With a holiday weekend there are often fewer estate sales. I did not even venture out yesterday. I hit four this morning...boom, boom, boom, boom and was home by 10:30....done. Only the first sale had any boom to it, the others were all pretty much duds.
4 little nestling plastic cups.
One squeaky kitty already added to my collection.
Tiny vintage ornaments, an elf, two spun head package tie-ons and a bunch of reflectors.
I got four boxes with these nifty candle
trimmers. They are a metal collar that you put around a candle and ornaments hang from the hooks. I had some of these already, but don't find them often.
You can swap out the ornament colors to match your decorations.
The box tells me they glamourize holiday candles and sconces. (they are also COMPLETELY made in the U.S.A.)
To be honest my last estate sale I hit did have a tiny treasure to it. A laundry cart liner in original packaging. I have a cart frame with no liner so was happy to find this.
Another day in estate sale land. Next weekend I am super excited to be headed to FARM CHICKS and hunting for treasures there. Yehaw!
Get yer boots on and get up there..........good luck at farmchicks!!!!
Posted by: gail | May 25, 2013 at 05:40 PM
Farm Chicks AND Round Top??? Aren't you a lucky girl?!?
I can't wait to live through your adventures...
Posted by: Melissa | May 25, 2013 at 05:46 PM
When Don't I LEARN Something from you!?!? I bought two of those candle collars not knowing what they were! I thought I'd make silverware wind chimes with one...I had no idea that you could hang ornaments on them! YIPPEE for the Magpie who knows what every vintage thing was SUPPOSED to be!
Posted by: Tammy | May 25, 2013 at 06:25 PM
Always happy to see what you scored. Can't wait to follow your adventures next weekend. We hit an estate sale at a farm house this morning. Lots of western gear for Josie's upcoming birthday next weekend. Giddy-up!
Posted by: Kim K. | May 25, 2013 at 07:45 PM
A candle ornament hanger, so THAT'S what that is! I have one that actually has a holder for the candle but never did know what the purpose was for the hooks. There is always something new to learn!
Posted by: kathy | May 25, 2013 at 08:36 PM
Too bad they weren't all as awesome as this one! Those candle decorations are really neat. I imagine a crafty chick like you will put them to good use for sure!
Posted by: Melissa | May 25, 2013 at 08:37 PM
A PINK cart liner, no less. One of those old metal laundry carts is high on my wishlist.
I have a set of those little nesting cups. Mine are from "The Bottle Store" in Ogallala, Nebraska. I think they are jiggers or shot glasses.
Posted by: Shara | May 25, 2013 at 09:12 PM
Is it Farm Chicks time already? How time flies! Even if it was not your usual vast quantity, I think you did well!
Posted by: barbara | May 26, 2013 at 05:28 AM
Maddie & I had some luck at the sales the other day. Maddie found lot's of crafting things at a church sale and she was so cute telling me things like "Mom, this clay is $3 per brick at the store & it's only 10 cents!". I love her enthusiasm.
I am dreaming of Farm Chicks. My best friend Rachel and I talk or text at least 10 times a day and it's all we can talk about!
See you soon,
Erica
Posted by: Erica | May 26, 2013 at 08:15 AM
Not too many sales and you still manage to score! Love the pink liner still in it's original package too even!I've never seen the candle trimmers. Those are kind of cool esp since you can change out the colors of the ornaments.Seems like you just went to the Farm Chicks sale.....Oh wait, I saw the Yehaw! and I was thinking of Texas LOL.
I'm sure you're going to find lots more vintage goodies up there.
Thanks for sharing
ps.....I see one of my elves made it up there again! :-D
Posted by: Doreen | May 26, 2013 at 09:14 AM
Another one of my blog friends from BC is going to Farm Chicks! Hope neither of you have to take the route of that bridge collapse... yikes.
Love the treasures you found this weekend...
But the adorable Kitten squeaky toy?
LOVE IT!
Posted by: Maureen | May 26, 2013 at 12:35 PM
OK, You might need to show us what the liner looks like out of the package and on your laundry cart someday. It looks so darn cute! What were the chances you'd find one, and not even opened???
Thanks for sharing :)
Erica
Posted by: Erica | May 26, 2013 at 01:13 PM
How neat to find the laundry cart insert! It's always fun to see what loot you pick up!
Posted by: Patti | May 26, 2013 at 02:39 PM
That kitty is my favorite!!! Oh, lucky you next weekend! xo Heather
Posted by: Heather | May 26, 2013 at 11:03 PM
So glad to see you- and glad I could help out ! Have fun at farm chicks!
Melanie
Posted by: Melanie | May 27, 2013 at 06:16 AM
I agree with Erica. We need to see the liner in your cart. I'm sure some embellishing will be happening too. Enjoy farm chicks. Take lots of pictures!!!
Posted by: Kim K. | May 28, 2013 at 03:19 AM
Those candle collars are really cool!
Posted by: Diane | May 28, 2013 at 03:29 PM