Thankfully the sales this morning were much better than what I encountered on Friday. I was #32 to get in at the first one and they let in 25. Luckily they let in another wave after a few minutes and I got in the door. I hit a second sale on the way home and between the two stops I was a happy camper.
It was a Christmassy day...lots of Christmas ornaments to use for crafts.
Old bells, plastic Christmas holly, a pair of reflectors and another ornament holder box.
I was happy to find a Christmas corsage with a spun head elf.
A Shiny Brite nativity scene in original box.
My favorite find of the day was this card that goes over the neck of an old milk bottle. It is from a dairy and reads "From Lucas Valley Dairy and your milkman George Geister". George filled in his name on the blank ...I love that this was something that was saved. Note the glass of milk in Santa's hand.
A great gray tablecloth with sprays of flowers
I am always happy if my estate sale finds include old glitter
An old local flour sack.
A bunch of old Santa holiday savings cards from 1952. Great Santa graphic.
I can't tell you how happy I was not to have a repeat of Friday! Not a huge haul, but definitely some fun stuff.
Happy weekend.
Happy Saturday Laurie! I have had a great time catching up on your treasures. I even liked the Dud Day! My favorite find in all these posts, I think, is the glitter. Something about glitter is wonderful. I had never thought to just display it. Great ideas you always share! (Still wondering over the ribbon collection though!) Enjoy Sunday, Elizabeth
Posted by: Elizabeth | August 20, 2011 at 08:52 PM
Love the milk bottle card! Cute stuff!
Posted by: zootsuitmama | August 21, 2011 at 12:40 AM
Nice finds, as usual! I recently purchased a box full of little jars of vintage glitter, just like yours. Too cute!
Posted by: Mitzi Curi | August 21, 2011 at 01:06 AM
Another great find! Glad you had a great day....even though your days aren't really "duds" :-) Nice milk bottle card. Never seen one like that.I love that the milkman signed it too. Makes it even more special. Score with the Spunhead elf corsage and glitter too!
Posted by: Doreen | August 21, 2011 at 05:25 AM
Love the ornaments and glitter:) My Abigail justloves glitter:) We are going to try make and wreath with pink ornaments this year.
Posted by: Elma | August 21, 2011 at 06:33 AM
That card that goes over the neck of an old milk bottle is our favorite also! You found some great things.
Have a lovely day,
Laura and Michele
Posted by: Laura and Michele | August 21, 2011 at 07:40 AM
This deffinately makes up for Friday! That nativity is just the best!!
Posted by: Kathy | August 21, 2011 at 08:07 AM
Yikes - that tablecloth is seriously gorgeous - I've never seen one like it before. I've got all kinds of vintage Christmas ideas in my head, now I just need to find some out there!
Posted by: Into Vintage | August 21, 2011 at 08:08 AM
I was so shocked to see that you came away with nothing on Friday, because I'm one of those that think you always find something! Thank goodness Saturday was better. That old milk bottle card is fantastic, and I love going to sales where people have kept things like that!
Posted by: Carol @ Old Glory Cottage | August 21, 2011 at 09:59 AM
That lovely rose tablecloth is a Wilendur, and it came in many different background colors. It's hard to find, and yours is just yummy! I, too, succumb to the lure of vintage glitter. I think we all do! Great stuff!
Posted by: Jenny | August 21, 2011 at 04:39 PM
I am in awe at the size of that nativity. I have only found the tiny ones. A milk card is a keeper. All that glitter in one place...it was meant to be. Nice recovery...Renee
Posted by: Renee | August 21, 2011 at 05:24 PM
Loved that santa milk card-- oh, and the glitter! One can never have too much glitter.
I thought of you yesterday while I was in S.F. again at The Crown & Crumpet. Had fun chatting with the owner Amy. She took me on a little tour of her cute cupboards, etc. She's just as fun as her tea salon! I already have plans to go back for a Christmas tea and shopping. Dang, I love that place!
Hugs,
Jill
Posted by: Jill | August 21, 2011 at 07:18 PM
Great finds as always Laurie! I didn't go last week and when I read your posts it makes me wish I had! Love that Santa milk bottle card. I have never seen one of those. How great is it that George signed it. Ah, the good ole days... Well, they seem good to me, I don't actually remember milk being delivered (maybe when I was a baby?) Oh well, I can pretend :)
Posted by: Marci | August 21, 2011 at 07:33 PM