The weekend got off to a good start, when on Friday, I was returning home after running some errands and saw…yes, a yardsale sign right in my own neighborhood. It was a 2 day sale and I almost didn’t go by, since it was already 12:30 and most of the time, the good things are long gone by then. But, that day turned out to be different. These folks had LOTS of great stuff, antiques and collectibles. I took a quick look around and this shabby cabinet caught my eye. It had a Sold sign on it and was marked $25 (she had originally marked it at $40), so I asked if it was indeed Sold. They said that the people who wanted it changed their minds, so it was mine. Yippee! She bought it at Lakewood Antiques (for I’m quite sure much more than I paid) in Atlanta, one of my favorite old haunts, that is sadly gone. So, this means something special to me, since I spent many a Saturday at Lakewood, browsing the treasures.
It’s shabbied up just right with chippy white paint. See the handle, one of those old-fashioned wooden turns. And it’s quite large at about 3×3’ .
Cute, huh?
Shelves inside will be great for display. I’m thinking dishes. But, the question now is: Where do I put it?? Here are my choices, so y’all can help me brainstorm this. Anywhere in my house will require moving things around, which you know I don’t mind doing.
A logical place would be to take this black shelf down in the downstairs guestbath and put it above the toilet.
Or, how would it look over my cupboard in the kitchen? Filled with dishes. I’d have to rearrange all of this but it could be done.
I could take down one set of shelves in the diningroom and add it there OR how would it look over the sideboard instead of the mirror. I’m in a quandry. Where do I put it? I love it, so I’d really like to put it in a good spot, even though it means rearranging things. It may be too shabby to put in the dining room. I wish I had an extra wall in the kitchen, but maybe over the cupboard would be good.
At the same sale, I picked up this large Wedgewood creamy white platter for $3. It’s a beauty too.
Delicate details on the edge.
And stamped on the back. Anyone know anything about Wellesley Wedgewood? I sure don’t, so fill me in if you do. It’s even engraved in another spot with Wedgewood on the back.
Found a frame for Fifi’s painting that I just showed you, for $2. See, this always happens, when I need something, it turns up in a short time. That’s the beauty of yardsales! Now, this one will have to be painted, but for $2, that’s a no-brainer.
Remember those green napkins from last weekend? Found 4 more in almost the identical fabric (minus the white trim), these were $1 for all.
And I just love this little beauty for $3. A pretty candolier that will go outside somewhere. Maybe under that gazebo that we will probably put on the deck. 
This one is pretty big and I just love it. I can add candles there all around the flat curved part too.
So, that’s all I bought this weekend. I did good, huh?! Now, let me show you just 2 things that I saw that were great buys. Of course, I have no room for them, but this is the kind of thing I see all the time out there.
This was a gorgeous set of painted furniture, full size bed (headboard & footboard), dresser, which you can’t see, but it was really pretty with a nice mirror attached too, and this chest, all for $300. How cute is this?!
And this piece was in my neighorhood too, same place I bought the shabby wall cabinet, great lines on it, wouldn’t it be beautiful all painted up? $130, a steal! In case you aren’t convinced that yardsales are great, this is just a small sampling of what is out there, at least in my town.
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What amazing finds Ms Rhoda! I especially LOVE that chippy cabinet. I think it would be adorable in the bathroom. But I also think it would be equally beautiful in the dining room. I think the contrast of the ultra shabby against the clean and classic would be gorgeous! And you are so good at mixing things up, I bet you could make it look just perfect. Let us know what you decide. Can’t wait to see it up somewhere.
~Amanda
Big time kudos for the cabinet find!!! I gotta get down to your neck of the woods, cuz I never find sales like this in our neighborhoods!
Sue
hey Rhoda!
that I am having to tell you has my name on it!!!
I’d love to come thrifting with you, I think you know that already..
thanks for hosting, I am at last today sitting down, about to get a drink and am on a big ole blog surf around at other peoples thrifty treasures, yeehaw
see ya
sarah
hi rhoda – great finds! all of them! you def. scored!!!!
love ya!
I don’t go to garage sales because all I’ve ever seen is junk. A question for those of you who do: would I be correct in assuming that the better stuff is found in more expensive neighborhoods? Or maybe, generally speaking, older neighborhoods where you might find life long residents?
Ann
Oooh, you found some great things. The cabinet reminds me of a hutch, so I think it would above the cupboard in your kitchen!
Wow, this post is getting busy! Thanks for all of you stopping by to see the treasures & to share yours.
Ann, I'm going to do a post about yardsaling very soon, but just a quick note on that. You really just never know where you'll find things. I go to all sorts of neighborhoods, nice & expensive ones, older, and newer garden homes with younger families. And I've scored at all of them. Sometimes the estate sales will have lots of older things because it's usually an older person who lived there & accumulated a lot of neat things. There are NO hard and fast rules with yardsales.
Wow! Did you score a find on that cabinet. My vote would be for using it in the powder room.
I have a piece similar to the breakfront you pictured. I use it in the kitchen to balance the side of the room that has not cabinets. I found my at the Salvation Army.
Your finds make me want to move south! (Well, I kind of want to do that anyway.)
Mary Lou
Ooh, I love your finds! I especially love the white bedroom set! It would be perfect in my daughter’s room. Sigh.
