Tuesday, June 20, 2017

Antique Store Close Out Auction, Part 1

Hey all! I think I remember saying that I wasn't going to buy anything until the 127 Yard Sale... but when someone you know, who has owned a killer antique mall for years and cleans out estates for a living, is closing their antique business... you go!  Add in a super hot day, which means less people... it means you go and get those deals!

So, I bought SO MUCH stuff the van was absolutely packed to the gills, I couldn't have possibly bought anymore stuff.  All my booths are stocked relatively full, so I have to wait for people to buy stuff before I bring in more goodies.  So, I'm going to slowly bring stuff into the mall and I'll show you what I bought over the next several weeks.  Maybe by the time the 127 sale actually starts, I'll have it all in!

So, this is part 1!


I got this awesome primitive cabinet for $10.  The right bottom door was busted.  And then of course I broke one of the glass panes, trying to get it home.  And yeah, it was missing the 2 drawers.  So, I'm going to give it a small makeover before it goes into the booth.


I got 2 of these tall skinny shelves made of salvage pieces.


I'll never pass up a green vintage thermos.  It happens to have my last name on it.  My dad likes old Stanley brand stuff, so he got this for Father's Day.


This antique dresser is in absolutely amazing shape.  And it only set me back $25.  Now each of the bedrooms in my house have an antique dresser.  Eventually I'll find all the pieces to finish my house.


I love this map and debated keeping it.  Too bad it had a small tear in the top.


Another item I want to keep - 4lb coffee tin.


Another great advertising tin.


Cute little green suitcases.
Isn't the train case the perfect shade of green?


I don't think I've ever bought this brand of thermos before.


I finally got another rack and baskets.
There were 2 more baskets that need a little TLC.

And, if you need a daily dose of cuteness... follow me on instagram for pics of my chicks growing up... (plus snippets of our country home and vintage finds!)

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Monday, June 12, 2017

US 40 Yard Sale & Woodruff Place Flea Market


Hi all! Last weekend, on Friday and Saturday, mom and I shopped the US 40 Yard Sale and the Woodruff Place Flea Market.  You can check out my finds from US 40 2016, 2015, and 2014.  You can check out my posts from Woodruff Place Flea Market 2015, 2014, 2012 (1), and 2012 (2).

Above are the boxes of stuff from day one!


Here are the boxes from day two.




I can never say no to windows!


Or pretty picture frames!


Can you believe this beautiful heater?


More goodies from day 2!


Here's a better look at the bird cage (minus the hideous silk flowers) and these amazing extra large locker baskets!


A whole crate full of cream bottles!


This isn't all of them, but I bought every issues of Arizona Highways magazine from 1950ish to 1980!  There are some pretty amazing photos in here.  I thought people might like to buy them to frame some of the images.


Nut grinders, swanky swig, and jadeite.


Sorry, don't know how this turned out blurry, but it's the only shot I have.  Pyrex fridgie and 3 mugs.


2 teabag holders and a delphite blue Pyrex dish.


New old stock set of 4 Anchor Hocking amber Georgian glasses and an adorable red plastic cookie jar.


This scale - ugh.  I want to keep it so badly.  Aren't those exercise pins cool?


Lots of bakelite tools and a rolling pin.


Have you ever seen colored aluminum snack trays before?


A few old yardsticks, ready for your next project.


An old rubber blade fan.


I didn't find this on the route, but a customer came into the shop when I was working on Saturday and I bought this from him.


Old green stool, architectural salvage, and a couple thermoses.


Beautiful Redman picnic basket made right here in Indiana.


Some great farmhouse items!  Old galvanized scoops and more!


Some old chevy hubcaps for my brother.


Cool little parts cabinet.


Some canvas tool aprons.


Fired on color swanky swigs and ice cream dishes, 2 pieces of red Pyrex, an ice crusher, and an old jar.


Some bowls and other odds and ends.


I love buying baggies and boxes of random stuff!


Box of random items for a quarter?  Yes, please.


Baggie of random items for a quarter?  Again, yes please.


Some calendar tea towels and Nancy Drew books.


More kitchen items... including (probably my best find) the Pyrex friendship casserole underplate.  I have it up on ebay, if you're interested in bidding on it.



I love these Hazel Atlas car glasses.  I found 3 full sets plus one spare.


I hit the jadeite jackpot at one stop.
I also love this Hazel Atlas mom cup!


Does anyone love Siestaware as much as I do?
Very tempted to keep them all for myself.

Also, how cool is the Anchor Hocking relish dish, new in the box with the original label?


Of course... adding more McCoy planters to my collection.

You can see my whole collection HERE.


More Pyrex.


My unusual find was this box of new old stock socks.  Already sold!


I thought these Thunderbird glasses from the Federal Glass Co. were pretty neat too.


Hand embroidered baby quilt.


I have never been able to find lady vases to resell at a reasonable price.  Well, I got lucky and found 3, plus this cool milkglass makeup mirror.


Nice Playskool puzzles.


Lustroware fridgies!


Have you ever seen these glasses before?


It wouldn't be a yard sale route without a little Christmas


These will be great decor for the booth at Christmastime.

Anyways, I know I missed showing you some items.  I just bought so much good stuff, it was hard to share it all.  I don't know if I'll be shopping anytime soon, but who knows.  A junker never sleeps... especially when the words 'yard sale' are muttered.


Finally... I am one step closer to getting my chickens.  My husband and brother started building the coop this weekend.  They got a pretty good start, I think!

Have a great week!
Melissa


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