Was I excited when I opened the Yardsale section in the paper on Friday and saw that one of my favorite neighborhoods was having their Fall yardsale. Mt. Laurel is a really neat planned community on the outskirts of town, out in the woods. It has a real Craftsman feel to the homes & things are left very natural, with lots of rock walls, and pretty landscaping all around. The streets are set up like an old fashioned little town & as you enter Mt. Laurel you go through a small town square with shops & restaurants. Really neat concept. The homes have alleys in the back & that’s where the garages are, so everyone opens their garages & has a sale right in the alleyway. I’ve been several times to their sales & always come home with plenty of loot. Saturday was no exception!
You can see the winding alleyways behind the houses. As you can tell, it’s just getting light out. It’s pretty tight quarters in here, so folks have to maneuver to get around. There’s usually plenty of people shopping at their sales & they start bright & early at 7:00 a.m. I was there by 6:30. I am a yardsale junkie, I admit it.
Another shot of one of the streets with brick sidewalks.
An example of one of the houses. I didn’t take too many of the neighborhood, I was too busy shopping!
This was a very nice all wood china cabinet/hutch for $75.00. Would be a great buy for someone.
Nice custom window treatment for $10.
Lots of dishware, good prices on these too.
Some old silver pieces. I doubt she’ll get those prices marked for them.
This was a neat old mirror for $10 that came off a dresser.
Waterfall chest of drawers. Didn’t see the price on it.
Of course, I did a doubletake on these 2 chairs, since I have 2 already. These were $10 each & nope, I didn’t get them. No more room!
This was an old wood hopechest, very well made for $40. That lady standing there bought it.
Lots of pillows & pretty birdcages.
Wine prints.
This was a pretty piece for $125.
Lots of blue/white pieces at this sale. I just don’t have anymore room for this either.
I think this dropleaf table was $75.00.
OK, here’s what else I bought. Just down the alley was this piece for $25. The new TV for hubby will fit in here perfectly & it even has storage. It’s solid oak which I do not love, so I’ll probably paint it. I’m thinking black would look good. Any suggestions?? It’s going in his office with the deep blue walls, but black would probably look good with those other wood pieces in there. It’s going to be an eclectic look.
And lastly, I found this old, but sturdy small wood bookcase for $10. It needs a little repair work & a new coat of paint, but will work fine for him to put books on. I’ll probably just repaint it white & add a little trim to it. Let’s see…with the new desk, TV, TV cabinet, bookcase, & window treatment, I’ve spent a grand total of $101.00 on his office so far. Not bad!
So, that was my haul for this weekend! I was really excited to find all these pieces for hubby’s office. I think we are set now. There’s no more room for more in there. He can get organized & hopefully keep it looking good. I’ve got a lot of painting in my future with the nightstand, bookcase & TV cabinet!
Esther Sunday says
Rhoda – I absolutely drooled over this post – can’t believe the deals and good stuff! I LOVE the two white lamps in the first pic. Black would look very cook for the cabinet. If you don’t like electronics showing, you would easily make a curtain to pull across when not in use in some type of manly fabric. $75. for the hutch? Am I dreaming? Love, Esther
Alice says
I can’t wait to see how these pieces look after their new paint.
DebraK from ~the Bunnies Bungalow~ says
Looks like a nice neighborhood, I love places like that.
I spotted those blue & white bunnies quickly…..so cute!
You did good as usual & we’re all waiting for the reveal.
Sat morn we had downpours so no ysing up here.
Hugs, DebraK
Fran says
You did good! Can’t wait to see it painted and trimmed and arranged.
Fran
Rosemary says
Rhoda,
What a sale!! You always amaze me.
You find the best stuff. Your lunch looked like so much fun.
I feel like I have been away for so long. We just got back from my daughter’s wedding weekend. I just put the first pictures on my blog.
I want to go yardsaling with you someday.
Rosemary
Betty says
Rhoda,
Great finds….I’m sure the office will end up in the Birmingham newspaper!
We were in Sweetwater, TN a few years ago and went to a wonderful, posh neighborhood to a walk-about yard sale…great stuff…Betty
Jen r. says
I would definately paint it black and then distress the edges. That way when it gets a little chipped, it will only look better! Put up pictures when you do it! I’d love to see it.
Rosie's Whimsy says
Cool Neighborhood…..Great Sale……I’m tired just thinking about all the fun you had 🙂
Sue says
Looks like you struck gold again! The white bed is pretty but I really love the rabbit rug in front of it. We used to carry that line of rugs at my old store and I’m sick that I never got one for our house.
Sher's Creative Expressions says
Great stuff. I only wish I could have joined you.
I would definately paint that TV cabinet black. I would also paint the book shelves the same black though, instead of white. It would look “manly” and more of a library look.
Blessings,
Sher
Penny @ Lavender Hill Studio says
Rhonda, What a wonderful neighborhoon to yard sale in! And you got such great buys too. I think black would look great on the tv cabinet!
Penny
Mary Isabella says
I am sure those pieces will be stunning when you finish them. Mary
Cottage Contessa says
Wow Rhoda, what a beautiful neighbourhood! My heart is doing flip flops over the little round end table with doors at the front of it!! You’ve done an amazing job furnishing your hubby’s office for $100. I’ll bet he’s so proud of you!
Amanda (aka Cottage Contessa)
Angela (Cottage Magpie) says
I love your yardsaling posts! That pine armoire was amazing. Like you, I think the silver prices were a little over the top–I can get the same thing at the local thrift store for $1 or $2. And I also love those old-fashioned communities–neat! ~A 🙂
Sandy says
I always love to come by on Monday a.m. and see what finds you have found over the weekend at yard sales! Amazes me what people get rid of since I’m a hoarder of everything. Great prices of some too high on others! Looking forward to seeing your makeovers on the pieces that you purchased.
have a fabulous week.
Blessings,
Sandy
Mary says
Oh, what fun! That’s a beautiful neighborhood, and I can almost feel your excitement at 6:30 am! I have two of those Duncan Phyfe chairs, too, from my aunt. I recently saw some in an antiques mall for $90. each!
Thanks for the tour!
xoxo,
Mary
restyled home says
Wow! What great yardsales you get to!! I was a little distracted by the pictures of those beautiful houses (I love Craftsman style), but ther esure were some great deals!!
Good girl for exercising restraint. It’s hard isn’t it, but wehn you get to the point that you just don’t need anything more, it’s a necessity! That said, it does make things a little less exciting, doesn’t it??
Have a great week,
Linda
Abbie says
WHAO!!! WHAO!! WHAO!!
I’m almost proposing to buy a ticket to come out to that place next time they have a yard sell.
I love your eye for good stuff.
Lana says
You lucky duck! Glad you had fun shopping!
linda t says
Thanks Rhoda for taking us yard saling with you!
I loved seeing all the deals out there.
I’m with you, I am so addicted to thrifting! Hey, could be worse!
Have a great week Rhoda!