I have a thing about assessing signs for sales. Estate sale companies often have big and fancy ones with their logos. I prefer the ones that you can tell are written by an older individual in old fashioned or crooked handwriting. These are usually sales run by families or older folks who have good old stuff. I will do a u-turn if I see a sign like that.
When I pulled up to an estate sale on Thurday near my house the sign was written in an older person's handwriting. It was a family run sale and I spent two hours digging!
An old fashioned webbing lawn chair in red, a childs sleigh, four wire baskets (two of which are turquoise in color) and a beat up old ice chest.
The ice chest came home with me since it had a galvanized metal insert and would be good for drinks at a party.
A vintage beach towel with groovy cat graphics.
I spent some time digging in the closet under the stairs at the house and was rewarded with Christmas.
My very favorite ornament I found was this google eye snowman. The figural Santa light was a close second.
A bunch of old stock paper grocery bags (for my shows), a Boraxo soap container and some old plastic daisies for crafting.
A merry go round themed tv tray, some mercury glass picks, spun heads figures and a few boxes of small Christmas ornaments.
A stack of state plates, a few Christmas candles and a Christmas corsage.
I don't usually buy state plates but these were fun designs and will either be garage sale or Etsy bound.
An enamel pot with red rim and some vintage millinery fruit.
Vintage craft supplies.
A folding ruler, some bump chenille poinsettias, silvery bells, NOEL ceramic angel figures and a bunch of old Kerr canning jars.
Satin sprigs of roses and some old forget-me-not flowers.
A few more Kerr jelly jars with red lids, a metal coffee pot, a glass flower frog, a ceramic bird figure and a ceramic bird bath with bird.
Not a bad sale on a Thursday. That estate sale sign was a happy sight to see when I pulled up...it was my kind of sale.
p.s. Had good luck today (Friday)..post coming soon!
GEEZ........Really?
On a Thurs too? I don't even know what to say!
I can't believe you found another soap dispenser. I never see those or the ones that you got for your bathroom down here. Love the graphics on the groovy towel! Great haul of vintage Christmas.
Oh, and good luck today too?
SIGHHHHHHH..........
Posted by: Doreen | June 07, 2013 at 04:39 PM
My mom and I joke that you live you in estate sale heaven. That towel is fantastic! Love those cats. I'm always amazed that so much vintage Christmas exists in your part of the world. Can't wait to see what else you found.
Posted by: Musings from Kim K. | June 07, 2013 at 05:16 PM
Wow, I seriously think I need to move near you!! You seem to find the neatest treasures!! Love the lawn chair! Perfect for your summer relaxing!! The towel is so cute and always love seeing the Christmas goodies!! Happy weekend to you! xo Heather
Posted by: Heather | June 07, 2013 at 05:38 PM
Wow, this is a great haul. So glad you spotted the sign and took the time to follow it. Yay! That lawn chair brings back memories of my childhood. Love the jelly jars with the red tops, too. And here comes another Boraxo dispenser. Maybe a light in another bathroom??
Posted by: kathy | June 07, 2013 at 07:15 PM
Score!!! Congrats!!!
Posted by: Melanie | June 07, 2013 at 07:36 PM
SOLH - Shaky Old Lady Handwriting. Gets me every time. Signs that only say YARD SALE. You know there is going to be good OLD loot there. You did good, as usual. Tons of sales in my area today, but I stayed home. BUT! I am headed out early in the morning. There's a treasure out there with my name on it. Maybe some vintage Christmas, I hope. It's been awhile!
Posted by: Shara | June 07, 2013 at 08:16 PM
I have never seen anything like this here! Wow-Wow-Wow! I asked hubs if we go into town tomorrow and see if there were any yard sale signs. I live so remote now - I'm still going thru withdrawls! But, YEAH for YOU!
Posted by: Patti | June 07, 2013 at 09:17 PM
Wowzers!! Happy Thursday!
I'm off to garage sales this morning-I'll be lucky to find half of the goodies you found!
Posted by: Melissa | June 08, 2013 at 04:43 AM
Love the Merry Go Round Tray!! What a day!!!
Posted by: chris mckinley | June 08, 2013 at 06:01 AM
Oh my goodness, what a haul! You got so much awesome stuff! I really like all the Christmas stuff. That snowman is just adorable!
And the cooler is super cool! It will be great for parties and BBQs.
Posted by: Melissa | June 08, 2013 at 06:10 AM
Wowsers! What an awesome haul! I love it all!
Posted by: karen | June 08, 2013 at 07:19 AM
The next time your are out at estate sales and you open the back of your car, don't be alarmed when I jump out! HA!!
Seriously, you find the best sales and it would be so fun to tag along. Maybe someday we can hit them together. I can't believe you found another soap dispenser. Any immediate plans for it?
I'm totally with you about the estate sale signs. If they are the ones that you can buy at Walmart, I tend to steer clear. I'm so happy that old ladies have such distinctive handwriting. Makes it much easier for us treasure stalkers, I mean hunters:-)
Have a great Sunday!!
Erica
Posted by: Erica | June 09, 2013 at 07:00 AM
Glad to see someone else is rescuing lawn chairs. It's true that your part of the country is blessed with vintage. I spent Friday out and about as a vacation day. The only vintage thing I found was a box of holders for holding a your cards for the suggested bridge or canasta hand.
That material reminds me of those older red colored plastic cookie cutters. They were triangular. Sheryl
Posted by: Sheryl Remy | June 10, 2013 at 05:19 AM
You had lots of great finds! Wow! I am still recovering from a full day of garage sales on Saturday and a 8 hour auction on Sunday. So much to take pictures of and post. And get ready for the flea market this weekend. ahh!
Posted by: Melissa's Antiques | June 10, 2013 at 11:43 AM