Thing Of The Past ~ A Peek Into Last Month's Shopping Cart

Have you ever snuck a peek at what the person next to you in the check-out line has in their cart? "What did they get? How much did they pay for it? And where did they find it because I want one too!" It's a lot like that at the shop during the sale: people are always so curious as to what's been bought and is heading out the door. Well, we know it's not quite the same, but in the interest of quenching your curiosity, we thought we'd show you what were the most popular and fasted-selling items for June's opening. (You can click on the photos to see them larger.)


Sweet, Petite and it'll keep it's new home Neat! This little desk with some much-coveted, organizational cubby holes and a slim drawer could have walked out on it's own curvy little legs, but we were happy to load it up and give it a proper send off. It was priced at 129.00 and it didn't stand around lookin' pretty for very long.


We've often touted ourselves here at Room With A Past as the queens of one-of-a-kind finds, and this tall, hand painted lace-stenciled dresser, with sparkling glass knobs (sold for 195.00 and painted by the fabulously talented Jan H.) is a perfect example. With over 35 create consignors at the helm, this ship sails every month with new and exciting merchandise you can't find anywhere else!


And speaking of creativity--why not let some of ours rub off on you?!? What will you do with all that burlap trim (10.00) and ribbon bunches (5.00) you took home last month? Send us a photo so we can post it here on our blog!


What will you be sitting at when the bees are buzzing and summer finds you enjoying the backyard this summer? We hope it's something as cute as this glass-topped iron patio table and four chairs that sold for 185.00. You just never know what we'll have to greet you when you walk in the door, but you can always count on us having something that's 50% seasonally necessary and 50% so very charming! It always adds up to 100% something you'll love!


And here, ladies and gentlemen is the staple of our store: it's functional, it's stylish and it's always in demand (seriously--where were you all storing your socks before we opened for business?), may we present the humble dresser (AKA chest of drawers and bureau!). Top it with a plush pad and presto, it's a changing table for baby. This baby was crying "Sold!" when the new owner saw the price of 167.00.


Hungry for a little nostalgia? Pull a shiny red vinyl and chrome chair up to this round blast-from-the-past table and dig in. If you listen closely, you may hear two young lovers of yesteryear sharing the last slurps of a chocolate malted in the past of this hep-cat daddy-o set of four chairs and chrome rimmed table. It was the first thing to sell on our Thursday night opening in June, and the rockin' price of $380.00 was like a sweet be-boppin' song of the jukebox to the new owner's ears.


Whew! All that browsing for beauty makes us a little light-headed. How about a rest in a Bergère? A Bergère with flair! A Bergère with savoir-faire! A Bergère for your home or jardinière! French style and losely woven, neutral fabric together are hot, hot, hot. Add a custom black stenciled French design are we're talking swelter with a chance of swooning! This lovely crafted and up-styled vintage chair priced at 95.00 was snapped up and given a final "Au revoir!" as it headed out the door.

So there's your peek. All done without any sidelong glances, squeaky-wheeled shopping carts or worrying about picking the slowest check-out line in the store. Maybe next month you'll see a picture of what YOU bought at the July 21, 22, 23 & 24th sale listed here! (You can also SIGN UP to get the monthly email announcements so you'll be reminded of each sale and any monthly contests just before it happens.)

Thing Of The Past ~ A Peek Into Last Month's Shopping Cart

Have you ever snuck a peek at what the person next to you in the check-out line has in their cart? "What did they get? How much did they pay for it? And where did they find it because I want one too!" It's a lot like that at the shop during the sale: people are always so curious as to what's been bought and is heading out the door. Well, we know it's not quite the same, but in the interest of quenching your curiosity, we thought we'd show you what were the most popular and fasted-selling items for December's opening. (You can click on the photos to see them larger.)


It's white, it's got carved embellishments and glass knobs; ladies and gents--may I present to you SUPER CHIC!! This dresser has what every shabby chic lover wants. Also very highly desirable is a great price! This one, with mirror went for $215.00!


