Like many of you, I love to spend the warmer seasons out and about at flea markets, antique stores, garage sales and the like.
For some time now my mom and I have talked about visiting her friend Cheryl Squirrell's antique shop in Bristol, NY. Last weekend we finally decided to head down for a visit and had such a lovely time.
Since Cheryl is such a sweetheart, I didn't have any qualms about bringing my camera and taking lots of photographs to share with you of her beautiful store...
Her shop is in a very old cobblestone house and both the front and back doors are painted in a bright and cheery aqua...
"The best Antiques are old friends"...
Upon entering, I was instantly in heaven, surrounded by all the lovely antique and vintage treasures...and then she offered us coffee and carmel brownies...real heaven!
How cute is this old green table?
Lots of farmhouse style items can be found in the back room...
as well as a treasure trove of jewelry...I was enamored with this gray desk...
Cheryl has a real knack for arranging and creating themes in each area of the house...like the 'nautical' hallway...
She also has great eye for finding exquisite antiques and collectibles...
I swooned over these gold frames...
Upstairs we found lots more treasures...and my favorite themed room...the baby room...{I am starting to get the itch I think...}
Such a sweet crib...and I love the giant gray plank floors...
If I knew I was going to have a daughter one day, I would love to have this sweet gray stroller for her...
as well as this adorable old doll to display in her nursery.
Sigh...maybe I should go back and get them...just in case?
she has a beautiful little dress, doesn't she...
and how cute is this little piano?
Upstairs we also found the vintage vanity/clothing room...
I fell hard for this yellow chair and almost brought it home with me. If it's still there next time I go by I am definitely going to snatch it up...
I love it! Definitely regretting not taking it now...
And my mom loved this unique find...dog dishes in an old suitcase! She thought Renoir should have something like this...
Well, I hope you enjoyed the little 'tour' of Aged in the Hills, and if you are ever out in Bristol, I highly recommend stopping by. Or if you can't make it out this way, but saw something you liked in these photos, you can contact Cheryl at aith@rochester.rr.com for more information.
Till next time...
what a great place I love the aqua doors on the first pictures...
Posted by: desiree | June 11, 2010 at 03:42 PM
Hello Alice, what a wonderful shop! I love everything, and from the looks of a couple of price tags, her prices look great as well! I have missed you, and Renoir of course! And hoped you are doing well... xoxo Julie Marie
Posted by: Julie Marie | June 11, 2010 at 03:48 PM
Everything looks so lovely! I love the yellow chair. xoxox Happy weekend
Posted by: koralee | June 11, 2010 at 04:13 PM
I love Bristol, Spent many weekends going up to Canandaigua visiting friends at CCFL when we were in college and skiing at Bristol MT. I will deffinitely have to head back up there to visit 'Aged in the Hills' myself. Thank you for sharing such lovely place ;-)
Posted by: Rebecca | June 11, 2010 at 05:08 PM
Looks like you had a great time. I've never been too far from the city. mainly due to the lack of car. but I would love to travel more around NY State. I've got my eye on those trunks!
have a good weekend!
xx Kirby
Posted by: colors of honey | June 11, 2010 at 05:25 PM
Thanks for sharing!!! You know I live right over the hill on Keuka Lake and didn't know she was there. I'm going this weekend ASAP!!! Hope you got to enjoy more of the area and possibly the wineries!!! Also a good time to visit before the busy season starts!!! Please come back to the area!!!
Posted by: Minda Hopkins | June 11, 2010 at 07:22 PM
What a great antiques shop! I saw quite a few things I would like to have...sadly I live in California (wrong coast!). I love the suitcase dog bowl holder...what a unique idea! Thanks for sharing your visit...it was a fun tour! ;-)
Have a great day! ~ Jo
Posted by: Jojeana ~ Secret Garden Cottage | June 11, 2010 at 07:35 PM
What a fantastic looking antique shop Alice - I bet you and your mum had a lovely day together.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
Posted by: Kerryanne English | June 11, 2010 at 10:47 PM
Beautiful shop. I wish I lived closer so I too could visit it and marvel at all of the goodies. :)
Thanks for the congrats on Gabe. From this post it sounds like you are really starting to get the itch. Your little one will someday have the sweetest nursery - they are so fun to decorate!
Posted by: Shana | June 11, 2010 at 10:48 PM
What a lovely store. Thanks for sharing.
I could use those adorable dog dishes. Only I might need one with extra large bowls.
