2 Flea Markets in one weekend. We had so much fun. The weather finally co-operated and it was sunny and beautiful. (Except for the Belvidere flea market on Saturday. It was overcast, but still warm.)
On Saturday, we all went to the Belvidere flea market in Belvidere IL at the fair grounds. It was from 4pm-midnight. We went at 4pm. I know that I wouldn't have been able to keep awake at those later times. There weren't many vendors, but the prices were very reasonable. We even ate deep fried chocolate covered bacon. It was OK. I found a vintage white bracelet and necklace for $2. We had been looking for a golf cart and found one for $4. The boys found a box full of Pokemon toys for $8. I was happy with all of the prices.
Sunday was the Elkhorn Flea Market in Elkhorn WI. It started out cool, but turned really warm and sunny. There were sooooo many people. At times it was hard to get around. Of course we had deep fried cheese curds. We actually ate more today then usual. I found a bracelet and earring set for $20. It was really nice. I also found some hammered aluminum by Wendell August Forge and Arthur Armour for $5 each. Great prices! and nice scenes on them. They are definitely for my collection. Austin found a great big box of Bionicle toys. Poor Ethan went home empty handed today, but at least his stomach was full.
Now we have to wait until August for the next Elkhorn Flea market.
Sunday, June 30, 2013
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Clear Skies for Rummage Sales
Finally, the rain has stopped and the day is bright and sunny. Yesterday I spent all day cleaning up my basement that had 2" of water. I never get water in my basement, but it happened. The drains all clogged and my basement was the only place for it to go. It's a good thing that I keep most of my treasures in plastic bins. Even the items set aside for my garage sale were in plastic. We were very fortunate and didn't lose anything. The good side to all of this is that I got to throw out stuff and reorganize areas in the basement. Austin and I worked on the play area and toys last week and had everything protected. I'm glad we did all of that. It pays to be super organized (I'm a little crazed with that, but it worked out this time.)
So, since today was a new day, Austin and I went to the Immanuel Lutheran rummage sale in Crystal Lake. It felt good to stand and wait in the very hot sun. What a difference a day makes! Once inside, he ran for the toys (of course, since his new thing is Transformers, again.) He did find one for 25 cents and another Nerf gun. I don't know what it is with Nerf guns, but he needs one of every kind ever made. I wonder where he gets that from?!!!
I found a few treasures, a GROW sign for $1 which is now on my front porch, an English sugar bowl for $1, an aluminum tray for $3 and an aluminum coaster set for 10 cents (wow), a Christmas apron for $1, and purses for $1 each for their handles. These handles were in different colors and textures then what I have so I had to get them for my felted purses. I'm working hard on finishing one right now. I just have to work a little harder.
More garage sales tomorrow and I get to pick Ethan up from camp. Two weeks was a long time and I'm really glad that he comes home tomorrow. It wasn't the same without him. (Just wait to goes away to college in a few years.......)
So, since today was a new day, Austin and I went to the Immanuel Lutheran rummage sale in Crystal Lake. It felt good to stand and wait in the very hot sun. What a difference a day makes! Once inside, he ran for the toys (of course, since his new thing is Transformers, again.) He did find one for 25 cents and another Nerf gun. I don't know what it is with Nerf guns, but he needs one of every kind ever made. I wonder where he gets that from?!!!
I found a few treasures, a GROW sign for $1 which is now on my front porch, an English sugar bowl for $1, an aluminum tray for $3 and an aluminum coaster set for 10 cents (wow), a Christmas apron for $1, and purses for $1 each for their handles. These handles were in different colors and textures then what I have so I had to get them for my felted purses. I'm working hard on finishing one right now. I just have to work a little harder.
More garage sales tomorrow and I get to pick Ethan up from camp. Two weeks was a long time and I'm really glad that he comes home tomorrow. It wasn't the same without him. (Just wait to goes away to college in a few years.......)
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Rearranging My Treasures
The weather has been terrible at times the past few days. The rain has been so heavy that I didn't want to go outside. So, what better time to look around my house and rearrange my treasures. I've also been cleaning out my collections and pricing them for a sale in August. To make room, I'm only keeping one of each item. It looks much better now. Everything feels like new in different areas of the house.
