Who doesn't love a church rummage sale?
The church down the road from us has one every spring, and I try to go if I can remember.
Last Friday, I popped in early, maybe an hour after it started, and found some great deals.
The first thing I found were these two end tables. My son, Sam, is still trying to furnish his new apartment, and I was pretty sure these would match the coffee table he picked up at a resale shop. Sturdy and solid, and $30 for the pair? Sold!
On a table filled with office and stationery supplies, I found these two brand new notepads from Wrendale Designs. Wrendale is a British company with adorable artwork. These sell at high end boutiques for at least $8 each. And I got them for $1. I can always use cute notepads!
I've been collecting tole trays for a while. They make great artwork on walls, too. This one was in great condition, and I liked the color. These trays can sell for $10-$100, depending on the condition. I got this for $1!
And because I like tole and sweetly painted things, I couldn't pass up this vintage mantle clock. I put in a new battery, and it works! $1!
This is the third copy of this cookbook that I have purchased this year. Hollyhocks and Radishes. Maybe it's a Michigan thing (because it is based on a farm stand and the recipes are all from the U.P.), but when I found it the first time, I was so enchanted with the delightful drawings and stories. And whenever I see it, I buy it to gift it to someone. $1.
Sam is excited to take these tables home with him the next time he's in town. And I'm excited to find such great bargains.
The weather is warming, and soon it will be garage sale season. Do you like to shop at them? Do you like to have sales? The selling is always a lot of work, but it can pay off well, too. I had one last spring, and managed to clear out everything from our storage facility.
I won't have enough for a sale this year, but I always donate to my local resale shop. I have a box of books that are ready to find a new home, too.
Hope your spring is full of treasures!
Those notebooks are so cute. I love notebooks, pencils, and pens myself since I still write everything by hand.
ReplyDeleteWhen my girls were little, we shopped garage sales. I bought their clothes, toys, and books from them and also found home decor items. Now they are young adults and one of our favorite activities is to shop at thrift stores. The bargains and the search are so fun!