But while my parents were visiting, there were 4 listed in the local paper.
It seems that folks just move the sales into the barns (at least for a couple more weeks!)
Mom & I decided to leave the boys at home & check them out. And I am SO happy we did- talk about deals!
Check out my finds!
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| Price = $2.00 |
A pressed tin tray...
Perfect not only for my serving platter obsession, but also because I am working on the master bedroom.
The tray will really coordinate with the gray/purple theme of the master suite. I will put it on top of my dresser- to catch the odds & ends that normally clutter up that area!
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| Price= $2.00 |
A framed print...
My little guy's room is decorated in an airplane theme.
I hung this above his bed- it coordinates with three other framed prints that Mike's parents gave us for the room.
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| Price= $1.00 |
A wooden frame...
I think it was originally a mirror frame on top of a dresser.
It's a little beat up, but I think it'll look really pretty once I add a photo and hang it on the wall in the parlor (once it's not the dining room anymore!)
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| Price= $1.00 |
Yeah, it has a couple of water stains- but for some reason, I was drawn to it. Probably due to the fact that we don't have ANY tables for the future parlor. (Update: Or paint it!)
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| Price= $2.00 |
Another table...
I almost didn't get this, but for the price, I couldn't leave without it! I can always find someplace for a little table.
This one is really solid- and I like the curvy top.
This one is really solid- and I like the curvy top.
Perhaps it will go in the new half bath that we're putting in. Then I can put rolled hand towels & a basket of toilet paper on the shelves... We'll see!
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| Price= $2.00 |
Another tray...
This one has material under glass- which I may or may not change out, since I have no idea where it's going to "live" yet.
I'll be moving it to different surfaces around the house for the next two weeks.
That's half the fun!
A Railroad Lantern Lamp...
This is my "odd" find. I've been looking for lamps, since there aren't any overhead lights in the family room. We added a wrought iron chandelier & accessories a while back, so the lamp's black finish goes nicely.
It's lampshade was beat (and rather 70's looking). I scouted around the attic, but couldn't find anything that was the right proportion. So, I got one at Walmart for approx. $9 which eats into my "deal"- but a new lamp would definitely still cost more, and wouldn't be as unique!
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| The shade it came with Price= $2.00 |
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| Total= $11.00 (after shade purchase) |
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| Price = $1.00 |
Another framed print...
This pretty little 5x7 frame has pale green lines painted on it, though they're hard to see in this photo.
I think it will go nicely in the new kitchen.
And my best deal of the day-
You know how I love my wrought iron yard furniture.
I saw this half-round table at one sale & almost didn't even ask how much the woman wanted.
But I did...
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| Broken leg but not a show-stopper! |
...and due to one leg being broken, she said she'd be happy if I took it away for $1.00!!!
How could I pass it up?
I figured that even if Mike couldn't fix the leg, I could use the top to hang as a piece of art.
Happily, Mike thinks that he & my brother can weld the leg- YAY!
I'll post when we get around to it- just don't hold your breath! It'll probably be next summer.
I'll post when we get around to it- just don't hold your breath! It'll probably be next summer.
And there was so much that I left behind... including about 5 chairs that I liked (only $5-$10 each!)
But I think Mike will kill me if I bring another chair into the house- I have quite a few hanging out in the barn, waiting to get re-finished. I'm saving them as good winter projects :o)
So, in case you haven't been keeping track...
Total spent on yard sale day was $14!
Some girls go to the spa & spend $100 on a facial...
Give me $20 & a list of yard sales and I'm as happy as can be!
