The Rusty Bucket

After 19 years in historic downtown Apex, The Rusty Bucket has relocated to Pittsboro, NC.

After 19 years in historic downtown Apex, NC, The Rusty Bucket has relocated to the owners hometown in Pittsboro, NC. We offer American country, farmhouse, primitives, antiques and reproductions, candles, lighting, signs, wall art, locally made handcrafted one of a kind stitcheries, birdhouses, and rockers handmade in NC by Troutman Chair.

08/21/2024

So, this happened today. Fortunately it came down just as we hoped it would.

We (or more accurately, THEY) got it loaded up and it's heading to huckleberry_trail_farm for a future use. I look forward to seeing it again. Check out comments for a ohoto of it loaded up and ready for transport

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08/09/2024

We are officially closed. All the furniture items you see are either sold and waiting to be picked up or pieces that Im keeping for RB-2 down the road. I now have to determine where that road is going to take me. Believe me, you will know when I figure that out. (I'm not moving away - whatever I do will still be in and around Pittsboro). Just give me some time to grieve (I not only said goodbye to my husband but to the shop that he and I created) and find my way in this new world.
Yall have been amazing and showed so much love. Thank you for that. I love you all and will be posting again soon. ♥️

Photos from The Rusty Bucket's post 08/06/2024

Today and Tomorrow only. Buy one item at 40 to 75% off and get another FREE!!! No limit

08/06/2024

Today and tomorrow. Last two official days open. Stock up for future gifts at almost free prices. Open 11-4.

07/29/2024

Take a minute if you will to read the latest email. I now have an official CLOSING DATE OF AUGUST 7.

One More Week   The Rusty Bucket 630 East Street - Pittsboro NC (919) 290-2575 Bucket Friends, I can’t begin to thank you for your thoughts, prayers and outreach following my husband Mack’s sudden passing. It’s bee

07/29/2024

The Rusty Bucket will be closed today. Jennifer is under the weather and i have things that need to be done regarding Macks passing. I apologize for the inconvenience. Pam

07/24/2024

6' antique church pew from PA. Was $499. Now $325. SOLD!

Photos from The Rusty Bucket's post 07/24/2024

Reduced to $200. Must be picked up

Photos from Stitchin' Thyme's post 07/17/2024

Yall know Jennifer from the shop. Shes out in Missouri as her son graduates from Army basic training. So proud of Gordon!!! (Whom we at The Rusty Bucket have known since he was a little guy!)

Photos from The Rusty Bucket's post 07/17/2024

Painted vintage hutch. Was $450. Now $250.

07/16/2024

I'm doing an 1803 Candle order. What scent do you want me to add?

07/15/2024

Our beautifully realistic large cabbage rose stems are now 50% off. You'll want to smell them to see if they're real. Formerly $13 each. Now $6.50 per stem.

07/15/2024

Effective Monday July 15, we will be reducing our hours so we can spend time going through our stockroom and storage building to make sure we have everything that needs to be in our closing sale. We appreciate your patience

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Photos from The Rusty Bucket's post 07/07/2024

Still available

Obituary for Mack Linwood Thorpe | Donaldson Funeral Home 07/05/2024

A beautiful tribute to Mack by the Earl Shaffer Foundation

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07/05/2024

Blue vintage hutch. Top section has glass shelves and is lighted. Was $400. Now $225. SOLD

Photos from The Rusty Bucket's post 07/05/2024

I had a long time collection of pewter that I recently brought into the shop to sell. More pieces are coming this weekend

07/05/2024

Any history /Civil War buffs out there? These two shadow boxes and the soldier were Macks. Let me know if you're interested. SOLD

07/05/2024

store closing sale. Everything 25-75% off

Photos from The Rusty Bucket's post 07/05/2024

Antique steamer trunk. Lots of good storage. $ 185

07/05/2024

Dayton Moneyweight market scale $250. SOLD

Celebration of Life for Mack Linwood Thorpe 06/29/2024

There will be a live cast of Macks Celebration of Life this morning at 10am.

Celebration of Life for Mack Linwood Thorpe

06/26/2024

I am totally devastated. Mack passed away suddenly and unexpectedly yesterday. The shop is closed for now but Jennifer will be there Friday. We may be having a memorial service on Saturday so if we do, we will be closed for that. Thank you for all your prayers and support. Pam

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American Country, Farmhouse and Primitive Shop located just outside Raleigh Durham, NC

We offer American country, farmhouse, primitives, antiques and reproductions, candles, tarts and warmers, lighting, signs, wall art, tinware, locally made handcrafted one of a kind stitcheriers and dolls, hand painted gourds, barn stars, NC food products, birdhouses, handcrafted jewelry, wingback chairs, settles and upholstery fabric by Dunroven House and rockers by Troutman Chair both of NC.,painted pine furniture can be custom made without the custom price and seasonal decor. Home mkeover consultations. 1850s reproduction appliances by Elmira Stoveworks. Old fashion candy counter.

2007 "Country Business" Magazine National Retailer of the Year

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So, this happened today.  Fortunately it came down just as we hoped it would.  We (or more accurately, THEY) got it load...
Today and tomorrow.   Last two official days open.    Stock up for future gifts at almost free prices.    Open 11-4.
Thank you to everyone they came by this past weekend.  Your support is amazing and totally not surprising.  We're starti...
Look what we found!   1930s vintage blue metal fan not only works but creates quite a breeze.   REMINDER:  fans like thi...
OK.  I think I love them all. #therustybucketpittsboro
We love being down the road from the amazing The Beagle ! Such a great place to bring visiting family & friends for grea...
We went back to Apex tonight so that Santa and Mrs Claus were able to do their annual visits with the kids during the tr...
We're burning Brown Butter pumpkin and the shop smells amazing.    What's been burning at your house?#therustybucketapex...
It's a beautiful day in #pittsboronc! Can't wait to bring our small business home to this amazing town. What's your favo...
We can't wait to bring our small business to #pittsboronc!Follow along for updates on our move "home" to Pittsboro!
It's Americana and handmade.  We love it.
Check out what's new!!!#therustybucketapex #downtownapexnc #downtownapexshops #countryliving #farmhousestyle #countrysto...

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