I always love finding vintage Christmas treasures. I look for them all through the year. What a surprise it was to find a load of them the other day. I had seen the sign for a moving sale on Thursday night when Austin and I were out. So, on Friday I decided to see what it was all about. The sale had started on Wednesday so I didn't think there would be much left. How wrong I was! The back room in the basement had boxes full of vintage Christmas. My trunk was filled when I left. I found 14 boxes of Shiny Brite ornaments, a vintage Nativity scene and many other figure ornaments. I couldn't believe it. The man said that no one had even looked at the Christmas items until Friday. I'm glad I got there early. Usually once a season of looking for treasures, I stumble upon something like this. I'm still going through the boxes. They are so lovely.
After that I thought I should keep going and I found another sale. Behind some other items, I spotted a giant pig that happened to be a bank. Too cute not to get. I just have to clean it up and it will be even cuter. I love the unexpectedness of treasure hunting. The not knowing what you will find is part of the fun.
But, here are some planned upcoming events: There is another Rummage-a rama in West Allis WI this weekend at the State Fair Park. March 5-8 is the Algonquin Library book sale. Remember that there is a $10 fee on Thursday only. March 12 is a rummage sale in Prairie Grove on Route 176 starting at 9am. March 6-7 is a Vintage Shop Hop where over 200 shops will be having sales. There is a map on Facebook at Vintage Shop Hop for all of the participating stores all over Wisconsin and Illinois. It should make for a fun 2 days.
I have started spring cleaning in my house. I like to begin towards the end of February because once the weather starts to warm up, I'm outside in the garden. I had to buy a new vacuum and it was amazing to see what a bad job my old one did. The house looks so much brighter after using the new one.
Happy treasure hunting!
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