Remember when we went to Brown County?  You are probably thinking, “How could I forget.  You keep bringing it up.”  ????  We found some amazing things at the antique mall there and I am slowly sharing where my fun items wound up here in the cottage.  I already shared my haul in this post which included an orange light up jack-o-lantern that got a five-minute makeover last week.  It turned out pretty cute.  My other haul included a bunch of items to add to my collections!

One of my favorite finds was an old barrel top from a distillery.  It was the first thing I spotted when I walked into the flea market.  I thought about getting a lazy susan kit and making this into one for the middle of the table.  But I haven’t gotten that far yet.  I decided to use it now, as is.  And here is here is where it ended up. 

Barrel Top Table Display

Displaying this barrel top right here on this table is exactly where I envisioned it here in the cottage.  If you followed along in our flea market adventures, you saw that I found these antique stoneware crocks.  I already had a couple in my collection that I bought off of Etsy and love them.   The white stoneware looks great as a contrast to the barrel top.

I displayed my antique cash register numbers that I found on Etsy in the crocks.  I have no clue why I just think they are so cool.  And, I keep my eyes open for those when I am out and about.  Who would have ever thought about selling those individually?  But, I love them!

Of course, I added a real pumpkin to this table top display.  If you have no clue how to add fall to your house, just put a pumpkin on it.  Whatever “it” is, pumpkins make everything look fall-ish.  It is quick and simple and hassle-free.

You probably recognize one of my brass candlesticks that I found, too.  I have several of those in my collections as I am always searching Etsy for those, too.  It’s what I do in the middle of the night if I am not sleeping.  ????  I linked an entire page of them if you like to browse, too.

Did you notice my collection of butter paddles?  I just love old things in case you haven’t figured that out yet.  ????  I find old things so fascinating.  Like how many people made butter and used these?   Anyway, I hope you liked my little display and where these items ended up.

Do you love old items as much as I do?  

I found a TON of old barrel tops online.  I can think of so many things to do with them…  hang a few as a collage on the wall behind the sofa, lean them against the wall on your kitchen countertop for a cute display, etc.  

Click the photos below to check them out.