Rescued Wonders!

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I’m a big fan of “Alice in Wonderland!” One of my favorite parts of the story is when Alice falls down the rabbit hole and she ends up in this magical place that’s filled with curiosities and very interesting characters! 
Well, I want to introduce you to such a place, “Ricochet Oldies and Antiques,” located in Brownwood Texas is much of its own wonderland! 
As you approach this delightfully quirky shop, at first glance, mannequin legs extending from an old vintage trunk catches your eyes! The interesting and unique wonders continue as you explore both the outside and inside spaces of this shop! Rarely have I visited Ricochet that I’ve left empty handed! It’s positively a treasure trove filled with a variety of goodies! 
I use the word positively intentionally because that’s the other wonder of this shop! Leslie, the owner, who greets you upon entering is such a genuinely lovely person that she makes each visit an uplifting and joyful experience! 
The shops various vendors, who each equally offer an interesting collection of items, have prices that are consistently reasonable throughout the store! 
So make your way over and meet Leslie in this place of rescued wonders and be sure to also meet the resident cat, who’s not quite as impossible to find as the Cheshire!

Leslie learned that I’m a collector of Alice in Wonderland and she searched for days to find this buried treasure! A 1947 Life magazine with the feature story being of my particular interest! Leslie gave this to me as a gift!

My Ricochet finds today!

A cast iron side piece that once belonged to an old school desk. I’m not sure just yet how I will use this beautiful piece, so if you have any ideas let me know. For now, I’m thinking it will be artwork that stirs conversation! I paid $20.00.

The vintage mailbox (I love the aged colors) will hang in the kitchen at Wildflower Manor. The hooks will likely hold things such as a tea towel, pot holder, or maybe even keys. Inside the box, I’ll store scissors, can opener, etc. I paid $10.00

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16 responses to “Rescued Wonders!”

  1. Jeannie Pruett Avatar
    Jeannie Pruett

    I am in complete agreement of all you said about ricochet. So much fun to walk through her store. And I continue to enjoy reading what you write. You make everything so interesting.

    1. Barley Avatar

      Hi Jeannie! Yes, my lovely fellow thrifter friend! Ricochet is a fantastic shop to sift in and through! Thank you for continuing to read and enjoy my blog! You’re a blessing! Love Kimberley

  2. Sally Avatar
    Sally

    I can’t wait to go there with you!

    1. Barley Avatar

      My thoughts exactly Sally! Hurry up and cross that great big pond and come see me! Lots of love Kimberley

  3. Sue Areington Avatar
    Sue Areington

    Hi Kimberley! Love the mailbox and can just imagine it’s spot in the kitchen at Wildflower Manor:) Good idea on how useful it can be and just wondering about the history behind it?? 😉
    Happy thrifting! Love, Sue x

    1. Barley Avatar

      Hi Sue! I so appreciate your enthusiastic and engaging responses to my blogs! I can tell that you’re really enjoying it and that truly blesses me! I need to research the mailbox and see if I can find any info, such as it’s age but I know over in your part of the world mailboxes like this one aren’t used. In fact, when I lived there once upon a time, silly as it may sound, mailboxes were one of the things I really missed about the USA. Keep reading! Much love Kimberley

  4. Rebecca Avatar
    Rebecca

    That will be a fun place to go when I finally get to visit you! I love that mailbox and can’t wait to see a picture of where it sits in your kitchen.

    1. Barley Avatar

      Hi Rebecca! Did you say that you’re coming to visit me??!! Yay!! I can’t wait, that will be such fun! Love Kimberley

  5. Heather Miller Avatar

    I wish I could go this store, it looks so much fun. Like you I love to browse through shops like this and find old things. I love that they have had a life and a history before I touched them

    1. Barley Avatar

      Hi Heather! I love knowing that we share this mutual interest! I’d definitely be keen to take you to Ricochet on your next visit to Texas! Rescuing little bits of history and giving them a new life is part of my passion in thrifting but I also love meeting the people in these shops! It’s an adventure! Lots of love, Kimberley

  6. Kim Avatar

    We share a love of thrift stores and I’m loving that I get to hear about the treasures you uncovered. We need to make a trip back to see you and stop by Ricochet! Looks like an awesome place! Mixing vintage with modern is our favorite style of design. Keep sharing your amazing finds.

    1. Barley Avatar

      Hi Kim! Thank you so much for visiting my blog and for leaving your superb comments!
      So, when are y’all coming to visit then?! You’d both definitely love Ricochet!
      Check out my new blog post because y’all would really love that place too!
      Much love, Kimberley

  7. Jeanette Rath Avatar

    So fun to meet you here today! I’m so excited for your new blog and hope to read more soon!

    1. Barley Avatar

      Hi Jeanette! Welcome to my blog and thank you for leaving a comment! It’s always fantastic to meet an enthusiastic thrifter! Y’all found some great finds yesterday! I’ve added a new post and wrote about the 2nd place we bumped into each other. Please check it out! Love Kimberley
      PS: I visited your site yesterday too and I also left you a comment via your “contact me.” Really looking forward to hearing from you!

  8. Karen Janette Martin Allen Avatar
    Karen Janette Martin Allen

    Well, that was fun!! I was the Wizard of Oz fan! Love Alice too! Being a doggy and lion lover, who absolutely had a heart! Judy, the precious, Dorothy with Toto! Should’ve found you an Alice and the Cat Doll! Secretly, maybe I bought the other for me!! Lol!
    That funny remembrance just popped in my head, you know me! Tin Man and The Scarecrow, then made the song pop in my head…🎶 Somewhere over the Rainbow! You’ve found a pot of gold, it’s your blog and doing what you’ve always been good at, always said you should be a writer. Well Spoken, even as a child! 1st Words, Of course Momma, and SEE!! Always with your special excitability! I could go on and on. You know how much I love you and so Happy your living your dream, and part mine…always, Momma

    1. Barley Avatar

      I’m a fan of The Wizard….too! Love the Dorothy doll that you gave me! Thank you for your fun and encouraging comments! Mucho grande love Kimberley

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