In spite of the fact that it was the 4th of July weekend, a holiday weekend, I still found one sale to go to. I figured everyone would be at the beach or the lake (and I really think 1/2 of Birmingham is gone, as evidenced by the lack of traffic). I mean, isn’t that what people DO on the 4th of July?
Apparently, the big Catholic church in Homewood’s annual 4th of July rummage sale and festival is where everyone in Birmingham decided to go Saturday morning. So, my idea of popping in there quickly did not happen. We had to stand in line. And people, I do not like to stand in line to do my yardsaling, I can tell you that for sure. Especially when it’s hot. And you can count on it being H.O.T. in July in Alabama. But, since there were hardly any others going on and I had driven all the way down there, I stood in line and waited for a good 1/2 hour. In the heat. Sweltering and sweating. I would have really been mad if I hadn’t found any treasures, but I did, so all was good.
I snatched this cute old mirror for $3. It’s maple, but I’ll probably paint it and hang it somewhere. Love the rope that it hangs from. I had to grab things quickly, since there were so many people in there and it was jam packed with stuff. I would have liked to take my time and really browse, but that was hard to do under the circumstances, so I went through pretty fast and grabbed a few things I had to have.
This is a heavy wall shelf that someone probably built from scratch. It’s laminate over plywood and VERY heavy. Love the detail and shape of the corbels on this piece and it was only $2. The faux wood laminate is awfully ugly, but it will get painted. What and where, I don’t know yet. It actually reminds me a lot of my Ballards shelves that I paid a bunch more for. It’s 2’ wide and 9” deep and once painted will be gorgeous.
See the details on those corbels? Nice.
This little adorable original oil painting of a beach scene was $1.50. Love this. I’ll paint the frame a creamy white and distress it.
And you know how I love little bottles. This one was only 25 cents and has a neat stainless steel shaker top.
And a soft as a glove black leather purse by Worthington was $1 and really cute. All it needs is a good cleaning and leather conditioning and it will be perfect.
So, that’s what I brought home on Saturday. It was so crowded that I just flew through there and didn’t take my time to look at everything, especially cause I was lugging that heavy shelf around, I just paid for my stuff and left. Now the good thing is that on Sunday, everything is 1/2 price. So, where do you think I went this afternoon, just to see what all I missed. And at 1/2 price, how fun is that to find more bargains?
So, back this afternoon on 1/2 price day, I spied a pair of custom Roman shades that I thought would be perfect with my toile drapes in my guestroom. 1/2 price was $4 for 2 shades (I’ll probably only use one, but that’s still a super deal). And you know what? They are! Right down to the right color and width of the window. They had the dimensions marked on them at 36” and I knew that should work and you can see it will work perfectly. I’m going to install them right up under that Paris sign and they will be beautiful. I had to use the flash in this pic and the wall color is not this minty, more of a soft pear green. Now, I can get rid of the ugly metal white blinds that are all on the back windows of our house that I hate, but haven’t replaced. One at a time, I will do that too. I could use the other one in my DR, but I really need to keep all my white wood blinds facing the street, so I’ll have to think about that.
This nubby black/tan fabric is just perfect with my toile drapes.
A 1972 David Hicks decorating book was 50 cents. Should be an interesting read.
I saw this cute little marble based brass lamp on Saturday, but at $10 wasn’t willing to pay that much (I’m cheap, what can I say!). And since I didn’t really need it, passed it up, but it was still there on Sunday, so for $5, it made me like it SO much more. I’ll give it a makeover and a new shade and it will be really pretty. Of course, I’ll share the makeover with you. That dated pleated shade will go.
This, I love. I snagged this old Westinghouse fan as soon as I walked in on Sunday, and at $5 a great deal. I would have been too cheap to pay $10 for it yesterday. It’s the real deal and I even plugged it in and it still works. I’ll put this in my toile guestroom up on the chest of drawers and if my guests want to use it, they can. It might be a fire hazard, so I won’t keep it plugged in all the time and hey, the dust was free!
