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Monday, July 2, 2012

Thrifty Garage Sale Finds

~ Happy Monday! ~

I am allowed to say that since it's summer, right? ;-)

This past Saturday, I finally got the chance to go garage sale-ing again! 

Mr W was home on Saturday morning, so he was able to stay with the little guy while I got up and out, bright and early! 

I tell you what...I really miss the thrill of the hunt! I had a GREAT time, and, I hit the JACKPOT baby! 

Lots of fun stuff, so here we go...

 I got this sweet little antique piece for the top of my stairs. I believe that it's English, but I'm not positive. The woman was asking $75, but I was able to talk her down to $50. I have been looking for something like this to put at the top of my stairs for YEARS now, so I am really happy with this! 
 It needs a bit of TLC, possibly even a re-finishing, but for now it will stay as is, since I have so many other projects in the works. 


I just love the detail, and the hardware on it!


I also found a pretty silver urn with handles for only $2, and a piece of ironstone for $5. It's missing it's lid, but that doesn't bother me at all! I love the shape and the pretty the handles!





I also found a very unusual frame, with a signed floral oil painting. I am NOT crazy about the painting, so I have other plans for the frame. 



 Seriously!!?? Is this not SO cool? I love that patina! The lady had $35 on it, but I only paid $24! :-) 


Again, wait and see what I do with the frame! I will post about it later this week! 
I may donate the painting to one of my friends, if anyone wants it.

 I also found this old wine bottle with some of it's original label still intact. I think I paid $3 for it.
 I love the bottle, and the graphics on the label as well.


I also picked up a vintage scrabble game, strictly for the tiles. I got it for $1, and I have no idea what I am going to make with them, but I am loving anything with numbers or letters right now so, we'll see...


I had such a great time out on my scavenger hunt this week!! Stay tuned to see what I do with that frame, and I've already made a couple little changes to the antique dresser at the top of the stairs, so I will be posting about that later this week also. 

Hope you have a fantastic week ahead! 
Thanks so much for stopping by! 
xo
-Lisa
Linking to the following...
Southern Hospitality Thrifty Treasures
BNOTP Metamorphosis Monday
New Nostalgia Anti-Procrastination Tuesday
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia 
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16 comments:

  1. Ramblings of a Southern Girl ~ Rhonda GJuly 2, 2012 at 6:37 AM

    Great finds! Love the urn with the old rulers on your chest! That is an interesting collection!

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    1. Nothing But Blue Skies...July 2, 2012 at 12:42 PM

      Haha, yes, another accidental collection of mine! :-)

      Thanks for the visit today!
      xo-Lisa

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  2. UnknownJuly 2, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    great finds cant wait to see the changes

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    1. Nothing But Blue Skies...July 2, 2012 at 12:41 PM

      Thank you! ME too!! :-)

      Thanks for stopping by today!
      xo-Lisa

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  3. Heidi @ Decor & MoreJuly 2, 2012 at 1:09 PM

    WOW, you cleaned UP!! Love that little silver piece and the frame. Makes me want to go thrifting!
    xo Heidi

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    1. Nothing But Blue Skies...July 3, 2012 at 9:31 AM

      Thanks Heidi! It was so fun finding treasures! :-)

      xo-Lisa

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  4. Maury @ Life on MarsJuly 2, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    Awesome finds! I haven't had any luck at garage sales or thrift stores lately.

    It was so good to meet you too! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog. I'm following you now!

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    1. Nothing But Blue Skies...July 3, 2012 at 9:34 AM

      I think it just goes in spurts? Sometimes I'll go for a long while and find nothing great, and then all of the sudden, I score!

      I'll be keeping up with you too!

      xo-Lisa

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  5. thistlewoodfarmJuly 2, 2012 at 5:03 PM

    Lisa,

    You are so lucky! I love that frame! And I can't wait to see what you are going to do with the scrabble tiles :)

    Hope you are having a wonderful day!

    blessings,
    karianne

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    1. Nothing But Blue Skies...July 3, 2012 at 9:37 AM

      Yes, well, I am not sure what I'm going to do with those scrabble tiles either, but I'm sure something will hit me one day out of the blue!

      xo-Lisa

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  6. StagerLindaJuly 2, 2012 at 7:34 PM

    Wow! You got so many cool items! I love the ironstone--who cares there is no lid--it is awesome. Can't wait to see what you do with all of your find. I'm intrigued by the Scrabble game. I'm soooo not creative in that area.

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    1. Nothing But Blue Skies...July 3, 2012 at 9:39 AM

      Thanks Linda! I know, I love that ironstone, and I have plenty others with lids so it does not matter to me! :-)

      No brilliant ideas yet for the scrabble tiles, but give me some time and I'll figure it out.

      Thanks so much for the visit! :-)
      xo-Lisa

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  7. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsJuly 2, 2012 at 7:56 PM

    Lisa....you certainly made up for those weekends you were unable to get out to the sales....You scored big time...I love the furniture piece..the frame, the ironstone was a fantastic buy..and that wine bottle is so very cool!...So glad you had a great time yard saleing on Saturday!....

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    1. Nothing But Blue Skies...July 3, 2012 at 9:42 AM

      Thanks Shirley! It was such FUN!

      Makes me wish I had a girlfriend here who liked going to yard sales and flea markets as much as I do! It would be so fun to have a partner in crime!

      Hope you are having a fabulous day!!

      xo-Lisa

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  8. Little Miss MaggieJuly 3, 2012 at 8:27 AM

    Great finds, Lisa. I love that ironstone piece and the frame is way cool. Yeah, the painting can go. I agree.

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    1. Nothing But Blue Skies...July 3, 2012 at 9:44 AM

      Yep, I think the painting is going to hit the GW or the trash...

      I am loving the frame. I'm excited about that almost as much as the furniture piece!

      xo-Lisa

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