These pictures are of my dining room and my ever growing milk glass collection. All of the items are from garage sales, auctions, flea markets, etc. The large painting fits the wall so nicely and was only a $5 garage sale find years ago. I love how it looks in the room. I love the idea that you can decorate a whole room for not a lot of money. I love being able to do that. I like the history behind each item that I buy. It means so much to me. So many times when I buy an item, the person selling it tells me that they are happy that it is going to a good home and that it will be appreciated.
These pictures are of my dining room and my ever growing milk glass collection. All of the items are from garage sales, auctions, flea markets, etc. The large painting fits the wall so nicely and was only a $5 garage sale find years ago. I love how it looks in the room. I love the idea that you can decorate a whole room for not a lot of money. I love being able to do that. I like the history behind each item that I buy. It means so much to me. So many times when I buy an item, the person selling it tells me that they are happy that it is going to a good home and that it will be appreciated.
Sunday, June 23, 2013
Is Summer Finally Here?
Finally, today was hot and sunny. I was so happy after soooooo many days of rain. (I know. More rain is expected this week.) I'll take what we had today. It was a glorious day to spend in Lake Geneva. Since we couldn't spend the day on Friday in Lake Geneva, because of the rain, we decided to do it today. Austin and I spent the morning walking around town and down by the lake, eating ice cream from Kilwin's at 11am and having a bite to eat at the bagel store on the main drag. It was fun and breezy and slightly cool until 1pm. We left just as the weather started to get too hot and the town became too crowded. What a wonderful way to spend the best part of the day.
On the way home, we drive through Hebron and haven't stopped at the antique stores in town for years. I figured why not today? We were out enjoying ourselves. So, we stopped at Grampy's Antique Store at Routes 47 and 173. They have 3 floors of antiques and salvage items. (The resale store next door has lots of "stuff" that we checked out also.) I found the two cutest hand embroidered pillowcases for $3. I already washed them in Oxyclean and put them on my spare guest bed. They match the quilt that is on the bed. Love it!
You never know what treasures you will find unless you stop. I'm glad that we did.
On the way home, we drive through Hebron and haven't stopped at the antique stores in town for years. I figured why not today? We were out enjoying ourselves. So, we stopped at Grampy's Antique Store at Routes 47 and 173. They have 3 floors of antiques and salvage items. (The resale store next door has lots of "stuff" that we checked out also.) I found the two cutest hand embroidered pillowcases for $3. I already washed them in Oxyclean and put them on my spare guest bed. They match the quilt that is on the bed. Love it!
You never know what treasures you will find unless you stop. I'm glad that we did.
Friday, June 21, 2013
Northwind Perennial Antique and Garden Fair
Happy Happy Summer! Even though it poured for most of the day. Austin and I had a fun filled day planned. We stopped at a few sales and found some treasures for $1 each. Vintage needlepoint tablecloths and hand painted plates. Love them!
We made our way up to Northwind in Burlington WI as the sky was getting darker and darker. I was optimistic that the rain would hold off until we finished treasure hunting. I found a wonderful black wrought iron cage (for $25). It has a chain to hang it. My heart was beating when someone else started to look at it. I grabbed it when they walked away. It was at that time that the thunder started. We walked around some more and then the rain came. We made a mad run for the barn, but still managed to get drenched. Everyone was in the barn waiting for the rain to end. It didn't. So, we ran for the car. Austin said, "Well, at least we found a treasure." Yes we did. It was a wonderful day after all.
Next Thursday June 27th is the Immanuel Lutheran Church rummage sale in Crystal Lake and on Sunday, June 30th is the next Elkhorn WI flea market.
We made our way up to Northwind in Burlington WI as the sky was getting darker and darker. I was optimistic that the rain would hold off until we finished treasure hunting. I found a wonderful black wrought iron cage (for $25). It has a chain to hang it. My heart was beating when someone else started to look at it. I grabbed it when they walked away. It was at that time that the thunder started. We walked around some more and then the rain came. We made a mad run for the barn, but still managed to get drenched. Everyone was in the barn waiting for the rain to end. It didn't. So, we ran for the car. Austin said, "Well, at least we found a treasure." Yes we did. It was a wonderful day after all.
