I hit two estate sales this morning. I hit the first one about 5 minutes after it opened. There were quite a few sales this weekend so people were spread out and there was no line when I arrived. I walked right in and started shopping.
An angel figure, a mothball tin for my collection and a box of vintage crayons.
I bought two bags of random gift tags and was excited to find some Valentine stickers tucked in. I love the girl with the pigtails. I also found a couple of containers of glitter. (don't judge...i USE IT!)
In another bag of holiday tags I found some old Dennison stickers including an un-opened pack of Halloween, featuring a pumpkin head scarecrow.
Here are the rest of the holiday tags that were in the bags.
There were also two styles of DO NOT OPEN BEFORE CHRISTMAS tags that I did not have.
A pair of plastic pig banks.
I was happy to find a bunch of jingle bells. The display card was one I did not have in my collection. The Santa in the corner looks particularly jolly.
I thought this old shower cap was funny. My mom wears shower caps so I have first hand experience with them. I only ever see them in that bouffant style. This one is unopened and date 1956. Look at the way it fits on the head!
Was a fun sale. The second sale was a complete dud, so was glad the first one had a few goodies.
Happy Weekend!
So glad you got some goodies today. Love those seals.I don't think anyone would judge you on that glitter :-)
The angel with the pigtails is darling! I've never seen a shower cap in that style either. Those are such a crack up. I remember my mom using the bouffant ones to cover her beehive and teased hairdo LOL.
Thanks for sharing
Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Doreen | January 19, 2013 at 07:28 PM
That shower cap is a hoot! Looks like some Medieval knight's garb or something. Never saw one like that. You always find such interesting things! I'm just amazed that you find estate sales this time of year!
Posted by: Diane | January 19, 2013 at 07:58 PM
I have never, ever seen a Mothball tin anywhere but on your blog. Oddly enough, I think I am in love with them now. But, I honestly, don't know why! :) I'm glad you found some goodies this morning after all. I am itching for a sale of any type.
Posted by: Shara | January 19, 2013 at 08:32 PM
Love all the Dennison stickers. I'm always amazed when you can find them unopened too. What a fantastic shower cap! Chris hit an estate sale yesterday while I was with Josie at Chinese School. Nothing vintage but he came home with hockey helmets for our backyard ice rink.
Posted by: Kim Kenward | January 20, 2013 at 05:51 AM
Good for you! I went to two estate sales and boy were they awful! The first one was the second day of the sale, and nothing! The organizer told me they had 150 plus people in line when they took sign ups the first day, CRAZY!! The second one, nothing left on the third day, and what was left was so expensive! Love your finds!
chris
Posted by: chris mckinely | January 20, 2013 at 06:16 AM
A Cleopatra shower cap, Wow! That's a new one!
Posted by: karen | January 20, 2013 at 06:27 AM
Ha! That shower cap is too great! Love how they tried to find any way to "change it up" from the norm.... You must have had to have very short hair for that one to do any good! Love the crayons and stickers. So glad to see your collections growing!
Posted by: Maureen Kuppe | January 20, 2013 at 06:46 AM
Glitter and seals are always a great find! Now that shower cap, that is a hoot!!! Hugs, Linda
Posted by: Linda @ A La Carte | January 20, 2013 at 07:58 AM
Great finds, especially the Dennison. This bird is never early enough to get that worm! Love the shower cap, too. I do use them occasionally and have never seen that style before. I'm guessing it wasn't very popular....8+)
Posted by: Kathy | January 20, 2013 at 08:06 AM
I don't know how you can remember that your don't have a certain sticker or jingle bell in your collection!! You found good stuff but the shower cap is TO DIE FOR!!! I've not seen anything close to one like that. And she showers in full makeup!
Posted by: Annette | January 20, 2013 at 09:12 AM
Laurie, please know that I will never, ever judge you for buying more glitter. Just sayin'... :)
oxo,
Jill
Posted by: Jill | January 20, 2013 at 02:13 PM
All your treasures are great. That shower cap is a real stand out. I was stuck at home the entire weekend. But on Friday I got to a church sale. I found beaded fruit. A twin set of very large turkey candles and a turkey planter.
Sheryl
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and
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