I hit one sale yesterday and one today. I signed up yesterday for the Saturday sale and was #3 on the list to get in (happy dance on front porch as I signed the list for such a low number). The sale was advertised as a 50 year accumulation and declared the basement to be a digger. I love to dig.
I got in the door right away. I made my first run thru the house and I always go back for a second look if it is a good sale. In the basement I had seen this basket on my first run which had some oddball Christmas in it. On my second run I dug deeper into it and decided the five dollar price tag was fine. It is a big wire basket of stuff.
This is what I got that was worthwhile in the holiday hodge podge. A few bottle brush trees and some vintage tinsel.
A few strands of glass garland, random ornaments, foil bells and some Christmas reflectors.
A bunch of mercury glass picks.
This little fellow was a total surprise to me. He just sprang from one of the bags. He hangs as if he is flying thru the air.
So the $5 bin was a winner. In addition to the bin...I got this.
A light up holiday ornament tree. I was hoping I could repair it, but the lights don't work and are woven thru the ornaments. I think I will take it apart. It has a great strand of turquoise glass garland on it.
A old glass jar and a bunch of holiday plastic figures. Some need repair. The pink rabbit is missing ears, but I think I can work some magic.
Vintage Easter candles, a honeycomb bunny, a Putz style house, a valentine candy heart box and an unused vintage jewelery box (with original directions and key inside).
Floral cloth napkins and a bunch of old bobby pins in original wrapping.
A super pretty floral tin, a Rempel lamb and deer and a vintage smiling baby toy.
A Christmas sleigh with spun head Santa, vintage Christmas corsages, gold holiday ornaments, a baby rattle and big cardboard bells.
Some floral unused sheeting. I don't know what it is about this type of fabric, but I always grab it.
A teeny bit of vintage Halloween.
A couple of old chenille animals. One is a dog and the other is a giraffe?
Number three was certainly a good number for me today! Happy Weekend.
You found some great Christmas stuff, and OH that pink corsage! Swoon!
:)
~Becca~
Posted by: Becca | October 01, 2011 at 03:33 PM
WOW, what a great sale that was Laurie! Pretty much all of the holidays were covered, but I think that little mystery guy is my favorite. He's such a cute little.....whatever he is!
Posted by: Carol @ Old Glory Cottage | October 01, 2011 at 04:13 PM
Score for you. those cardboard bells are amazing. Along with absolutely every thing else. The floral tin and gnome headed man? cute. Number three is a great number for you. I have similar pillowcases and snag them when I can because they are so cute...smiles...Renee
Posted by: Renee | October 01, 2011 at 04:43 PM
Wow Laurie, that is a fantastic haul! I would have been over the moon with all that!! I especially love the hard plastic figures. I have a weird love for those old plastic items. Bunnies, santas, pigs, love em all! Great stuff.
Posted by: Marci | October 01, 2011 at 05:37 PM
Wow that was quite a score you have there Laurie, lucky you.
Posted by: Nan | October 01, 2011 at 07:00 PM
Honestly I don't think there's anything better than digging through a box of Christmas stuff when you're not quite sure what's inside. (I kind of want to make a light-up tree!)
Posted by: barbara | October 01, 2011 at 07:31 PM
So much cuteness!! Fabulous and fun finds, as always!!!
Michelle
Posted by: Michelle | October 01, 2011 at 07:53 PM
Oh you luck duckie! This is such a great haul I don't even know where to start. The blue heart, a BRAND NEW jewelry box, the list just goes on. Was this the one over around 80th? I saw it on Craig's list and thought about going but spent the day buying a new car instead - go figure!
Posted by: Kathy | October 01, 2011 at 10:13 PM
Fun stuff-- hurray #3!! I've been working my friend's (mom's) estate sale this weekend. I was able to score some vintage linens, wooden spoold, etc. Her mom had lived in that little cottage since 1950... and never threw anything away. It's been fun to see the variety of things... kind of a little time capsule!
hugs,
Jill
Posted by: Jill | October 02, 2011 at 12:32 AM
Oops...that was wooden spools. Sorry about that typo... darn these little smart phone keyboards!
Hugs,
Jill
Posted by: Jill | October 02, 2011 at 12:35 AM
I need to shop where you shop! What a great sale, I love everything you found! I can never resist vintage holiday items.
Posted by: AntiquesGaloreGal | October 02, 2011 at 06:08 AM
Amazing haul! Why not try replacing the bulbs on the light string before ripping the Christmas picture apart? It's too wonderful to destroy.
Posted by: janeray | October 02, 2011 at 06:23 AM
I know I sound whiny, but dang woman, you just make me crazy with all the goodies you find.
I agree with the lady above....Please, please don't take the tree apart! It's stunning just the way it is.
Hugs,
Meri
Posted by: Meri Wiley | October 02, 2011 at 07:32 AM
I have to agree with Meri. Is there any way that tree display can stay together in one piece? It's stunning. I also have to give a shout-out on my Magpie Halloween purchase. I love love love my black kitty. She's purr-fect.
Posted by: Musings from Kim K. | October 02, 2011 at 06:31 PM
Really?
I mean REALLY! Was there a vintage Christmas factory in Portland during the 40's? That's the only explanation I can come up with for all the vintage Christmas loot you find. Officially I'm thrilled for you but I might have to pout just a little. :-)
Posted by: Into Vintage | October 02, 2011 at 09:42 PM
The little pink bells and the Halloween are my favs!
Posted by: zootsuitmama | October 02, 2011 at 09:55 PM
I have to agree with Kim Laurie!! lol Good stuff once again
Posted by: Debbie | October 03, 2011 at 09:49 AM
a good gamble indeed! And I just love the pink corsage. :) I also noticed our curtains in the photo. I thrifted a pair of pillow cass made from the same fabric! Love them. :)
Posted by: Rebecca | October 20, 2011 at 06:44 AM