Right in the middle of real life, I’ve been getting ready for my moving sale, which I’ve set for this coming Friday and Saturday, February 11 and 12th. So, if you are in the Birmingham area and want to stop by, please email me at [email protected] for all the info and directions. I’d love for all of you to stop by who can! Sale will start at 8 a.m. on Friday and the same on Saturday.As you know, I have LOTS of great stuff. And it is just stuff. Don’t feel bad that I’m paring down. It will be less to move and I really don’t need to hang onto all of this anyway.
Besides, I will want to go thrifting again at some point. 🙂
I’ve enjoyed it all and now I’d like to pass it along to another good home. GlasswareFruit Dishes from Macy’s. I’ve had these awhile and hardly ever use them, since I have several other sets, so I’m hoping someone will want this beautiful set of dishes. I’m not selling things dirt cheap, but it will be fair prices. I’m asking $150 for this complete set of 10, plus serving pieces. Lightweight wall hanging. Set of 3 botanicals.Glass front cabinet came from Homegoods.Entertainment center and TV.Lots of small accessories.Vintage dresser and mirror. UPDATE: Friends from church came by and this piece is sold now. End table. This is sold too!Glass console table and lots more stuff.
UPDATE: Black sleigh bed is sold too.
This black queen sleigh bed will be sold, as well as other things in this room, like a black nightstand and chest of drawers. Several accessories in here too. The room has changed from this pic, but there’s plenty that I can sell in here.
UPDATE: Toile drapes are sold.
I’m going to sell my toile drapery panels. I have 2 pair of these (one in the dining room) and it’s time to send them to a new home. If I happen to not sell them at my moving sale and some of you might be interested in them, I will ship these. I’m asking $100 per pair, or $200 for both pair, which I think you’d agree is a good price for custom made lined panels. My mom made these for me and they are well made. That chest of drawers on the left will also be in the sale. It’s an antique piece, so I’m not going to sell it dirt cheap either. I think I put $150 on it. This lamp and end table and most accessories will be in the sale. Lamp is sold! This king bed will be sold, along with box spring and mattress and the damask bedding. I’ve enjoyed this room, but don’t mind passing it on. Many accessories in here will be sold too, including the lamps.
Whatever is not sold in this first sale, I will carry over to another sale in March. I’ve got quite a lot of Christmas stuff that I’m going to sell too and since my display space is limited, I can’t even get it all out right now. I’ve also got garden and outdoor stuff to sell, probably some now and some later.
Believe me, I’ve got plenty left to move and I won’t even miss all of this. I’m saving my favorite things and still have more than enough to keep.
I know there’s been a lot of curiosity on what in the world is going on and believe me, I understand. From the searches I’ve been getting on my search engine, Israel and husband have gotten quite a few hits over the last week, along with the first Israel post that I decided to take down. Since my plans have changed, it seemed best to just take that first post down.
Let me just tell you this. Whatever your speculation might be, you all have absolutely no idea of the tangled web that is behind the scenes of my situation. It is much more complicated than you can possibly imagine and I just cannot share all of that right now, but perhaps one day I will. Do I know the future and what all is going to happen? Absolutely not. But, one thing I do know. My God is in control and He is the one I will listen to.
See that scripture over there on my sidebar? ——-> the one that says “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding”. Well, that absolutely is my life verse and the one that I continue to cling to. He has my best interest at heart and He knows the best path for me to take and that I will stand on firmly and strongly. My Lord is good, ALL the time. Even in trials and chaos, His grace is sufficient for me.
So, as I remove myself from the chaos that I’ve been in and go home to my parents, I still ask for your continued prayers as I walk the path that is before me. Trusting the Lord and not my own understanding.
He has always, always seen me through and He will not leave me now, that I know for certain.
The Family Dollar $50 giveaway winner is Christy with Happy Greene Day blog. Congrats, Christy! Enjoy your prize.
Nancy D. says
I see there is another Nancy posting, so I am adding my last name inital. Blessings to both you and the other Nancy who is also going through a very difficult time.
noreen says
Hi Rhoda
you have lovely things to sell but how do you decide what to keep and what to sell? Are you keeping any things for sentimental reasons? I dont know how i will do this. But it is important to remember that “possessions possess you” After all it is earthly stuff but until you let go of it, it has a grip on one. All the best for the move and dont forget, God has great plans for you – just hang in there girl. With love from sunny South Africa
Nicholas says
Dear Rhoda,
Best wishes to you! You are off on a new adventure.
If you have the capacity to pack and mail, I’m interested in your Macy’s “Fruit” dinnerware for the inn.
Please let me know.
Nicholas
Black Fox Manor Historic Inn
BELFAST
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
C0A1A0
CANADA
Rhoda says
So sorry, Nicholas, I really don’t want to ship any breakables like that. I’m hoping for a successful sale!
Nicholas says
Dear Rhoda,
An idea. Rhoda, if you’d like a retreat, I’d be happy to offer you and a friend several days (gourmet breakfasts included) in exchange for your Macy’s Fruit Dinnerware. The value would be triple your asking price. Bring the dishes with you and enjoy the island!
You may want a break from your new routine at your folks’. You’re welcome to reserve summer when the sea is as warm as your bathtub, the warmest waters north of the Carolinas thanks to the Gulf Stream.
Do you like golf? Anne of Green Gables lore? Author, Lucy Maude Montgomery, stayed here on her visits to the salons at Sir Andrew Macphail’s home, a short carriage ride away.
