Today was the Huntley church rummage sale. I got there at 1pm and still found some treasures. They had opened at 12noon while it was pouring. I'm glad I got there at 1pm because the rain had slowed.
I found 3 vintage plates for $1 each, a few books for 50 cents to $1 each, fabric pieces for 50 cents to $1 each, doilies for $1, a Vogue pattern for 10 cents, a wood figure for 50 cents, a handpainted chicken vase for $3.50 and some sewing notions for 50 cents to $1 each. I also found the cutest cow box (with udders) for $5. I'm going to use it to put my mom's Christmas presents in. It is perfect! She will really love it. We are always wanting the cow mailbox that my sister-in-law, Tina, has. Now my mom has her own cow. Maybe Tina will want this box. It would make a nice planter (it only needs some holes in it for drainage).
Tomorrow is Autumn Drive in Woodstock. It is supposed to be a nice day but on the cool side. Perfect weather for a fall outing. This weekend is the last event for Trail of History in McHenry. It is worthwhile to see. Lots of fun activities and vendors. The Sparrows Nest stores have opened up their Christmas areas in the stores. I know that Cary opened it on Tuesday. Next week will be Woodstock and a few others.
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Monday, October 14, 2013
Shh... The Garden is Sleeping
The kids and I put the raised beds vegetable garden to bed today. The weather was beautiful; perfect for closing the garden. We picked the rest of the tomatoes and put in new soil for next year. I already miss the fresh tomatoes right off of the vine. We did find 1 yellow one. The rest are green, but will ripen in the house. (We even managed to mow the lawn.)
I rearranged some of the outdoor ornaments and cut down weeds and vines. My back hurts but, it is a good hurt. If you know what I mean.
I have been finalizing the presenters for Gardenfest on April 5, 2014 at McHenry County College in Crystal Lake. It has been extremely busy and time consuming, but the end is in sight. Once the brochures are done, I don't have much to do until January.
Tomorrow, the Sparrows Nest in Cary opens with their Christmas shop. I start back to subbing and will try to go in the afternoon. I love all things Christmas and don't want to miss it.
I rearranged some of the outdoor ornaments and cut down weeds and vines. My back hurts but, it is a good hurt. If you know what I mean.
I have been finalizing the presenters for Gardenfest on April 5, 2014 at McHenry County College in Crystal Lake. It has been extremely busy and time consuming, but the end is in sight. Once the brochures are done, I don't have much to do until January.
Tomorrow, the Sparrows Nest in Cary opens with their Christmas shop. I start back to subbing and will try to go in the afternoon. I love all things Christmas and don't want to miss it.
Friday, October 11, 2013
Vintage Tablecloths
Today was my day for finding vintage tablecloths. I have to get them while I can. I don't always come across them. But, today was the day!
I found 2 of them at a garage/estate sale in McHenry. The one is grey and yellow and it was $3. I can't ever pass up a $3 vintage tablecloth. The other one has 4 napkins with the tablecloth that is red poppies. It was $8. The lady told me it only had 2 napkins, but when I got it home, it had 4. Even better.
The other 2 came from an estate sale in Woodstock. One is a California tablecloth ($10) and the other is a smaller pink floral one with 4 napkins which was $5. They were all pretty good buys. Only a few stains, but no holes. I already soaked 2 of them in Oxyclean and they came out really nice. Tomorrow I will work on the other 2.
The Grayslake Flea Market is this weekend. Too bad I can't make it. Soccer season is still in full swing. The McHenry and Cary Libraries book sales are next weekend Oct 19-20. Those are good sales. The Algonquin Library book sale is Oct 31-Nov 3. (Thursday is preview night with a $10 fee admission.) Oct 24th is the Congregational Church rummage sale on Pierson Street in Crystal Lake. One of my favorite sales.
I found 2 of them at a garage/estate sale in McHenry. The one is grey and yellow and it was $3. I can't ever pass up a $3 vintage tablecloth. The other one has 4 napkins with the tablecloth that is red poppies. It was $8. The lady told me it only had 2 napkins, but when I got it home, it had 4. Even better.
The other 2 came from an estate sale in Woodstock. One is a California tablecloth ($10) and the other is a smaller pink floral one with 4 napkins which was $5. They were all pretty good buys. Only a few stains, but no holes. I already soaked 2 of them in Oxyclean and they came out really nice. Tomorrow I will work on the other 2.
The Grayslake Flea Market is this weekend. Too bad I can't make it. Soccer season is still in full swing. The McHenry and Cary Libraries book sales are next weekend Oct 19-20. Those are good sales. The Algonquin Library book sale is Oct 31-Nov 3. (Thursday is preview night with a $10 fee admission.) Oct 24th is the Congregational Church rummage sale on Pierson Street in Crystal Lake. One of my favorite sales.
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Last Cedarburg WI Flea Market of 2013
What started out as a cold wet morning, turned into a cool sunny wonderful day. We had sooooo much fun at the last Cedarburg flea market of the season. We got a great parking place only about 1 block away from the flea market. We made 3 trips back to it with great treasures.
We stopped in to see Mary, a vendor friend who sells vintage toys. The boys found their treasures early at her booth. Now we have a Homer Simpson Santa coming out of a chimney while he talks. Doesn't everyone need one of those? Next door to her, we found boxes of vintage pottery/glassware for $4 a box. Ethan, Caldwell and I made our first trip to the car. Austin waited with the cart for us to return. Right across the street from my van, a garage sale was going on. I found vintage pins for $1 each, a great hand painted plate for $2 and a bag of gold/silver chains for $5. The bag was full of other vintage jewelry as well. It was a find of the day!
Back at the flea market, we kept finding treasures at every booth. Since it was the last sale of the season, prices were super cheap. Austin found 3 golf club head covers of the 3 Stooges. He paid $20 from his own money. They even talk. Ethan found a video game. We ate a lot of food, as usual. Caldwell found sunglasses for $1 each and splurged on 15 of them. One for every mood. I found some great salt/pepper shakers that I'm going to use for crafting. I have a few ideas to start working on. (They were only 50 cents to $1 each). I only found 1 Christmas ornament for $1. I found my father his Christmas present. He has started to collect whiskey bottles. I found him a potato whiskey bottle. I know that he doesn't have one of them. At one of the booths, I got a huge bouquet of dried flowers. It looks really nice in a wooden vase in my hallway. Great fall colors. We stayed close to the end of the flea market.
