Sunday, June 3, 2012

yard sailing

I went to the Eastern Kings Giant Yard sale yesterday, which isn't so much one big yard sale as it is a bunch of little yard sales spread out through the countryside. I spent the day driving around with my mom and sister, we hit most of the sites. I bought everything.




I needed something to corral the pile of shoes that are always at my door. This looks to be an old speaker, but it's hollowed out now. It needs a little TLC but it does the trick for now.



I've never felt the urge to wear mens ties but I love the embroidery on this. I think I'll wear it with a white shirt and high-waisted skirt.



Two soft comfy 80s tops.



This atomic scale needs some cleaning up as well but it's in great shape otherwise. It's still accurate! It's hard to photograph but there are little gold sparkles all over it.



Magazines, ranging from 1948 to 1966. I can't get over that Valentine's Day cover. Chatelaine is a Canadian womens magazine that's still going on strong today. I've never heard of Look but the theme of this issue intrigued me: The American Woman, in 1966. I'm looking forward to the articles in that.



This little brown jug will probably serve as a cookie jar for me



A clock in need of a battery



Someone was selling off their cat collection. My favourite is the teak guy up front.



Normally these baskets are for holding fruit in the kitchen, but I'm short on bathroom storage.



I need more chairs like I need a hole in the head but I love the pattern on this one. So comfy too!


I don't think I've ever had such a great yard sale haul, and I didn't spend more than five dollars on any single item!

14 comments:

  1. oh my goodness you have the CUTEST HOUSE IN THE WHOLE WORLD AND YOU DECORATE IT AND KEEP IT SO WELL!

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  2. Oh my gosh - you made some seriously amazing finds! Loving all of your picks! That chair, those awesome cats, the tie! So great.

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  3. Oooh man the tie and the cats are my favorites!

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  4. nice finds! your apartment is looking really cute

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  5. love the cats, cool old speaker and chair, what great finds! I went to a big yard sale thing too last month but it wasn't nearly as successful, it rained most of the day.


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  6. I am so jealous at this haul! Such good finds!

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  7. super cool, i love the kitty collection, and that fruit basket holder is genius for the bathroom

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  8. I love the chair! The color is so nice.

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  9. Beautiful photos! Adorable cat collection!
    Xo
    Elena
    http://dcinstyle.com/blog/

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  10. I am loving the fruit baskets in the bathroom! That is such a cute idea that I might just have to find some/steal your idea x

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  11. I love all your stuff you got, especially the chair....so cool and retro. This is how I want to decorate my apartment. Will have to do it a little at a time.

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