Next Thursday June 27th is the Immanuel Lutheran Church rummage sale in Crystal Lake and on Sunday, June 30th is the next Elkhorn WI flea market.
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Thursday Sales
Austin and I hit the garage sales today. I knew that our first stop would be good for him. He found a whole lot of Transformer toys. He filled up a box that he referred to as his "me" box. They were still new in the box. That kept him busy for all of the rest of the sales.
I found a few items. A blue mason jar for $1, another jar for 25 cents (to hold my seashells) and a three tiered tin for $4. I loved the flowers on it. I'm going to use it to hold my vintage buttons.
I'm hoping to stop at some sales tomorrow on my way up to Lake Geneva for the Northwind Perennial antique sale. The day should be perfect with a happy ending of ice cream from Kilwin's in downtown Lake Geneva.
I found a few items. A blue mason jar for $1, another jar for 25 cents (to hold my seashells) and a three tiered tin for $4. I loved the flowers on it. I'm going to use it to hold my vintage buttons.
I'm hoping to stop at some sales tomorrow on my way up to Lake Geneva for the Northwind Perennial antique sale. The day should be perfect with a happy ending of ice cream from Kilwin's in downtown Lake Geneva.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Strawberry Picking
Today was the most absolutely perfect day to go strawberry picking. I have always taken the boys (since they were little) to McCann's Berry Farm on Kishwaukee Valley Rd in Woodstock. It is a U-Pick strawberry and blueberry farm. We also got lucky today and bought some sugar snap peas.
Austin and I spent some time gathering the strawberries. I think that he ate more than he picked! I really love this farm because they never stop the kids from "sampling" the berries. It is so much fun to watch the kids enjoying themselves. I have a lot of happy memories from berry picking. I was thinking about some of them today......since.....Ethan left on Sunday to go to a camp for two weeks. It was the first time he has gone away. Time sure flies!
I used to make about 30 jars of strawberry jam. We ate so much of it when the boys were younger and I gave a lot of it away as gifts. I haven't made strawberry jam in awhile. Instead, I freeze them and use them throughout the year for crisps and strawberry bread.
Blueberry picking begins around the middle of July. We will be there! Probably eating as we pick.
Austin and I spent some time gathering the strawberries. I think that he ate more than he picked! I really love this farm because they never stop the kids from "sampling" the berries. It is so much fun to watch the kids enjoying themselves. I have a lot of happy memories from berry picking. I was thinking about some of them today......since.....Ethan left on Sunday to go to a camp for two weeks. It was the first time he has gone away. Time sure flies!
I used to make about 30 jars of strawberry jam. We ate so much of it when the boys were younger and I gave a lot of it away as gifts. I haven't made strawberry jam in awhile. Instead, I freeze them and use them throughout the year for crisps and strawberry bread.
Blueberry picking begins around the middle of July. We will be there! Probably eating as we pick.
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Crafty Kind of Day
Since it was raining all morning, I decided to do some projects on my list. I hadn't knitted in a long time and was really having withdrawals. I love to knit. So, I made progress on another felted bag. It is really coming along. (It is such a stress reducer for me. I really relax when I knit).
I also put some finishing touches on a pillow that I had made in the winter. It needed something more and I decided to add more yo-yo circles with vintage buttons to it. I love how it came out! It looks really nice with the other two pillows that I made on my couch.
I also put some finishing touches on a pillow that I had made in the winter. It needed something more and I decided to add more yo-yo circles with vintage buttons to it. I love how it came out! It looks really nice with the other two pillows that I made on my couch.
Friday, June 14, 2013
Garage Sales are Great!
We had so much fun treasure hunting today. This was one of those days when we stopped at loads of sales, but didn't find much. But, the few things that we found were great.
