Monday, July 2, 2012

Slim Pickens.....

I don't know how yard sales are going where you all live, but around here, they are pretty slow and mostly have clothes and toys.  Even so, I've managed to find some good stuff.  Here are a few photos of some of the things I've found.  I'll be showing you more later.

These are vintage Tell City, Hitchcock style chairs that I got for $50.00 which is a steal!  Even though the paint is worn, (which I love), they are in excellent shape.  There are 3 side chairs and 1 arm chair.
Since I'm trying not to become a hoarder, (I know my kids would debate that),
they are now in my booth waiting for at new home.

















These Christmas things I got at a Church sale.
Since Kate is just starting out in her new home, she doesn't
have a lot of holiday decorations, I think these will be a
good start for her.



This Santa was $1.00



I love books, especially children's books and have a nice collection.
With the new baby coming, I can start a little collection for her, I think this will be a 
good one for her 1st Christmas, and, it was only .25cents





This Santa and candle holder was .50 cents,
how cute is this!



Till next time.....
Rebecca


This week I will be partying at:

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34 comments:

  1. Mary Palumbo CollingsJuly 2, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    Wow, nice find! Happy 4th...
    Ciao,
    Mary

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  2. Michele SmithJuly 2, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    Love those chairs, especially the armchair! Great deal :)

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  3. OliveJuly 2, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    Rebecca, those chairs are a splendid find. I adore black painted furniture. Have a great 4th. hugs, olive

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  4. Sweet Posy DreamsJuly 2, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    What wonderful chairs! Great find.

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  5. Jeannie MarieJuly 2, 2012 at 10:48 AM

    Oh those chairs are wonderful! What a steal! Happy 4th!

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  6. AnneJuly 2, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    Rebecca,
    Great finds.LOVE those chairs.I have been hitting some great yard and garage sales around here.I am sure I will get some duds soon.Happy 4th of July!
    (((Hugs)))
    Anne

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  7. JenJuly 2, 2012 at 4:06 PM

    Great finds! The chairs are wonderful!

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  8. Vickie @ Ranger 911July 2, 2012 at 4:46 PM

    Great old chairs! I love the rush seats and they are in really good condition. Of course the book is one of my favorites. :@

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  9. KatheJuly 2, 2012 at 5:45 PM

    The chairs are a great find! Sales around here are like yours. Clothes and toys. I will screech to a stop though if I see anything Christmas though (don't tell Mr. B. he thinks I have too much now!). Thanks for sharing at the party this week!

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  10. TaraJuly 2, 2012 at 6:08 PM

    Very cool chairs! Sales around here are hit and miss too. Sometimes it pays to do a "drive by" and see if it's all children's clothes and toys or just pure garbage! There was a local garage sale here with over 250 vendors and i got a handful of things. You have to wade through the endless VHS tapes and the vendors selling at retail prices at a garage sale!

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  11. Tazas y CuentosJuly 2, 2012 at 7:55 PM

    Great finds Rebecca! Very nice chairs. I love old children's books and this is so cute...
    Hoarders? What does it mean? haha
    Besos! Silvina

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  12. Laurel@ChippingwithCharmJuly 3, 2012 at 5:20 AM

    I agree...good "vintage" stuff is harder to find at garage sales these days...but every once in a while you hid a good one...and so I just keep on keeping on :) Love the chairs!! Have a great week, Laurel

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  13. UnknownJuly 3, 2012 at 10:14 PM

    Awesome! I'm a new follower from a blog hop. I would love if you came over to my blog and followed back at www.iheartpears.blogspot.com

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  14. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasJuly 4, 2012 at 3:24 AM

    Love all of your finds!!

    I am celebrating Christmas in July over at my Christmas Blog. If you are interested in linking this post or any other Christmas related posts up, please visit A Debbie-Dabble Christmas and check my Side Bar for details , or email me.
    Hugs,
    Deb

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  15. LVJuly 4, 2012 at 7:50 AM

    You did good in getting those Tell City chairs at that price, worn or not. Any Tell City product is worth its price.

