What’s more fun than a church flea market and yardsaling in Mountain Brook all in one weekend?? Nothin’, absolutely nothin’! On Friday, I met up with one of my readers, Nancy here in Birmingham, for a fun shopping extravaganza at the local Briarwood Presbyterian Church flea market. Oh my gosh, I think everyone who wasn’t working showed up for this one, but it was fun to go in and see what we could spot. I came home with a few things, as did Nancy.
I even spotted a deal for my friend, Layla, at The Lettered Cottage. See that pretty wooden sailboat I’m holding? As soon as I walked in the door, there it was and I just had to get it for her. I called her on my cell to tell her about it and see if she wanted it and she said, if you think I’ll like it, then definitely get it. And it was a $2 steal, could not pass it up. Hope she loves it, I can see it in her cottage now. In fact, I’m going to be meeting up with her and her friend, Sarah for the Longest Yardsale this coming weekend. They are going for a couple of days and I am going to tag along only on Friday, but can’t wait! What a blast we will have and of course, you’ll hear all about it too.
A funny thing happened on Friday, when I was in Hancock’s getting some string cut to repair a set of Roman shades I found awhile back. There was a friendly young man waiting on me and he asked me if I was Ms. Southern Hospitality. I burst out laughing! A big hello to Michael, who reads my blog daily! 🙂
I seem to have a thing for melamine bowls and these were 10 cents each. I love to have them around for the microwave or to hold a snack. And besides, they’re lime green! 🙂
This pretty little Floraline planter was 10 cents. It was caked with dirt and not looking so good, but I washed it and it’s not bad at all now. Who knows, it might get another plant.
This Haeger USA pottery vase was $3. Love this piece.
And here’s Layla’s pretty sailboat. It’s not real old, but pretty neat anyway.
So, on to Saturday, me and my niece, Lauren had a blast in Mountain Brook. I don’t normally drive into Mountain Brook to yardsales, since I have so many out my way usually, but this weekend there were several all in the same vacinity, so it was the best bet for deals and I’m SO glad we went.
Lauren had her GPS with her, so she brought it along in the car and navigated for me. It was a lifesaver, since I don’t know all those streets down there and it told us exactly where to turn for the next sale.
Driving through beautiful Mountain Brook, I took time to show you a few of the houses and they are stunners. Clicking on that first link at the top for Mountain Brook will tell you more about the area, Birmingham’s ritziest part of the city.
All lovely, no??
This house was having a yardsale and they had some really nice things, but I especially loved their frontdoor with the lantern above and the roses climbing up the wall. We didn’t buy anything here, but she had some gorgeous things.
At another sale, we saw this set of chairs and dining table, all for $175, not bad I thought. The table legs were chunky and turned and would be great for a paint project.
This twin bed was pretty too, not sure how much it was.
And I thought seriously about this old needlepoint chair for $25, but decided not to get it. I have no more room!
But, you know I didn’t leave empty handed. Actually it was a smokin’ yardsale day. Come and see….
This pretty metal trashcan was $2 and it will go in the beachy guestroom. Original pricetag on the bottom from some chi-chi little shop was $40. I don’t think so.
And this pretty black tole planter was $1 and looks to be fairly old.
As was this Towle silverplate tray with little feet…yep, $1.
Prominently marked on the bottom.
Check out these green polka-dot shoes (by Chinese Laundry). Perfect condition, $2. When I showed them to my hubby, he said…yep, those look like some Rhoda-shoes.
I happened by the sale of one of the ladies I used to work with and she had some great things too. I got this pretty old black chandy for $8 and it is going to go in my office nook. I love it! She and I had fun catching up too.
This find I fell in love with at first sight! This is a pair of HEAVY IRON candle sconces (must weigh 25 lbs. each) and they were $20 for the pair. A real steal for something this big. They are very rusty already and I’ll just leave them as is. Where am I putting them?? They are huge, which this picture doesn’t really show and I’ve already hung them above the fireplace on either side of my picture. I’ll show you that later on.
And this might be the best find of the day! This is a Sid Dickens plaque. In case you don’t know it, these are highly collectible. I found 4 of these last year and resold them on Ebay for a small fortune. We’ll see how this one does. If you ever spot one of these at a yardsale, buy it! The back is solid black with the Sid Dickens name on it. I have no idea why they are so prized, but there are a lot of collectors for these plaster plaques and the demand is high. This one is in perfect condition too and I paid $3 for it. I’ll let you know how it goes, since I’ll be reselling it. 🙂
Hi Rhoda…what a fun day! I appreciate that little home tour in the midst of your thrifting. 🙂 I can’t wait to see what you Sid Dickens goes for on eBay. You have such a good eye for finding the good stuff…I would have passed it up never realizing what a treasure it was. Enjoyed seeing all your finds!
