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.
Rhoda, You find the most amazing things, that teak set is unbelievable!!! You might want to try tung oil on it instead of poly. The teacart is adorable!! You will have your patio done up in no time. I may have to go out tomorrow! Mary
Hi Rhoda,
You always find the best things. I love all of your finds. Hope you have a wonderful vacation.
Wow, you sure did get a lot of deals! I was looking at your birdcage that you got for a steal. I have the same one, and let me tell ya, yours was soooo much cheaper than mine. I wish the yard sales that we had here in Canada had such finds that you come across. HAPPY YARDSALING!
Rochelle
Girl you hit it big time. I have never got that much for my money. They must have great sales where you live.
I love garage saling too! You found some really nice things, that will also be useful to you. Thanks for your blog. 🙂
You find the best stuff! I love seeing all of your great yard sale deals.
I am greeeen with envy! I have been looking for a little tea cart like that for ages—and you got it at such a bargain! As I’ve said before, the prices around your neck of the woods are amazing! That patio set is a real find, too. Great shopping!
Woah, HUtGE score! I can’t wait to see what the table & chairs look like cleaned up.
That is really impressive! I thought I was a good yard sale shopper, but you have me beat by a mile. My favorite is that wonderful tea cart. All that for $40? WOW!
Girl, you just amaze me with what you find!!!! I especially love your patio set – I really want a new one but decided to just paint and reupholster what I’ve got. My husband just laughs at me ’cause we rarely even hang out on the deck right now so he doesn’t think we need anything else! LOL Anyway, YOU ARE THE YARD SALE QUEEN!!!! Have a great weekend 🙂
Oh Rhoda! What amazing prices and the things you got are wonderful!!! Wow, we need better garage sales up here, ours are shotty compared to what your used to, after seeing your mother lode, I may have to move south and quick!!!! HOLY COW!!
Hope you have a wonderful weekend with your hubby!
XXOO,
Donna Lynn
your patio furniture is awesome!
You found some really terrific buys! I hope you’ll share pictures of how you decorate with everything.
Have a lovely weekend.
Awesome finds today, Rhoda! I can’t wait to see what the new patio looks like when you add your new pieces. I especially like the Bear Bryant plaque. It’ll look great in your husband’s office.
My oldest dd and I are going yard saling in the morning after we pick up a freecycle find. 🙂
Rhoda, I would love to go yard saling with you. Love the tea cart! Donna
LoVe your finds!!!!! That iron filigree piece is so fun!
Becky K.
Good gracious, you scored HUGE!!! I love it all!
I never find things that great…I need to yard sale with you!!!
Oh my goodness, you had a TRUCKLOAD of good luck finding treasures! Lucky you!
WOW! You sure did hit the mother load. Great finds and steals, I so have got to go yard saling with you:)