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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abeachcottage says
hey Rhoda
I am sooooooo jealous
how about I come next time, and I’m not joking!!
could get me a little alabama sightseeing in too
S
x
Joan@anythinggoeshere says
Ok, I am still trying. I had already taken your link off Monday’s link when you looked. I have put it back on. I hope I’m linked now because I can tell I am really over tired and frustrated. I am not that good on the computer to start with and I hate it when it isn’t working…sorry again. xo Joan
Karmen says
This is my first time to comment. I am so excited to join in the thrifting fun!
Marla says
Rhoda, it was so fun watching your video. I would love to do the “longest yard sale” maybe next year. I so enjoyed seeing it through Layla’s camera. I really like the shutters you got and can’t wait to see what you do with them. Marla
Joan@anythinggoeshere says
I am still trying. I like the pictures of your thrifting everytime I scroll through them.
Terry says
Hi Rhoda – I love reading your blog and seeing what you’re up to. And you sure don’t sit still for very long! Thanks for continuing to inspire me each week!
Caroline says
Hubby and I have always wanted to do this yard sale ever since we’ve heard of it. Its too bad we live so far away…Canada.
deb says
WOW! So much eye candy!! You 3 sure had fun! Wish I were closer to the Yard Sale to be able to see it myself. Thanks for taking us all along!
Love the shutters! That blue is sweeet!!
grannyann says
I REALLYYYYYYY enjoyed the video of your trip for the day. I hope we can go next year. Thanks for taking pics.
Kim says
I loved reading this post about the Longest Yardsale. I know people who have done it but have yet to do it myself. The white secretary pictured – I actually own a double of it. Painted it black a few years ago and its a beautiful piece in my living room.
PamperingBeki says
Oh how fun!! You girls look great and got some great finds.
Kendra says
What a great post. I wish we had something like that in Tx. We do have a huge flea market once a month but anything called the Longest Yardsale sounds great to me! I enjoyed the video too. Sounds like you guys had a wonderful day minus the heat. Oh and I love the leopard print shoes!
Bill @ Affordable Accoutrements says
Hi Rhoda,
Fun post (as yours ALWAYS are!). Thank you so much for taking us along for the ride. I’m going to put “Longest Yardsale” on my calendar for next year. I’ve heard of it, but never drove East to check it out. Maybe I’ll see you somewhere along the way! 😉
Hope you have a wonderful week!
Bill
Sheila says
Hi Rhoda,
Thanks for taking us along on the Longest Yardsale. I loved listening to everyone’s southern accent on the video. Y’all sounded so good!! I was also glad to see you had that handy fly swatter to get that nasty old spider. Wow! he looked huge & very UGLY!! Our spiders up here in Canada are tiny compared to that Daddy!! TFS! Sheila
Sue says
Oh, Rhoda, It was fun listening to you and putting a voice to the face! You gals had a ball together, for sure. Can’t wait to see what you do with your shutters.
🙂 Sue
Brandi says
Oh, looks like y’all had so much fun! 🙂
Holly says
What fun! I’d love to check that out.
Rhoda, you may hate me when I tell you that I got a pair of old, aqua shutters at a garage sale last fall, for $1!!! Not quite as shabby as yours, but still pretty cool. I’m using them in my bathroom as “art” (I did blog about it if you’re interested).
Melinda says
Loved seeing the video and pictures from the longest yard sale. I have always heard about it on the news. I know you gals had so much fun just being together. Can’t wait to see what you all do with your treasures. Love & blessings from NC!