Sunday, September 20, 2009

Why I Love Garage Sales!

You just never know what you'll find when you head out the door, cash and maps in hand. Sometimes it is total bust, but usually I 'll come home with at least one thing I really love.

Yesterday I went to what I thought would be the lamest garage sale only to find a crock for $1!!!
Who would sell a crock for only a buck?

This frame is one of my all time favorite scoops. Only $5 if you can believe it. I'm so thankful for people who don't see the value in the things they have. This large and lovely frame may eventually become a chalkboard or a mirror. I'm leaning towards it becoming a chalkboard for my kitchen.
Awwww! A kodak brownie for $3.50, and I even found a vintage Brownie ad to frame. I've been wanting one of these cameras for a while. Do you ever catch your self bartering for miniscule amounts? I catch myself all the time - man that's embarrassing - just give them the 25 cents already!

These old stamps are soooooo beautiful - I love to decorate with letters. Another favorite find.


This little shelf always makes me happy to look at. My husbands Grandfather owned a grocery and ice cream shop in Manitoba called "Randall's Red and White", an old photo of that completes this vignette. What's your best ever find?


5 comments:

  1. I'd have to say I'm still in total awestruck love with my funky mirror I have on my fireplace mantel. A whoppin' $10!

    http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/2009/09/yup-im-bringing-woodtones-back.html

    I love crock pots too and have them all over the place. And that frame?!? AMAZING!

    Donna

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  2. Those are some fantastic finds! That crock for a dollar is crazy. Well done!

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  3. Wow, that crock is quite a find! Good for you. When I find something like that I have to stifle to urge to squeal and run to my car...Found you through Flea Market Finds, BTW.

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  4. A CROCK FOR A DOLLAR? ARE THEY INSANE?

    Nice for you - I adore crocks too & am so very jealous!

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  5. the crock is a great find! I am so in love with your letters...I love to go garage sale-ing, but man, I never find good stuff like that! Thanks for following my blog...I take it as quite a complement considering how little I have been able to post...and how great your blog is!

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