Rain was falling softly at first, then increased to a pretty steady pace, but I didn’t let that stop me from venturing out at 7 a.m. on Saturday morning to the Mt. Laurel yardsale. I look forward to this one every Spring and Fall and it doesn’t disappoint. There are always new sellers with lots of various things for sale and you never know what you’ll find.
I showed you a bit of Mt. Laurel last year. It’s a master planned community with Craftsmen-style bungalows, brick sidewalks, native landscaping, and stacked rock walls all around. It blends right into the countryside and that’s the whole idea for this community tucked away into the woods, off the beaten path. They have their own main street and little town square area and it’s a quaint, pretty place.
These pics aren’t the best, since the rain, she was a-fallin’, but you get the idea. I took my camera along again to show you what was out there. I’ll show you what I didn’t get, but thought was some pretty good buys.
This chair an ottoman was $25. Now, I sat in it & the cushion was a little squishy, I think it needed some spring work, but if you were in the market to overhaul something like this, it was a bargain. The fabric looked decent from a distance, but was quite a bit faded up close. Still, a good buy.
This pair of children’s beds were very cute. I didn’t get the price on them.
I think this chair was marked at $100. Pink and green anyone? You would have to have a special room for this one, but good lines on the chair.
Newly painted black mirror, with the tape still on was $15. Quite large too.
Set of French inspired prints were $7 each.
This 5×8′ antique Oriental rug was $100. It was in pretty good condition.
This girl had some nice things. This old sewing machine base with wood top was $20.
And this headboard was really cute for $20.
Lots of Fitz & Floyd collectibles too.
And a Pottery Barn kids bookshelf was $15 (I think).
Pretty little rocking chair was $15 or 20, can’t really remember. So, that’s what you missed. Here’s what I bought:
Told you I would be collecting things to go with the black/white damask bedding from yardsales. This cute little black/white pillow (reversible, with lime green on one side was $2. See how nice it goes? I had already thought I might throw some lime green in that room for a little accent with the aqua blue.
This plate and napkin holder pair was $5. Perfect for outdoor entertaining.
I need another purse like a hole in the head, but I brought another one home…it’s leather by Harold’s and was $4. With fuschia lining, no less.
Two cute little T’s by Chico were $3 for both. Great casual shirts for fall.
Books were $1 each. I already have the Decorating one, so I’ll probably have a giveaway and one of my lucky readers will get it. Later! The Garden Style book is a nice hardcover.
Cute little monogram tray for $1, that will go to my niece, Lauren. I think this has to be from The Royal Standard, where I got my paper mache trashcan with the monogram. Those 2 chunky candlesticks were 50 cents each.
And last, a new pair of Ralph Lauren sandals for $4, chocolate brown with a small heel and very cute. I need another pair of shoes like I need a hole in the head too. Did I let that stop me?! NOPE. One of the things I need to do this Fall is clean out my closet…it’s on the list!
I worked with my design friend, Mary, on another project last Friday. It was a lot of fun! Sorry I can’t share them with all of you too, but wanted to let you know what I’ve been up to. Thanks so much for all the wonderful comments on MY redesign. It is so much fun to be doing what I love to do!
Told you I would be collecting things to go with the black/white damask bedding from yardsales. This cute little black/white pillow (reversible, with lime green on one side was $2. See how nice it goes? I had already thought I might throw some lime green in that room for a little accent with the aqua blue.
This plate and napkin holder pair was $5. Perfect for outdoor entertaining.
I need another purse like a hole in the head, but I brought another one home…it’s leather by Harold’s and was $4. With fuschia lining, no less.
Two cute little T’s by Chico were $3 for both. Great casual shirts for fall.
Books were $1 each. I already have the Decorating one, so I’ll probably have a giveaway and one of my lucky readers will get it. Later! The Garden Style book is a nice hardcover.
Cute little monogram tray for $1, that will go to my niece, Lauren. I think this has to be from The Royal Standard, where I got my paper mache trashcan with the monogram. Those 2 chunky candlesticks were 50 cents each.
And last, a new pair of Ralph Lauren sandals for $4, chocolate brown with a small heel and very cute. I need another pair of shoes like I need a hole in the head too. Did I let that stop me?! NOPE. One of the things I need to do this Fall is clean out my closet…it’s on the list!
