Most of you who have been reading my blog know that I really get excited this time of year. It’s March, and the yardsales, yes maam, they have started. I could just about jump up and down with glee at the thought of going out and finding treasures. So, of course last Saturday was the first weekend of the month and I wasn’t disappointed with the opportunities. I could have hit countless sales, but picked a few places to stop by. It amazes me how many bunny collectors there are out there. Plenty of times I’ve walked up to a sale and noticed a whole table full of bunnies and of course, that immediately grabs my attention. Makes my pulse race just a little bit when I discover them. So this one sale had a whole bunch of bunny things. Even some Bordallo green bunny pieces, most of which I already had, but I bought it all anyway to pass on to another bunny lover. But, this large bunny soup tureen was the prize. She had it marked at $25 and I got it for $18. Made in Italy, it’s such a pretty piece and now will have the starring place on the sideboard.
The colors are so delicate and the bunnies adorable.
For whatever reason, she was also getting rid of some of her Bordallo bunny dishes and I bought all she had. Some of those I will pass on, as I already have the pieces, but these 2 I kept to add to my own collection. This is the first time I’ve found my bunny dishes out there, but it just goes to show, you never know what you’ll find.
At the same sale, I found this beautiful little Italian box for $1. Couldn’t pass it up, it’s not very big only about 2×4”, but so pretty. Love the colors. I’ve got several pieces of these Italian handpainted crafts and love them all.
So lovely to look at!
Again at the same sale, I picked up this delicate, soft as can be aqua blue linen with lacy inserts and embroider for only $1. It’s a large square piece, probably a dresser scarf, but the color and texture really caught my eye.
Isn’t it beautiful? I don’t know where I’ll use it, but it was too pretty to leave behind.
At another sale, I found a really nice Ann Taylor sweater, like new and only $4. This robin’s egg blue color looks good on me too.
With Spring right around the corner and just in time for the Spring fluffing party next week, I had just been thinking that I really needed to find another wall pocket for my front door. I put my Fall arrangement in the black iron piece I found last year and really didn’t want to take it out, so I needed something for Spring. You’ll be seeing this on my frontdoor very soon and at $5, was a good buy. Being white, it will also show up better on my black door.
For those of you wondering WHY I didn’t get the tureen last week ($16) at the flea mall, you know when you think about something and just have to go back for it? Well, here it is at home.
So, in case you’ve never been motivated to shop the yardsales and garage sales around your town, I hope this gives you the incentive you need. Who needs the mall when there are wonderful treasures to be found in a nearby neighborhood?
Go forth and shop, people!
Oh, and be sure to come back on Monday. I found my corner cabinet and can’t wait to show you.
Wow, what great finds! You are sure to use each one in a beautiful, creative way in your home – can’t wait to see; and also the corner cabinet! Hugs, Sharon
It is garage sale time here too. (GA) It was rainy today, but I look forward to many Saturdays out looking for bargains.
What wonderful finds! I love the bunny tureen. It is beautiful. I don’t usually go to yards sales, because by the time I get up and get going, everything good is gone!
Hugs,
Penny
Well wow! I need to come hit yard sales with you! We do not have near the “finds” around my house. I love your blog. Beautiful pictures and lots of inspiration for decorating my own home.
Mercy! Holy Haul, Rhoda! Great finds! I have to find similar neighborhoods in the D/FW area to go yard sale shopping. What types of neighborhoods to you seem to find the best goodies in Decatur?
That Rhoda is ADORABLE I love it…
We have JUNK sales around here or maybe I am not early enough and the good stuff is all gone…WOW you do well !!!
Have a nice week-end,
Kathy 🙂
***Congrats to the winner of your pillow giveaway, I can’t wait to see what she picks…. see Susan Lucci/aka ME lives on 🙁 LOL
I am so excited too about yard sales starting up again! You found some great stuff. Wish I had the same luck you do at finding the bunny stuff. I have the same green Bordallo bunny plate and would love to find more of it.
Can I say…that one day Im going to make it out there and yard sale with you! You are amazing at it! I think you should open up one of those high end consignment shops in your area! You have the eye for it! 🙂 Im so glad to have my computer back! I have missed your blog so much! 🙂
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Good finds Rhoda. I should have emailed or called to see if your were going YS to see if I could go with you.
W/out seeing and touching in person I cannot be sure, but the linen piece looks very nice. And you cannot go too wrong with $1. Especially if you are using that color somewhere in your house, which you are. It looks in perfect condition, nice fil-turk (I did not spell that right) and embroidery.
Now who could not fall in love with those sweet bunnies! I know I have! I would love to start a collection of my own and you have just given me the best pep talk. So it’s off to garage selling I go. Hope Im just half as lucky as you. I also want to say thank you for being such a dear friend. It shows in your blog and spills right over to my heart. Thank you Rhoda! You are very dear to me and just wanted you to know that~
Soon, very soon the sales will begin here in PA.
I was wanting to get to an auction today but a meeting this morning went longer than I had hoped.
Great finds! Love the dishes! It is a little early here to start the sales but soon, very soon.
Rhoda,
I am so envious of your Italian box. I collect those! What a great find!
The bunny pieces are also good buys too. You got some great deals!
You let me know if your neighborhood has a sale again.
I am getting ready to have one of my own. My basement is ridiculous!
So glad you went back and got the soup toureen. Love all of your bunny finds. I love the sales and can’t wait for them to start here. It will be soon. yeaaaaaaah’
Have a happy day
Kris
Great finds, Rhoda! I love that bunny piece!
Looks like some great finds Rhoda!
Thanks for sharing 😉
I need to have a garage sell and get of some treasures! lol
Smiles,
kayellen
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It all looks like great stuff!!! you've got the eye Rhoda!!
Can wait to see the new cabinet..
I'm off to paint my bedroom furniture black & silver..wish me luck
I’m so glad you got the tureen–couldn’t believe you passed it up! If you have time, check out my garage sale story about an angel!
Oh my! I love the bunny soup tureen! Adorable! I too collect bunnies. I actually just got some of the green Bordallo bunny dishes on ebay this week.