We then spent the rest of the day walking the downtown area. We stopped in a gem shop and a jewelry store across from the winery. Austin panned for gems and I found a wonderful amethyst stone silver necklace. What a fun day we had. We even bought spices at Penzeys Spice Store.
I always hate when flea market season comes to a close. There are still some good ones open year round that I can go to, but Cedarburg is one of my favorites. I have the dates for 2014. I'll be counting down until May.
Oct 18-20 is Autumn Drive on Franklinville Rd/Garden Prairie Road in Woodstock. It is a lot of fun. Lots of sales all along the road. Don't miss this treasure hunt.
We stopped in to see Mary, a vendor friend who sells vintage toys. The boys found their treasures early at her booth. Now we have a Homer Simpson Santa coming out of a chimney while he talks. Doesn't everyone need one of those? Next door to her, we found boxes of vintage pottery/glassware for $4 a box. Ethan, Caldwell and I made our first trip to the car. Austin waited with the cart for us to return. Right across the street from my van, a garage sale was going on. I found vintage pins for $1 each, a great hand painted plate for $2 and a bag of gold/silver chains for $5. The bag was full of other vintage jewelry as well. It was a find of the day!
Back at the flea market, we kept finding treasures at every booth. Since it was the last sale of the season, prices were super cheap. Austin found 3 golf club head covers of the 3 Stooges. He paid $20 from his own money. They even talk. Ethan found a video game. We ate a lot of food, as usual. Caldwell found sunglasses for $1 each and splurged on 15 of them. One for every mood. I found some great salt/pepper shakers that I'm going to use for crafting. I have a few ideas to start working on. (They were only 50 cents to $1 each). I only found 1 Christmas ornament for $1. I found my father his Christmas present. He has started to collect whiskey bottles. I found him a potato whiskey bottle. I know that he doesn't have one of them. At one of the booths, I got a huge bouquet of dried flowers. It looks really nice in a wooden vase in my hallway. Great fall colors. We stayed close to the end of the flea market.
We then spent the rest of the day walking the downtown area. We stopped in a gem shop and a jewelry store across from the winery. Austin panned for gems and I found a wonderful amethyst stone silver necklace. What a fun day we had. We even bought spices at Penzeys Spice Store.
I always hate when flea market season comes to a close. There are still some good ones open year round that I can go to, but Cedarburg is one of my favorites. I have the dates for 2014. I'll be counting down until May.
Oct 18-20 is Autumn Drive on Franklinville Rd/Garden Prairie Road in Woodstock. It is a lot of fun. Lots of sales all along the road. Don't miss this treasure hunt.
Saturday, October 5, 2013
Homemade Snow Globes
It's Christmas time again! Once October arrives, I'm in Christmas mode. It's my favorite holiday.
I found all of the items that I needed to make homemade snow globes. I use artichoke jars (lacquer thinner removes the expiration date from the jar), Christmas cards, ribbon for the tie to hang and around the edges of the lid, a hot glue gun, Epsom salt for the snow, a scalloped scissor, a drill and bit and items to use inside the jar. I spent this afternoon making them since it was raining outside and the technician was finally here to install satellite internet. (I can finally post!)
I like how they came out. They will be cute on a present.
I found all of the items that I needed to make homemade snow globes. I use artichoke jars (lacquer thinner removes the expiration date from the jar), Christmas cards, ribbon for the tie to hang and around the edges of the lid, a hot glue gun, Epsom salt for the snow, a scalloped scissor, a drill and bit and items to use inside the jar. I spent this afternoon making them since it was raining outside and the technician was finally here to install satellite internet. (I can finally post!)
I like how they came out. They will be cute on a present.
Friday, October 4, 2013
Look What I Found!
I didn't have much time today to look for treasures. I have been having so much trouble with my internet, that I am having a satellite put in for it. So, I have to wait around for 4 hours for the service to be installed. Bummer.
I made sure that I stopped at the VFW in Woodstock. They are having their soups to nuts sale. The prices are always so cheap. I spotted a squirrel cookie jar that I knew that my mom would like. I wasn't sure if I wanted to ship it to her since it is quite large. But, when the man said it was $1, there was not turning back. I had to buy it. I will figure out how to ship it to her unbroken. It is going to be a part of her Christmas present. Shh!
I made sure that I stopped at the VFW in Woodstock. They are having their soups to nuts sale. The prices are always so cheap. I spotted a squirrel cookie jar that I knew that my mom would like. I wasn't sure if I wanted to ship it to her since it is quite large. But, when the man said it was $1, there was not turning back. I had to buy it. I will figure out how to ship it to her unbroken. It is going to be a part of her Christmas present. Shh!
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Getting Things Done
I accomplished a lot today. First, I went to the Methodist Church rummage sale in McHenry. It was really good this time. I headed for the costume jewelry, as did all of the dealers, and just piled bags into my bag. I got so many nice things. Some I will use for when I create my own jewelry and some I will wear. They were priced from 25 cents to $2. I also found some books. Amy Butler was one. I love reading her books and seeing her style. I like a lot of the same things she does. I found the kids 2 Mario Halloween costumes for $2 each. They go for $50 in the store. I had been looking for them for years and finally found them today. I also found 2 vintage evening purses; one was velvet and the other has sequins. ($2 each). So much fun. I stopped at a few garage sales, but a few were closed because of the rain. I went to one in McHenry and a friend that I have been working with at school was having it. We talked for a while and she likes many of the things that I do. Another treasure hunting friend!
In the afternoon, I finally finished 2 pillows for my living room in fall/winter colors. They came out really nice. I especially like the blue/brown color combination on the one. I used some more vintage material yoyos and buttons on it. The other pillow has some nice color combinations of flowers. I used blue tassels that I bought from Material Girl in Crystal Lake to pick up some of the blue in the pillow. I'm happy with that one also.
Sunday is the last Cedarburg Wisconsin flea market for the season. I keep checking on the weather. I want to go so badly that I'm not going to let it rain. I don't mind the cold that's coming. I just don't want the rain. Rain, rain go away....
October 19th is the McHenry and Cary libraries book sales. Both are good ones.
