Summer is about to wind down and then we’ll be into September and I can say I’m not sad to see this heat go. Yep, I’ll be glad for a little cool down soon. Summer did seem to fly by this year.
This week, I made it to a few sales and an estate sale and found a few things. A few blue things, to be exact.
This pretty blue glass ball was $5 from the estate sale. It looks to be hand-blown, so I think that’s a good price for it. I love those old fishing floats and this has that look, so I added it to the seashells in our master bathroom.
This blue bottle was $2 and I loved the colors in it. I’m sure it’s not old, but it has a rustic look to it and also works in the master bath.
Again, from the estate sale, this pretty blue/gray pottery piece was more at $10, but I love hand made pottery, so didn’t mind splurging on it. The colors are so soft. This estate sale was out in the country in a horse community.
Buried under some paper in the above piece of pottery, were these 2 little horse tropheys. Cute, huh?! Some kid probably won these years ago. The nameplates are missing. I don’t need these, so will pass them on to someone.
I’ve just discovered a new show on the History channel: American Pickers! Have ya’ll see this one? I love this show, someone just told me about it, so I went and looked it up and now I’m hooked too. Two guys from Iowa go out in their van all over the US countryside, looking for old barns to pick treasures from. Watch it if you haven’t. Totally fascinating! It’s amazing to me how many people there are who are pack rats and never get rid of anything. Apparently, collecting is still a huge thing in our country.
From another yardsale, this Old Navy cute graphic green and gray top was $1. It will be very versatile with a white cami underneath.
And that’s my haul for the week. Nothing spectacular, but a fun week.
Here’s a heads-up for all of you who join my party each week. I’m going to end the Thrifty Treasures party at the end of September for the season, so looking at the calendar, the last one will be scheduled for September 26th. I know you all love it, but by then it’s time for me to take a break. Hopefully, I’ll bring it back again next Spring! It’s been a fun party, but a break is good too. 🙂
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Hello Miss Rhoda! I’m with you, I can’t wait to see this Summer go. Too much.
That blue ball you scored at an Estate Sale was a really great find. My friend collects these and says they are very expensive – so good for you! Also love that cute top from ON. Woohoo!
xoxo,
Kim
Love your blue finds!
Mary Ellen
LOVE that top pic. sooo fun how you photographed it.
Thanks for hosting. Have a super week.
blessings
barbara jean
I cannot resist pottery. I have so many pieces now that I’m wondering if I need to stop. I think your piece is especially beautiful. And those little tropheys? Absolutely precious. I love buying a piece of childhood history. It makes you think of the past in such a beautiful nostalgic way.
Rhonda,first of all please let me tell you I am same as tired of this ongoing heat here in the Houston Area as your are in Alabama.
We actually should be used to the heat but this year is kind of extraordinary and having an heat index of a 110+ for almost 3 weeks is wearing me out.
Anyway, you found some really nice bargains and my favorite would be the 2 little horse tropheys followed by the hand made pottery. Congratulation for you could find such nice little treasures.
Rhoda, I just love that blue bottle and that jug. Such pretty colors on that piece. That blue bottle does look old even though you said it probably isn’t.
Hi, Rhoda –
I loved seeing your ‘new’ treasures. Another good weekend for me, too! Thank you for the info about American Pickers. My dear, little eight-seven-year-old mother loves shows like that and since she doesn’t get the History Channel I’ve set it to tape tonight to share with her. She’s going to enjoy it – so will I!
~Adrienne~
Hi Rhoda!
I am your newest follower, I take your button.
Your blog is wonderful:))
Greetings from Europe, Biljana
I have seen American Pickers! I grew up in Iowa just down the river from where they have their shop. Next time I’m there, I’ll stop by. The two guys are a lot of fun aren’t they!
I am loving the blue treasures! Great finds!
First of all thank you for doing the party. I have been enjoying myself each week. I love seeing all the treasures and thrifty finds. Sometimes, it just makes me drool. Also, I found out about the Picker Guys, aren’t they cute, from a fellow blogger, and I am now hooked. Such fun. Have a great day. Let’s party right up through September.
I love to watch American Pickers. My husband said leave it to me
to find a shopping show on the History Channel. They have come
to lower Alabama on previous shows. I’m surprised that some times
the people don’t want to let go of what they have even though they
have multiple buildings full of junk!