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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Oh Ms. Rhoda…I am in LOVE with that fan! It is absolutely amazing and what a steal for $5. I'm so impressed that it actually works too. You scored…yet again. You really are the yard sale "diva"!
~Amanda
You always find the best "treasures". Glad you had a successful weekend. Hope you had a wonderful 4th! That fan was my favorite! Love & blessings from NC!
Rhoda, you had a great thrifting weekend! I love the shelf, you will make it fabulous of course! The fan is great! Those nubby shades look perfect with your toile! The painting is lovely! The mirror is darling! Can't wait to see the makeovers!
Thanks so much for hosting!
BTW, what time do you put up Mr. Linky?
Tina
Did you ever find some great stuff! Thank you so much for hosting this every Monday. It makes Mondays my favorite day of the week. It is so fun to see what everyone else has found and what their ideas are for doing something new and creative with their finds.
Loved seeing all you found this weekend! This is my first time linking! I'm super excited to check everyone elses treasures! I've just recently started thrifting and LOVE it!
da fan! da fan!
i LOVE it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rhoda,
Love the brown toile window treatment sooo frenchy and cute!
The fan is sooo cool! What a great find!
Sherri:)
Rhoda, I didn't get to any yardsales, they were few and far between.
I love your fan, I have an old one similiar too that I found for free. It still works great too.
Love the Roman shade, perfect for your room. And of course I'll be looking forward to seeing your makeovers!
You had a very productive weekend for only going to one sale. I look forward to the makeover that you will give the lamp, shelf, and frame. Love the shade – you hit the jackpot on that!
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Rhoda, I don't know how you do it, but you hit the jackpot again. The mirror, shelf, lamp and shades are all great! What fun! Linda
Oh my goodness!!!! An antique fan! I've been on the hunt for one since I saw one in an antique shop (It had an aqua base, my fave color)for $30 while I was in college. I loved it then, but couldn't really see spending $30 on something other than food at the time, lol. You are supper lucky to find one for so cheap!!!! They really add something cool to decor.
I also love the mirror with the rope detail, you can make it beachy in a snap. And the oceanside print is fabulous, great finds!!
I love that fan! It's sooooo vintagey & lovely!
Hey Rhoda,
I KNOW you can rewire that cute fan!
I love your finds, especially that fan! I, too, found some great things this weekend (at my favourite antique shop). Unfortunately, I am not on the ball enought to get photos up. I would have like to have joined your party, but I'm doomed to be late, as usual!!
Please stop by my blog mid-week. I have a very exciting announcement to make. I can't wait!!
Have a great week, Rhoda!
Linda
Hi,Rhoda! I am finally participating in Today's Thrifty Treasures. Thanks for all of your inspiration!
I have to admit I wouldn't have waited! But, love the mirror and the fan! Great finds!
Oh Rhoda, I love love that fan!! I've been wanting one, but won't pay a lot. 🙂
Do you host your own yard sales often? Or how do you keep your house from becoming too full?
Some great finds! Loved the shades and that fan is to die for. Hugz, Diane
Ohhhhhh you found some great stuff! I especially love that little painting…so sweet! The roman shade is beautiful and is just perfect for your guest room!!! I didn't make it to any garage sales this weekend but did manage to pop into a little antique shop over the weekend. I found a blue and white garden seat for pretty reasonable though :o)Have a great week!
~Des