The Side Door Antiques: Heading to Marburger

French antiques

French Antique pewter

French zinc window

The Side Door Antique

The Side Door antiques

French Antique Lantern

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Ah South Carolina… you have seduced me! Bluffton and Savannah how could you be so darn good and keep it hidden from me all these years? Charming yes, generous hospitality certainly, style… and the food have alone whet my appetite for more. But the real kicker is this, let's just say I wish I could talk like you too! I want to be called Sister, or Miss Coco or anything except late for dinner.

The reason I was utterly lucky enough to come to South Carolina is not just to eat Fried Green Tomatoes and admire the Spanish Moss. I am here to help my friend Lynn (who reads my blog, wrote me, came to France, and then invited me to South Carolina) haul her French antiques across country to Marburger fair in Texas. But first we have to:

French oyster plates

Antique procession medallion stick

  • Pack up her mirrors, chandeliers, dressers, farm tables, iron bed, stone garden urns… nothing light, nothing small, nothing that I can stuff into a suitcase.
  • Gather tarp, ropes, boxes, tape, marking pens…
  • Then drive (20 HOURS LONG) Lynn's stuffed to the high heavens truck across country.
  • Set up the antique stand …in Marburger… by un loading the truck to the tent and making it look pretty.
  • During the fair, there are a few parties such as a faded grandeur prom, and a blogger's feast, and a day with Mari.
  • and of course there will be plenty of Tex Mex.

Susana, who also reads my blog and met me a few weeks ago in France, will meet Lynn and I in Marburger and help too.

Good friends, antiques, a road trip and Tex Mex. Sounds like a Thelma
and Louise style adventure…and since I saw him once, maybe I'll see the cowboy Brad Pitt again?

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Lynn King's Stand will be at Marburger, Tent B Aisle A Booth 6, starting September 29 until October 3rd.



Comments

31 responses to “The Side Door Antiques: Heading to Marburger”

  1. Lynn has great taste! Very architectural…
    Love the piece with the two birds. What is it?

  2. Have a grand adventure, a wonderful journey and avoid Thelma and Louise endings, but find plenty of beautiful human beings like Mr Pitt along the way…you are charmed – enjoy it!

  3. Oh my goodness. Look at me. Third on the list. How strange it feels to read your posts early rather than late.
    Your pictures have such a different feel to them with this post, Corey. Clearly it is all about geography, food, Southern Hospitality and oh that fabulous drawl. By the time you return home, you will be speaking French with a southern accent.
    Looking forward to seeing you soon. Well, keeping my fingers crossed anyway.
    Annie

  4. I want to help too!!! sounds like hard (work) fun! and to be surrounded with all that antique… heaven!

  5. Good road ! Good luck ! Good fair !
    Love this kind of adventure

  6. That sounds like a lot of sweat and fun ! Iยดm so jealous !
    Lieselotte

  7. It sounds really like a very nice adventure! With a lot of work to do, too! As for Brad, I whish you could meet him again, with less fuss this time (and give me pics…. LOL).

  8. Sounds like perfection to me. Go for it gals and have a great time.
    Karon

  9. Isn’t it so much fun to see different parts of the world. Enjoy each moment, as I know you will. I can’t wait to hear all about your time at the fair (Marburger fair). It sounds like a song.

  10. Fantastic journey for your adventurous spirit Corey! Lots of work and loads of fun! I hope you enjoy every minute and I look forward to your stories and pictures! Thanks for taking us with you once more!
    Take care, Laura

  11. What a fun road trip with wonderful friends
    Alison

  12. so wishing i could be there and join in the festivities…the food of course being my primary objection ๐Ÿ™‚
    you are always welcome in my part of the world…while not brocante heaven there is the lush countryside and of course the peaceful surroundings to sit and reflect on life.
    happy trails.

  13. i meant my primary objective…not objection…dahh.

  14. oh i am enjoying all of this!!
    yes when i venture i want to be called “sister” as well..very t. williams…;))
    xx

  15. Monsieur Pitt would be the icing on what is looking to be a very fun and yummy cake! See you soon! Safe journey!

  16. oh me oh my.. i want those oyster plates…really i need those oyster plates..
    have fun, safe travels..

  17. Kathleen in Oregon

    Oohh, this whole adventure sounds perfect.

  18. Have a blast!!!
    Ohhh, how I wish I was there.
    So excited to read about this journey, thanks so much!

  19. Will Lynn be selling items over the internet? Would love to purchase the French lantern…
    Thanks!

  20. I know you are going to have a wonderful journey to TX. Enjoy the scenery, the food and of course, the companionship.
    I was thinking the other day what an exciting and eventful summer you’ve had. Biking across Europe, and now driving half way across the U.S.
    I think there’s a book waiting to be written, Corey. ๐Ÿ™‚
    Marilyn (in Dallas)

  21. Oyster plates!! Do you know the price on those?
    P.S. Avoid cliffs at all costs. I don’t want you and your friend to follow Thelma and Louise too closely ๐Ÿ˜›

  22. Ohhhh have the best time Corey … next year, next year ๐Ÿ˜‰

  23. How wonderful! You know the most interesting and gracious people. What a feast!

  24. I think that Lynn could of skipped the fair this year and sold all of her precious French inventory to US-ME!!! I loved it all! We could have a bidding war alone on the oyster plates. I can’t wait to see what the fair brings! Have a great journey & you two girls be good now!

  25. Hasmin Cannon

    Have a safe drive to Marburger! Can’t wait to see all the photos and stories you are going to share with us! Wish I was there!!!

  26. Yee Haw cowgirls. Saddle up for a great time. Blessings, Kimberly

  27. F-u-n! From the photos, it’s apparent that you and Lynn are kindred spirits. You both have similar taste. And what fabulous finds she’s found! It would be a real treat to see her antiques in person. I hope she makes a pretty penny in Marburger. Have fun on all your adventures, Corey!

  28. Julie Ann Evins

    Its the American version of you & Nathalie going to Leyment. I said Thelma & Louise then. Now Coco.. who is going to take on the “jobsworth” who wakes you up & tries to kick you out of the field ..? No Nathalie this time !! Have fun, Jxx

  29. Dear Miss Sister Coco, please wear your seat belt because if I’m remembering Thelma and Louise correctly there’s a bit of a let down at the end. ๐Ÿ˜‰
    What adventures you’re having Corey, you big lucky! I’m having so much fun tagging along …

  30. Looking forward to the next instalment….all that great food and all these mouth watering antiques….and I am so far away from it all….still your stories are like travelling to the place without leaving my comfortable chair!
    Safe travels
    Jennifer
    New Zealand

  31. We will be leaving for Warrenton/Marburger early early a.m on Friday–I can’t wait and am packed already!!! Luckily, we have a shorter drive–a mere 4 hours!! The term of endearment for a friend in my area is “Sister Girl”–one notch above sister!!! Have a great trip–will be seeing you there !!

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