In the afternoon, I finally finished 2 pillows for my living room in fall/winter colors. They came out really nice. I especially like the blue/brown color combination on the one. I used some more vintage material yoyos and buttons on it. The other pillow has some nice color combinations of flowers. I used blue tassels that I bought from Material Girl in Crystal Lake to pick up some of the blue in the pillow. I'm happy with that one also.
Sunday is the last Cedarburg Wisconsin flea market for the season. I keep checking on the weather. I want to go so badly that I'm not going to let it rain. I don't mind the cold that's coming. I just don't want the rain. Rain, rain go away....
October 19th is the McHenry and Cary libraries book sales. Both are good ones.
Monday, September 30, 2013
So Much Going On!
I am on my 3 week break from subbing and thought I would be getting things done. I have had so many little things to do that I'm actually not getting my list completed. I have also been busy lining up the presenters for Gardenfest. That has also taken so much of my time.
As usual though, I did manage to find some treasures. I stopped at a sale in McHenry that was held by a person that does estate sales. This was at her house. I bought so many vintage costume jewelry pieces. I was in heaven. For half price too! I spent quite some time there.
On Saturday, Austin and stopped at a garage sale in Crystal Lake and I found this cute blue table for outside. (It was painted this great blue color that I didn't need to even paint it). Couldn't pass up a $3 bargain. It looks really cute between my blue and green vintage lawn chairs.
Sunday, we went to the last Elkhorn flea market. It started out foggy and wet, but turned into the most beautiful day. It was so crowded that we could hardly shop. I did manage to find more costume jewelry and jewelry pieces (I want to try to make jewelry). The boys found a few treasures. Afterwards, we stopped at the Apple Barn in Elkhorn for their festival. It was also crowded so we got something to eat and left.
Thursday is a rummage sale at the Methodist Church in McHenry. Sunday is the last Cedarburg WI flea market. So far the weather looks good. I can't wait to go.
As usual though, I did manage to find some treasures. I stopped at a sale in McHenry that was held by a person that does estate sales. This was at her house. I bought so many vintage costume jewelry pieces. I was in heaven. For half price too! I spent quite some time there.
On Saturday, Austin and stopped at a garage sale in Crystal Lake and I found this cute blue table for outside. (It was painted this great blue color that I didn't need to even paint it). Couldn't pass up a $3 bargain. It looks really cute between my blue and green vintage lawn chairs.
Sunday, we went to the last Elkhorn flea market. It started out foggy and wet, but turned into the most beautiful day. It was so crowded that we could hardly shop. I did manage to find more costume jewelry and jewelry pieces (I want to try to make jewelry). The boys found a few treasures. Afterwards, we stopped at the Apple Barn in Elkhorn for their festival. It was also crowded so we got something to eat and left.
Thursday is a rummage sale at the Methodist Church in McHenry. Sunday is the last Cedarburg WI flea market. So far the weather looks good. I can't wait to go.
Sunday, September 15, 2013
Rainy Sunday
It has been raining all day so we never went up to Mukwonago for the last flea market weekend. Bummer. We will have to wait until next year for C.O.W. cheese curds. Instead, I finished a pillow that has been sitting around for a while. I found a needlepoint cat pillowcase when my friend Joyce was having a garage sale. Austin knew that it would be perfect for his teacher who happens to love cats. I didn't do much to it. It was pretty stained so I soaked it in Oxyclean like I do with all of my linens. Only one small spot didn't come out so I sewed a vintage material yo-yo to it. Then, I added snaps and 2 red buttons as the closure. When I was in New Jersey this summer visiting my family, I got hundreds of buttons from a family friend. She used to sew for many design houses and these were her personal ones. I couldn't believe how many there were and how beautiful they were. So, I used 2 red ones from that collection. The pillow turned out really cute. I hope she likes it.
I need to start sewing autumn pillows for my living room so that I can change them next week. I will be on a break from the kindergarten substitute job next week and would like to begin fall cleaning/decorating. So many plans.
This has also been a busy time for me since I am the co-chair for Gardenfest. For those of you who don't know, Gardenfest is a yearly day long seminar of gardening classes put on by McHenry County College and the McHenry County University of Illinois Master Gardeners. Next years date is April 5th. So, I have been busy rounding up the presenters and topics since the brochure is being printed in a few weeks. After that is done, things quiet down for a short while.
Sept 20-21 is a vintage market at 6237 Linden Road, Rockford, Illinois from 9-4. I went to the spring one with my friend Cecilia and had a great time. I can't make this one since Homecoming and soccer take up that whole weekend. I'm hoping for good weather for others to enjoy it.
The Methodist Church in McHenry is having their rummage sale Oct 3-5. I just saw the sign the other day advertising it.
I need to start sewing autumn pillows for my living room so that I can change them next week. I will be on a break from the kindergarten substitute job next week and would like to begin fall cleaning/decorating. So many plans.
This has also been a busy time for me since I am the co-chair for Gardenfest. For those of you who don't know, Gardenfest is a yearly day long seminar of gardening classes put on by McHenry County College and the McHenry County University of Illinois Master Gardeners. Next years date is April 5th. So, I have been busy rounding up the presenters and topics since the brochure is being printed in a few weeks. After that is done, things quiet down for a short while.
Sept 20-21 is a vintage market at 6237 Linden Road, Rockford, Illinois from 9-4. I went to the spring one with my friend Cecilia and had a great time. I can't make this one since Homecoming and soccer take up that whole weekend. I'm hoping for good weather for others to enjoy it.
The Methodist Church in McHenry is having their rummage sale Oct 3-5. I just saw the sign the other day advertising it.
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Finally a few sales!
I have been enjoying my week being a kindergarten substitute, but I have also missed my unlimited time looking for treasures.
So, on Saturday, I headed for the downtown area in Crystal Lake to visit Material Girl. It is a fabric shop plus. In their basement is a large assortment of clearance fabric and trim. I bought some tassels for about 30 cents each. The trim is now 70% off and they still have a large assortment. Around the corner is a great store, Carriage House Antiques. I love it in there! I found a pink metal candle holder for $3. I am going to hang it outside on a tree, but not use a candle in it. I am still looking for the right item to go in it. They will be having their fall open house in a few weeks. It is always so much fun going to it. They even have food for the shoppers. That's my kind of sale. The downtown area is hosting a yearly event, Johnny Appleseed festival on Sept 28th. The antique store across from Carriage House Antiques will be having a flea market during the event. I'm definitely going to that. I always like to go to a new flea market.
