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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Hi Rhoda! I am ready for cooler weather, too! I just want a nice frost so the grass will stop growing! lol I love your blue finds…especially the bottle and the blown glass ball..gorgeous! Happy week!…hugs…Debbie
Hi Rhoda!
Love the blue ball and bottle!
Have a great week!
love,kelee
Hi Rhoda, your blue finds are so pretty. Love the bottle and the glass ball. My daughter just got the paint you used in your blue bathroom (wedgewood gray?) to do a room. I told hubby that “Antique White” was a sure thing for our office/guest room, having seen it so often, including your dining room (I think). Thanks for all the tips you share – they really help a lot! Linda
lovin the pottery! beautiful!
Rhoda,
I love old blue glass. The hand blown ball is awesome.
I know it looks great piled up with up with your seashells.
Rhonda
Hi Rhoda,
I love the first picture on your post today. Hmmm, I’m noticing that you got in really close and used the rule of thirds in your photo! 😉
Becca
becca-homeiswheremystorybegins.blogspot.com
Don’t you just love estate sales. I found 6 Royal Copenhagen dinner plates at an estate sale a couple of months ago. I was eager to snatch them up. I really like the blue glass. It’s gorgeous and would brighten any room. AND the price is a real steal. Wishing you a lovely week ahead.
I actually have the same blue ball hanging in my bedroom window. It is a witch ball. Evil spirits are supposed to get caught in the strings inside the ball and be unable to escape. And yes, $5 was a great deal.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Witch_ball
Hi Rhoda,
You got some really great deals there! i love the blue glass and that’s a very cute top too!
Thanks for hostessing!
Cindy
I absolutely love all your blue- especially the glass ball set in with the shells! I’m back into blue these days- found a cool vase I’ll show next week’s party. I am so ready for cooler weather, too! Football weather, crisp nights~ aahhh….
:- ) Sue
The little horse trophys are just so cute. Thats something that I would pick up, just to have on my dresser someplace.
Cute top! I found Gap and Old Navy pants last week for $1 each, too – you just can’t beat yard sale prices, can you. 🙂
Hi Rhoda
I am ready for a little cool down and the move into my favorite season of the year.
I love the blue bottle and ball.
Love that blue bottle and that adorable top! Sounds like you had a great weekend! And I can honestly say I have enjoyed the party over the summer! I think running it seasonally the way you have is perfect! 🙂 Thanks again for hosting.
Loving the blue items. Nice.
I love the blues. It does’t matter if something is old or not. If you love it and it looks good in your home, then that is all that matters. Getting it a good price never hurts either!!!
I am ready for some cooler weather too! The blue bottle you found is so pretty
I love your blue finds. Thanks for hosting again.
Blue is my favorite accessory color!
ohhh, love the blue items, and great deal on that top for $1
thanks for hosting!