Once again, I was out on Saturday looking for treasures. I sometimes try to talk myself out of going, but usually wake up rarin’ to go and so out I went again. I’ll show you first the things I saw but didn’t get. This wicker vanity and chair was $75. Not a bad deal.
And this wicker chair with cushion was $60. A dealer swooped in right after I took these pics and offered to buy them all. I imagine she got a pretty good deal on it. Extra blue/white fabric was on a bolt too.
This pretty old mirror was $10. I passed it up, cause I have mirrors in my closet that I’m not using right now.
I really hit a good sale with about 4 ladies who went in together and they had some really good stuff. I didn’t see a price on this little chest, but it was cute.
And at the same sale, here’s what I bought:
You know when you have a wish list of things you’d like to find? Well, as usual if I wait long enough a deal will come to me and this weekend I scored on a couple of things on that mental wish list of mine. I almost bought a firescreen at Tuesday AM at their last sale for $50, but decided to wait. Boy, am I glad I did. This heavy iron screen was $5 and I love the simplicity of it. All it needs is a fresh coat of black satin paint and it will look lovely in my livingroom.
And since I happened to have some black satin spray paint around, I got it done in time to show you. It’s a great addition to the livingroom.
This really old vintage suitcase was $2. I snatched it up fast for that price. This thing has to be really old.
Check out the inside. It’s a very cool piece! I decided to add it to the top of the entertainment center along with the globe I found last year at a yardsale. That vintage travel thing…
This little square planter was $1, a vintage tin look.
And check out the black/white shade that will go in the new guestroom redo. It was brand new with the tags still on and I got it for $3. I wasn’t sure it would work with my current lamp in there, but it does! Now I can figure out what to put on the other 2 lamps I found at the yardsale last weekend. I will probably cover my own shades.
Pretty blue pillow was $2 and will also go in that room. Much prettier than this pic shows. It has been so much fun to see what I can find at the yardsales to redo this room on a budget. I’ll show you on my next post some of the things I have found for this room so far. The hunt has been fun!
Now, this looks like a jumbled mess of fabric. It’s really several large pieces of fabric which someone used for curtain panels (hemmed on one end), I have no idea how much is here, but I’d say about 10-12 yards at least. It needs a good washing, but I got it all for $5. And what will I do with it, you ask? Well, I may end up doing a slipcover for the chair and ottoman in that room so this will be perfect if I do have to do that. For that price, I couldn’t pass it up. And if I don’t use it, I can resell it later. It’s a creamy white with an embossed pattern of squares and has sort of a lineny texture to it. I will be showing you Grandma’s aqua chair in my next post and I’m still hoping to use it, but this will be my backup for a slipcover just in case I need it.
Now, wait til you hear the next story! I saved the best for last. On my wish list was an outdoor fountain to put on the brickwall next to our new patio space in the backyard. I know those fountains cost a lot of money, but I figured one of these days, I’d save up and find a deal on one. Well, this weekend was the deal. And the BEST PART?! It was free…yes, you heard me….FREE! You can’t get any better than that, people. I went to one last sale on the way back home and these 2 ladies had some really great stuff. I didn’t need any of it, but I was looking at this fountain and it said “make an offer”. So we chatted about it, I asked how it all went together and I kept looking around. She came over to me and said, listen…if you want it, I’m just going to give it to you. I was going to ask $25 for it, but I am moving and just need to get rid of it, so if you can get it home, it’s yours! Didn’t have to say that twice! It’s VERY heavy, some sort of cast concrete product and the back part where the lions head will mount is copper. It’s got some age on it, but is just gorgeous.
I went home and got my big, strong hubby…he was gracious enough to drop what he was doing and come with me to get it. I have SUCH a good hubby. So, now it sits near the patio and I will work on getting this fixed up for next spring. I have plans to landscape this area next year. Can you say WOO-HOOOO with me?! I am SO excited! I got him home in plenty of time for the Alabama/Ark. game. Roll Tide, we won!
Needless to say…it was a very good thrifting weekend!
If you get Better Homes and Gardens, do not miss the article on one of our very own, blogger/designer, Joni of Cote de Texas. There’s a really nice feature on her house in the new October issue. Take a look at French Texas. Congrats Joni!