Posted by: Jeni Carlson | June 11, 2010 at 10:52 PM
p.s. you should go back for that charming yellow chair
Posted by: Jeni Carlson | June 11, 2010 at 10:54 PM
Agreed- you should get the chair :)
Thanks for the beautiful tour!
Off to go do some treasure hunting...
Posted by: Allison | June 12, 2010 at 09:16 AM
What a lovely escape I just had visiting New York, within the blink of an eye. Thank you for sharing and giving me a peaceful distraction. Every time I click the button to go to your blog I know the visit will be delightful. Thank you , Alice
Posted by: CeCe | June 12, 2010 at 10:40 AM
Great shop. Bristol, NY? Hmm I wonder how far it is from Boston, maybe a day trip is in order.
Love the suitcase dog bowl.
Posted by: Chatelaine | June 12, 2010 at 05:15 PM
I bet you all had a ball there. She's got a lot of neat treasures. I got excited about everything just looking at the pictures.
Posted by: Debra | June 12, 2010 at 09:06 PM
What a wonderful visit! Thanks for sharing. I sure miss going antiquing...not much here in my area. :(
Posted by: Beth | June 12, 2010 at 10:08 PM
Thank you honey, I'm sending Cheryl the link here, she will be very pleased, i'm sure! I love that woman, she's a great friend and we have always had a lot of fun with our antiques.
Be sure to let all your friends know that they can visit her website or call her shop if they see something they want to purchase....don't worry Cheryl, I'll help you pack them!! haha
Pics are gorgeous but even they don't do that shop justice, you really must visit!!
LOVE YOU
MOM
Posted by: Janine | June 13, 2010 at 12:22 AM
Here is Chery's website, you can also see a full pic of the front of the building on it, I love the cobblestone!!
http://www.agedinthehillsantiques.com/
Happy shopping!
Posted by: Janine | June 13, 2010 at 12:34 AM
what a lovely shop! that might have to be a little daytrip for us this summer! thank you for sharing it with us. have a wonderful day, susan
Posted by: susan | June 13, 2010 at 08:56 AM
THANK YOU Alice - from AGED IN THE HILLS!
I'm the proprietor of the shop and Alice and Mom Janine recently came for a visit. Janine has been a long time antique lover and Alice has a wonderful artistic gift. Her work is incredible as she "see's" and shares her gift thru her 'looking glass' camera! Alice sees beauty in everyday surroundings and shows what is possible if you don't have the gift of vision! Both Janine and Alice enjoyed visiting and we shared suggestions and giggles as we roamed the rooms of the 1833 cobblestone! With Alice's 'looking glass' help - you can roam as well and hopefully you'll enjoy the tour or plan to visit. Love and Hugs Janine & Alice
Cheryl Squirrell
Posted by: Cheryl A. Squirrell | June 13, 2010 at 10:23 AM
Such a lovely place!!!!
Posted by: Maija Lepore | June 13, 2010 at 11:50 AM
Alice, I was blown away with your pictures of my mom's shop. You truly have an artistic eye and a natural talent for photography! The way you picked up the true essence of the shop from just a few items in the store was breathtaking. Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing!
Sincerely,
Ray Sheley III
Posted by: Ray Sheley III | June 14, 2010 at 01:35 AM
Thank you ALice for this lovely tour. What a great shop. I so love places like this. You captured some wonderful shots here. I always love seeing life through your lens!!!
I imagine that you and your mom had a blast out hunting and gathering together.
hugs
Posted by: June | June 14, 2010 at 02:10 AM
Wow - I really enjoyed taking the "photo tour" of the shop. Now, I'll have to ride out to take a look in person. Beautiful!
Posted by: Dale Kowalski | June 14, 2010 at 04:11 PM
Looks like heaven to me:) Especially love those aqua doors...and the suitcases {sigh}!
Posted by: Leah C | June 14, 2010 at 05:13 PM
Thanks for taking us on an antique adventure!
Posted by: Sheila R | June 16, 2010 at 07:43 AM
What a wonderful shop! I saw many things I would love to have! And oh my goodness, all those vintage baby things, so sweet! I am all about baby right now, too....we are getting a precious little bundle in January!!!!!! Our daughter is expecting our very first grandbaby and we are SOOOOOOOO thrilled!!!!! Every morning while drinking my coffee, I'm searching the net for pretty and elegant baby things to go in the nursery! We have already decided on and ordered the nursery bedding! Wow, it's going to be a looooong 7 months to wait for our little bundle to arrive, haha! You and Josh should go ahead and take the leap, it's sooooooo much fun, I promise!!!
