OR, how to spend $40 and change in 2 short hours.
Some of you know me pretty well and figured out that after that patio was finished, I wouldn’t rest until I had it really looking good. And you’re right! I had $40 stashed for yardsales and I jumped up this a.m. and looked through the yardsales in the paper, quickly spotting one right here in my neighborhood, one street over. Turns out they go to our church and I’ve actually met one of the girls at a Bible study awhile back. So, I spent my first $30 here and boy, was it productive.
This solid teak table and chairs was $20. The guy told me that if I pressure washed this, the natural wood would come right back out and all I have to do is put a coat of poly on it for protection. He said that teak doesn’t stand up well in the hot sun, but I’m going to put this set under the deck. So, that will be a project for me to do when we get back from vacation. Now, that was a big score! 
All this came from the same yardsale. Cute white shabby chic birdcage was $3, which I don’t really need, but I will probably put it in my cottage guestroom. It was too cute to pass up.
Large iron piece was $2 and I’ll put it outside under the deck somewhere. 
Old vintage planter was $2. This will be a patio piece too, I think.
Old iron teacart was $3 and I’ll do something cute with this. 
Then, I went to a moving sale that I saw in the paper that sounded promising and oh my gosh, did this sale have a LOT of stuff. It was advertised as a shopoholic and Christmas lover and let me tell ya, it was. I wasn’t really in the mood to shop for Christmas, so I only picked up a few little things. This nice iron plant holder was $1. I have a hummingbird feeder that I need to hang up and this will be perfect for it. The little birdie Welcome sign was $1.
And this pillow was 80 cents from the first sale. Of course, I HAD to have this…leopard print and MY initial!
All these magazines were free at the 2nd sale. I really don’t need anymore magazines, but these will be great beach reading material and they were FREE.
I had just printed out some things yesterday and said to myself that I needed to find a hole punch to put them in a binder. And as usually happens with me, I find one at a yardsale. This was $1. Those little finds just thrill me, cause I would hate to have to pay retail for things like this.
Green sparkly birds were $2, brand new in the box from Homegoods. This is the only Christmas thing I bought.
And last but not least, a pretty Alabama plaque which my hubby will love for $5. It will go in his office.
My BIG giveaway post is tomorrow, since we leave for the beach, so come back for that! I couldn’t resist showing y’all all these goodies I found today.
Wow! You scored BIG at yard sales yesterday! I’m especially envious of the patio table a chairs for $20. I hope I get some of your good luck tomorrow!
Ok, you were not kidding. I want to come hang out with you!
I am loving everything, well except that last one. Cause ya know I go for the other team. 🙂
Rhoda, you always amaze me with your fantastic yard sale finds. I love each and every one.
BTW, I had to write about your blog in mine because of your super finds. 🙂
Wow, that’s quite a haul for 40 bucks. You definitely are the queen of yard sales. Great finds, all of them.
Hi Rhoda!
We’re garage saling with some of the kiddo’s tomorrow morning. Will meet them bright and early. I hope our luck is as good as yours! What a great find, that table and chairs!
What a coinkydink, the pillow. Of course it had to come home with you!
Pat
WOW!!!!!
We’re looking for a patio table and chairs, maybe I’ll start hitting some yard sales!!! You got a GREAT deal!
You sure tempt me to get out to those garage sales again. I had sworn off going to them, because I don’t NEED anything -However, with all the good things you find, I MUST get out there again. 🙂 HUGE neighborhood garage sales in town starting Saturday. YIPPEEE (It’s YOUR fault!)
Betty in Oklahoma
(Gettin’ my shoppin’ shoes on!)
Oh my gosh,…. motherload is right. I think I could probably take a couple of those things off your hands and find the PERFECT spot for them here. lol Enjoy your vacation. Lynne
Oh my goodness!!! I posted about my garage sale finds this morning too, but I think you beat me!!! What great things you found!
Kim
FORTY dollars? For all that??? Way to score!
Rhoda
Did you ever score with your garage sale finds. I don’t get to many out here for some reason.
I really like your chart with wheels it will make a nice plant display or table for entertaining.
Ciao
Glenda
Wow Rhoda! Great finds, especially the teak set. If you go to a boating store you can buy teak cleaner and stainer. You just rub it on with an old rag. It will look like new.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Hugs!
Kat
oh my gosh! You scored BIG TIME girlie! I am so jealous over that bird cage! And your “R” pillow is SO PERFECT for you! Woohoo! I love ALL of your treasures – the furniture, the tea cart.. so much fun! High five girlfriend!
xo,
Kim
Ok – I’m ready now….in the morning – I’m hitting the streets!!! Only hope I can find half of the goodies you have – I love, love, love the patio furniture – that is what I have really been looking for.
wish me luck!!!
Bless….
Wow, you did great!! Those were great prices too. Good job!
I’ll say you hit the mother load! Actually, I think the table and chairs, birdcage and iron tea cart were meant for me!!! (ha ha)
Have a great time at the beach and I’ll “talk” to you soon.
Judy
I can’t believe your neighbor parted company with that teak set for only $20!! It will be so fun to see all your finds dolled up and on your patio. 🙂 Rosie
You did great! I can’t believe all you got for $40. And such wonderful things. I only bought 1 darling little table for my living room today. It needs work and paint and will be featured soon on my blog. Wish I lived close enough to sit on your patio when it’s finished. A good visit would be fun! ~Adrienne~