I had the boys sit on this $3 green metal rocking bench to make sure it could hold them before I bought it. It was perfect! The price was even more perfect! I'm not going to do anything to it (at least for this year). It has some wear/rust, but I love things like that. We are going to put it by the basketball hoop so that we can watch each other play. I'm not sure yet if I'm going to put a cushion on it. It looks good the way it is and it is comfortable even without it. I also found (for $1) a nice cigar box purse that has a picture of the Woodstock Square on it. (The square in Woodstock, IL is wonderful. My favorite store, Interiors Anew, is on the square.) Even Austin thought the purse was great. He drew the line though when I asked him to carry it so that Ethan and I could carry the bench to the van.
At another sale, I found a vintage rocking chicken planter for $1. I loved the colors in it. I added it to my windowsill of planters in the basement.
Hopefully it won't rain tomorrow. I would like to go to a community garage sale in Cary that is outside. It would probably be cancelled if it rained. It is from 8-11am.
I had the boys sit on this $3 green metal rocking bench to make sure it could hold them before I bought it. It was perfect! The price was even more perfect! I'm not going to do anything to it (at least for this year). It has some wear/rust, but I love things like that. We are going to put it by the basketball hoop so that we can watch each other play. I'm not sure yet if I'm going to put a cushion on it. It looks good the way it is and it is comfortable even without it. I also found (for $1) a nice cigar box purse that has a picture of the Woodstock Square on it. (The square in Woodstock, IL is wonderful. My favorite store, Interiors Anew, is on the square.) Even Austin thought the purse was great. He drew the line though when I asked him to carry it so that Ethan and I could carry the bench to the van.
At another sale, I found a vintage rocking chicken planter for $1. I loved the colors in it. I added it to my windowsill of planters in the basement.
Hopefully it won't rain tomorrow. I would like to go to a community garage sale in Cary that is outside. It would probably be cancelled if it rained. It is from 8-11am.
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Unexpected Treasure
The kids and I went to visit my cousin Barb on Sunday. When we were turning onto her street, we noticed that the whole block was having a garage sale. How fun is that! Ethan and I walked around to the houses and I found a beautiful milk glass cake plate for only $5. It was in great condition. You never know what you will find at any time. Barb gave me a really pretty pink floral tray that looked vintage. I love it!
We spent three hours today helping to set up the St. Mary's/Montini church rummage sale. The boys worked really hard moving boxes up and down. There are some really nice treasures there. I did get a few necklaces and Austin found some toys. I have never helped out at a rummage sale and was sooooo happy to be allowed to shop early. We really appreciated that. We're looking forward to the sale on Thursday.
I spent more time today cleaning out my china cabinets and removed duplicate milk glass pieces to sell at my garage sale. They are all priced and wrapped for that future date. I like to price and wrap the items as I store them, so that when I'm ready for the sale, it is all done. It really saves time.
We spent three hours today helping to set up the St. Mary's/Montini church rummage sale. The boys worked really hard moving boxes up and down. There are some really nice treasures there. I did get a few necklaces and Austin found some toys. I have never helped out at a rummage sale and was sooooo happy to be allowed to shop early. We really appreciated that. We're looking forward to the sale on Thursday.
I spent more time today cleaning out my china cabinets and removed duplicate milk glass pieces to sell at my garage sale. They are all priced and wrapped for that future date. I like to price and wrap the items as I store them, so that when I'm ready for the sale, it is all done. It really saves time.
Monday, June 10, 2013
Garden Treasures
I love looking at my garden treasures to make sure that they are in the right spot. The flowers are starting to grow up around them and since I live on a mostly wooded yard, even the weeds are starting to look good.
The kids and I will be helping to set up the church rummage sale for St Mary's/Montini in McHenry. This is the first time that we are helping and I'm excited. It should be fun. It is on Thursday, June 13th starting at 9am.
I spent a large part of today going through my treasures and rearranging them. I redid my cabinets and changed my milk glass displays. I had a whole table full of garage sale items. I may take them to New Jersey (when I visit my family) to sell at the garage sale I will be helping my mom with. Since I'm driving, it wouldn't be a problem to take two bins full. I'll have to see what other things I will be filling my trunk with. I may not have any room. Otherwise, I will plan on having a garage sale in August at my home. I have some garden items I would like to part with.
