Nesting antiques, located in Great Village, Nova Scotia is my favourite antiquing haunt and I am proud to say it is just 45 minutes or so from my home. I discovered this little gem quite by chance, but I was instantly besotted with the charming way its owner, Rhenore Collins, artfully displays her wares and we soon became friends due to my frequent visits. When I mentioned I'd like to bring an editor friend (Matthew Mead) to check out the shop, I am sure she was thinking I was pulling her leg.
But I just knew Matthew and Jenny would love the shop as much as I do. Sure enough, they swooped in and shot many of Rhenore's beautiful vignettes; and while just a few photos made their way into the pages of Flea Market Style, I wanted to give you a closer look at what makes Nesting Antiques such a must-visit location if you ever visit my beautiful province.
NESTING ANTIQUES
Housed in the Old Feed Store at Great Village.
Address: 8726 Hwy #2 Great Village, NS B0M 1L0
Directions: Take Hwy 104 to exit 10 to Rte 4, 4 kms to Hwy 2. Located on Hwy 2 in Great Village. Map
Your Host(s): Rhenore Collins
Phone: 902-957-1313
Stock: Priimitives, furniture, baskets, hooked rugs ... and much more.
Hours: Friday and Saturday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm; Sunday, 12:00 noon - 5:00 pm.
Terms: Cash
Enjoy the tour!
Rhenore's favourite corner of her shop (and mine!), these shelves feature a rotating collection of objets trouvé:
Theses next photos are Rhenore's special "above the shop" rooms, where she stores her favourite treasures. Only very special visitors get invited up there, and guess what? I am one of those! Indeed, Matthew, Jenny and I sweltered in the oppressive heat this summer to capture some great shots of this wonderful space, while Rhenore lugged cold water up and down the stairs to us.
Rhenore's artist's corner, where she vows to try her hand at painting:
This corner holds a funny memory for me. Matthew, Jenny and I laughed and laughed as they tried to capture a "natural" shot of me for the magazine. :
I am not remotely photogenic, so they took about thirty shots before they settled on this one:
Can you tell Matthew was making me play peek-a-boo to try to make me laugh?
Thanks, Rhenore, for allowing us to photograph your lovely shop on the warmest day of the summer!!!
I'm jealous! Wish I could go there!
ReplyDeleteI'm also commenting to tell you: yesterday in the grocery store I snatched up a copy of Flea Market Style....
I LOVE THIS MAGAZINE!
I would not just say that with such passion either if I wasn't head over heels!
I love everything about it. By page 7 it had officially become my new #1 magazine. I hope someday it will become a monthly issued publication!
The articles, the crafts, the tips, I literally sat down as soon as I got home and couldn't stop turning the pages. I devoured it. It's wonderful. And not too many ads (this is a pet peeve of mine!) Lots of quality BEAUTY.
Thanks so much for your hard work!
Cheers,
Heather
What a great find of a shop! I would love perusing such a place and admiring all the beautiful things! Thanks for sharing!
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Great post! Thanks for the showing and teeling! The pictures are great. I love my magazine!
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What a gorgeous store! Love the pic of you too, such a naturally happy one:) Thanks for sharing this store would love to visit one day.... ~Tina .
ReplyDeleteThat ceiling was so unique! Thanks for sharing all the awesome photos!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a beautiful place to shop!
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I'm sooo jealous we don't have one of those around us hear in Florida! And I could KICK my self HARD because I failed to ask a woman last week at a yard sale how much she wanted for 2 ols school house windows...just like the one hanging from the ceiling in photo #2!! ;( Needless to say my wall is VERY empty without those windows on it!
ReplyDeleteHoly Carp and Flounder! My pulse literally quickened as I looked at the photos and I spent a virtual mint!!!
ReplyDeleteTo have a place like this so close to your home!!! The joy!!!
Love the photo of you. You ARE photogenic!!!