Susan
JEALOUS of your candle sconces!!! I’ll have to settle for my plastic ones I found yesterday, BWAHAHAH!!!
Great finds! Maybe I’ll see you this weekend as we’ll be hitting the world’s longest yardsale also. Which parts are you planning on going to? We usually stay around Lookout Mountain, but I’m thinking about traveling a little further this time. Wondering if you have any advice as to where you’ve found the best sales.
When my blog friend Julia saw my post about weekend thrifting finds she suggested I join the party over here. It looks like you had an awesome weekend for finding treasures! I really love the shoes!
Hi Rhoda,
Wowsers….great finds this weekend. The sailboat was a fantastic find at $2! I really like the little trash can, it is adorable. I hope to find the time next weekend to get out to the yard sale in Watertown, TN. We had a booth one year and it is a lot of fun!
Have a great week!
Nola@The Bloom Girls
Nashville, TN
Hi Rhoda..
This is my first time participating and I can’t wait to see what everyone has. You found some fantastic buys, but left one that I would have loved. It’s in the photo where you have the twin bed..just to bottom right, in the plastic bag. I almost sobbed..for there were quilt squares in that bag. 🙂
Ooo, I would have loved them…
Hope your week is a lovely one..
Wow, you always find the most awesome things! I am looking forward to a garage sale this Wednesday near me. It is a sale from 3 retired teachers! I can’t wait to see what goodies we find!
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ALL fabulous finds! I joined the ‘carnival’ for the first time today,and am loving seeing everyone’s finds, thanks so much for hosting this. And Im totally coveting those shoes, girlfriend. Two bucks, no way!
I thought that was you at the Briarwood sale!!! I was walking by while y’all were taking the picture with the sail boat. I so wanted to stop and say hey but didn’t want to interrupt. Small world!! :o)
Rhoda – I am sure Layla is going to love the sailboat, What a great price. I’ll be excited to see the chandy when you get it up. I love the ideas I find at this party each week. It makes me look at sales, resale shops, and yard sales with a different eye.
Thanks for all you share with all of us.
Charla
Hi Rhoda! Wow, you did have quite a successful adventure! Love that neighborhood and thank you for the tip on the Sid Dickens plaques!! Love the shoes too 🙂 I finally finished the laundry room, thanks again for all of the inspiration!
Melissa
Awesome finds! What a cool Sailboat. Those scones are to die for!!!!
I’ve been following you for a bit now & can’t wait each week for next installment “Thrifty Treasure” :~)
Hope to participate soon!
*hugs*
deb
You got such great stuff! I was actually envious over the bowls and shoes..GEORGOUS!!!
I LOOOVE that you called Layla over the sailboat. i love that you thought of her and that you and she are that kind of friends 🙂
I looked away for a moment and you have eight posts up! OMG – where have I been? I love the sail boat and shoes, not so much the upholstery the yard sale folks chose for those chairs…
Rhoda, fabulous post! I love all your fabulous finds and those houses are so beautiful! I’d be happy to own any one of them! Lovely neighborhood!
Thanks for hosting this fun event!
Tina
Hi Rhoda
love the polka dot shoes
I’ve never heard of your plaque and since it looks cracked to me, it is good you found it instead of me. Hope it makes you a bunch!
I enjoyed seeing your great finds over the weekend. I’ve never heard of the maker of that plaque and I’ll be curious to see what you get for it on Ebay. I also enjoyed seeing the pictures of the beautiful homes where you were shopping. I would love to go for a long walk in that neighborhood!
Ohhhh, you make me me miss bham so bad!!!! I used to love going to “brookie” yardsales. I think my 5 children were completely clothed with Mountain Brook yardsales ha ha. My kids were all born at St. Vincents Hospital, and we had to go through Mountain Brook to get there. We were in the car driving to be induced with my 2nd son at about 9:00 at night and I was really quiet….which is very unusual…and my husband said very sweetly “are you nervous about the baby”… I laughed and said NO!!!!! It is finally dark enough that I can see into the windows of the houses……it was then that I knew I had a problem!~!!!!!
Lastnight I had trouble falling asleep…thinking about all those stops and neat things we will see along the way. The best part ,meeting up with ya’ll. I just cant wait! It was so nice chatting with you on the phone the other day. Sorry for so many interuptions~ Susie
Rhoda, you’ve got some great finds there. I love that Mountain Brook area. I have a couple of cousins who live in that area. It’s beautiful.