My mother-in-law and I decided to brave some of the sales that were going on near her neighborhood, and I'm so glad we did. Not only was it a gorgeous morning, but I scored two amazing finds, and only spent $4 total.
My first find came in at a whopping $1 and will make a huge impact in our dining room as a chandelier...
Awesome drum shade, right? I love the grass cloth texture and it is in perfect condition. I'm hoping we can either use a cord kit with it, or eventually hard wire it over our dining table.
I love that they are toddler friendly, and that they will bring out the yellow in our dining room chair fabric...once I tackle the rest of those staples.
After scoring these deals I definitely see more yard sale-ing on my Saturdays this summer!
Have you scored anything on your thrifting/yard sale-ing adventures lately? I would love to hear about it!
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Oh yard sales!!! When we were in New England last year I remember driving past so many. I felt bad about getting my husband to stop all the time, so I don't think we actually checked any out! Ah, well. Well done for braving the crowds!
ReplyDeleteGreat cup handle detail on those pieces! And that is a beautiful lampshade, I hope you show us what the final chandelier or lamp looks like.
ReplyDeletelove the yellow melamine, looks like it's in great condition.
ReplyDeleteThe call it mellow yellow - what a happy find... just like finding your blog from Apron Thrift Girl! Am off to follow you - can't wait to see what else you find this summer.
ReplyDeleteLove your finds! Those dishes are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI just had a great "haul" at a local sale on Friday. Check it out here:
http://handbagsnpigtails.blogspot.com/2011/06/best-garage-sale-ever.html
Have a great day!
love, love your finds... totally jealous! They are going to look fabulous in your home... ;-)
ReplyDeleteNicky
The yellow melamine is great!
ReplyDeleteDang! That's grand theft! I can't believe you found those treasures for so cheap. Have fun with them. :)
ReplyDeleteyour finds are great! i hopped over from life made lovely.
ReplyDeleteHello and what a lovely find. We do not have yard sales here in the Uk but after reading all about yours I think perhaps its time I started the trend but as we have a lot of rain in the North West it may get a bit soggy.
ReplyDeleteNice meeting you via her librarys adventures.
Take care, keep safe, be happy
Beverley xx
great finds!
ReplyDeleteGreat find on those melamine yellow dishes. $3 is incredible. Way to go!
ReplyDeleteTammy
Love that lamp shade, the cloth texture is beautiful. Make sure you take photos when it's re-purposed!
ReplyDeleteDrooling over that cute yellow set!!
ReplyDeleteThese are great! I am going to start frequenting yard sales! I know I would love them! Thanks for the link on over, M!
ReplyDeleteWow! Great deals!! I love that drum lamp shade!
ReplyDeleteThose dishes! I love the color and the fluid shape- such a great find!
ReplyDeleteMight I ask- where did you find your sofa? It's pretty much perfect.
Thanks Mandi! The sofa is from thefoundary.com - it was a great deal.
ReplyDeleteI don' t yardsale often (maybe twice a year), but I love local consignment shops and Foster's in the depot district. Foster's has some amazing finds.
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