Double duty furniture is always on the lists of shoppers who live in smaller abodes. This pedestal base, natural wood topped table actually pivots to open up to a card table or close to make a smaller surface table, just right for an entry way. We'll bet it was used as "the kid's table" during Christmas dinner! And we "kid" you not on the price it sold for: $120.00


I'm gonna wash that man right outta my hair... If you've got something that needs 'a washin' we bet you could have used this little table. It's a washstand, (noun--1.: a stand holding articles needed for washing one's face and hands) for those of you youngin's. And YES, they had water back when we were growing up!!! Wouldn't this have looked great in your powder room with the bowl full of sweet smelling soaps, your favorite linens hanging on the sides and extra fluffy towels stored below? Yep, it would have. Sigh. It was priced at $52.00 and it's all water under the bridge now, my friend!


Another double duty furniture piece was to be had in this vanity/desk with mirror. We can see this piece in so many roles! A young girl's student desk, a big girl's dressing table, a table in a reading nook. See, when you do this "think outside the box" thought process in regards to something you see at Room With A Past which you've gotta have, you can justify buying it for the small price of $85.00!


Another big seller in December were small tables that could be used at the end of a sofa or next to the bed. Everyone has stuff and they need something to stuff their stuff in. It might as well be something cute... As cute as this table with its cute little pink glass knobs and curvy lines! If a price tag can be cute, too, well then you'll think this one was adorable: $32.00!

So there's your peek. All done without any sidelong glances, squeaky-wheeled shopping carts or worrying about picking the slowest check-out line in the store. Maybe next month you'll see a picture of what YOU bought at the January 20, 21, 22 & 23rd sale listed here! (You can also SIGN UP to get the monthly email announcements so you'll be reminded of each sale and any monthly contests just before it happens.)

Thing Of The Past ~ A Peek Into The Last Sale's Shopping Cart

Have you ever snuck a peek at what the person next to you in the check-out line has in their cart? "What did they get? How much did they pay for it? And where did they find it because I want one too!"It's a lot like that at the shop during the sale: people are always so curious as to what's been bought and is heading out the door. Well, we know it's not quite the same, but in the interest of quenching your curiosity, we thought we'd show you what were the most popular and fasted-selling items for July's opening. (You can click on the photos to see them larger.)
The first items on our shopping list is this pine table on wheels ($65.00) and this vintage painted cabinet with a cute little glass knob. Can't you just see these guys being pressed into use in your grandma's kitchen? They were only in the shop for one day before they were gone...


This stack-style dresser ($87.00) held on through Saturday. We had (as always) a huge selection of vintage dressers--short and tall--to choose from. Next month, we plan to have a bunch of desks for all those students heading back to school!

Finding artful bargains in July was like a day at the beach! Everyone was eyeing the beautiful form and color of this original painting. It hit the road pretty quickly priced at only $28.00! It's new owner not only had good taste, but she also found a gold coin worth 10% off during our July Treasure Hunt!

(We had a few pirates and a wench who were all too happy to greet our customers and let them know all about the Treasure Hunt!)

This nightstand, also priced at $28.00, and this


extremely hard-to-find vintage metal arched headboard ($175.00) are gone, gone, gone.

Okay, now brace yourself. We are going to show you something so cute that you will slap yourself silly in regret that someone other than YOU is sitting in it right now! Ready?............


Isn't this chair the cutest thing you ever saw?!??! Would you believe it's in perfect shape and IT'S NOT FABRIC???????? It's vinyl! Really! You had to touch it to believe it! Wouldn't the world be a more tidy place if everything was cute AND washable?!?!?!? It was only $38.00!

And here's the biggest thing we sold in July; this handsomely shabbified huge buffet! We'd love to visit it at it's new home and see how it's doing. We truly do get attached to the things we sell! If it wouldn't be in our own homes, we wouldn't have it in the shop, cuz we know what you like!