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  16. Laurel StephensJuly 4, 2012 at 7:57 AM

    Thanks for stopping by my front porch and extending an invitation to visit. Congratulations on the impending arrival of your first grandchild. I enjoyed browsing around your blog today, and count me in as a regular visitor!

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  17. KarenJuly 4, 2012 at 8:42 AM

    Those chairs are so beautiful, what a good deal.Great Christmas items too.Thanks so much for visiting me, I appreciate your sweet comment.

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  18. BethJuly 5, 2012 at 5:18 AM

    Those chairs are fabulous! Good for you in finding those treasures! I love getting Christmas stuff at garage sales. You can usually deal on the price because it's hard to get rid of those things in the middle of summer.

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  19. Athena at Minerva's GardenJuly 6, 2012 at 12:26 PM

    Hi: I love going to yard sales, and haven't been for a while. But you sure found some beautiful items--those chairs are really great. Take care, and have a lovely weekend! PS--for a brief while I lived in Cookeville!

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  20. Linda July 6, 2012 at 1:32 PM

    Your finds are fantastic.
    Can't wait to see what you do with the chairs. Your daughter is going t love those Santas.

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  21. Honey at 2805July 6, 2012 at 4:29 PM

    What a great deal on the chairs! Thank you for sharing your terrific finds at Potpourri Party at 2805!

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  22. outjunkingJuly 7, 2012 at 5:39 AM

    Rebecca, I so agree yard sales have all but dried up here in my area. But I am liking that chair you found. I am heading out now and I never start this late but it's just not too exciting in all this heat.

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  23. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonJuly 7, 2012 at 9:52 PM

    Rebecca, love the chairs. Don't know if I would have been able to part with them. Call me a hoarder. lol! Seems like most of our yard sales are just clothes also. Every once in a while I'll find a treasure. Great Christmas items also.
    Hugs,
    Jann

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  24. DiannJuly 8, 2012 at 9:29 AM

    Oh, the set of chairs were a steal! Great find! Thank you for sharing at TTF and have a great day!

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  25. Keeping It CozyJuly 8, 2012 at 12:47 PM

    Wow, what a find... those chairs are gorgeous!

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  26. Casa Très ChicJuly 9, 2012 at 3:26 PM

    OMG! Those chairs are fabulous!!
    You had a great deal, congratulations!
    Tereza

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  27. very merry vintage styleJuly 10, 2012 at 1:32 PM

    Beautiful chairs--what great finds. Thanks for linking up to STL Wednesday!
    Mary

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  28. Stan and Jody GabaraJuly 11, 2012 at 9:39 PM

    You really had a great day! What beautiful chairs, I love the detail on them. Thanks so much for sharing on Simple & Sweet Fridays!


    Jody

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  29. Morristown, NJ AntiquesJuly 16, 2012 at 7:31 PM

    Nice finds! Lucky - I haven't been able to find a single thing in weeks.

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  30. NicoleJuly 17, 2012 at 2:50 PM

    I really like the designs on those chair backs!

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  31. Alicia@ eco friendly homemakingJuly 17, 2012 at 4:16 PM

    Wow what great finds! Those chairs are wonderful and I love the little book. What a great way to start a collection for your new grand baby.

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  32. AnonymousJuly 19, 2012 at 6:06 AM

    Great chairs! It is slow around here too! I think it is the blazing heat no one wants to get out in it! Traci

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  33. UnknownJuly 23, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my site!
    www.iheartpears.blogspot.com

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  34. AnonymousJuly 24, 2012 at 6:43 AM

    This heat has me avoiding yard sales like the plague! Even at 7am the humidity is too much! Probably why I haven't even seen that many signs around for sales.

    I can't believe that it's already time for Kate to have her baby! This summer is just flying by! I hope her labor and delivery go smoothly on Thursday. I'll be praying for her! And congratulations two days early!!! :o) Don't wait too long to post pictures up here! ;o)

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