Did you enjoy the yardsale? I wish you all could have been with me…rain and all! Really, the rain chased away a lot of customers, but it didn’t stop me from the bargains.
I worked with my design friend, Mary, on another project last Friday. It was a lot of fun! Sorry I can’t share them with all of you too, but wanted to let you know what I’ve been up to. Thanks so much for all the wonderful comments on MY redesign. It is so much fun to be doing what I love to do!
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Wow! I so wish I’d known about that yardsale! The rocker, the bookshelves, the sewing machine… I could have found places for ALL of those in my house! Looks like you had a grand time!
Oh man, what a great sale. I had to stop going to yardsales as I found I could NOT resist a bargain(whether I needed it or not.):)
I wound up hauling stuff off to Salvation Army just to get rid of all my stuff.
I do believe the $4.00 purse was the best buy. Good job!
Dear Rhoda,
You have a lovely web page. We have to point out that the oriental rug is not antique. It’s a Lilliehan rug from Persia. Possibly quite recent.
Best Wishes from all of us!
hi rhoda
i would so love to come yardsaling with you, that chair was a bargain for someone for sure, I would have picked that up for myself I think, I am looking for something similar for the sitting room
thanks for the emails, you’ve given me even more to think about, you are very, very kind with the advice, i’ll be emailing you back anyway
Sarah
Hi Rhoda,
Great finds! I was too chicken to go out in the rain. Boy I’m so glad I stayed in because it poured.
I love the look of that community, especially the rock walls.
Keep on ayard saling!
Hugs, DebraK
Great Finds Rhoda! Thanks for sharing, I never used to hit the yard sales until I started visiting you. You are a great inspiration for thrifty finds.
I am almost inspired to have my own sale, but than I think… NO THANKS. I think I will stick to visiting other peoples sales. Thanks, Dana
What a yard sale!! Such great stuff. I have NEVER seen such a sale around where I live. I rarely go out to even look anymore. Great finds! ;o)
Well it might have been a rainy day but it didn’t stop you from finding some wonderful goodies! Can’t wait to see your guest room all decked out :o)
~Des
Boy I sure did miss some good stuff. Looks like you found a gold mine, smile. You . Are. The. Yardsale. Queen! Take care~
Great yardsale! You found some really great deals. I loved the pink and green plaid chair.
The deals you found were pretty sweet as well.
Have a great week,
Jen
Girl! You got some good stuff. I never find good yard sales like that. I need to focus on it more because all those bargains look like great fun! Can’t wait to see the finished black and white room, I know it will be great!
I love the napkin & plate holder. That is so cute!!
Oooooooooooooo I WISH I lived near this! Sounds like so much fun. There’s nothing like that where I am. I TOTALLY NEED that bookshelf! I cannot believe it was $15! I would have paid even more! Holy cow! Plate and napkin holder…so cute. I’m with you, I do not ‘need’ another purse, but that was is so cute and $4? I could make room for it! lol Ohhhh and PLEASE DO give those decorating books away! Sign me up for that contest! I live for decorating books! lol
LOVED the yardsale! Thanks for sharing with us!
~melody~
There is some great stuff out there and so cheap- which is good for our wallets! Way back in the 70's & 80's my Momma would get up early for yard sale Saturday with $25 in her pocket, she would come home with greatest finds. Her motto was- "Other peoples junk – become my treasures". Rhoda- that could be your motto too. Keep having fun doing what you are good at.
Rhoda, I confess, I wish i could have been there. I love those sales and the opportunity to snag a bargain. What fun, rain or shine.
Hugs, Jeanne
That’s my idea of a fantastic time!
AWWWH, MAN…I wanna go to the next garage sale with YOU !! You are good at it !! I love everything you bought..especially the L tray. I am so into monograms right now…just love them.
love, bj
That was such a good deal on the kid’s book shelf! You found some great things. Yard sales here just aren’t the same but maybe I have just been going to the wrong ones. lol
Hi Rhoda 🙂
Great finds and I really love what you brought back with you. The plate for your niece is darling.
Beautiful job on the redesign! I’m really happy for you because you are finally getting to do what you love and have a wonderful talent for. 🙂
hugs,
rue
Those are some great yardsale finds! And what a beautiful setting for finding them! I would have been all over that chair with the tufted back. I’ve got a spot in my bedroom that is dying for a chair and ottoman.
Thanks for sharing!