This place is so cool I had to give it its own post. Joe Ley antiques was recommended to us by Travis' cousin a while ago. Our first visit was in the middle of summer and it was SO HOT in all but one part that we had to cut our visit short. It was perfect last weekend. The prices are out of control, so it isn't the place to actually buy (at least for mr. and mrs. cheap over here) but there is SO much cool stuff to see! Definitely worth a trip. Here is what we saw:
Everything that was REALLY cool was "rental only." This store is so weird. The bottom is all cases and nice stuff, but the rest is all piled up and mixed together.
The warehouse on the side is so weird. Everything is piled up and kind of damp and musty and awesome. When we came in the summer it was unbearably hot. Almost nothing is priced. So you expect the prices to be good at least in this section. Not so. The prices were bananas!
Trying to make out prices on that tag? The prices are in CODE! We couldn't figure out what the deal was. They hand you a little code sheet when you walk in. So weird.
Look at this set! It was a radio, two side lamps, and a floor lamp made of popsicle sticks! If I remember right they wanted more than 900 dollars for it.
There were a few rooms full of posts and doors. The room they were in was so damp though. Bummer. The last time we were there they had TONS of old tile in cute colors. Not so much this time.
And one last one for The Carpetbagger. A sad, falling apart buffalo. (If you like weird southern stuff like I do, you should check out Jacob's blog!)
Oh, Rae! I wish I had known you were in Louisville! I still have a poodle for you! I love Joe Ley for it's weirdness (my favorite is the $$$$ puppeteer stage and puppets in the office). The staff are really funny and sweet (I actually ended up buying an old enamel washboard sink for the house there), but the prices are hefty (I preper TP!)
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Oh, I forgot to add: I may be forgetting a post, but have you guys ever looked around over on Frankfurt Ave (Butchertown)? There is a private residence full of stuff around it, including a bison! I heard a rumor the man that lives there was once on an episode of American Picker (but have been able to find the episode).
ReplyDeleteGina: I remember him. It was Jerry Lotz, right? He's about at the 22 minute mark in this episode. I wish we could get a field trip there!
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Here is a little article on him if it's the same guy you're thinking of: http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/20850
That place looks amazing!! Wow! But gosh, bummer about it being expensive. I'd be all over that tramp art lamp/radio situation. And those old packages of course. I totally need a swordfish but I'm guessing they too were too expensive?
ReplyDeletei feel like the cheapest one was 750!
Deletep.s. Thanks for pointing people over to Jacob's blog! You reminded me that I need to do the same.
ReplyDeleteThat place looks awesome! If you ever cross state lines and end up in Raliegh, NC you should check out Father & Son - it's awesome!
ReplyDeletethanks for the tip!
DeleteOh wow, that bed is delish!
ReplyDeleteDo you see the price of the funhouse mirrors? That's something on my dream list.
you know I didn't even look. I bet they were over 1000 each.
DeleteWow! So cool! I wonder what the deal is with the code system...has anyone seen that before?
ReplyDeletewe've talked about it a lot and can't figure it out! i can't think of one good reason!
DeleteFun. I found an old Christmas magazine I want to pass along to you. I think it is just your taste. I found one for me too. If you would like it, contact me.
ReplyDeletehow sweet of you to think of me! I went to your blogger profile but couldn't find contact info. email me! rae.hartsock@ gmail.com
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Deleteohmygosh how i would love to wander around that place! it looks so magical— i love the popsicle stick set! too bad the prices were so high— that's the worst!
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