Friday, July 9, 2010

Estate Sale Today

Hello everyone,
Today was my first estate sale this summer, I was there early to try and beat the heat! Still got hot though.
I found some neat things but the prices could have been a bit lower, nothing was marked and I don’t blame them since there was a ton of stuff inside and outside, shed and basement, I wasn’t interested in tools or Christmas decorations or Halloween stuff and that’s what they had alot of. There was alot of things I could have bought but I’m really, really trying to buy only the things that I love and want in my home plus there is a garage sale tomorrow!LOL
They had one lady there who told everyone the price of what they wanted not once did I hear her say anything was under a $1.00…sort of turned me off if you know what I mean. Like this pitcher, myself I thought it should have been .50 but  nope…a $1.00! I liked it though, I think if you enlarge the picture you can see the cluster of grapes on it.

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I rearranged my cupboard and have it on the top shelf to the left.
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I think this is milk glass I really don’t know but liked it anyway and yep, it was a $1.00.
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I dug thru alot of linens and this runner was the only one that I loved so I didn’t think a $1.00 for it was bad at all.
See the milk glass tooth pick holder? It was my mom’s and I always remember it being on the kitchen table growing up, I’m so glad now that I grabbed it up when she passed away, although I didn’t use it until now…so I guess I’m collecting it milk glass now.LOL
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These rose printed pillow cases were a $1.00 a pair…
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I saw this seashell stuffed in back of a cabinet and was afraid she would want $5.00 for it…nope a $1.00 too!
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I thought these were neat, terra cotta candle sticks covered with tiny sea shells, I think I’ll use them outside.
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I think my neatest find of the day was this aqua  suitcase for $5.00, its from the 40’s or 50’s, terrible picture of it but was in a hurry.

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I’m linking, for the first time to DebbieDo’s Garage salen so stop over to see everyone’s finds!

Rondell

18 comments:

Anonymous said...

Rondell,
I really like everything that you picked up... you got some great prices on them. I love how all the white things look in your blue cupboard...so nice and pretty!!!
~Cindy~

Debbiedoos said...

Honestly for a 1.00 you did great...I think they where fairly priced for everything...probably cheaper than they should have been for that milk glass. Thanks for joining in on the party, I was so happy to see someone new:) I hope you enjoy some others as well, it is a great way to get to know new like minded blogging friends...and I have the best of them:) Debbie
Have a great weekend!

Kim said...

I had that exact same pitcher with the grapes. I can't remember what I paid for it, but $1 is a great price!
xoxo,
Kim

Kim @ Home Is Where The Heart Is said...

Great finds...I ♥ milk glass!

Debbie said...

Hi Rondell~~~ you got lots of stuff for little cash. The pitcher and milk glass vase are wonderful! I'm always on the look out for vintage pillow slips, and would have scooped those rose bud ones up. The suit case is awesome!!
Great finds!
Debbie@houseatthelake

Leslie said...

Rondell,
Your decorating is coming along nicely...I read a few posts back and you said about feeling overwhelmed and how should you go about all of this. Well, before I started decorating Prim, I had a mix of things that we collected and inherited in our house. I just went out and found things that spoke to me and then I came home and found a place for them. The things that had obvious homes, like kitchen ware went in the kitchen, were a given but the stuff that can be used anywhere is nice because you can move it around as you go and find a new home for it. You can also think out out side of the box and use things that you wouldn't expect in other rooms for new purposes. That's the fun of decorating on a budget from TS's and yard sales :)

Enjoy!

Leslie

Bonnie@Creative Decorating said...

Just visiting from debbiedoos party! That is some great prices on those super finds!! I love the pitcher for sure! The suitcase is unique.

Pam Kessler said...

I've had the same experience at an estate sale recently. Nobody bothered to price things. And I hate to have to ask all the time! I like the milk glass. And love the color of that suitcase.

Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...

Rondell, you got some great milk glass pieces and at a very very good price. They are so much higher at the flea market.

Anonymous said...

I have had so much fun collecting milkglass. The most I have ever paid is $18.00 for a milkglass cakeplate. It's beautiful. I saw it at an antique store and they wanted $45.00 for it so I think I did good. I look forward to seeing how you pull everything together.

xo
LeAnn

The Polka Dot Closet said...

Hi I'm visiting from Debbie doos, I think you did great for an estate sale , they are a little higher priced. I am a linen lover, I think $1 for the runner and pillow cases was a steal.

Carol

Olive said...

Estate sales in my area would have asked much higher prices than you paid so I think you did great! The white pieces are terrific. I am visiting from Debbie's. ~olive

Tina said...

What fabulous finds Rondell! I love them all. My favourite is your Mum's toothpick holder, how special:) Enjoy your new treasures. Hope you have a wonderful week ~ Tina xx

Suzanne@Meridian Road said...

You found some great stuff. The suitcase is so cool~ and I really like your little toothpick holder. :)

Sandi~A Cottage Muse said...

Hi Rondell...thank you for stopping by! Your blog is wonderful ~ can't wait to catch up! Loved looking at your treasures and I also love the shabby lampshade from the earlier post!!

Lenore @ Lather. Write. Repeat. said...

Great little finds!

XO
Lenore

Nancy said...

$1.00 for that pitcher?!?!? You did good! :)
xox
Nancy

Maryjane-The Beehive Cottage said...

Hello Rondell!

Thanks for visiting my blog!!! Sure glad you did because I am following you to! I love your blog and all you ideas and pretty things are right down my alley! LOL! Love all your finds to!

Hugs,
Maryjane