Remember, Thursday is the church rummage sale in Prairie Grove on Rt 176. Saturday and Sunday is the last Mukwonago WI flea market. Also, there is a church rummage/barn sale at the Kane County Flea Market that weekend. Lots of fun sales to go to. Hope you can make one of them.
So, on Saturday, I headed for the downtown area in Crystal Lake to visit Material Girl. It is a fabric shop plus. In their basement is a large assortment of clearance fabric and trim. I bought some tassels for about 30 cents each. The trim is now 70% off and they still have a large assortment. Around the corner is a great store, Carriage House Antiques. I love it in there! I found a pink metal candle holder for $3. I am going to hang it outside on a tree, but not use a candle in it. I am still looking for the right item to go in it. They will be having their fall open house in a few weeks. It is always so much fun going to it. They even have food for the shoppers. That's my kind of sale. The downtown area is hosting a yearly event, Johnny Appleseed festival on Sept 28th. The antique store across from Carriage House Antiques will be having a flea market during the event. I'm definitely going to that. I always like to go to a new flea market.
Remember, Thursday is the church rummage sale in Prairie Grove on Rt 176. Saturday and Sunday is the last Mukwonago WI flea market. Also, there is a church rummage/barn sale at the Kane County Flea Market that weekend. Lots of fun sales to go to. Hope you can make one of them.
Sunday, September 1, 2013
Labor Day Weekend
This past week has been crazy with school and other stuff. I will be starting a long term kindergarten sub assignment on Tuesday and have been trying to catch up with small projects. I still have so much to do.
This weekend I have been having fun with family and get togethers. Probably eating tooooo many sweets also. But, loving it. I did manage to stroll through my garden to see what needs to be weeded and I saw that my flower pot had come alive with flowers. I love these flowers that I have had for over 20 years from the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. They never cease to amaze me.
Rummage sales are beginning on Sept 6th in West Dundee and on Sept 12th in Prairie Grove. I won't be able to get to them until the afternoons (since I will be subbing half days), but I know that I will manage to find treasures anyway. I have many sewing and jewelry projects in mind and hope to make time to start them. I always like to create when it is cooler outside. It just seems like the time to stay inside.
Sept 15th is the last Mukwonago WI flea market and Sept 22nd is the last Elkhorn WI flea market of the season. I hate the end of the flea market season. Oct 6th is the last Cedarburg WI flea market. I will be counting down until May when they begin again.
This weekend I have been having fun with family and get togethers. Probably eating tooooo many sweets also. But, loving it. I did manage to stroll through my garden to see what needs to be weeded and I saw that my flower pot had come alive with flowers. I love these flowers that I have had for over 20 years from the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. They never cease to amaze me.
Rummage sales are beginning on Sept 6th in West Dundee and on Sept 12th in Prairie Grove. I won't be able to get to them until the afternoons (since I will be subbing half days), but I know that I will manage to find treasures anyway. I have many sewing and jewelry projects in mind and hope to make time to start them. I always like to create when it is cooler outside. It just seems like the time to stay inside.
Sept 15th is the last Mukwonago WI flea market and Sept 22nd is the last Elkhorn WI flea market of the season. I hate the end of the flea market season. Oct 6th is the last Cedarburg WI flea market. I will be counting down until May when they begin again.
Monday, August 26, 2013
I Was Treasure Hunting
I did a little treasure hunting this weekend. I don't always have time on the weekends to treasure hunt. I usually do most of my treasure hunting on Thursday/Friday. But, not this weekend. I went to the Sparrows Nest in Cary on Saturday and they were having a 25% off storewide sale. I found an aluminum Farber and Shlevin tray for $3 and a vintage pin for $3. Really neat deals.
On Sunday, I stopped in at the third day for an estate sale in Woodstock. I found 2 vintage Christmas tablecloths (one with 11 napkins) and 3 vintage porcelain plates. All for $16.00. I went home happy.
I will start rearranging the rooms in my house and purging/redecorating soon. I like fall cleaning! I have some ideas for changing the treasures that I display. I will post pictures as I go. I am still in the back to school mode and have been trying to get my kids organized. In another week I will be able to get back on track.
On Saturday, I made small tins of green tomato bread. I usually freeze them. It is really tasty. The trick is finding green tomatoes that are still hard so that when you shred them, no seeds get into the bread. (I have butternut squash bread frozen. Another favorite.) Today, I have spent most of the day making a meat sauce with vine ripe tomatoes. The house smells soooo good! I usually freeze about 8 containers for future quick meals. With soccer season here, I need lots of quick meals. I wasn't planning to make sauce when it is 90 degrees outside, but, when the tomatoes are ripe I have to work fast. We will be having a delicious meal tonight with the green tomato and squash breads.
On Sunday, I stopped in at the third day for an estate sale in Woodstock. I found 2 vintage Christmas tablecloths (one with 11 napkins) and 3 vintage porcelain plates. All for $16.00. I went home happy.
I will start rearranging the rooms in my house and purging/redecorating soon. I like fall cleaning! I have some ideas for changing the treasures that I display. I will post pictures as I go. I am still in the back to school mode and have been trying to get my kids organized. In another week I will be able to get back on track.
On Saturday, I made small tins of green tomato bread. I usually freeze them. It is really tasty. The trick is finding green tomatoes that are still hard so that when you shred them, no seeds get into the bread. (I have butternut squash bread frozen. Another favorite.) Today, I have spent most of the day making a meat sauce with vine ripe tomatoes. The house smells soooo good! I usually freeze about 8 containers for future quick meals. With soccer season here, I need lots of quick meals. I wasn't planning to make sauce when it is 90 degrees outside, but, when the tomatoes are ripe I have to work fast. We will be having a delicious meal tonight with the green tomato and squash breads.
Friday, August 23, 2013
Another Vintage Linen Day
I found more vintage linens! I stopped back at Joyce's garage sale and found a few that I overlooked the other day. I went to soooo many sales and found a few other treasures. The one sale that I was sure that I would find linens at was disappointing and very expensive. I did happen to find some china from Japan (spent $8). The one surprise was at an estate sale where I did find a Christmas tablecloth ($5), 2 aprons ($3 each) and a vintage towel ($1). I may stop back on Sunday for half price day to see if anything is left. There were more linens.
