I has a small window of time today for estate sale land before I needed to pick Ben up from college for his spring break.
I hit two estate sales. The first estate sale was crazy. You can email the company to get on the list to get in. I have no idea where my name fell on the list I only know I hustled in the door when my name was called. There were probably 80 or 90 people in the house and you could barely move.
I usually go through the house a couple of times to see if I missed things on the first round. Once was enough with all these folks in the house. I found some goodies and was out the door.
A stack of plastic frames with a tiny floral motif on them (perfect for a craft project) and a battered metal pot.
A great green vase with nice detail on the base and a vintage first aid kit.
Evidently the original owner of the first aid kit never had a medical mishap as I don't believe the kit has been used.
A few boxes of ornaments and some nice oversize cardboard vintage bells.
Some smaller Christmas ornaments and some satin balls for crafting.
I use old pipe cleaners (the kind that were sold to actually clean pipes) quite a bit in my crafting. I thought this old tin would be fun to display them in...plus I like the fellow's crazy mustache.
Hawaiian punch can and old plastic bells.
This box was purchased for one dime. Stardust Knit Undies. This will be a very cute storage box.
Daffodils? I had to pick Ben up in Corvallis and I know from past experience that this time of the year there are roadside honor system stands that sell bouquets of fresh field daffodils.
It was a happy day.
A fun outing to bring home your son, splendid goodies and fresh flowers. Who could ask for more? It's going to be ages before we see spring blooms. I think a trip to the florist is in order!! Happy weekend. Enjoy your one on one time with your son this week.
Posted by: Kim k. | March 22, 2013 at 08:17 PM
We had unexpected snow and freezing temperatures yesterday so I cut all my Daffodils and brought them in. I wish I could have Daffodils every day of the year. They are my very favorite.
That Hawaiian Punch can brings back memories of holiday school parties and red mustaches.
Posted by: Shara | March 22, 2013 at 08:39 PM
I want stardust undies!
I adore that vase of daffies and yes, the roads to Corvallis are lined with them at this time of year and I always wonder who planted them all.
Posted by: Kathy | March 22, 2013 at 08:41 PM
I don't know if they have them in the USA but in Canada we still have Rexall Drugstores where that First Aid Kit probably came from (a billionaire who owns the Edmonton Oilers now owns the chain, one of the richest men in Canada). Cheers!
Posted by: Cheapchick | March 22, 2013 at 09:08 PM
You chose wisely...the sale I went to was BIG buck and nothing there that I wanted. I don't remember seeing any Christmas either.
Love the daffodils, have a great time with your boy.
Debbie
Posted by: My Shabby Roses | March 22, 2013 at 10:08 PM
Wow....you have to be an expert at these sales.Grabbing all those goodies and managing to get out the door with all those people in there.I always have visions of you carrying stacks of stuff and peering through a hole somewhere like those cartoon characters :-)Love those bells and cans.
I think the sales are starting in full swing down here now too.
Those daffodils look gorgeous in that vase.
Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Doreen | March 22, 2013 at 10:55 PM
Ohh -- wishing I could find some of those little ornaments. I don't know how you manage to find so much in such a crowded house! I went to a local sale yesterday where they let everyone in at once and it was ridiculous -- couldn't see or grab anything. Maybe you can write a little how-to for me? :-)
Posted by: Into Vintage | March 22, 2013 at 10:59 PM
I know you're going to do something fantastic with those frames. Have a great time with Ben!
Posted by: barbara | March 23, 2013 at 06:04 AM
Great frames. LOVE the Hawaiian Punch can!!
Posted by: Diane | March 23, 2013 at 07:54 AM
Awesome!! *sigh* I have done my "estate" shopping all morning on etsy!!!
Do you have a button I can use for my blog?
Posted by: Kim Campbell | March 23, 2013 at 09:16 AM
That tobacco tin is perfect for your pipe cleaners! I'm sue that cute little guy will guard them when you are away. Enjoy the Spring break!!
Posted by: Annette | March 23, 2013 at 12:39 PM
What a treasure trove of vintage goodies!!
Posted by: Ellen | March 23, 2013 at 06:52 PM
Good finds! I will enjoy seeing what you do with those floral frames. You have such great vision. The daffodils are gorgeous! Mine just started coming up and we are getting a snowstorm as I type..GRRR! Sick of the white stuff! Have fun with Ben, mine all go back to school on Monday, they have been out all week. Hard to believe it is spring break time already *sheesh* time does fly.
Posted by: Marci | March 23, 2013 at 08:05 PM
My son's name is Ben too!
I love all your finds, amazing how many good things you find! karen...
Posted by: karen | March 24, 2013 at 06:32 AM
Awesome finds! Those frames are great candidates for chalk paint.
I, too, love the real pipe cleaners. Great narrow and short dimensions, as well as the creamy color and texture.
Posted by: Maria (Magia Mia) | March 24, 2013 at 11:36 AM
The Hawaiian Punch can is perfect for a 4th of July display with those great colors. I really fell for those cardboard bells and the red plastic bells too. The red bells remind me of those vintage cookie cutters. I collect those in red, green and amber. Sheryl
Posted by: Sheryl Remy | March 25, 2013 at 06:00 AM