First of all, Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads in your life! I wished my Dad Happy Father’s Day greetings on the phone and will be seeing him in person real soon, just in time for his birthday in July.
This weeks finds range from the “practical” to the “I just really want that” category. I’m sure all you garage sale shoppers understand that perfectly, right?!
I hit a small neighborhood sale near my house and found a few things there. First up is one of those outdoor plastic boxes. I have been wanting one of these to store my swing and chair cushions under the deck, so I don’t have to keep dragging them back and forth from the garage every time I want to sit out there. This way, they will be high and dry in the box and out of the weather until I need them. The light weight planter came from the same sale (and looks better than this pic shows) and I got both for $15. A really good deal, I thought. Those big boxes retail new for about $50-60 and I wasn’t about to pay that.
In another neighborhood, I found this cute little green and white plate for $1. Don’t know what I’ll do with it yet, but it was too cute to pass up. It’s marked Japan ironstone on the back.
This pair of iron candleholders was $2, they’re really heavy and I love fleur de lis. Where will they go? I haven’t a clue yet.
And they have a cute little crystal on the ends.
Only one clothing item this week, this cute little lime and brown top from NY & Co. was $1 and perfect for summer and I wore it to church this morning with a chocolate brown skirt.
Then I went down to Homewood to a sale that sounded really fun. He was selling out a store with lots of goodies, old and new. I found the above 3 things for $5 there, which I was happy with. Those are really old blue Ball quart jars. And I just loved the aqua vase too. I’ve managed to find quite a few pieces of aqua pottery since I decided to add that color to my palette. Now, on to the really fun find….
One of my readers emailed me about an estate sale and I went back for this set of silverplate flatware after seeing it on Friday. It’s Rogers King James pattern (which I found out is not made anymore) and I got it for $100. It’s a really nice set and I will treasure it forever. I’ve always admired this pattern and used to have a pattern similar from Macy’s. I’ll continue to use my other stainless everyday and this will be for special occasions and at 16 place settings, a very nice find.
I have always loved the shell pattern. So, this is the “I just really want that” find, did you figure that out yet?!
This is a classic and I’ll enjoy it for years to come. These pics aren’t the greatest, but you get the idea how pretty they are.
So, how did YOU do this week? You all know how to play by now, so please add your “permalink” to Mr. Linky, linking back to YOUR thrifty post this week. And please play fair and let your readers know about the party by linking back to THIS post from your blog, please! Thank you for participating and let the party begin.
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ellen b says
Whoa! That silverplate is just wonderful and what a great price! Love it! I really like the iron candle holders. The outdoor box will be great to use. Love the blue vase…
Have a great week and thanks for hosting this fun weekly carnival…
Olive Rue says
Well I was almost #1. Lol. Love your finds Rhoda as always. I hope you had a good weekend.
Chris at yardsalequeen.com says
Ohh….I LOVE finding storage at yardsales!
Olive Rue says
Oh I forgot to tell you I love those ball jars.
Linda says
Rhoda, can I hire you to garage sale for me one weekend? 🙂 You really do have the eye – great finds! That silverplate for 16 is beautiful and a great buy! Well done! Linda
Joan@anythinggoeshere says
Ok, happy sunday. I'm linked and happy. Cute stuff you found.
Stephanie says
I love the iron candleholders. And the flatware – what a great find! I always love all of your finds Rhoda!
Pat@Back Porch Musings says
Wonderful finds, Rhoda! I love the silverplate, especially!
We had great luck at the sales, Friday. I had already scheduled my thrifty/met monday post, so will write about our Friday finds, while we're at the lake and publish next week.
Victoria says
Love the jars and aqua vase!!! Beautiful pieces.
Also, loving the storage box. Don't you just love to find practical pieces at bargain prices???
Amy Lynne says
Great finds as always!
Teri says
My first Mr. Linky Party! Thank you for hosting. I love seeing all the treasures.
Teri
Blue Creek Home says
Rhoda, You always find such pretty things and at great prices. You are truly fabulously frugal. Love the silver plate
Rhonda
K_L_C says
The flatware is beautiful. I'm not usually a garage sale person, but all your great finds make me want to start some weekend shopping.
Chanda says
Those are great finds! That deck box was a awesome deal!
Kammy says
So very nice !
I love how you shop for the home and also for clothes ! That is some shopping….I just adore that flatware…I need to invest in some too….Looks like you got some stuff you needed and some stuff to figure out , LOL !
Hugs ~ Kammy
Ashley@AshleysBusy says
Hi Rhoda, great finds. I really like the blue vase, it looks like it has eyes and a really big round nose…I have a vivid imagination. 🙂
The Stylish House says
Rhoda,
I am in love with your new silverplate set and the lovely box to hold it. I am sure you will enjoy it for many years to come. It is such a pretty pattern and so elegant. It looks like you found several nice things and had a good week. Cathy
Allison says
Great finds! Love the vase and silverware.
Nissa says
Love the candleholders and the blue glass jars–great finds this week!
Teri says
Rhoda, I'm sorry. I fixed it on my blog. I will do better next time!
Teri