Friday I hit one sale. Lucky for me I was number 6 to get in the door and it wasn't too bad. Not too bad at all.
A good collection of Christmas light reflectors and small gold ornaments.
A nice cream colored vase, more Christmas ornaments on chenille stems or wires, vintage ribbon, Christmas corsages and a great plastic Santa.
The Santa was in a box of random Christmas, so I didn't know he was there until I got home and discovered him amongst a bunch of holiday decorations.
3 strands of old glass garland and a bunch of tin tape containers. I now have about 12 of these tape dispenser...I always find them in with the vintage ribbon that I collect.
I could not resist this container of Reynolds Wrap Jr. foil. It is a tiny box and the foil is blue. One of the suggestions on the back of the box is to wrap your baked potatoes in the foil to make them more festive. I'll use it for crafts, not potatoes.
Cupcake picks and birthday candle holders.
Yes, I did find a couple of boxes of vintage birthday candles. They are peeking out from behind one of the gold tinsel bursts.
This magazine holder I actually found last Saturday, but never posted about it as it was the only thing of interest that I bought. It looks like it was intended for store use...I thought it was fairly unusual.
Was a good way to start a long weekend. Happy Day!
Another fruitful Friday! I love those cupcake picks. So cute!
Posted by: Lori | May 29, 2010 at 08:14 PM
What? You don't want festive potatoes?! You crack me up!
Great finds-- that jolly little santa will feel right at home with your fabulous collection!
Hugs,
Jill
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Hugs,
Jill
Posted by: Jill | May 29, 2010 at 08:20 PM
Blue foil potatoes, okay sound good to me.
I blew it Laurie. I found out after it was over (I was away a week) there was a sale of a very old couple whom I know. She died last year and he just went into Senior housing and his stuff is all going on sale. I heard about the Christmas stuff that was out but it didn't look vintage I was told. I'm hoping it's still on tomorrow just in case. People here do not know vintage when they see nor do they want it. Nan
Posted by: Nancy Jane York | May 29, 2010 at 09:42 PM
Jackpot! You did good, girl. I drove halfway across town and all I got was a half full bottle of silver polish.
Posted by: Janet | May 29, 2010 at 11:57 PM
What a fabulous seasonal score. I never find big quantities of wonderful vintage things like these.
I live in Middle Ga. Once in a blue moon, I find something vintage but never a great big bunch of stuff like you found. I have found a few Birthday candles but not much Christmas and never halloween.
I guess I'll keep on searching. And I wish you, Laurie, many fabulous finds in the future.
Posted by: Debra Ganas | May 30, 2010 at 04:21 AM
You're the best estate-sale shopper ever! As usual, I love all of your treasures. The blue foil was the best! But then again, I like the magazine rack... what do you think you'll use it for?
Hat's off to you! Mich in Mich
Posted by: Mich in Mic | May 30, 2010 at 04:47 AM
That deco vase is gorgeous. Me want!!!!!
Posted by: Vintage Christine | May 30, 2010 at 04:51 AM
what a cool find! i love the Mickey Mouse stand! just call me jealous : )
Posted by: Mara | May 30, 2010 at 06:30 AM
Good buys! I love the Micky Mouse stand and the birthday candles. You really do Estate sales the best of anyone
Posted by: Linda @ A La Carte | May 30, 2010 at 08:29 AM
Goodies, goodies and more goodies. You find some of the coolest estate sales...the blue foil is neat, but all those little things that you turn into your great crafts are the best. I still treasure my Carmen Miranda with the fruit on her head and the glittery wings...she hangs by computer all year long. Happy Memorial Day *elaine*
Posted by: elaine | May 30, 2010 at 06:35 PM
You always find the neatest stuff!! And I love that Santa.
Posted by: Lynn | May 31, 2010 at 04:31 AM
"Fairly unusual"??? I'll say - and more like Freaking Fabulous!!
(I LOVE vintage Christmas too, and your fabulous finds consistently amaze me.)
But the Mickey Mouse Magazine rack has me literally "pea-green with envy", as Scarlett would say!
Wow.
Posted by: HeidiAnn | May 31, 2010 at 10:20 AM
You really scored! Hope your Memorial Day was peaceful. Mimi
Posted by: Mimi Sue | May 31, 2010 at 08:29 PM
Laurie, I am hooked on your Estate Sale adventures! You could write an entire book on them alone, and it would be such a page turner to see what was found next! The blue Jr. Foil is my favorite, and I love that you collect (only you!) tape dispensers! Amazingly fun! Autograph please! Elizabeth
Posted by: Elizabeth | June 01, 2010 at 06:01 AM
I do declare, Laurie, the estate sale gods know just what you like, and just where to put them for you to find! I never see any of those fun little things around here. I guess the "vintage" folks moved out to the northwest to retire and leave their stuff for sale!
Posted by: SueLovesCherries | June 01, 2010 at 09:07 AM
That was a very, very, very good sale! Instead of being jealous, I'm going to try to follow the teachings of the Dalai Lama and remember that if I'm happy for the good fortune of others, I have 8 billion chances for happiness every day. He makes it look so easy.
Posted by: barbara | June 02, 2010 at 09:43 AM