The weekend got off to a good start, when on Friday, I was returning home after running some errands and saw…yes, a yardsale sign right in my own neighborhood. It was a 2 day sale and I almost didn’t go by, since it was already 12:30 and most of the time, the good things are long gone by then. But, that day turned out to be different. These folks had LOTS of great stuff, antiques and collectibles. I took a quick look around and this shabby cabinet caught my eye. It had a Sold sign on it and was marked $25 (she had originally marked it at $40), so I asked if it was indeed Sold. They said that the people who wanted it changed their minds, so it was mine. Yippee! She bought it at Lakewood Antiques (for I’m quite sure much more than I paid) in Atlanta, one of my favorite old haunts, that is sadly gone. So, this means something special to me, since I spent many a Saturday at Lakewood, browsing the treasures.
It’s shabbied up just right with chippy white paint. See the handle, one of those old-fashioned wooden turns. And it’s quite large at about 3×3’ .
Cute, huh?
Shelves inside will be great for display. I’m thinking dishes. But, the question now is: Where do I put it?? Here are my choices, so y’all can help me brainstorm this. Anywhere in my house will require moving things around, which you know I don’t mind doing.
A logical place would be to take this black shelf down in the downstairs guestbath and put it above the toilet.
Or, how would it look over my cupboard in the kitchen? Filled with dishes. I’d have to rearrange all of this but it could be done.
I could take down one set of shelves in the diningroom and add it there OR how would it look over the sideboard instead of the mirror. I’m in a quandry. Where do I put it? I love it, so I’d really like to put it in a good spot, even though it means rearranging things. It may be too shabby to put in the dining room. I wish I had an extra wall in the kitchen, but maybe over the cupboard would be good.
At the same sale, I picked up this large Wedgewood creamy white platter for $3. It’s a beauty too.
Delicate details on the edge.
And stamped on the back. Anyone know anything about Wellesley Wedgewood? I sure don’t, so fill me in if you do. It’s even engraved in another spot with Wedgewood on the back.
Found a frame for Fifi’s painting that I just showed you, for $2. See, this always happens, when I need something, it turns up in a short time. That’s the beauty of yardsales! Now, this one will have to be painted, but for $2, that’s a no-brainer.
Remember those green napkins from last weekend? Found 4 more in almost the identical fabric (minus the white trim), these were $1 for all.
And I just love this little beauty for $3. A pretty candolier that will go outside somewhere. Maybe under that gazebo that we will probably put on the deck. 🙂 This one is pretty big and I just love it. I can add candles there all around the flat curved part too.
So, that’s all I bought this weekend. I did good, huh?! Now, let me show you just 2 things that I saw that were great buys. Of course, I have no room for them, but this is the kind of thing I see all the time out there.
This was a gorgeous set of painted furniture, full size bed (headboard & footboard), dresser, which you can’t see, but it was really pretty with a nice mirror attached too, and this chest, all for $300. How cute is this?!
And this piece was in my neighorhood too, same place I bought the shabby wall cabinet, great lines on it, wouldn’t it be beautiful all painted up? $130, a steal! In case you aren’t convinced that yardsales are great, this is just a small sampling of what is out there, at least in my town.
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Great finds! I really, really like the creamy white Wedgewood platter. This is my very first time posting in your Thrifty Treasures 🙂
Can’t wait to see what you do with everything! I like the cabinet in the bathroom, but it will great wherever you put it! You always make everything look wonderful!
Love that cabinet! Come see the one I found! 🙂
Amy
Great deals Rhoda ! That furniture is so great and you are right about the lines….I love your little cabinet and what a price ! Isn't it funny how you find things that you need ? I didn't have any luck at garage sales but, did at the thrift stores…..
Thanks for hostessing again !
Hugs ~ Kammy
I'm SO glad you didn't hem and haw about it, you just bought the cabinet, and worried about where to put it later! I just love it! And I agree with you about when you decide you want something, it usually turns up at a yard sale. Happens to me all the time!
That white shelf should definitely go in the bathroom! I love it!
I vote for the bathroom as well. Cute little cabinet!!
What a cute little shelf! You always find the best stuff! I had a yard sale this weekend. I'm sure that the folks who came made a killing.
Great finds! I love that white cabinet! My vote is to put it above the toilet.
I'm a little depressed after seeing that candelier, though. I bought the same one from SLAH about 3 years ago and paid about $70 for it! I still have never found the right spot for it, either!
I CANNOT believe you got that cabinet for $25. What a steal, Rhoda. I love all the other things you found too.
I added the nail heads to one chair. And I'm torn right down the middle. Ughhh! I posted a pic on today's post. Let me know if this is what you had envisioned, please dahling!!!!
I don't know Rhoda, that cabinet looks a bit "too" shabby for you.
I think you should give it to me!
Just kidding. Can't wait to see what you do with it! Love the white Wedgewood plate. I got a pretty floral one that just matches my "new" tablecloth!
Ohhh Rhoda…You know I LOVE that Wedgewood platter! What a steal! The white bedroom furniture is charming…love it! Wow! If I had seen that frenchy hutch a few years ago, I would have grabbed it!I have one now. I also vote the bathroom for that cute shabby cabinet! Great finds, as usual! Have a great week…Debbie
I love it all, especially the cabinet. As soon as I saw it, I thought bathroom, because I've been looking around for a piece like that for our bathroom, here at the lake.
Welleslley Wedgewood was my mother-in-law's wedding china and I have many pieces left although not a complete set in spite of the fact that she had place settings for a kazillion people to start (500 at the wedding.) Anyway, they were married in 1950 so that gives you an idea of when it was available, before or after I don't know. Google it and you'll find places that buy/sell odd pieces. I just saw a dinner plate for $29.50 so you did well!
Ann
Goodness! I had to try 7 times to get your blog to stay open!! That weird IE message kept popping up.
Anyway….LOL! Love the shabby cabinet (can't see it in your dining room though)and Wedgewood dish! You have some great yardsales in your area!
Manuela
Hey Rhoda! I vote for the bathroom, too!
I have the chandelier from Southern Living At Home as well. Luckily, I got mine as a hostess gift, but it originally sold for around $75! Good find! I have used mine outside, inside, and even for a hot chocolate bar at a progressive dinner at Christmastime! I lined it with red and green napkins and put little bowls around the bottom, filled with marshmallows, candy canes, and chocolate chips! We had festive votive candles in the candle holders! Enjoy!
Oh, you did find some really great treasures. I love the little cabinet and it would be just gorgeous filled with dishes. I don't have any suggestions as to where to put it, but I think it could be used almost anywhere. Your area does have some beautiful furniture pieces at super prices. Loved the tour. Hugs, Marty
Oh, Rhoda, I am so jealous! You always find the best stuff!! We had sort of a dud of a weekend again, but I am hoping things will look up next Saturday.
I love your cabinet, and I liked it best in place of that black shelf or in your kitchen.
You did good! 🙂
Amazing finds! You are so inspiring – thanks for hosting this party week after week. I really look forward to joining and to seeing what everyone else found. It keeps the excitment of yard sales going long past Saturday. It seems that the consensus for the cabinet is in the bathroom and I concur. I don't think it is right for the dining room and the display over your buffet is already perfect as is.
Hi R:
Such gorgeous dishes! Tara