Love and (((hugs)))
Milli
Posted by: sashagirl | June 16, 2010 at 02:54 PM
Beautiful stuff for sure. I would loose my mind in that store. I get a little overwhelmed as I end up wanting to buy so much and have a hard time choosing what I would MOST make use of.
I just spent 70$ on antique dishes (a various array) at a little antique store last weekend.)
Posted by: wendy | June 16, 2010 at 11:12 PM
Hi, just found your Etsy shop and blog this morning. That antique shop looks amazing! Your photos are beautiful.
Posted by: Christina J. | June 19, 2010 at 09:06 AM
What a wonderful adventure! I love the store - your friend must be a darling! Great photos Alice!
Posted by: Sharli | June 20, 2010 at 10:44 AM
what a lovely day you must have had- you photographs are so fun. Enjoy these lovely summer days.
Posted by: lorraine lewis | June 28, 2010 at 04:43 PM
I love shop owners who encourage photos. Why not? It's great publicity for their shop. I love your pics of the little dolls and baby toys, they're such cute little characters!
Posted by: Mitzi Curi | July 01, 2010 at 05:48 AM
Just dropping by to say hi to an old friend.
Posted by: Tracie~My Petite Maison | July 08, 2010 at 07:17 PM
What a wonderful place! I'd love to shop there if only I lived closer... I love the old luggage. That front door is so beautiful...
Have a lovely weekend
Isabelle x
Posted by: Isabelle - Suzy's Vintage Attic | July 09, 2010 at 12:29 PM
I am just IN LOVE with that blue door!!!!! WOW!
m ^..^
Posted by: m | July 10, 2010 at 02:20 PM
oh my word, thank you for this tour.... sooo much loveliness in one place. be still my heart.
xxo, kim
p.s. soo enjoyed your article in somerset life... wonderful
Posted by: kim klassen | July 11, 2010 at 02:05 PM
Hi Alice
What a fun shop, looks like you enjoyed yourself. And always fun to do something with your mom. Hope you are well and enjoying the summer.
Many Blessings
Rebecca
Posted by: Rebecca Ersfeld | July 12, 2010 at 09:52 PM
what a FUN place!!! thank you for sharing it with us....woohoo.
Posted by: Janean | July 13, 2010 at 02:10 PM
Beautiful treasures!! Thank you so much for sharing. Enjoy a most lovely week.
Smiles....
Beverly
Posted by: tea time and roses | July 13, 2010 at 07:27 PM
What a beautiful blog and terrific vintage finds!
http://ilgattoselvatico.blogspot.com
Posted by: penelope | July 14, 2010 at 11:27 AM
Hi Alice!
I absolutely fell in love with your gorgeous photostream on Flickr. I'd love to get your permission to blog some of your photos posted on Flickr. I would be delighted to link any posts to whatever site you specify. I've got 2 blogs: www.gwynsgarden.blogspot.com
www.soverypretty.tumblr.com
You can also reach me at my email:
gardens123@live.com
Thank you for sharing your beautiful vision with all of us! Gwyn
Posted by: Gwyneth Munroe | July 19, 2010 at 12:36 AM
hey! just stopping over from Sweet tara's... love all your photos and I see you have a fw owls in your etsy shop! My little LOVES owls!
xoxo!
Michelle
Posted by: Michelle | July 22, 2010 at 12:09 PM
What a wonderful shop! Thanks for sharing your beautiful pics! Have a sweet day!
Posted by: Torie Jayne | July 25, 2010 at 06:12 PM
These pictures are so beautiful! I thoroughly enjoyed the visit.
Suz
Posted by: Suz Reaney | July 26, 2010 at 10:27 PM
What a wonderful trip, what an adorable shop! Looks like you had a fun time, I will have to look the shop up when we are in the area. Thanks for sharing!
Linda
Posted by: Juniper Hill Antiques | July 28, 2010 at 10:08 PM
OMG! That squeaky rubber bear with the yellow jacket! I had that when I was a baby. :-)
Posted by: Rebecca | August 02, 2010 at 12:55 AM
On croirait que la porte s'ouvre sur la caverne d'Ali baba !
Que de trésors charmants ...Merci de nous faire autant rèver !
Posted by: Christelle | November 14, 2010 at 04:09 PM