I had a great day today! I started out by going to 2 estate sales in McHenry. I was actually 6th on line to the first one. I haven't been that early in a long time. It was such a beautiful day that I didn't mind waiting for the sale. I sat on the front porch in the sun. This house was packed with stuff. I found a really nice milk glass piece for $4, 2 really cool 50's drinking glasses with house items on it for $2 each, 3 graters/zesters for $1 each (I have been looking for these for awhile, but didn't want to spend about $10 for each at the store) and a tiny crochet piece for $1. At the 2nd estate sale, I found an enamel pitcher for $5, a Christmas tree pin for $2 and 2 pairs of earrings for $1 each.
I stopped at 2 neighborhood sales in McHenry and didn't find anything. It was kind of disappointing. There were mostly kids clothes/baby toys. Nothing that I was interested in except 1 Nintendo DS game for the boys that was $5.
I decided to go back to the Service League sale at the Dole Mansion in Crystal Lake. Today was half price and $1 a bag for clothes. As soon as I walked in, I saw these crystal candlesticks that I wanted yesterday, but didn't want to pay $6 for. So, since they were $3 today, I bought them. I also found a really nice wing back chair with blue fabric that was half price at $10. It had a Mueller Interiors label under the cushion so I know that the chair was costly at one time. I couldn't refuse it. I needed a chair in my living room. It is in pretty good condition, but I will clean it up a little and add a pillow to it. I may have it reupholstered at a later date, but for now, I will keep it as is. The ladies even carried it down the stairs for me and loaded it in my van. I was very excited about this purchase. I bought 2 nice things yesterday and today for my house and it only cost me $25 for a mirror and chair. Now that is the way to decorate. I love not having to spend a lot of money for quality items. Sometimes it just takes time to find the right piece. I did find some brand new pants for me and for Austin for school and with the bag sale, I only paid 25 cents each. Not to mention that the pants were designer names like Ann Taylor for me. The best part is that I tried them on at home and they fit!
My final stop of the day was at the Covered Bridge neighborhood sale in Crystal Lake. I go to this sale every year. I even ran into my neighbor and a new friend that I met at her garage sale who I keep seeing at other sales since then. How fun! Anyway, I found a few books for the kids and a pile of doilies for me that were priced from 25 cents to $2. They were the ladies grandmothers. I love the stories behind them and love using them even more. They were in great condition. I was happy to find them.
I may try to go back to the estate sales tomorrow for half price day. I hope I find the time. There are still some things I wouldn't mind buying if they are still there.
I even had time to cut the lawn today with the help of everyone. There was so much to do. I hung up the iron bird cage that I bought yesterday at the Carriage House. I hung it on the trellis in the backyard and moved an iron bench that I have to under it also. It really looks nice. You can't see the bench that well from my picture. I harvested a lot of the lettuce for a salad that we ate at dinner. I still have a lot left. I need to plant my tomatoes this week since the weather is starting to get warmer and nicer. Everything is ready to be planted.
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