The kids and I will be helping to set up the church rummage sale for St Mary's/Montini in McHenry. This is the first time that we are helping and I'm excited. It should be fun. It is on Thursday, June 13th starting at 9am.
I spent a large part of today going through my treasures and rearranging them. I redid my cabinets and changed my milk glass displays. I had a whole table full of garage sale items. I may take them to New Jersey (when I visit my family) to sell at the garage sale I will be helping my mom with. Since I'm driving, it wouldn't be a problem to take two bins full. I'll have to see what other things I will be filling my trunk with. I may not have any room. Otherwise, I will plan on having a garage sale in August at my home. I have some garden items I would like to part with.
Saturday, June 8, 2013
Mukwonago Flea Market
Today was a lovely day to visit the Mukwonago Flea Market in Wisconsin. Not too hot or sunny. Just perfect for walking around. Of course, we ate soooo many deep fried cheese curds from the C.O.W. A perfect day it was!
We did find some treasures. I found mine while leaving. They were $1 apiece. I loved them on sight. The price was right too. I also found a neat metal piece that I was going to use in my garden for $5. Last year, I found a great glass piece at a rummage sale for $2 and didn't have anything to use on top of it that would cover the hole in it. I just had to wait for the perfect item to show up. It did today. The piece looks like a flower and I just turned it upside down and it was exactly what I was looking for. Sometimes things just fall into place if you wait long enough.
I walked around my yard looking for the right place to sit it. Right now it is on top of a weathered bistro table. I like the look. While looking around my yard, I took pictures of other areas that I love. I will share them soon.
The kids and I went to two church rummage sales on Friday and found some treasures at both. I bought lots of vintage jewerly for 25 cents to $2. We also had lots of fun talking to our rummage sale friends. We followed each other to the sales. I stopped at an estate sale leftover sale and found a nice train watercolor painting for my father in law for father's day.
Thursday is the St Mary's/Montini church rummage sale on Route 31 in McHenry. I love this sale! The kids and I are helping to set it up this week. I can't wait to get my sneak peak.
We did find some treasures. I found mine while leaving. They were $1 apiece. I loved them on sight. The price was right too. I also found a neat metal piece that I was going to use in my garden for $5. Last year, I found a great glass piece at a rummage sale for $2 and didn't have anything to use on top of it that would cover the hole in it. I just had to wait for the perfect item to show up. It did today. The piece looks like a flower and I just turned it upside down and it was exactly what I was looking for. Sometimes things just fall into place if you wait long enough.
I walked around my yard looking for the right place to sit it. Right now it is on top of a weathered bistro table. I like the look. While looking around my yard, I took pictures of other areas that I love. I will share them soon.
The kids and I went to two church rummage sales on Friday and found some treasures at both. I bought lots of vintage jewerly for 25 cents to $2. We also had lots of fun talking to our rummage sale friends. We followed each other to the sales. I stopped at an estate sale leftover sale and found a nice train watercolor painting for my father in law for father's day.
Thursday is the St Mary's/Montini church rummage sale on Route 31 in McHenry. I love this sale! The kids and I are helping to set it up this week. I can't wait to get my sneak peak.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
A New Place to Treasure Hunt
While the boys were at a Pokemon tournament, Caldwell and I went to treasure hunt at an outdoor flea market in the parking lot of Odana Antiques in Madison WI at 6201 Odana Rd. It was the coldest Sunday ever. While shivering, (of course I wore my sandals) I found a great green vintage vase for $1. Couldn't pass that up. Inside the antique mall, I found another NJ hankie. This one was even nicer than the one I found at the Elkhorn Flea Market and more money. I did buy it and now that I have two of them, I will be choosier when I find one again. We went next door to a thrift store and were amazed at how expensive they were. I did find a vintage shell planter for $3.50, but had to leave without the other items that I liked because of the prices.
Saturday and Sunday is the opening of the Mukwonago WI flea market. On Friday is the St. John's church rummage sale on Route 47 North in Woodstock. Friday thru Sunday is a garden show at the Klehm Arboretum in Rockford. It is $8 per person and it is a really nice sale. The plant prices are usually very good. I hope the weather holds out for these events and for all of the neighborhood garage sales that are starting tomorrow.