Aunt Mimi's Creations! says
Love the fountain! What a great find, just beautiful!
windycorner says
Wow! You always come across the best stuff. I can’t wait to see that FREE fountain up and running. It’s going to transform your garden.
Holley
PamperingBeki says
YAY free!!! 🙂
Such great finds, as always.
I also love to see how many people are online each time I come here. 🙂 I get excited on my own blog when there are 8 or 10 and ANYTIME I stop in here, there are 15-20 at least. haha!
We all love you Miss Rhoda!
Laura @ the shorehouse. says
DOUBLE WOO HOOO FROM ME! Oh MY! I mean, free. FREE! I would have strapped to my back like a sherpa to get it out of there (though getting your hubby was probably a wiser move. 😉
And…I spy a globe like one I just yard saled this weekend. I’m working on my post now so will mention yours. 🙂
Chelsey says
WOW! That is awesome that you got the fountain for FREE! What luck you have! I also adore the screen that you got for your fireplace. I havent been able to find those for less than $50-$60. What a great deal. I always look forward to seeing your yardsale finds.
Michelle says
Congratulations on the fountain. I’ll be watching for your spring landscaping redo. 🙂
Isn’t it a satisfying feeling crossing off something on the mental list when you find something at a yard sale?
Rue says
Hi Rhoda 🙂
You ARE an expert yard sale woman!! Excellent finds. I can’t wait to see how beautiful your fountain will look in your new garden 🙂
Oh and I loved loved loved that tour of those two old homes. The doors on that first one were gorgeous!
hugs,
rue
Blissful Nikki says
what amazing finds! wanna come to austin and take me shopping? 🙂
Rosemary says
Wow Rhoda,
You did great at these sales. A free fountain, you can’t beat that price. It’s a really great one too.
Have fun with it.
Love your fireplace screen. It looks great with a new coat of black paint.
Have a great week,
Rosemary
Nancy says
Hi Rhoda, Great Finds! I am sure you will do wonderful things with them! Nancy
Ms. Tee says
Oh my goodness, you find the absolute best stuff ever!
I love it all – wish I could’ve gotten that little brown dresser. I’ve been looking for one for a while now.
And congratulations on the fountain! So neat that you got it for free. Thanks for sharing it all – it’s funny how happy I can get just looking at yard sale finds. 🙂
Sue says
GREAT finds! Love the fountain and the price even better! I know what you mean about not intending to go….I did the exact same thing, but instead of garage sales I’m going to Thrift Stores. Never know what I’ll find.
Rose says
lol, Rhoda you sound like me with my beachy bedroom project I am shopping for now. IF mine will come together just half the way you decorate I will be tickled pink!!! Or should I say, blue? 😉
Man I could just feel the fun you had in your post!!! I am SO EXCITED for you on all your finds! And man WHAT a bargain you got on that fountain! 😉 Just wait until she sees it in some magazine in the future! lol She’ll be thrilled she gave it to you!!!
Congrats again!!!! wooooooooooooo whoooooooo! Way to go Rhoda! I just LOVE IT!
Beverly says
Another bountiful yield, Rhoda. And, what fantastic looks you have created.
mrsjones6 says
Wow! What a day you had shopping! The suitcase is probably the neatest thing ever! Vintage luggage is something that captures my attention…Don’t you just want to know the travels it has made?!
Have a great week,
Jen
A Hint of Home says
You sure did find some great buys. You really have an eye for how it will look after you redo something.
Chelsea’s redo looks great too.
Buzzings of a Queen Bee! says
Yippee for you Rhoda! What a great weekend of bargain hunting! I agree, the hunt is so much fun! I might have to make a trip out this weekend to see what I can discover too!
Carrie
Amanda says
Wooo Hooo to you and the fountain. What a deal! I cant wait to see it all fixed up. You are the Yard Sale Diva!!!!
Kelly says
Love the fountain! I can’t believe you got it for free. I am a huge fan of those free finds, and have no qualms about picking up trash by the side of the road. How fun it is to take something, put a little work into it, and see how nice it looks. Hooray for you!
Daisy Cottage says
LOVE YOUR NEW FOUNTAIN!!!
Oh that is just beautiful – I am thrilled for you! You got amazing things this time Rhoda! Your firescreen is perfect too!
xo,
Kim