Here's looking at you, kid. We'd never seen a vintage Venetian mirror ($72.00) with this shape and detail before. We're sure it's a nice reflection on it's new owner's sense of style.

So there's your peek. All done without any sidelong glances, squeaky-wheeled shopping carts or worrying about picking the slowest check-out line in the store. Maybe next month you'll see a picture of what YOU bought at the August Sale listed here! (You can also SIGN UP to get the monthly email announcements so you'll be reminded of each sale and any monthly contests just before it happens.)

Thing Of The Past ~ Peek Into Last Month's Shopping Cart!

Have you ever snuck a peek at what the person next to you in the check-out line has in their cart? "What did they get? How much did they pay for it? And where did they find it because I want one too!"It's a lot like that at the shop during the sale: people are always so curious as to what's been bought and is heading out the door. Well, we know it's not quite the same, but in the interest of quenching your curiosity, we thought we'd show you what were the most popular and fasted-selling items for May's opening. (You can click on the photos to see them larger.)

The first item on our shopping list is the white dresser to the right. White dressers are always in high demand, and because this one was priced at only $155.00, it was gone before you could say "I need a place to store my bloomers"!

This little blue nightstand was every one's favorite pick last month. Its new owner couldn't resist its charm (or the $58.00 price!) either. She snapped it up and then kept on shopping until she found the perfect lace doily to put on top. We're sure they'll be very happy together!

This channel-back chair ($62.00) covered in a sunny yellow was gone so quick we thought it ran away on it's cute little legs! The dresser ($120.00) got lonely and left soon after!

Another dresser, this one in the palest of yellows, was spotted near the front door, and it didn't have to go very far to get out to the parking lot and loaded up after it was purchased for $115.00.

Whew! Toting all those cute bargains out to our customers cars had me breathless! I was just about to sit down right here in this darling little skirted chair at this uniquely aged-finished desk..oops..it's sold too! Well whaddya expect when it was priced at $120.00? Back to work...

We are gathered here today to witness the joining of this comfy blue moire chair ($42.00), and this bun-footed white dresser ($70.00), with their new owners. I now pronounce you bought and sold!

We sold a lot of great stuff, but don't worry; we've already hunted down more goodies for this month's opening (June 24 - 27th), and we're sure you'll find something that's just your TYPE! (Vintage typewriter sold for $84.00!)

So there's your peek. All done without any sidelong glances, squeaky-wheeled shopping carts or worrying about picking the slowest check-out line in the store. Maybe next month you'll see a picture of what YOU bought at the June Sale listed here! (You can also SIGN UP to get the monthly email announcements so you'll be reminded of each sale and any monthly contests just before it happens.)

Thing Of The Past ~ Peek Into Our Last Sale's Shopping Cart

Have you ever snuck a peek at what the person next to you in the check-out line has in their cart? "What did they get? How much did they pay for it? And where did they find it because I want one too!"

It's a lot like that at the shop during the sale: people are always so curious as to what's been bought and is heading out the door. Well, we know it's not quite the same, but in the interest of quenching your curiosity, we thought we'd show you what were the most popular and fasted-selling items for February's opening. (You can click on the photos to see them larger.)


First off, we need to "hand" it to our new consignors who joined us this month for the first time, and brought some very unusual items to sell! They went like hotcakes smothered in syrup on a Sunday morning!



If you needed a charming piece of functional furniture, we had it!


You could dress them up and take them out (the door!).



Who could resist this pair? Not a certain someone we know!




Talk about storage! This was such a versatile piece. The new owner might use it as a sofa table or a credenza in an office.



This dresser went home to a teen girl's room and it will be the center of attraction, we're sure!



And this was the first of many Spring-green cottage pieces we introduced this month. We'll have a ton more next month!

And even though this lovely pin is gone, we'll always "wear our heart on our sleeve" for our lovely customers and provide you with something you can truly love each month!