Thanks for the extra tour of this Nova Scotia gem. I found a copy of the magazine Monday night and am loving it. You hit all the marks with this one! Lots of inspiration and wonderful stories of the folks behind the articles, not to mention your daughter who's a star!
ReplyDeleteWOW...you lucky duck...how fabulous to have this gem full of treasures so close to your home! I guess that's why you have such a wonderful smile...great photo.
ReplyDeleteps. I'm giving away a copy of Flea Market Style at my place, since it is so hard to come by...wanna spread the joy!!
Happy Wednesday!! xOxO Nerina
Although I don't believe this antique shop was there 25 yr ago, I have wonderful memories of Great Village. My Ex and I spent a night there on our honeymoon; there was a mixup in reservations we'd made at an inn - the Garrison House. There was no room! So, the inn-keeper did a quick call to someone with a B&B in Great Village. There was no room there either; but they let us stay overnight in the little house across the road that they kept for their children when they visited. There was not only milk in the fridge, tea & coffee & fresh scones on the counter BUT a bottle of wine for our evening. It was a truly magical time which included dancing to their old LP's (The Supremes & Petula Clark) and breakfast at the big house the next morning.
ReplyDeleteAaaaggghhhh.... What are you doing to me ? I just made up my mind to tighten the purse strings until summer to catch up after bulding and Christmas. But this place I have literally seen in my dreams. I can't wait to go there. I hope its open in winter ! I love how she displays things so you can imagine them in your home.This is the best thing I've seen in awhile that is 45 min from home. I could kiss you!
ReplyDeleteBTW...your pic is sweet !
We need you to come down to our neck of the woods in Southern Maryland. My friend owns this wonderful shop, www.thevintagesource.net and she needs to be in a magazine like yours. I could give you the full tour. She only opens one weekend a month and people line up out the door to get in. Check it out. PLEASE, PLEASE, take a look at the site.
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Wonderful! I wish that shot of you had made the magazine. It's great! I recognize that favorite corner as well.
ReplyDeleteWhat an enchanting place. Thats a lovely photo of you.
ReplyDeleteI love it. I could see so many pretty objects and pictures and even a canoe pin cushion (who knew I needed one of those, until just now). I will have to keep that store in my head in case we head down to Nova Scotia again. I love the Maritimes and will get there again one of these years.
ReplyDeleteThat is such a great photo of you! I love the curtain and your smile so cute:) That place is amazing! I love love love that painting with the red flowers. How fun!
ReplyDeleteHow cool is that, I love the ceiling!
ReplyDeleteWow! There simply are no words. :) Thanks for posting this. My hubby went to Nova Scotia for a conference about a year ago. I SO should have gone with him! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Wish I lived closer!
ReplyDeleteCan you say double swoon...?!?!
ReplyDeleteNecel from the Old House in Texas
Ooooo, I'll have to remember this place for the summer, should we be able to pop over to lovely Nova Scotia! Too bad I couldn't bring Chris with me! :)
ReplyDeleteThat place looks great! I love just looking at stores like that. Great find!
ReplyDeleteI just discovered your blog. It's wonderful. The photos in this post are fantastic!
ReplyDeleteLinda-I had to stop in and tell you I finally found the magazine here! I was so excited and said to my hubby, "I "know" one of the editors of this magazine. How cool is that?" lol...I was so impressed. Wonderful job and the playhouse article is beautiful! Kudos, kudos!
ReplyDeleteP.S. I've been getting that nasty spammer(like you have above my post) non-stop at Sunday Baker. I had to move my comments to be moderated because I've been getting so many :(
This is the first time I have visited....LOVE IT!
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Beautiful shop! Also found the magazine and loved it from cover to cover!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful shop.. I continue to search for one like that here! Rachaelx
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a gem! One day I'll travel east to Nova Scotia and PEI... I've ALWAYS wanted to go!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for showcasing such a wonderful shop.
Victoria @ DesignTies
Oh, I wish I lived in the area :(
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