My vote for the placement of the cabinet? The bathroom! I immediately thought, “Oooh, perfect!” before I even saw the other options!
Love all of your great finds at the yard sale! I think the cabinet would look best in the bathroom. I love that mirror over the buffet in the dining room. All of it looks great….don’t change a thing!
Amanda
Hey! I wandered upon your blog yesterday and didn’t get a chance to leave a comment as the oldest teenager needed to use the computer “right now”! LOL! So, I’m back! Love your blog and look forward to look at your older posts tonight! Happy blogging!! Andrea
Oh, I wish I lived close enough to buy that bedroom suit – I need it and love it!!!!
i vote bathroom, or maybe the laundry room?
WOW you found some GREAT things!! I need to hit some garage sales here soon – I’m getting tired of the thrift stores LOL
~TidyMom
So in other words, there’s work to yard/garage sales. Figures.
Ann
Thanks for hosting such a fun linky party. This is my first time joining.
I like your cabinet too. Decisions, decisions where to put it. I think it would be great in the bathroom but can also envision it with dishes in your kitchen. Can’t wait for pictures to see what you do.
Rhoda, you never cease to get my blood pumping sharing in your exciting and beautiful and inexpensive finds! I feel like I’m right there with you. I think that cabinet would be PERFECT in the bathroom about the toilet.
Have you been to Homegoods lately? I know you love bunnies, but what do you think of birds? I found the sweetest birdie teapot in a color (creamy white) and style that I think you’d love. If you like birds that is. It was only $7. See my latest post:
http://sunnypondhome.blogspot.com/2009/06/new-favorites-acquisitions.html
Hey again! Just so you know, one of us four Junk Fest girls will put your link in our next post!
By the way, where’s the photo of you and your husband taken at by the beach? Is it Playa del Carmen, MX by any chance?! My husband and I LOVE it there!
Happy Junking…Andrea
Rhoda, love your finds! This is my first time posting on your site…I’m Andrea’s partner in crime (one of four!) Don’t know why my link did not show up! Love your blog!!
I vote for putting the cabinet in the bathroom (and maybe still filling it with dishes). What a great find. I wish the yardsales here were as good as the ones in your town.
Oh man!! Rhoda you totally scored with that cabinet!! I am so incredibly jealous now!!
Love the cabinet! I agree with the bathroom idea – the laundry room is also a great idea!
That cabinet just screams to be put in the bathroom! With some antique bottles and maybe (if it works in your bathroom) some pretty shells or candles.
Oh Pretty!!! I think it should go in the bathroom! So pretty!
Lots of great finds! I love garage / yard sales!
You have a gift really. I’m so jealous. I would love to find things like that. Good gracious!
Loved your find and I vote for the bathroom. At least, I think that was the bathroom? Anyhow, love sharing this…thanks for the opportunity, Rhoda! As always, you rock!
Hi Rhoda,
Thank you for your comment on my loveseat. It is by far one of my favorite pieces, not only because I love the way it looks, but because it has a story.
The cabinet is darling and exactly what I am looking for to go over a toilet in a guest bath….so I vote for the guest bath! I also love the Wedgewood plate and what a steal.
Let me know if you ever come up to the Nashville flea market. It’s pretty cool and I’d love to go scouting with you and learn some of your secrets.
You rock!!!
Nola
I love that shelf for your bathroom. This is my first time commenting, but I visit your blog often! I am already planning to copy your laundry room (and maybe your dining room…) in my new house–hope you don't mind! lol
Also, if you ever decide to sell that bedroom furniture you just found–the beautiful white dresser and bed. Please call me. I'm drooling on my keyboard right now!
Wow. Girl, you found some great stuff. I haven't been so lucky yet this year, but I'm inspired to keep trying! I vote for the cabinet in the bathroom!
Great finds!!! And that platter is just beautiful..what a great price..
Can't wait to see what you decide for the cabinet..
Rhoda…What a darling cabinet! I think it would look adorable in the bathroom with jars of bath salts, rolled up towels, chunky soaps…..what a fun weekend you had!
Thanks for hosting Thrifty Treasures…its so fun!
Hi Rhoda..I love that little cabinet you got. I have a similar one that is still sitting in my office because I can’t decide where to put it. That hutch would look awesome painted. I always keep an eye out for something like that. I hope I linked up properly, not quite sure if I did it properly.
Neat shabby cabinet Rho!
Hi! Mr. Linky is gone! I was hoping to catch up on the other blogs I didn’t get to earlier.
Rhoda, thanks for fixing my problem. I am new to blogging so I don’t know a lot about this permalink ie. , from what you are saying and as I read it I just put my heading to my post for url rather than my actual blog address?
Do NOT touch that dining room, it looks perfect. I would definitely hang it in the bath – it would be perfect there ! Love those other two finds as well. You have a good eye !
Rhoda, I am so sorry that I forgot to link back to your blog the other day. My brain is not what it used to be–not that it was all that great to start with! I’m remedied the faux pax! (Hope I spelled that right.)
I like the cabinet in the downstairs guest bathroom. I think it would look absolutely fantastic there. (along with your ’special’ little touches) I enjoy your blog. Thanks for sharing your life with us.
I just love the shelf! Can’t wait see where you put it! Love the iron candle holder! What great buys!
Terrific finds. I love the shelf.
That bedroom set is fabulous!
What a lovely blog!
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