Early Saturday morning I packed up my camera in my backpack, put together a little snack and headed out the door. With a feeling of excitement I headed towards town and the BIG garage sale. What treasures might I find today? What new vase or vintage urn awaits? My favourite 'junque' store was letting vendors use their parking lot for the day. I think it was a nice gesture on the store's part because what the people in the parking lot were charging for their treasures was a fraction of what you would pay inside for a similar item! What FUN! I had all the time in the world and $80.00 in my pocket!
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| . . . is another (wo)man's junque . . . |
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| . . . a potpourri . . . |
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| . . . these totally made me smile . . . |
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| . . . keeping a garden angel company . . . |
What did I buy? A rather odd assortment: an old window, several chipped and banged up enamel pots, some bejeweled serviette rings, a blue Medalta bowl,a monstrous metal flour bin
(how am I going to explain that one to hubby?) and an old wooden box which I have already put my herbs in.
On my way home I just had to stop at our fabulous country store - it's like a magnet and it's only 10 minutes from our house. I tried to pass by but I couldn't. So on the day I thought I was just hunting for 'junque' I ended up buying these cute little nesting tables!
I swear, I couldn't have walked away! I had the perfect little corner for them in my kitchen. When I added my bouquet of globe flowers and the sun shone in on it all, I couldn't help but smile, I felt contentment.
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Jealous!! What finds! I absolutely love that herb box and your nesting tables!
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This is my idea of a perfect fun day! I love the wooden box n watering can also. Love all the photos!
ReplyDeleteooh, I want to do some saturday shopping with you. what amazing finds! :) thanks for linking up this week, your photos are gorgeous!! Rebecca
ReplyDeleteyup, love those tables and that simple sweet bouquet you put on them! wonderful!
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ReplyDeleteWhat great finds! Love those little nesting tables. Have a great day!
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I love nesting tables! Those are so pretty! I'll be happy when the kids are a little older and a set of nesting tables doesn't equate to more things to climb on!
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I like your arrangement with the yellow flowers on the table(s). Many other beautiful flower photos as well.
ReplyDeletewow, sounds like a great day! i love digging through other people's "junk" :)
ReplyDeleteyou are talking my language!
ReplyDeleteI go shopping with you! wonderful photos
ReplyDeleteYou're a good shopper! I love the herb box and the flowers on the nesting tables!
ReplyDeleteI think you did great at the sale, Barb. Just the type of things I would buy. And the tables are lovely. Wouldn't prolly fit my decor, but looks great in your home. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up to YSB today. I appreciate you being there!
OK the tables and flowers... just gorgeous!!!! love mornings like that although it's hard to get out without being spotted sometimes!
ReplyDeleteI love that little table set. Great set of images, looks like you had a great time.
ReplyDeleteLove the image of the tables under the window holding your beautiful globe flower arrangement.
ReplyDeleteTwo wonderful summery posts with the sunny yellow globe flowers; I like your method of junquing -- have a certain amount to spend and all the time in the world to do it! Good idea. (Of course since I live in such teeny tiny spaces, my collecting days are pretty much over -- no space. I love to see what others do though!
ReplyDeleteNow this is my kind of day!
ReplyDeleteI love those nesting tables Barb, and it looks like you chose a perfect place for them. Such beautiful light.