Hunting, furniture hunting that is...

A whole week. A whole week all to myself, in the new [to me] little house, exploring, and looking for furniture. Ugh! Who would have thought it would be so hard to find used furniture? If you need to know where the used furniture stores in SW Ga or Tallahassee are, just ask me. I think I've been to every one of them in the past few days.

Some questions that have crossed my mind lately.... Why are there numerous antiwue shops in Havana, a tiny town North of Tallahassee? Who buys all these antiques? and more importantly... What is the difference b/t an antique and used furniture? Well, besides the difference in price... or is that it? Some of the places have beautiful, well kept, or restored furniture. Others are overpriced used furniture stores. I was able to find this beautiful trivet lying near a pile of chairs. After a bit of rust-off paint, it looks as good as new.

However, it has been nice driving around the area and becoming more familiar w/ my new home. There is a Publix 30 minutes south, which was wonderful to find. Apparently Publix now has a dried bulk foods section! I wandered around Publix like a deer in headlights. I think I may have even left a trail of drool as I perused the store. Let's just say I never would have thought I would have such fondness for a commercial grocery store chain.


Additionally, I was somewhat successful in furniture shopping. I bought a table and ladder back chairs. I repainted the table and have yet decided what to do w/ the chairs. I would like to strip and stain the wood, but so not think I am up for the challenge at this time. So, I think I am going to simply paint them, but cannot decide what color. Suggestions?