Goodwill in McHenry was another stop. They were restocking the shelves and I spotted a wonderful golden glass basket for $5. I have a similar one from my mom, but, loved the detail on this one. I also stopped at the Sparrows Nest in McHenry and found a great Mickey Mouse tie for Ethan ($2). He loved it!
I love old gardening books, kids books and just others that catch my eye. I found an old Les Miserables book. A little tattered, but, I love that charm. Not bad for $1.
Goodwill in McHenry was another stop. They were restocking the shelves and I spotted a wonderful golden glass basket for $5. I have a similar one from my mom, but, loved the detail on this one. I also stopped at the Sparrows Nest in McHenry and found a great Mickey Mouse tie for Ethan ($2). He loved it!
I love old gardening books, kids books and just others that catch my eye. I found an old Les Miserables book. A little tattered, but, I love that charm. Not bad for $1.
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Surprise Garage Sale
My friends Joyce and Chris are having a garage sale in Crystal Lake on Friday. Joyce has lots and lots of vintage linens to sell. She knows that I love them. (We often fight over them at sales.) Anyway, she was nice enough to give me a sneak peak this afternoon. I ran right over there. She had boxes and piles to go through. It was so much fun! I only bought a few since I'm trying to be a little picky. I don't want my collection to get too much out of control. If it hasn't already. I found some really neat ones, especially one with hand embroidered peacocks. I love hand embroidered pieces. I also found a nice cookie jar for my mom. It will make a great Christmas present since she still collects cookie jars. This was unique. I know she doesn't have one of them.
Friday is looking good for garage sales. The weather is supposed to be nice and the paper is full of sales. I'm going back to Joyce's sale to see what else she has found to sell. There is also one on Lincoln Street in Woodstock that should be good. I bought lots of vintage costume jewelry from her a few months back and she now has other treasures, plus.......vintage linens. I can't wait to see what she has!
Sept 1st is the Cedarburg Flea Market in Cedarburg, Wisconsin.
Friday is looking good for garage sales. The weather is supposed to be nice and the paper is full of sales. I'm going back to Joyce's sale to see what else she has found to sell. There is also one on Lincoln Street in Woodstock that should be good. I bought lots of vintage costume jewelry from her a few months back and she now has other treasures, plus.......vintage linens. I can't wait to see what she has!
Sept 1st is the Cedarburg Flea Market in Cedarburg, Wisconsin.
Monday, August 19, 2013
Summer's Winding Down
Where has the summer gone to? As the kids get older, the summer seems to go by faster. We spent the last weekend of summer break in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. (Caldwell had a two day car race).
I really like Elkhart Lake. The boys and I spent Saturday morning walking around the farmers market. (It's open from 8:30-12:30 on Saturdays from June-Oct). We bought lots of vegetables and baked goods. I like this farmers market since it is a combination of seasonal produce, crafts and antiques. We visited my favorite store there, Rhine St General. They have a nice selection of crafts, new items, and antiques. It's always fun seeing what they have. We got to play some tennis and swim in the afternoon. We also ate our share of ice cream. That's always fun!
I look forward to this trip every August. It is probably really beautiful there in the winter. I hope to find that out.
Sept 20-21 is a Vintage Market sale at 6237 Linden Road in Rockford from 9-4pm. My friend Cecilia and I went to the Spring market and had lots of fun. The fall market is supposed to have more vendors and it is at a new, bigger location.
Fall rummage sales will be starting in September. I'm looking forward to those.
I really like Elkhart Lake. The boys and I spent Saturday morning walking around the farmers market. (It's open from 8:30-12:30 on Saturdays from June-Oct). We bought lots of vegetables and baked goods. I like this farmers market since it is a combination of seasonal produce, crafts and antiques. We visited my favorite store there, Rhine St General. They have a nice selection of crafts, new items, and antiques. It's always fun seeing what they have. We got to play some tennis and swim in the afternoon. We also ate our share of ice cream. That's always fun!
I look forward to this trip every August. It is probably really beautiful there in the winter. I hope to find that out.
Sept 20-21 is a Vintage Market sale at 6237 Linden Road in Rockford from 9-4pm. My friend Cecilia and I went to the Spring market and had lots of fun. The fall market is supposed to have more vendors and it is at a new, bigger location.
Fall rummage sales will be starting in September. I'm looking forward to those.
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Elkhorn Flea Market
You would think that I would be exhausted after having my garage sale on Friday. Instead, I have tried to visit lots of sales to replenish my treasures.
We went to the Elkhorn Flea Market today. It was very busy and had lots of good deals even though we were rained on for about 20 minutes. We hid under the bleachers and the rain passed quickly. So, we just started up again. Lots of $1 tables where I found a needlepoint runner and a Japanese Poem book. Caldwell found many treasures for $1 from duck decoys to metal popcorn poppers for over a fire. Austin found a very large stuffed Spyro for $2 and Ethan found a huge bag of Yugioh cards for $10. I visited Christina who sells under the stadium and found 4 pieces of costume jewelry for $4 each. Lots of fun finds today. It got me thinking that maybe next year I should try to sell some of my collections at least one time at the flea market. The kids were all for helping out. I will think about it over the winter and decide for maybe one date in the 2014 season. I would have enough time to plan and gather my treasures and even add to the collections. It would probably do me good to purge a little more. I'm all for starting new collections that are different from my usual treasures.
We then made our way to Lake Geneva where there was an art fair, HGTV book signing, library book sale and Jelly Belly truck giving out samples. Caldwell and Ethan tried tobasco jelly beans and they were hot! Ethan got to try stinky socks jelly beans and thought they were good. Yuck! It was a fun time. Kilwins for ice cream was part of the day, as usual.
We returned home completely exhausted from having had a wonderful day.
We went to the Elkhorn Flea Market today. It was very busy and had lots of good deals even though we were rained on for about 20 minutes. We hid under the bleachers and the rain passed quickly. So, we just started up again. Lots of $1 tables where I found a needlepoint runner and a Japanese Poem book. Caldwell found many treasures for $1 from duck decoys to metal popcorn poppers for over a fire. Austin found a very large stuffed Spyro for $2 and Ethan found a huge bag of Yugioh cards for $10. I visited Christina who sells under the stadium and found 4 pieces of costume jewelry for $4 each. Lots of fun finds today. It got me thinking that maybe next year I should try to sell some of my collections at least one time at the flea market. The kids were all for helping out. I will think about it over the winter and decide for maybe one date in the 2014 season. I would have enough time to plan and gather my treasures and even add to the collections. It would probably do me good to purge a little more. I'm all for starting new collections that are different from my usual treasures.
