That Old Familiar Estate Sale Feeling
I'm back! The sunporch is clean and I had a (small) glass of wine with dinner out there tonight...and...I went to 2 estate sales yesterday. I think Susan hit the one sale on the first day. I didn't get there until the second day, but believe me when I tell you that there was PLENTY for everyone. This was a craft/sewing supply buyer and collector extraordinaire. It was a house with so many crafty/fabric things stuffed into the attic that I had to refocus myself several times...box after dusty box with the odd treasure mixed in... Here's what I got...
Lovely vintage ribbon in sherbet colors. I was selective. There's enough left for all of you!
Those adorable little flowers, faded, the way I like them best.
Fall colored ribbon, flocked ribbon, a little handmade bird and pips for flowers...
Spun cotton...strawberries? Help me out here folks... I like spun cotton anything.
Flocked fabric that needs a good soak...
Velvet millinery flowers...a quarter each...it took some digging though...
A big lovely piece of vintage fabric...
...A tablecloth scattered with lovely embroidery...
Some vintage wrapping paper...
2 simple vintage lampshades for the nursery...
...and a book with wonderful illustrations...brown dog...
It was great to dig through piles and boxes again. I left with dusty hands and a couple of bags full. What fun! Farmer's Market and fabric store today...more about that soon. Anne brought dinner tonight...roasted chicken, beet greens, roasted potatoes, corn-on-the-cob and fresh peach brown betty....yum! I owe that woman...big time!
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I need you to take me estate sale shopping. Great finds!
Posted by: LeeAnn | August 23, 2008 at 07:51 PM
I need you to take me estate sale shopping. Great finds!
Posted by: LeeAnn | August 23, 2008 at 08:02 PM
My goodness Vicki!! You hit the big time!! You are so amazing to me, how do you have the energy girl? Hope the babes are doing wonderful ~ xxoo, Dawn
Posted by: Dawn | August 23, 2008 at 08:53 PM
I'm amazed at the things you find!! Also - where do you find the energy with newborns... and still get out and about?! Good for you!!!
Posted by: Maree | August 23, 2008 at 09:22 PM
You must be in heaven - able to get out, walk, shop, and that beautiful family at home. Life is good!
Posted by: barbara | August 24, 2008 at 11:37 AM
Vicki, I'm so happy you got out! I wished we'd have bumped into each other! You got some super finds, there sure was alot to dig through. So happy you're back in the saddle! I hope the babies are well.
Posted by: Susan | August 24, 2008 at 12:20 PM
For some reason those cotton things remind me of turnips. LOL
You might be able to dye them so they look like strawberries? I would try it with just one first though.
I bet if felt AMAZING to get out again after so long on bedrest eh?
Posted by: Sarah | August 24, 2008 at 01:55 PM
Oh wow are you back with a bang. I am going to have to get my estate sale-ing act together now you're off bed rest:)xxx
Posted by: josie | August 24, 2008 at 03:11 PM
That book is absolutely precious! Don't you just love stuff like that? How perfect; so cute!
Posted by: HeidiAnn | August 24, 2008 at 10:38 PM
love love love looking at photos of your darling babies. wow. and you, 71 pounds in 12 days? triple wow.
Posted by: rebecca | August 25, 2008 at 09:50 AM
You must have your health back that you are out and about again going to estate sales. I guess that you have missed that while you where in camp bedrest! The items you found are lovely as always.Love the velvet violets and the ribbon.The books are so sweet too. I can remember the smell of those old books. I love books!
Posted by: Nicky | August 25, 2008 at 10:40 AM
Yay! You are back in the game! You are giving me hope that there will still be time to go estate saling post baby.
Karla
Posted by: Karla | August 25, 2008 at 11:15 AM
I bet you were so excited to be out!!! And oh what great treasures you found!!! The babies are adorable!
Have a great day!
Kim
Posted by: Kim V | August 25, 2008 at 12:57 PM
WOW! You beat all!
Most Mom's with twins never see the light of day till... well, for a long time!
How do you do it!!
What a sweet Estate sale to get you back in the game girl!
Posted by: linda thompson | August 25, 2008 at 04:05 PM
I wish we had those estate sales in England!! Some lovely finds. Your babies look gorgeous hope that you are all doing ok. I have given you an award. Check out my blog x
Posted by: fiftiesgirl | August 26, 2008 at 12:37 PM
Wawaweeeewa!!! What a lucky girl!!! Geez!! Sooo much goodness!! Loving evvvverything to bits!!! :)
xoxo Jenny
Posted by: jenny holiday | August 27, 2008 at 03:06 PM