Northwind Perennial Farm and Nursery in Burlington WI is having their antique show and sale on June 21-22. I haven't been to this before, but I will try to get there this year hopefully.
Saturday and Sunday is the opening of the Mukwonago WI flea market. On Friday is the St. John's church rummage sale on Route 47 North in Woodstock. Friday thru Sunday is a garden show at the Klehm Arboretum in Rockford. It is $8 per person and it is a really nice sale. The plant prices are usually very good. I hope the weather holds out for these events and for all of the neighborhood garage sales that are starting tomorrow.
Northwind Perennial Farm and Nursery in Burlington WI is having their antique show and sale on June 21-22. I haven't been to this before, but I will try to get there this year hopefully.
Saturday, June 1, 2013
A Few Things
I have been going crazy these past couple of days because our internet service, Clear, hasn't been working. I haven't been able to connect to the internet. Boy, is it hard without internet service. I couldn't even check my Ebay auctions. Hopefully, all will be fixed within the week.
There were a few sales this week. Ethan went with me on Friday to a rummage sale since he was out of school. Yay for the summer! He had so much fun finding video games. I found a few nice things this week: more fabric (I just cleaned out my fabric closet once again and purged to make room for these new pieces) for about 50 cents each, jewelry for 25 cents to $1, a sewing pincushion for 50 cents, gardening books 50 cents to $1.50, Japanese plates for $1.50, and Christmas items for 25 cents each.
So, with time on my hands, I walked around my garden and found some beautiful irises that had bloomed. My potted plant, whose name has long since been forgotten (I got it from a friend about 20 years ago who received it from the Brooklyn Botanical Garden. It loves rainwater and blooms like crazy when it is outside.) It looks great paired with the irises. The flower pot my sister-in-law Tina painted while following something that she learned from Martha Stewart.
I love summer and am looking forward to some lazy days and treasure hunting. Hope to see you!
There were a few sales this week. Ethan went with me on Friday to a rummage sale since he was out of school. Yay for the summer! He had so much fun finding video games. I found a few nice things this week: more fabric (I just cleaned out my fabric closet once again and purged to make room for these new pieces) for about 50 cents each, jewelry for 25 cents to $1, a sewing pincushion for 50 cents, gardening books 50 cents to $1.50, Japanese plates for $1.50, and Christmas items for 25 cents each.
So, with time on my hands, I walked around my garden and found some beautiful irises that had bloomed. My potted plant, whose name has long since been forgotten (I got it from a friend about 20 years ago who received it from the Brooklyn Botanical Garden. It loves rainwater and blooms like crazy when it is outside.) It looks great paired with the irises. The flower pot my sister-in-law Tina painted while following something that she learned from Martha Stewart.
I love summer and am looking forward to some lazy days and treasure hunting. Hope to see you!
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Cedarburg Wisconsin Flea Market
What a wonderful way to spend the day. The weather was beautiful up in Cedarburg Wisconsin. We needed a light jacket in the morning, but by the afternoon it was warm and sunny. Just perfect! The kids and I drove the two hours each way just to go to the first Cedarburg flea market of the season. I think that was the choice of so many others too. It was packed and parking was at a premium. We did manage to park in a private lot at an automobile shop. It was down the street from the flea market so it wasn't too far.
Our first stop was to Mary at her booth where she sells vintage toys. We always buy lots of Pokemon toys from her. Today was no exception. What fun we had visiting with her. The boys made many "friends" today talking about Pokemon and/or video games. The flea market was filled with families and teens. It was so nice to see.
We also found lots of Transformers toys, comic books, Mario items, and video games. It was definitely a teen day of treasures. I did find two wonderful seashell bracelets for $15 for both and a nice milk glass pedestal cake stand for $5. I pushed around a metal shopping cart that I found at an estate sale this week for $2. It was great to have and so many others had the same idea. We filled it up!
