially love it when you know the history behind them…such as my old bakeware handed down from my grandmother from England! I fondly remember her Sponge Cake with Jam and Bakewell Tarts!
Christine @ Oatmeal in my Bowl says
I love the boxes you picked up. And what a great use for them!
I love rummaging through antique stores – but you are right – sticker/tag price can be shocking sometimes.
Ashley @ Coffee Cake and Cardio says
What a fun day!! I love both of the boxes you bought.
Trainer Kjirsten @ Balanced Healthy Life says
Have a good drive! Those wodden crates are super cute!
Emily says
Antiques can definitely be expensive, but every now and again you find something. it might not be valuable to anyone but you though.
My mom and I are always shopping for christmas ornaments. We’ve found tons!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
I love Places like that, but have noticed the prices have really gone up. Great find on the boxes! Have a safe trip!
Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife says
I love a good salad with yummy toppings–like a crab cake. LOOKS delicious!!
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says
I love the antiques and the vintage finds. I went thrifting over the weekend and found some cute bloggie dishes but I would love to stumble onto some great old wood like you did. Great finds!
Jen says
That crab cake looks so good! I should make cakes out of fish more often.
Angel7 says
I really like the round box, but would not pay that much.
Love the two boxes you purchased!
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Lisa (bakebikeblog) says
what a wonderful shop! But yes – some vintage stores are so dang expensive!
Cait's Plate says
I LOVE antiques. Especially the wooden boxes. SO adorable.
That crab cake salad looks absolutely incredible. I was a crab cake newbie up until this year and I really realized how much I was missing out before!
Safe travels home 🙂
Health Bee says
The antique shopping looks fun! Love the crab cake salad.
TeenyLittleSuperChef says
Oh man, I love me some crab cakes. Do you ever make your own? If so, do you use fresh or canned crabmeat. I find the stuff from the can to be incredibly salty. Have a safe drive back home!
KathEats says
I have only used real crab once – because it’s so expensive! I tend to make canned salmon cakes more often
Andrea @ The Skinny Chronicles says
I’ve been trying antiquing for new (old) plates that don’t have “Made in China” stamped on the back. It’s crazy how expensive everything is. I’m glad you found some good thrifty scores though.
Heather @ Get Healthy with Heather says
Souch cute vintage decor! Those pb tins are adorable. You have some from tour grandma? Very cool!!
Fran@ Broken Cookies Don't Count says
The antique boxes look great. Prices on antiques really have risen in recent years. You’re right, you really have to dig for the deals!
Lauren says
Wanted to pass along the dailycandy deal of the day: $15 for $30 worth of Biscoff treats!
http://deals.dailycandy.com/deal/3688/biscoff-ew-50-percent-off?nagtrack=LD:Email:MultDeals:EW:20111107:Edit:c:2&vwink=LD:Email:DEALS:EW:20111107:18:634562:50
KathEats says
I saw!! Love Biscoff, but probably eat enough cookies already 🙂
Katelyn @ Chef Katelyn says
I’m kind of addicted to crab cakes. Like literally it’s a problem. And I love antiques. Me and smelly old stuff get along reallllly well 😉
Amanda @ AmandaRunsNY says
You should check out flea markets….their stuff is usually cheaper. I have found that when you call it an antique you can charge more for it.
I love the Cocoa box. It’s really awesome.
Julia H. @ The Petite Spiel says
My mom always drags me antique shopping with her, but it’s just so not my thing! However, you seem to have found some really neat stuff…maybe we’re just not going to the right places!
That crabcake looks insanely good, btw. You really have a knack for finding good restaurants & good food…what’s your secret??
The Nature of Jo says
Love antique shopping! I feel so proud of myself every time for finding a hidden jewel among a bunch of junk!
Kathy K says
Love what you purchased! I would suggest flea markets, yard sales and consignment shops. You may find deals there. Good luck!
bobbi says
love the boxes! I have been telling Matt that we need to go antique shopping I feel like there are some great finds out there. The pic of the street makes me miss the SOUTH so bad!!!
Mom says
I think it’s fun if you zero in on a few things you like to collect (which can change over time.) I started out with old bottles. I’ve been on lots of kicks from buttons to old Christmas stuff. It makes the hunt even more exciting, like trying to help Kath find boxes today. I have a few old rabbits (toy ones!) and saw a sweet old guy today. Might go back and rescue him, although I’m not sure I need that many rabbits!
bobbi says
That would be fun make it a bit more exciting, I just need to find my “thing”…hmmm!
Mom says
You’ll find it after you start digging around the antique shops. It will call to you!
Rosa - Fitness, Food, Fulfilled says
I think if you attach the name “antique” to anything, it instantly drives the price up by 500%. Kind of like the difference between saying a wedding reception and a general party.
I love Miette! They have fantastic goodies. Their macaroons are incredible as is their chocolate tart. Amazing!
Ellie@fitforthesoul says
Oh man, Kath, these are so cute!!! You just gave me a grreeattt idea that I’m sure many people have thought of already. You just inspired me to check out antique/vintage shops for props for my engagement photo session/wedding. 😀 Haha, thanks! Hopefully I can find somewhere realllly cheap.
KathEats says
Great idea!!
von says
Curious, non-food related question…….
I’ve noticed that you already have a few old wooden boxes and you’re now adding three more to your home/collection. I like that you actually USE them, as opposed to them just “sittin’ pretty” and simply taking up valuable space.
The question……what do you do about the musty/moldy smelling odor (or any other) that exists in these things? We adore old things, but I’m always so cautious about that odor since I know that mold can actually be deep down in the wood and we have several in our home who are allergic to mold. It’s a bit insane the types of solutions we will use on an old item in an effort to remove that smell. Sometimes we’re successful, sometimes we’re not.
I’m eager to know what someone else (who appears to be quite neat and clean without going over board) does about this…..
KathEats says
Hnmmm….I actually haven’t noticed a smell or seen any signs of mold in any of my boxes. I would definitely be concerned if I did and would probably use some kind of sanitize to try to ameliorate it
Jules @ La Petite Maison Verte says
Very nice find with those vintage wood boxes, I’ve always got an eye out for vintage wine crates but they don’t usually come cheap! And those cookies from Miette look dreamy! I loved their macarons when we visited SF 🙂
~Christy @ wonderofallthings says
Lunch looks amazing! What I wouldn’t give for crabcakes!!! Hope it was a beautiful drive home 🙂
Amanda says
I really like the boxes you bought. The pb tin is also adorable, but I agree, the price is a little steep!
Miette is known for their macaroons. Never did get to try one when I was living in SF though. I filled up on awesome vegan donuts (salted caramel, but can’t remember the name of the bakery) from the Ferry Building. 🙂
Lindsay says
I adore antique shopping, and old wooden crates, whilst living in Cali, we got several cool ones from wineries/old canning companies, and they make delightful dvd holders in the living room. THe milk crate for specialty beers is a fantastic idea. I’ve seen a lot of those milk crates, always loved them, but didn’t know what to use them for??…maybe also to hold scrapbooking supplies? ANy reason to get one really, lol.
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says
Love those old wood boxes! I need to go to more antique-y stores. Maybe not to buy anything but I do like seeing that old stuff. (And let’s be honest, I’d probably end up walking away with something…;) )
Khushboo says
Forty – five bucks for peanut butter…and there I was crying over spending twenty!!
BobT says
Before I retired, I was in the cigar business. Look around your area for cigar shops. Beautiful boxes to be had for not much money. You could probably barter with bakery items!
KathEats says
I bet they are beautiful!