When I was a kid, I loved going to The Hardware Store in Caste Village with my Dad.
Today it's hard for me to pass a Hardware Store without stopping. Upon entering, one whiff of that-old-time-hardware-store-smell takes me right back. It's a combination of fertilizer, oil, and history; and it hints at the treasures waiting to be discovered.
Recently during our ReMe Retreats Planning Session, we indulged in a brief field trip to Brown's Hardware in nearby Mt. Gilead. What a treat! Joe and Misty made us feel welcome, and they indulged us in a behind the scenes tour with plenty of time for photos. A few of them follow:
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| LOVE this piece! Each drawer is crafted from a vintage cheese box. |
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The stump! The anvil! The hand tools! Damned camera. lol! |
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| A full service store, with a touch of irony. |
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| At the end of this aisle, in the middle of the steps, is a door that led us to a behind-the-scenes glimpse.... |
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| ...of an area that seemed to be frozen in time. |
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| Eclectic collections. |
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| Seemingly random parts and pieces. |
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| If these walls could talk! |
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Given its abandoned feel, by nature a little bit creepy. NOBODY puts Baby in the corner! |
Good times, indeed :)
ReplyDeleteDefinitely, Penny. The memories of these precious moments carry me. 💚
Deletethe place for all my fishy nails and screws...thank you, Jean you tell it all so well. Joe and Misty Williams make sure you find what you're looking for with a little history thrown in. And there is a marys funky fish hanging over the desk! "Brownie"
ReplyDeleteThanks again for sharing this jewel of a place with us, Mary! I forgot to point out Brownie. 😊. (For anyone else reading this, Can you find a brownie?!?! Leave a comment below to let us know!)
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