So, that’s my finds of the week. Wasn’t sure I’d get out there this weekend, but I managed to find a good one. I’d say it was a pretty good sale overall and I will definitely go back to the annual Catholic church rummage sale.
Did YOU get out to any sales? There usually aren’t a lot on holiday weekends, I’ve noticed in my area. But, we’re playing anyway, so link up if you have some finds to share. You know the drill by now, so please go by the rules. Please link up your thrifty post here on Mr. Linky and NOT just your blog url. Hope you all had a great weekend too!
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Rhoda, Your bargains are fantastic this week! The mirror w/the rope hanger is cute and will be fantastic when re-painted. And your shades- they coordinate so well with what you already have!! Funny how we Catholics are always there hosting a sale. LOL 🙂 Sue
Rhoda,
You found some great loot! I love the mirror and fan the best, but everything looks like a good deal. My father always told me "it is not cheap it is inexpensive!"
Wishing you a nice Sunday evening.
~Cathy~
What a deal on the Roman shades! They look perfect with the drapes!
I love the shape for your lamp and am looking forward to seeing it after you make it over.
I don't like standing in lines, esp. in the heat either. But it looks like it was worth it for you this time.
Hello Rhoda – what lovely finds! I especially like the old fan. You really got some great steals!
Blessings,
Marie
http://emmacallsmemama.com
You did get some deals. Looking forward to seeing what you do with all your great finds.
Glenda
Awesome finds. I can't believe you found shades that were so perfect. What a score!
Rhoda, you did really well! Fabulously well!!! Love that fan, and the mirror. The roman shades could not be so perfect. I have 2 of those bottles. I bought them new at that french store Tar'jet'. They did not cost .25 cents apiece either. And yours looks brand new.
I had a house full, or I would have made it over there.
Hope to join your party next week!
Great finds, Rhoda! The fan is very "cool." Ouch…bad pun! 🙂 Can't wait to see what you do with your new lamp…I love the base! Susan
Know where everybody went? Here! Believe me, we had everyone right here!
Looks like you snagged some goodies.
Hugs!
Kat
You always find such fantastic treasures! Love the fan!
I love visiting your blog for ideas and HOPE. The cool stuff IS out there. I just have to find it!
Well, you did right well there. The little shaker is a restaurant shaker, either a sugar or vinegar used a lot in the 60s/70s. I remember Mother having a fan like this. Love rummage sales … TTFN ~Marydon
I knew if anyone would manage to come up with some fantastic stuff this weekend, it would be you! 🙂 I love the little black fan, and I can't wait to see how you paint the laminate piece. I only had one find for the week. 🙂
i ADORE that fan. i would love to find one of those for 5 dollars. WHOO HOO!
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Rhoda,
You found some GREAT things! We didn't have any sales here this weekend! Boo! I love the shade. Hopefully it will keep out the hot Alabama sun! We're sweltering down here in Mobile with all the humidity!
Jackie
Rhoda !
You did find some great buys..can't believe it was on a holiday – think of how crowded it would have been it it weren't ?
1/2 off the next day – super great and really cheap prices..love that fan !
Hugs ~ Kammy
Love the fan!! It is adorable and what a steal! Have a great week!
You ARE a die-hard thrifter if you will endure the heat and standing in line! Despite the crowds, you got some great things but I think the little vintage fan is my favorite. Very charming!
Hi,Rhoda. You did extremely well — and on a holiday weekend at that — amazing!!! You obviously have a great "eye" when it comes to design/decorating, and the imagination to envision how your finds can best be utilized when you get them home. And, of course, you know a bargain when you see one!
I echo what so many others have said when I say the fan is fantastic — if you ever decided to sell it, you'd be able to recoup your investment MANY times over! The roman shade is perfect!
Thank you once again for your thoughtful comment on my latest post and your suggestion that I hang onto the old shade (not to worry — I rarely get rid of ANYTHING!).
What about you? Do you ever HAVE a yard sale? Or do you have unlimited storage in your home that allows you to rotate your collection? 😉
Hope your Monday goes well!
Bill @ Affordable Accoutrements
Rhoda – I adore that fan. Thanks for all you share. I am so excited about participating in your Monday!
Charla