The Rusty Bucket
 Furnishings and Accessories for the Cozy Country Home
Located in Historic Downtown Apex, NC
Home of "Rusty Bucket Kids" TV Show


We've got a good problem at The Rusty Bucket.   Furniture has been selling - so much has been selling that we were about to run out. 
 
Mack and I made a couple road trips this past week and came across some great pickin' finds!!
 
Check out this primitive hutch top we found.   We brought it in and set in on a farm table, added a few items to it and it is now one of my most favorite items.   Obviously "one-of-a-kind".


 

Notice the red, white and blue battery tapers?  The scale clock and the pump mason jars are all things that came in this week.  

Another special piece we found was this beautiful antique chest with old red paint.  I love it next to the recovered antique chair: 

 
 
 
This green over black paint cupboard would be great where ever you need storage.  It's 8' tall with 4 shelves inside, a drawer and 2 open bottom shelves.   Where would you put it? 

 


 



 

 

We also found this small foot stool and an old ladder that is just begging for a few quilts to be hung from it.
 
 
 

 
Who loves Vintage?
 
We found this vintage vending machine that came out of a laundromat in Wisonsin.   It would be incredible in a laundry room - or, we imagined, putting those small cereal boxes in it and letting the kids dispense their breakfast.  :)   Either way, it needs a home and its something we aren't likely to find again.
 
 
 
We also got our hands on some vintage watering cans - I love these!
 
 
 
 
 
 NEW Items
 
Our battery operated tapers are some of our biggest selling items in.   In the top photo, you saw our 7" Americana tapers.    We now have a 11" taper with a timer.    This one is sure to be a best-seller also.
 
 
 
We finally got our new line of jewelry in.  This is solid brass (no lead or nickle) and made in the USA.
 
 
 
One of our local craftsmen, Richard, just brought in this amazing cupboard that he built.   Its a beautiful red on black primitive finish.   The shelves inside provide great storage.   Don't you love it?
 
 
 
Do you love chocolate?
We just picked up these locally (Apex, NC) handmade chocolate truffles.  You've got to give them a try.    They make a great gift also for teachers, friends, hostesses and co-workers.   You won't be able to eat just one.   The variety pack offers four delictable flavors.
 
 
 

"A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Apex"
 
The Apex Historical Society presents another speaker series event this Tuesday evening, June 5 at 7:00 PM at the Halle Cultural Arts Center.   Dr. Phil Upchurch will be speaking about geneology in Apex and Southwest Wake County - expanding on prior presentations.  The event is FREE and open to the public.
 
 
Want to win a $1000 shopping spree???
 
 The Rusty Bucket is selling tickets for the Apex Downtown Business Association raffle.  Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5 for a chance to win a $1000 shoping spree in downtown Apex.
 
Mark you Calendars:
 
- June 23  Pigfest in downtown Apex
  (Kansas City BBQ sanctioned competition)
 
- Month of July - The Rusty Bucket 8th Anniversary
  The Rusty Bucket will hold a month long celebration to thank you for supporting us for the past 8 years in historic downtown Apex.   Be on the lookout for a separate email with details.
 
- July 4th  - 9am - noon
  Old fashioned celebration in downtown Apex.  12 Noon kids patriotic parade.  The Rusty Bucket will CLOSE at Noon.
 
- Month of August
  Annual "Hunger doesn't take a vacation" food drive at The Rusty Bucket to support Western Wake Crisis Ministry
 
- September 7 - 9   Fall Harvest Open House weekend at The Rusty Bucket
 
 - October 6   Apex Harvest Festival
   - a NEW festival in historic downtown Apex that will celebrate the harvest season
 
- November 2 - 4   Homespun Holidays Open House at The Rusty Bucket
 
 

Looking forward to seeing you soon!
 
Pam
 
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