I will start this post with the finds from Friday's estate sale. It was CRAZY crowded. CRAZY CROWDED. I was number 71 to get into the sale. The line to check out was about 25 deep and when I left the sale (after about an hour inside) there were still about 40 people waiting to get in.
The Loot: Christmas sheet music, 3 reindeer, 5 snowmen, tiny heart cupcake picks, mercury glass garland, Christmas ornaments, old St,Patty's day stickers (in original unopened package), 3 packs of old cards, St. Patty's day pipes and a couple of old metal looms (in a great green color).
I love finding old unused boxes of cards (burro with thank you message) as I like to include a note with my Etsy orders. These cards totally fit in with the genre of what I do. The object on the upper right corner I believe to be a really, really tiny flower frog with a suction bottom. Any other ideas?
After the estate sale I basically spent the rest of the weekend cleaning, shopping and prepping for a family birthday party for my son, Ben, who turned 17. We had 29 guests so thank goodness the weather was warm enough to do the party outside.
Cake, cupcakes (with tiny lollipop flags) and I baked a marionberry pie too.
The backyard is almost ready for guests.
I used an old metal tub for drinks and had it on an outside table. An old ironing board (with a great green metal stand) covered with a vintage table cloth gave us extra space for cups and glasses.
I always put these old gas station numbers out in the yard with the appropriate age. It embarrasses the kids, but that is what moms do.
The happy birthday boy. (if you are sharp eyed reader you may notice the laundry basket that I used for gifts was picked up for free a few posts ago at an estate sale)
Great party, fun crowd, a lot of work...I need a day off.
Isn't the weather just GLORIOUS! And so fun you were able to have your party outside! LOVE that photo of your yard all ready for the festivities! Very fun! ooxx`jodi
Posted by: Jodi | April 20, 2009 at 09:30 PM
You're a party pro! I bet if you didn't put out the gas station numbers, your kids would wonder what's up. He's a sweetheart!
Posted by: barbara | April 21, 2009 at 04:25 AM
Oh how FUN!~~~XXOO, Beth
Posted by: Elizabeth Holcombe | April 21, 2009 at 05:47 AM
You throw quite a party! How cool! I love the old gas station numbers. I think I need some of those for my old store.
Posted by: Kim | April 21, 2009 at 07:45 AM
Happy Birthday to Ben! Looks like a great party Laurie, I want one of those cupcakes, and yes, I did notice the laundry basket!
Posted by: Kim G. | April 21, 2009 at 10:05 AM
Oh man, I'm starving for a good sale. And some cupcakes too! I was confused for a second. Wasn't Marion Berry a politician? Why is she making a pie in honor of him? Then I googled marion berries. I feel silly! You know how to throw a great party. Looks like fun was had by all. Happy B-day to Ben!
Posted by: Carol | April 21, 2009 at 08:36 PM
Take it from one of the guests...it was a GREAT party. Seriously Louie, you really outdid yourself on this one.
Been catching up on your blog - AWESOME! I can't wait until my kids are both in school for longer so I can do what you do!!!
wait a minute...I don't think I could ever do half of what you do...never mind!
Posted by: Teresa | April 22, 2009 at 12:05 AM
Happy Birthday to Ben! My son turned 18 last week. The party in your darling yard looks like it was perfect! Great finds too.
Posted by: Mermaid Debbie | April 22, 2009 at 01:08 PM
Glad you survived the crazies and have some great finds to show for it. Happy B-Day to your son too!
Posted by: Linda | April 22, 2009 at 02:05 PM