We can guarantee the best sea food including lobsters and world famous PEI Blue Mussels!
Hope to hear from you. Maybe a WIN-WIN for all? Just saying… sometimes a retreat can be just what you need.
Sincerely,
Nicholas
Owner
Black Fox Manor Historic Inn & Fine Dining
BlackFoxManor.com
Prince Edward Island, CANADA
Karyn says
Well for heavens sake! I can’t believe people could be so mean and how could anyone in CO know what’s going on in AL? Weird!
I, myself, have experienced such trials on my own blog. I think people think it’s fun to make nasty comments, knowing they have ruined your day, and knowing you can’t do much about it and knowing you won’t be able to find them.
My comments were sometime around the election. I was getting SO MANY Obama hate emails and jokes. I took to my blog to please ask people to stop. To tell them it doesn’t matter what side you’re on, the decision has been made and I was always brought up to respect your leaders and that’s what I was choosing to do. Lord have mercy, you would have thought I’d have killed someone.
Just keep your head up. I am so sorry your life has turned into chaos. I really pray for your strength and thank the good Lord you have such loving parents. My thoughts continue to be with you and if I lived in AL I’d buy everything you had!
Karyn
Houston
Anita @ GoingALittleCoastal says
I wish I was nearby to help you out with your sale. Both to help you sell and to buy of course! I wish you the best of luck with this new chapter in your life. I don’t understand the people that feel the need to leave such comments. You have never been anything but sweet and kind on your blog.
Jamie says
Thinking of you and sending good thoughts Rhoda!
Tracey says
Dear Rhoda,
I started subscribing to your blog to read about your Israel adventure. I will continue subscribing so I can be reminded to pray for you.
The verse on my sidebar is: “For God is not a God of confusion, but of peace” 1 Corinthians 14:33a
May you be comforted by His peace alone.
Meg says
Rhoda:
I think you were the first comment I ever received on my blog. (I use that term loosely!) I remember thinking “what a nice person..I can’t believe she would write a nice post to me!”
You rock.
Sending lots of prayers and positive vibes your way!!!
Rhonda35 says
Rhoda –
I am so sorry about whatever is happening. I was so excited for you to go to Israel, as living overseas is always a wonderful adventure. But, it is not meant to be and that is okay. I am glad for you that you have your parents/friends/blog-visitors for support and I think it is wonderful that you have a strong, can-do attitude. Have faith in yourself and God and all will be just fine, despite the valleys you may have to trudge through. All the best!
Oh – and just ignore that mean person – there’s one on every blog! They’re just horrible, spiteful, mean people with no self-esteem and lots of envy. Not worth wasting energy on.
JCB says
Ho Rhoda! I live in the b’ham area. Would you please email meso I can get directions? I suppose I should ask first, other than your big items are things in the “dollar” range (as opposed to tens of dollars:)?
Thanks!
Linda says
Wishing you the best as you move forward in this new chapter of your life! Good luck with your sale too!
Jeanette says
Hi Rhoda,
I have been reading your blog for a while now and really love and appreciate the beautiful things you find on your shopping trips and your amazing design sensibility. I actually wasn’t reading your blog for a while but because of what happened in Egypt, I thought about you and wondered if that might have changed your travel plans. So sorry to hear that your plans have completely changed and your life moving in a different direction. Maybe you will share with us when you are ready but do know that there are lots of people out there whose lives you have touched in such a wonderful way, we do care and hoping for the very best for you!
betsy says
I check to see what you have picked up at sales or antique shopping and see this post about something entirely different. I wish you the very best and with your faith in the Lord, you are gonna do just fine.
Very best of luck with your sale and sure wish I lived close enough to attend. To the troll in Colorado ( l like the troll name) I am sure he or she has no personal life, really should crawl back under the rock it came from.
Betsy
kathy says
Rhoda, I’ve never commented before. I felt I had to wish you the best. Some people find joy in causing others unhappiness. Ignore them.
sherry hart says
Rhoda….dang…I hate that you are going through this…sometimes life can suck, but with all of your blog friends and family they will hold you up for sure. Take care.
Paula says
Rhoda,
I am rather new to your blog site, and well just plain to blogging. Your blog is one I like to visit often, your home is so lovely and your laundry room is inspiration for my own very SAD laundry room. I haven’t a clue as to what is going on in your life…Nor do any of us need to know. Just, KNOW that I am taking time right now for God to reveal his path to you, whatever it may be, and that you are granted the peace that surpasses all understanding. Many Blessings to you on this journey. <3 Paula
Susan Phillips says
Rhoda,
I love your blog to death, but that doesn’t mean you have to share anymore than you want to about your personal life. I think with all today’s technology–blogging, tweets, and facebook– some people don’t get it–they think they have a right to know everything. Take care of yourself, and don’t stop blogging because you have a gift. Remember–God doesn’t give us more to shoulder than we can handle. Take care. SusieQ
bella says
I wish you the very best at your moving sale and your move to your parents. I will also keep you in my prayers. I am so sorry you are going through such a difficult time. You do not derserve it but I have a feeling there will be blessings for you ahead. God never wastes a hurt.
Nita@ModVintageLife says
I don’t know what is going on with you…but I can guess. Ten years ago I had a sudden change in my life and had to move home with my parents and start over. It was very difficult. I was betrayed by the one that said he’d always love me. Well….guess that when he said forever…he had no idea what forever meant. But I lived through it with the love of my family. Today I am a stronger person….perhaps not as trusting…but smarter and will never count on another person for my own happiness.