On the road antiquing- Bakersfield

Attic of Woolworths

     I found myself in Bakersfield a few days ago and was excited by all the new antique stores popping up. This has been a long time favorite area for antiquing for me and the new shops can add up to an entire day of shopping bliss. I stopped in an old favorite, Five and Dime Antique Store. This store is located in an old Woolworth's Department store and still retains it's original lunch counter (yes, you can eat there) as well as the original bathrooms and elevator. The store boasts three floors of fun finds sure to delight even the most discriminating buyer.

Chalkboard

     The only item on my shopping list this week is a dresser for the girl's room. I'm looking for a shabby chic highboy in either white or a fun color. A project piece at a good price is also a consideration. While I didn't find the dresser I did happen upon a nicely distressed chalkboard. These seem to be popping up everywhere and though they are simple enough to make sometimes it's nice to just support a dealer and purchase one. The blue was the perfect color for the girl's room.

     I don't think I've shared the girl's room since I redid it. When we got the girls we had a convertible crib and a toddler bed. As the girls are four now they were really ready for some big girl beds and some big girl bedding. My sister was gracious enough to give us some adorable Pottery Barn surf themed bedding she wasn't using. We moved things around and it's working well. I added the cute vintage orange nightstand (see previous project posts) which added a splash of color. The girls love their room and spend a lot of time playing up there with their big brother. It's a cheerful and youthful room.

Girl's room

Have you found any new antiquing spots?