We then made our way to Lake Geneva where there was an art fair, HGTV book signing, library book sale and Jelly Belly truck giving out samples. Caldwell and Ethan tried tobasco jelly beans and they were hot! Ethan got to try stinky socks jelly beans and thought they were good. Yuck! It was a fun time. Kilwins for ice cream was part of the day, as usual.
We returned home completely exhausted from having had a wonderful day.
Friday, August 9, 2013
Garage Sale Day
We had the perfect weather for our 4 friends garage sale today. A little cool with some cloud cover. It was a beautiful day to spend outside.
I was up at 4:45am to start setting up at 6am. I can never sleep the night before my garage sale. There is always something to do and things spinning around in my head. My friends arrived at 7am when the real work began. People started coming at 8am (even though the sign in my driveway had 9am). That's why it's so important to set up at least an hour before your scheduled start time. You don't want to lose a customer. We were busy in the morning, but slowed down tremendously in the afternoon. We had just enough down time to shop each others treasures. I got a beautiful vintage bracelet and earrings from Cecilia for only $1.50. She didn't wear it anymore so it has become a welcome addition to my jewelry collection. Even Donna and Mary found some treasures.
Sometimes it is just nice to sit around and catch up with friends that you don't always get to see. I enjoyed my afternoon with good friends. I also saw many friends that stopped by the sale. Most were rummage/thrift sale friends.
Afterwards, the boys helped me clean up and we moved some items to the curb where most of them have already disappeared. I have already made one trip to the Savers Thrift store in Crystal Lake (they give you a discount coupon with your donation.) and tomorrow I will donate the rest to the Sparrows Nest in McHenry. I'm still watching the curb to see if the air hockey table has been picked up. I hope someone can use it.
I just scanned the garage sale ads for tomorrow (I can't wait to start looking for treasures again). Sunday is the Elkhorn Wisconsin flea market and Lake Geneva is having an art fair and book signing at the Cornerstone Shop and Gallery by Monica who has her own HGTV show.
I was up at 4:45am to start setting up at 6am. I can never sleep the night before my garage sale. There is always something to do and things spinning around in my head. My friends arrived at 7am when the real work began. People started coming at 8am (even though the sign in my driveway had 9am). That's why it's so important to set up at least an hour before your scheduled start time. You don't want to lose a customer. We were busy in the morning, but slowed down tremendously in the afternoon. We had just enough down time to shop each others treasures. I got a beautiful vintage bracelet and earrings from Cecilia for only $1.50. She didn't wear it anymore so it has become a welcome addition to my jewelry collection. Even Donna and Mary found some treasures.
Sometimes it is just nice to sit around and catch up with friends that you don't always get to see. I enjoyed my afternoon with good friends. I also saw many friends that stopped by the sale. Most were rummage/thrift sale friends.
Afterwards, the boys helped me clean up and we moved some items to the curb where most of them have already disappeared. I have already made one trip to the Savers Thrift store in Crystal Lake (they give you a discount coupon with your donation.) and tomorrow I will donate the rest to the Sparrows Nest in McHenry. I'm still watching the curb to see if the air hockey table has been picked up. I hope someone can use it.
I just scanned the garage sale ads for tomorrow (I can't wait to start looking for treasures again). Sunday is the Elkhorn Wisconsin flea market and Lake Geneva is having an art fair and book signing at the Cornerstone Shop and Gallery by Monica who has her own HGTV show.
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Garage Sale Preparation
I spent most of the day preparing the garage and outside for my 4 friends garage sale. But, not before the kids and I went to the Calvary Church Rummage sale in Crystal Lake. The boys were disappointed that they didn't find anything. That's what happens sometimes. I found some doilies that they lumped together for 50 cents, a glass turtle for Ethan for $1, vintage Christmas ornaments for $2 for the box, 3 Stooges ornaments for $1 and an angel thrown in. Not bad for someone having a garage sale tomorrow to get rid of too much stuff. We stopped at a garage sale on the way home and both the young boy selling lemonade and myself got stung by a bee. All I could think about was will I be okay for my sale tomorrow? (I'm fine. The sale goes on.)
Mary and Donna brought over some treasures today. I managed to find a great shabby garden frame from Mary. We'll figure out the price tomorrow. I have set up a garden area, toy area, etc. so that tomorrow I don't have to keep moving things around. I put a yellow sign on a wooden ladder in my driveway to let everyone passing know that there will be a sale tomorrow. There's a sign at the end of my block already too.
It's going to be fun! It's always a lot of hard work, but the feeling is great when my house is organized and cleaned out. Then, I can start looking for treasures again.
Mary and Donna brought over some treasures today. I managed to find a great shabby garden frame from Mary. We'll figure out the price tomorrow. I have set up a garden area, toy area, etc. so that tomorrow I don't have to keep moving things around. I put a yellow sign on a wooden ladder in my driveway to let everyone passing know that there will be a sale tomorrow. There's a sign at the end of my block already too.
It's going to be fun! It's always a lot of hard work, but the feeling is great when my house is organized and cleaned out. Then, I can start looking for treasures again.
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
I'm Having a Garage Sale!
I have been monitoring the weather and so far it looks good for Friday. Right now there are 3 of us who will be selling and I'm waiting for 1 more friend to confirm. I have wanted to have a "flea market" type garage sale for a while now. This is going to be sooooo much fun! The good thing is that all of my items are priced and in bins so I can just grab and go. It makes things so much easier.
I still need to go through my gardening items in the garage. That will probably be tomorrow. Too much to do-but in a good way. I'm looking forward to it and spending the day with friends.
Rummage sale at Calvary Baptist Church on Rte 31 in Crystal Lake on Thursday. Sunday is the Elkhorn Flea Market in Elkhorn WI and an Art Fair in Lake Geneva.
I still need to go through my gardening items in the garage. That will probably be tomorrow. Too much to do-but in a good way. I'm looking forward to it and spending the day with friends.
Rummage sale at Calvary Baptist Church on Rte 31 in Crystal Lake on Thursday. Sunday is the Elkhorn Flea Market in Elkhorn WI and an Art Fair in Lake Geneva.
