I hit one estate sale today. It was on Craigslist and I WAS NUMBER ONE to get in the door. It was family run, but unfortunately the family had someone in the "antique" world come and price things...thus the prices were not as friendly as I would have hoped.
I did manage to find some goodies. This is a quick show and tell as I need to get packed up (more on that at the end of the post).
I was the first person in the Christmas room. A couple of bottlebrush trees, candle clips, candy canes and a fun little pocket handkerchief. The pocket hankie was from a local dry cleaner and when you insert it in your pocket it says "Merry Christmas" on one side and "Happy New Year" on the flip side.
I got lucky with mercury glass garland. 6 strands of it and some foil cones.
The woman that lived in the house was 95 and had gone to a memory care faculty. She used to sew Barbie clothes so there were lots of tiny barbie things (like sunglasses...perfect for spun heads). I also got lots of trims and tiny buttons for crafting.
I love these two ceramic horses. The trim is terry cloth with a funky pattern.
A sweet little ceramic doll and some tin molds. The doll looks like she has a wonky eye, but that is an easy fix. Her leg looks wonky too, but that is just the way I had her on the ground.. She is really cute.
I also found lot of this and that that I tucked in that box...doll hats, baskets...tidbits that will be put to good use.
I was happy to squeak in an estate sale today as tomorrow AMY AND I ARE HITTING THE ROAD...junking our way to the Alameda flea market. I am beside myself with excitement.
Post coming when I return, but if you follow me on Instagram you know you will see our adventure as we head down I-5. If you aren't on Instagram this is the perfect opportunity to start and follow our trip! Whahooo! Time to go finish packing...
Great finds, especially that bottle brush tree and the girl with the wonky eyes. Sounds like a book title - LOL! Can't wait to follow along on Instagram.
Posted by: Kathy | April 30, 2015 at 10:04 PM
Book title.......hmmmm......where have I heard that before?!?! :o)
Have a great time road tripping-I'm so jealous! Can't wait to see the fun instagram photos.
Posted by: Melissa | May 01, 2015 at 04:47 AM
So Brian and I are heading to Alameda in August. Keep me posted on some good places to stop! I know that there are way more places out there than Hanna and I found last year. Any secrets you care to share would be great!
Have fun girls and drive safe!
Erica
Posted by: Erica | May 01, 2015 at 04:51 AM
My mom and I are hitting a 40mi yard sale route tomorrow... and boy do I love yard sale routes. It takes all the driving around aimlessly out of garage sale-ing. But, as this is my 16th year doing yard sale routes, I'm finding higher and higher prices because "it's old" or "I saw something like that on the American Picker show and they said it was work $___." Lots of folks are charging retail prices at garage sales. Makes it hard to get rid of stuff, doesn't it?? :)
Have fun with Amy. I'll be checking into IG to see what you 2 have found.
Posted by: Melissa's Antiques | May 01, 2015 at 05:45 AM
That doll is absolutely precious. You really did get some really neat things. I can't wait to see all your IG photos from your trip with Amy. It's going to be so much fun to see what things come home with you this weekend!
Posted by: Musings from Kim K. | May 01, 2015 at 06:50 AM
Be safe -- I don't need to tell you to have fun! lol Can't wait to see what crazy stuff you find.
Posted by: janet | May 01, 2015 at 09:17 AM
Oh what fun you and Amy will have. Tell her hello and have a safe journey!!
Posted by: Annette | May 01, 2015 at 10:33 AM
The Road Trip sounds like fun, I can't wait to see what you come back with. I love the skeleton and glass garland. Have a safe trip!
Posted by: BethAnne | May 01, 2015 at 04:02 PM
So many cute things you were able to find!! What a fun and very exciting road trip!! Can't wait to see your photos on IG! :) Safe travels!! xo Holly
Posted by: Holly | May 01, 2015 at 04:52 PM
Just came across your blog via Thrifter Sisters - wow you find some amazing stuff!!! I added you to my blog roll so I can be sure to remember to visit again... :) http://www.vintagegoodness.com
Posted by: Mitzi | May 03, 2015 at 11:54 AM
Have fun in Alameda!
Posted by: Eddie Mitchell | May 04, 2015 at 05:42 AM
That Rudolph napkin is great the saying is so cute.
Posted by: Sheryl Remy | May 04, 2015 at 07:45 AM
Okay.....Looks like I missed this post somehow too! That's my goal is to get back to looking at some blogs. I'm always looking on everyone's IG now. Summer is coming so I can just wake up and get a cup of coffee and enjoy :-)
Still some pretty good finds for antique prices. I usually find small things at those sales too.
Posted by: Doreen | May 05, 2015 at 06:43 AM