Estate Sale Friday. Over The River.

Friday the listings for estate sales looked pretty dismal. There was one listed that looked remotely interesting but it was in Vancouver, Washington...so up across the river from Portland.  I was on the fence about going but decided the potential for a vintage fix was just to strong...

I was there half an hour ahead of time and was about 12th in line.  I got in with the first wave of people and was the first person to hit the Christmas table.

A great old cardboard manger scene and a box of Shiny Brites.  

Ornaments were also priced individually so I picked up a few more. I was thrilled to find the pink tinsel garland.

A tiny mica snowman, tin bells and a vintage holiday tape dispenser.


A reindeer

A ornament making kit. I found lots of doo dads for crafting...vintage bottlebrush trees (still in original packaging), holly leaves and foil butterflies.

Spun head package tie ons.  My best purchase of the day was a BIG bag of mercury glass garland.  When I got it home I took it out of the bag and there were 9 strands of it!!

Extra awesome was the variety of sizes of the beads.

 

Always amazed when things survive the years in their original packaging...like this concertina garland.

I never pass up a grab bag of vintage gift tags.  Nothing better than going through them and discovering designs I have never seen before.  The Woodland Friends sticker book with the chipmunks and other creatures is new to me.

Last but not least some tiny shoes/slippers made from old greeting cards.  I usually see baskets or containers made from the greeting cards so thought these were a bit different.
One sale only, but glad that I decided to cross the river....worth the trip over the bridge for sure!

Comments

[Shara]

That Mercury Garland looks very Patriotic. It looks like you went over the river to Grandma's house with all that good stuff!

[Dianne]

Laurie, it was well worth the river crossing! You found some amazing stuff. I've never seen concertina garland! Have a great day! Dianne

[rae]

my grandmother has that same manger scene and my cousin Lindsay and i put it together every year. I love it because she hasn't saved much (my grandparents always update everything!) but she loves that manger.

[Erica]

Over the years, I have collected a pretty good amount of gift tags and seals. I can't ever pass up the cuteness! What do you do with yours?

Fun seeing you yesterday!

~Erica

[Kathy]

Those shoes are FAB!! I have never seen those and it would be fun to try making them.

[Eddie Mitchell]

I remember making those greeting card slippers in Sunday School when I was in third or fourth grade. We put candy canes and treats in them to give to someone in our family for Christmas. I think I gave mine to my grandmother.

[Annette]

Those little shoes are so sweet. Glad you made the trip over the river.

[sandy]

Great finds, I found one of those little shoe ornaments this week end too.

[karen]

Such cute finds! Hey Laurie, have you ever heard of Wilsonville? My hubby's company has a sister company there and they have a position that he is considering but we no nothing of the area. Any info. that you might have would be great.
We have looked online but info. from locals is always the best.
Our kids are grown so schooling is not an issue.
Thanks! karen....

[Musings from Kim K.]

Looks like it was well worth the road trip. Those woodland Christmas seals are darling. I can't believe all the stuff you find in the original packaging.

[Betty in Arlington]

I heart your manger cut out!

[Diane]

Yes, the woodland seals are too charming! I never saw those before either.

[April Dudko]

What fabulous finds! Aren't you glad you over the river?!

[Maureen]

Cool! Love the old packaging too; and in such great shape! Lots of cute treasures you found!

[Melissa's Antiques]

totally worth the drive!