Saturday, August 3, 2013
Saturday Garage Sales
We found a few sales today. We planned on going back to Chris and Christina's sale that we visited yesterday. They did put out some new items. I found a seashell box with a handle (made into a purse) for 50 cents. My treasure of the day.
I stopped in at the Sparrows Nest in Cary since I hadn't been there in over a month. I found the cutest turtle pins for a total of $10 and a seashell purse for $4. It seems that everyone is getting rid of their seashell items since summer is coming to an end. (It is going by much tooooo quickly).
I keep monitoring the weather for Friday. If it's going to be nice, I'm going to have a garage sale. I want to get rid of some clothes/air hockey table and other items before the winter. I have some plans for the basement and need to clean it up first. I do hope that the weather will be nice. I also have some gardening items to clean out. I usually set up outside in the driveway since the garage isn't big enough to have a sale in. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for good weather. I don't want to hold onto anything through the winter. The pile always seems to grow bigger and bigger during the winter and then my basement is full. I would rather purge now and enjoy the room.
I like having a one day sale. I then have time to donate the remainder and shop more sales!
I stopped in at the Sparrows Nest in Cary since I hadn't been there in over a month. I found the cutest turtle pins for a total of $10 and a seashell purse for $4. It seems that everyone is getting rid of their seashell items since summer is coming to an end. (It is going by much tooooo quickly).
I keep monitoring the weather for Friday. If it's going to be nice, I'm going to have a garage sale. I want to get rid of some clothes/air hockey table and other items before the winter. I have some plans for the basement and need to clean it up first. I do hope that the weather will be nice. I also have some gardening items to clean out. I usually set up outside in the driveway since the garage isn't big enough to have a sale in. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for good weather. I don't want to hold onto anything through the winter. The pile always seems to grow bigger and bigger during the winter and then my basement is full. I would rather purge now and enjoy the room.
I like having a one day sale. I then have time to donate the remainder and shop more sales!
Friday, August 2, 2013
The Fair Continues.....
We took a break today from the fair. Yesterday was too exciting! I won 1st and 2nd place for my coneflowers and 3rd for my daylily. It was great!!!!!! I found some more categories to enter next year. I now have time to plan.
The kids and I went treasure hunting and school supplies/clothes shopping. It was a busy busy day. Time really does fly. We were out for so much longer than I wanted to be. We found a few small treasures including a vintage Nintendo game system. They were thrilled. Tomorrow I'll stop by a garage sale that Christina and Chris (2 antique dealers) are having in Crystal Lake off of Lake Shore Dr. They always have nice things. They are also busy getting ready for the Elkhorn Flea Market next Sunday.
The kids and I went treasure hunting and school supplies/clothes shopping. It was a busy busy day. Time really does fly. We were out for so much longer than I wanted to be. We found a few small treasures including a vintage Nintendo game system. They were thrilled. Tomorrow I'll stop by a garage sale that Christina and Chris (2 antique dealers) are having in Crystal Lake off of Lake Shore Dr. They always have nice things. They are also busy getting ready for the Elkhorn Flea Market next Sunday.
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
McHenry County Fair
I just love when Fair season comes around. We have entered into the Open class category for years. Last night we dropped off some of our vegetable/herb entries and will find out today if we won any ribbons.
Last night we had to look to see if any of our other entries had won. Austin won 2nd place for his Lego creation. (We will find out today if any of his artwork won). I won 1st place for a felted bag and a pillow. I was so excited! It is great to see so many other entries and their wonderful creations.
We usually spend hours at the Fair on the first day. It is unlimited rides wrist band day. Who could resist?
Last night we had to look to see if any of our other entries had won. Austin won 2nd place for his Lego creation. (We will find out today if any of his artwork won). I won 1st place for a felted bag and a pillow. I was so excited! It is great to see so many other entries and their wonderful creations.
We usually spend hours at the Fair on the first day. It is unlimited rides wrist band day. Who could resist?
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Back From New Jersey/New York/Pennsylvania
For the past few years, the kids and I have traveled (by car) to New Jersey to see my family. We did it again this year. We made good time going in. The weather was beautiful. We had a great time in the Pocono Mountains where we made sure to visit the flea market in Sailorsburg. It didn't have as many vendors this time, but we did find a few treasures. We also stopped at the outdoor flea market in Blakeslee. It was really good! Lots of vendors and lots of treasures. We even went to a blueberry festival/flea market in Thornhurst at a chuch there. We got some really good blueberry muffins.
We spent time in Manhattan (where the Nintendo store is). We visited New Hope, Pennsylvania which had changed sooooo much since I was a child. We drove across the bridge to Lambertsville, New Jersey and just window shopped. We even stopped in at Peddlers Village in Pennsylvania to get some ice cream. It was a nice day trip even though we didn't find any treasures.
We even spent a night in Atlantic City at the Trump Casino. There is nothing like the Atlantic Ocean surrounded by the boardwalk. We love to be at the beach before anyone else. It is such a magical time of day.
One day was spent at the Thomas Edison Museum in West Orange, New Jersey. It was well worth the trip. The workshop and buildings were open to view Edison's office and creations. It was really fascinating. I'm glad we took the time to visit.
We went treasure hunting with my brother Michael to his favorite stores. Unique (2 locations) and Goodwill in the Watchung, Union area. We met so many of his fellow treasure hunters. It was loads of fun and we found lots of treasures. He even took me to his new Saturday night fun spot. Rahway Auctions in Rahway, New Jersey. Every Saturday night, they run an auction from 6-10pm. I had lots of fun and only bought one Transformer toy for Austin. It's always fun to see what other people are buying and how much they are willing to spend.
I even shopped in Michael's house for treasures and came away with some aluminum. My car was packed. I have been unpacking and finding homes for my treasures since we came back home. It's a lot of fun remembering where I found them.
Next week, Thursday August 8, is a church rummage sale in Crystal Lake on Route 31. Northwind Perennial Farm is having an antique sale August 16-18. Elkhorn Flea Market is on August 11 and Mukwonago is August 17-18. The McHenry County 4H Fair starts July 31-August 6. Lots of fun things to do!
We spent time in Manhattan (where the Nintendo store is). We visited New Hope, Pennsylvania which had changed sooooo much since I was a child. We drove across the bridge to Lambertsville, New Jersey and just window shopped. We even stopped in at Peddlers Village in Pennsylvania to get some ice cream. It was a nice day trip even though we didn't find any treasures.
