Tag Archives: estate sale finds

Latest Finds

posted on September 13, 2013

With all the work going on around the house we haven’t had much luck with our thrift finds lately. There’s been no $20.00 barcelona chairs or $5.00 faberge eggs. (giggle) That doesn’t mean we don’t get out when we can and find a few things worth picking up. I do believe the days of scoring big every weekend with designer mid-century furniture is over.

My husband is a hoot! I don’t talk much about him except to tell you how awesome he is at home renovation but he’s also one of the best story tellers I’ve ever known. He’s an avid ….

Thrifty Finds – how’s your memory?

posted on May 9, 2012

My last post was pictures of the moon and to be honest I feel like I’ve been on the moon these past 2 1/2 weeks. I’ve been absent from all the things I love and I’m feeling out of sorts. But things are about to improve, as I am FINALLY off the air and our fundraising is over and now I just have to get through the jazz concert we’re hosting this weekend. I’m sure many of you feel the same when I say “I work to live”… never “live to work”. It is a necessity but I’m ready to ….

Thrifty Finds

posted on April 27, 2012

It’s been a pretty good week for finds and I thought I’d share a few. We are always on the hunt for things big and small and usually find at least one or two things worth keeping. Sometimes we find stuff that we don’t need but know we can sell. We’re not crazy hoarders or anything but I’ve learned over the years to NOT say “no” and walk away too fast. Sometimes you regret leaving things behind.

There was a silent auction at the University where I work and I’ve bought a few things in the past but usually it’s just ….

Estate Sale: Photography Books

posted on April 2, 2012

Another week goes by and more fun stuff is found. Estate sales are a weekly venture. Lists of addresses are made, maps are brought out, certain neighborhoods are sought after and all the information is gathered in hopes of a score. This time Richie brought home some really fun photography books from the late 50’s. I think they are super cool so I thought it would be fun to share some of the pictures with you. I wish the internet had “smells”… you’d just love the old smell of these books. The pictures probably give you a “sniff”.

I love the ….

This weeks finds

posted on March 22, 2012

I’ve been a little too quiet this week…sorry. My “real job” is sucking the life out of me and taking me away from the fun stuff I enjoy. I always try to make time for the fun stuff, rest assured! So I thought I’d do a quick little update on some cool things Richie found this week. He always manages to come home with something, even if it’s small enough to fit in his hand… there’s always a little something.

Richie has many talents. One of course is renovation, the other is his musical abilities, another is his annoying ability to ….

Estate Sale Finds – Part 2

posted on January 26, 2012

I can’t really remember the last time I “shopped”. Unless it’s for groceries or something from the fabric/craft store I’m really not that great of a consumer. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a sucker for lovely things but just don’t like the idea of having the same things that every neighbor on my street has. Having unique items… collected items… whether they be clothing, home decor, or just little metal pieces of junk are much more exciting to me. Richie feels the same way. So naturally estate sales are part of our life and have ….

Estate Sale Finds – Part I

posted on January 23, 2012

I’ll spare you another boring post about how slow things are going in the Master Bedroom. Yes Stacey, we get it… things are moving SLOW! We really are working like crazy but even renovation slaves need a break for estate sale treasure hunts. You never know what you’ll find. It’s always a fun mix of things…..

Richie found this great Organic Structure Set.

We had fun putting a few together. I found them so colorful and decorative that I think I’ll keep a couple around the house. They really remind me of the Eames Hang-It-All racks.

We love old black and ….