Chad Patillo

04/27/2026

It's almost time folks! The big Broughton show is just a few weeks away. You won't want to miss it!

04/16/2026

Huge Sale Friday April 17th & Saturday April 18th. 975 Linton road, Sparta. 9am-4pm. Please let me and share!

So Much Stuff in Sparta starts on 4/17/2026

View information about this sale in Sparta, GA. The sale starts Friday, April 17 and runs through Saturday, April 18. It is being run by Chad Patillo Presents.

02/26/2026

Reminder...the Eatonton Sale has been postponed

02/23/2026

Important Announcement
The Eatonton Sale has been put on hold.

09/25/2025

Porterdale part 2 starts tomorrow!

View information about this sale in Covington, GA. The sale starts Friday, September 26 and runs through Saturday, September 27. It is being run by Chad Patillo Presents.

09/11/2025

Porterdale is ready for appointments! This is an appointment only sale so make sure to contact me if wanting to come shop.

View information about this sale in Covington, GA. The sale starts Friday, September 12 and runs through Monday, September 15. It is being run by Chad Patillo Presents.

08/28/2025

Please be our guest for the Estate sale of Jean and James Volkman September 5-7th. Please share this sale. More details and pictures can be found here:
Chad Patillo Presents the Volkman Estate starts on 9/5/2025

View information about this sale in Sparta, GA. The sale starts Friday, September 5 and runs through Sunday, September 7. It is being run by Chad Patillo Presents.

07/08/2025

Curious as to what is trending in the antiques and second hand market? Satisfy your curiosity and read the newest blog post.

Trendspotting: What’s Hot in Home Decor Right Now (And Why You’ll Want More)By Chad Patillo Every so often, the design world shifts—not with a bang, but with a vibe. Subtle at first… a butter-yellow bowl here, a checkerboard chair there… and then suddenly, bam—you’re seeing it everywhe...

03/24/2025

https://www.chadpatillo.com/post/the-scent-of-a-memory

The Scent of a MemoryAs an adult, there are certain scents that instantly trigger memories from childhood—an innocent, simpler time in many of our lives. One of those memories snuck up on me today as I was prepping for the next Farmhouse sale.I came across a vintage pencil sharpener, the exact kin...

01/10/2025

So, this one is a little longer than normal and has a part 2 that takes you to the newest blog post. Please check it out.

I had a conversation the other day that got me thinking. Over the years, societal perspectives on heroes and villains have shifted dramatically, particularly in the media we consume. There was a time when we played "cops and robbers" and always rooted for the cops. Stories of gunslinger bandits and the lawmen who chased them followed the same formula—we cheered for the lawmen. Superheroes like Superman, Batman, and Spider-Man were the ultimate symbols of good triumphing over evil. Villains like the Joker, Penguin, and Dr. Octopus never won, nor did we want them to. They were the adversaries to be overcome, not admired.

But something changed around the turn of the century. Suddenly, villains weren’t as easy to hate—they became more complex, relatable, even likable. Shows like The Sopranos introduced us to Tony Soprano, a mob boss who we found ourselves rooting for despite his life of crime. Dexter Morgan, a forensic analyst with a dark secret, turned serial killing into something disturbingly justifiable in Dexter. We didn’t want them to get caught; we wanted them to succeed.

Since then, this trend has only grown. Sons of Anarchy, Breaking Bad, Mad Men, Animal Kingdom, The Shield, and Nip/Tuck have all painted morally ambiguous characters in shades that challenge traditional notions of good and evil. These stories make us question who we’re rooting for and why. They show us flawed, often "bad" people who are undeniably human, and it’s hard not to be drawn to their stories.

It’s fascinating to consider what this shift says about society and how we view morality today. Are we more accepting of imperfection? Are we drawn to the complexity of these antiheroes because it reflects the shades of gray in our own lives? Or is it simply a case of storytelling evolving to capture our attention in new ways?

Whatever the reason, it’s clear that who we root for has changed—and it’s a topic worth exploring further.

So I've done just that. Please check out the newest blog post here to see my take on why we need villains.

Be the Villain to Someone’s Superhero: Embracing Your Role in Someone Else’s StoryWe all love a good superhero story—the triumphant, larger-than-life figure who saves the day, fights for justice, and makes the world better. But let’s not forget that every superhero needs a villain. Without c...