We even spent a night in Atlantic City at the Trump Casino. There is nothing like the Atlantic Ocean surrounded by the boardwalk. We love to be at the beach before anyone else. It is such a magical time of day.
One day was spent at the Thomas Edison Museum in West Orange, New Jersey. It was well worth the trip. The workshop and buildings were open to view Edison's office and creations. It was really fascinating. I'm glad we took the time to visit.
We went treasure hunting with my brother Michael to his favorite stores. Unique (2 locations) and Goodwill in the Watchung, Union area. We met so many of his fellow treasure hunters. It was loads of fun and we found lots of treasures. He even took me to his new Saturday night fun spot. Rahway Auctions in Rahway, New Jersey. Every Saturday night, they run an auction from 6-10pm. I had lots of fun and only bought one Transformer toy for Austin. It's always fun to see what other people are buying and how much they are willing to spend.
I even shopped in Michael's house for treasures and came away with some aluminum. My car was packed. I have been unpacking and finding homes for my treasures since we came back home. It's a lot of fun remembering where I found them.
Next week, Thursday August 8, is a church rummage sale in Crystal Lake on Route 31. Northwind Perennial Farm is having an antique sale August 16-18. Elkhorn Flea Market is on August 11 and Mukwonago is August 17-18. The McHenry County 4H Fair starts July 31-August 6. Lots of fun things to do!
Monday, July 15, 2013
Cedarburg Wisconson Flea Market
What a beautiful day it was for the flea market in Cedarburg Wisconsin! This was the first time that we found parking in front of the gate. This flea market in July usually has less shoppers/vendors. It was definitely less attendance then the one we went to Memorial Day weekend. It got really hot midafternoon. We had a great time anyway. It was a day for Ethan and Austin to find treasures. Lots of Pokemon and Transformers figures. We also ate lots of ice cream. The best was from a homemade ice cream truck that was parked next to the deep fried cheese curds. They had a great peanut butter covered in chocolate bar. It was delicious!
We spent the afternoon walking around the downtown area. Many of the stores were having summer sales. Even though I didn't find any treasures, I had a great day. It really was a perfect summer day.
Starting on Thursday evening is the Algonquin Library Book sale. (Fee to get in on Thursday only). The McHenry County 4/H fair starts on July 31-Aug 4.
We spent the afternoon walking around the downtown area. Many of the stores were having summer sales. Even though I didn't find any treasures, I had a great day. It really was a perfect summer day.
Starting on Thursday evening is the Algonquin Library Book sale. (Fee to get in on Thursday only). The McHenry County 4/H fair starts on July 31-Aug 4.
Friday, July 12, 2013
A Few Treasures
I picked up a few treasures today. I got the boys up bright and early to go to a church rummage sale in Harvard. We found some toys and I found two pieces of jewelry for $1.50. It was more of an Austin sale today. We stopped at a garage sale in Harvard also. I found a large toile fabric piece for $2.
We then headed to a vintage sale in Marengo on Kishwaukee Valley Road. They had some really neat items. I bought all of the unfinished quilt tops. (from $2-$4 each). I have plans for them. (Usually I start the sewing projects in the fall when I have a few more minutes to spare). I also found 4 cute drinking glasses for 50 cents each, a wonderful pink vase for $4, a cute rose pattern mini plate for 25 cents and a yellow vase for $2. Except for being eaten by the mosquitoes, I had a nice time. (The boys hid in the car from the mosquitoes the whole time. I don't blame them).
I also managed to stop at an estate sale in Woodstock and found a vintage pin for $5.
I am really really hoping to get to Cedarburg on Sunday for the flea market. The weather is supposed to be perfect. It would be the perfect way to spend the day!
Tomorrow is the Master Gardener gardenwalk that begins at the Demo garden at McHenry County College in Crystal Lake. Tickets are $17 per person. The day is supposed to be beautiful. I will be working at garden F in Spring Grove. I visited garden A today in Woodstock and it was absolutely amazing. What a hidden gem from the street. This Gardenwalk will be a great way to spend the day and will give you some ideas for your own garden.
We then headed to a vintage sale in Marengo on Kishwaukee Valley Road. They had some really neat items. I bought all of the unfinished quilt tops. (from $2-$4 each). I have plans for them. (Usually I start the sewing projects in the fall when I have a few more minutes to spare). I also found 4 cute drinking glasses for 50 cents each, a wonderful pink vase for $4, a cute rose pattern mini plate for 25 cents and a yellow vase for $2. Except for being eaten by the mosquitoes, I had a nice time. (The boys hid in the car from the mosquitoes the whole time. I don't blame them).
I also managed to stop at an estate sale in Woodstock and found a vintage pin for $5.
I am really really hoping to get to Cedarburg on Sunday for the flea market. The weather is supposed to be perfect. It would be the perfect way to spend the day!
Tomorrow is the Master Gardener gardenwalk that begins at the Demo garden at McHenry County College in Crystal Lake. Tickets are $17 per person. The day is supposed to be beautiful. I will be working at garden F in Spring Grove. I visited garden A today in Woodstock and it was absolutely amazing. What a hidden gem from the street. This Gardenwalk will be a great way to spend the day and will give you some ideas for your own garden.
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Chicago Botanic Garden Day
Today was the perfect day to visit the Chicago Botanic Garden. Since we are members, Wednesday is a day for freebies. I like freebies. We rode the tram around the garden, saw the Butterflies and Blooms exhibit and walked through the Model Railroad exhibit. We walked probably the whole garden. Our favorites were the Japanese garden and the English walled garden. We couldn't ask for a more perfect day. Austin was amazed by the Atlas moth (in the butterfly exhibit). It was definitely large. The butterflies were beautiful, but it is somewhat creepy to have soooooo many flying at you and landing on you. We didn't stay for long.
I am hoping to get to some garage sales in the next few days. I am looking forward to one on Friday in Marengo that is a group of vintage girls selling their stuff for garage sale prices on Kishwaukee Valley Road. Also, Sunday is the Cedarburg WI flea market. The weather should be good for that one.
I am hoping to get to some garage sales in the next few days. I am looking forward to one on Friday in Marengo that is a group of vintage girls selling their stuff for garage sale prices on Kishwaukee Valley Road. Also, Sunday is the Cedarburg WI flea market. The weather should be good for that one.
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