So there's your peek. All done without any sidelong glances, squeaky-wheeled shopping carts or worrying about picking the slowest check-out line in the store. Maybe next month you'll see a picture of what YOU bought at the March sale (March 18, 19, 20 & 21) listed here! We'll have a ton of garden art & accessories, and show you many clever, green ways to re-use vintage items in your home. (You can also SIGN UP to get the monthly email newsletters so you'll be reminded of each sale and any monthly contests just before it happens.)

Thing Of The Past ~ Peek Into May's Shopping Cart

Have you ever snuck a peek at what the person next to you in the check-out line has in their cart? What did they get? How much did they pay for it? And where did they find it because I want one too! It's a lot like that at the shop during the sale: people are always so curious as to what's been bought and is heading out the door. Well, I know it's not quite the same, but in the interest of quenching your curiosity, I thought I'd show you what were the most popular and fasted-selling items for May's opening. You can click on the photos to see them larger.

If you could put something in it--it sold in May! This little green dresser with glass knobs sold for $95.00 and was just the ticket for its now new owner! The wood red chest of drawers next to it was priced at $58.00 and had FIFTEEN flat little drawers that scrapbookers and hobbyists crave for storage!

The curvy white dresser sold for $130.00, but its green pal with mirror is still available! I can easily imagine either one in a cottage-style home.

This tall & narrow dresser was out the door first thing on Friday morning. Probably was bought by someone who saw it Thursday night and couldn't stop thinking about it! These babies are getting harder and harder for us to find, and priced at $85.00 they go quick!!! The unique little yellow bin next to the rolling cart is being pressed into service at its new home too.

Yet another dresser (what were all you folks keeping your socks in before last month's sale?)! This elegant beauty with a fine-line crackle finish and ornate brass handles sold at $165.00.

We've found that if we group our mirrors in the new area (dubbed "hall of mirrors" by Roomies in the know) our customers really take notice of their stand-alone beauty as art and they just fly off the walls!

So there's your peek. All done without any sidelong glances, squeaky-wheeled shopping carts or worrying about picking the slowest check-out line in the store. Maybe next month you'll see a picture of what YOU bought at the June sale (June 11, 12, 13 & 14) listed here! We'll have a ton of garden art and accessories, as our theme for June is "Home & Garden Tour". (You can also SIGN UP to get the monthly email newsletters so you'll be reminded of each sale and any monthly contests just before it happens.)

Thing Of The Past ~ February's Shopping Cart Peek

Have you ever snuck a peek at what the person next to you in the check-out line has in their cart? What did they get? How much did they pay for it? And where did they find it because I want one too! It's a lot like that at the shop during the sale: people are always so curious as to what's been bought and is heading out the door. Well, I know it's not quite the same, but in the interest of quenching your curiosity, I thought I'd show you what were the most popular and fasted-selling items for last month's sale.


This gorgeous buffet with all the lovely curves was bought by one of our loyal customers that we see every month--sometimes she comes in more than once during the sale!




This dresser (with mirror) has keyholes, which are as cute as dimples! We sold lots of tables and vanities that could also be used as desks. One of the pieces that we waved goodbye to was going to be used as a laptop station. Lots of cottage white furniture, like the stately round glass-front corner cabinet, was going, going, gone! I think it's because people are ready for a little brightness this time of year.


But we had a few colorful things that were purchased, too, like the beet red dresser,



a cute drop-front with snazzy red handles, and a blue drop-leaf farm table that were all happily loaded up and carted to a new home. That green china cabinet behind the peach chairs (we still have the chairs!) was adopted by a young couple just starting to furnish their home together. There were lots of vintage linens, garden items (by forward-thinking customers yearning for Spring, perhaps?) and two vintage First Aid kits in tins, of all things!


So there's your peek. All done without any sidelong glances, squeaky-wheeled shopping carts or worrying about picking the slowest check-out line in the store. Maybe next month you'll see a picture of what YOU bought at the March sale (March 19, 20, 21 & 22) listed here! (You can also SIGN UP to get the monthly email newsletters so you'll be reminded of each sale and any monthly contests just before it happens.)