The Longest Yardsale, doesn’t that just SOUND fun?? This is the 3rd time I’ve been to this event and this was actually the most fun I’ve had ever and it wasn’t because of all the great things I found. I didn’t buy a thing. All the excitement and fun of the day was enhanced with the two girls I went with, Susie and Layla. We had a blast! I’ve met both of them before, but it was the first time they had met each other. It was truly like meeting up with old girlfriends, we talked non-stop and just had SO much fun. If you get the chance to do this sale with some girlfriends, do it. You won’t regret it, the time spent was just precious and the memories will last forever.
(be sure and watch the video that Layla put together, it’s pretty hilarious!)
So, come along and I’ll show you a few things that we saw on our yardsale adventure. We got a little bit of a late start and after getting into Gadsden, AL, we started off in one direction and quickly realized that we were not on the main drag. Asking a couple of the locals didn’t really help either, but we finally got back on the main highway where all the big sales were held and we were on our merry way and spent about 4 or 5 hours checking it all out.
We spent a lot of time in Susie’s SUV, we laughed, we talked, we had fun girltime, and we shopped. A lot. And got really, really HOT! What is hotter than Alabama in August? I think we rival the worst of hot.
Susie and Lyala playing Vanna with the old signs. They both loved this one, but neither brought it home.
We met up with some interesting characters along the way. 🙂 The sweet older man who owned the Bichon, Cosmo, wanted to make sure we were saved before we left his booth and he shared the gospel with us in a drawn out and meandering manner. We had to politely tell him we were indeed and needed to get going.
Just one of the cute little homes along the route.
There’s always plenty of furniture here at the sales. This one was not a bargain at $300 and it would need plenty of TLC to get it looking good. The white paint job looks better in this pic than it did in person.
This cute hutch, however, was a pretty good deal at $50. I can definitely see this painted either white or black.
The 3 amigos, having some fun. I’m the Vintage Chick and Susie is the Queen Bee. 🙂 We were already sweating profusely by this time. This is the stop where we were talking to 2 older Southern men, who wanted to show us all their stuff, old coins and some general junk. I wore my comfy leopard Crocs, perfect for an excursion like this.
This guy was too cute, showing us his weather machine and before we left, he took a few photos of Layla and Susie, as I talked to my hubby on the phone about the old coins. We had to laugh about that later, that old man taking their pics. Yep, lots of Old South characters along the Longest Yardsale route.
This is a typical set up along the way. So much to look at. We started getting so tired of getting out of the AC, that we’d do a drive by and look for interesting things to check out.
One of Susie’s treasures of the day was a small child’s shabby chair that she got for $4. Really cute piece and I can’t wait to see where she puts it.
I love old side tables. This one wasn’t a real bargain at $125, but pretty anyway with some nice detailing.
Here’s Layla, with her big treasure of the day, an old lamp that she is going to Pottery Barn up, for $8. You can bet we won’t recognize the old Colonial look of this lamp when Layla’s finished putting her stamp on it.
An old barn along the way, these are always pretty to photograph.
Lots of bottles and small items filled the tables. Plenty of junk too.
The girls checking out some old mantels.
This was my favorite old piece! It was $75, but I have no place to put it.
Always plenty of vintage signs to be had too. That’s all the photos I took at the Longest Yardsale. We had so much fun and hope to do it again next year. And I hope y’all enjoyed going along with us! You were all there in spirit for sure.
Susie stayed at my house a couple of nights, since it’s quite a drive from her home in Louisiana. She wanted to hit Homegoods since she had never been to one, so we made a point of doing that on Saturday a.m. On the way, we hit a couple of yardsales and a flea market that has just opened up near me, called Greystone Flea & Antiques, in the former Cindy’s Design Center, so you Birmingham girls should check it out.
I walked in the door and fell in love with a pair of shabby old aqua shutters. After asking the booth owner the price, we settled on $80 for the pair and I took them home with me. Not my usual steal, but these are not that easy to find and I thought the price was pretty good for the pair.
Penny, the shop cat is very friendly.
Closeup of the shutters at my house. I’ll be sure and show you where they end up.
So, my treasure was close to home, but I wouldn’t take anything for the fun we had on our yardsaling adventure. Sweet friends, those two are! 🙂
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Amanda @ Serenity Now says
I won’t even begin to tell you how envious I am of your fun girls’ trip! 🙂 So many neat things to look at. That hutch WAS a good deal! Thanks again for hosting!! 🙂
Linda says
Rhoda, looks like you all had a blast! I can’t wait to see what you do with those shutters. Only problem is……I will probably end up being on the search for some, too! Linda
Pat@Back Porch Musings says
Looks like lots of fun, Rhoda. I love your shutters!!
Didn’t shop but did renew a thrifty treasure, over the weekend.
Happy Birthday to Peter!
Glenda/MidSouth says
Looks like you all had a fun time! I am like you – I can go to something like that, not buy a thing and still enjoy myself.
Count me in this week. 🙂
Carol @ Old Glory Cottage says
That sale is definitely on my list of things to do! I would think at some point you just get overwhelmed, because there is just too much to look at! Love those shutters, and the color is just perfect. I can’t wait to see what you do with them!
Brittany says
Wow so many things!! Love the shutters. Great find!
Donna says
Oh Rhoda,
I live right here in the Attalla/Gadsden area and did not go to the yardsale! Wish I had! Actually I was in B’ham at my daughter’s house and went to Homegoods (in Brook Highland)too! I wish I could have seen you there! What a small world!
Donna
Layla Palmer says
I can’t wait til next year Rhoda! 🙂
Layla
Carmen says
What fun to go to the longest ys!! I wish I lived closer so I could go too. As always I love stopping by your blog. Thanks Rhoda!
Julia @ Hooked on Houses says
Looks like you girls had a great time! Loved seeing Layla’s video of the three of you. Made me feel like I was along for the ride. 🙂
Gwen says
I think that yard sale needs to go on my list of things to go do before I die. I have heard about it for years, but being in California, it is such a trek.
Happy Birthday to Peter and may he have many more:)
Stephanie @ A Fine House says
Rhoda,
I absolutely loved your story and photos from your day. My girlfriend and I also hit the Endless Yard Sale on Friday, however we were at the northernmost point, West Unity, OH.
I agree with both you and Layla, the most precious part of the trip was spending time with friends! Memories to last a lifetime!
Stephanie
Nicole@BugaboosCreations says
How fun!!! I love your shutters and can’t wait to see where you put them! Happy Birthday to your hubby! Love the video!
laurie says
Oh, I have always wanted to do this! Ya’ll look so cute – not at all how I wouild look if I were out shopping in the heat. I can’t wait to see what you do with your shutters. I am excited about being able to link to this event this week. Thank you so much for hosting this event.
Rona says
I love your white top. Very cute.
I love the vintage signs. I wish they had something like this in Las Vegas!
Rona says
Oh Happy Birthday to your hubby!
Anny says
That sounds like a fun, exhausting day!
ellen b says
It’s a dream of mine to be able to enjoy this never ending yardsale some day. Seems like so much fun…
Suzanne in TX says
MMMM! Cake–wish we were there! The longest yard sale looked like LOTS of fun. I loved the video! Have a great week everyone!