We stayed at the flea market for around 5 1/2 hours and then headed off to the downtown area. There were lots of garage sales on the way. We walked around the town shops for awhile and I found a metal garden ornament for $20. Tomorrow I will find a place for it in my garden.
We had a blast today! This was one of the best flea markets I have been to in a long time. There were lots of new items mixed in between vintage/antique items and food. More tasty cheese curds. There was something for everyone. It was well worth the four hours round trip to get there. The next one is July 14. Maybe we'll be up for another trip.
Our first stop was to Mary at her booth where she sells vintage toys. We always buy lots of Pokemon toys from her. Today was no exception. What fun we had visiting with her. The boys made many "friends" today talking about Pokemon and/or video games. The flea market was filled with families and teens. It was so nice to see.
We also found lots of Transformers toys, comic books, Mario items, and video games. It was definitely a teen day of treasures. I did find two wonderful seashell bracelets for $15 for both and a nice milk glass pedestal cake stand for $5. I pushed around a metal shopping cart that I found at an estate sale this week for $2. It was great to have and so many others had the same idea. We filled it up!
We stayed at the flea market for around 5 1/2 hours and then headed off to the downtown area. There were lots of garage sales on the way. We walked around the town shops for awhile and I found a metal garden ornament for $20. Tomorrow I will find a place for it in my garden.
We had a blast today! This was one of the best flea markets I have been to in a long time. There were lots of new items mixed in between vintage/antique items and food. More tasty cheese curds. There was something for everyone. It was well worth the four hours round trip to get there. The next one is July 14. Maybe we'll be up for another trip.
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Vintage Pins
I love all kinds of vintage pins! I especially can't pass them up when they cost $2 each. I added 4 more today. I'll be using the leaf pin for future purses that I knit. I just loved the look of it.
Even on a dreary, cold and rainy day, I had to go to some garage/estate sales. I was happy to have found the pins. I also found another wire vintage shopping cart on two wheels for $2. I know that I will find a use for it. The other cart is now holding my supplies of bubble wrap and tissue paper. It's great because I can wheel it wherever I need it to be.
Sunday is the opening day for the flea market in Cedarburg Wisconsin. The weather is supposed to be sunny and cool. Perfect for a day treasure hunting.
Even on a dreary, cold and rainy day, I had to go to some garage/estate sales. I was happy to have found the pins. I also found another wire vintage shopping cart on two wheels for $2. I know that I will find a use for it. The other cart is now holding my supplies of bubble wrap and tissue paper. It's great because I can wheel it wherever I need it to be.
Sunday is the opening day for the flea market in Cedarburg Wisconsin. The weather is supposed to be sunny and cool. Perfect for a day treasure hunting.
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Elkhorn Flea Market
Opening day! The weather couldn't have been more perfect. The flea market was packed and there were sooooo many vendors. We stayed longer than we ever had. We got there at 7:15am and there was already a line to get in. All day it was busy.
We had so much fun. We didn't buy a lot, but we had fun looking. I bought a few items for $1 each: a planter, a Christmas tin tray, a glass turtle and a milk glass shell. I also found a Texas hankie for $3 and finally, a New Jersey hankie for $10. I splurged on the New Jersey hankie because that is the first one I have found. They are hard to come by. I was so excited when I found it. Austin wanted a vintage black telephone for $8. It was pretty neat so we bought it. I also bought two white metal stands for $5 each. We spent most of our money on food. This was the first time that there was a deep fried cheese curd stand. Our favorite food! Another exciting find of the day.
I searched all over for an album by Kool and the Gang for the song "Get Down On It". We heard it playing on the way and I was obsessed with finding it. No luck today, but I will be looking for it on my treasure hunts.
Next Sunday, May 26th is the opening day of the Cedarburg Flea Market in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. I hope the weather is as perfect for that one as it was today.
We had so much fun. We didn't buy a lot, but we had fun looking. I bought a few items for $1 each: a planter, a Christmas tin tray, a glass turtle and a milk glass shell. I also found a Texas hankie for $3 and finally, a New Jersey hankie for $10. I splurged on the New Jersey hankie because that is the first one I have found. They are hard to come by. I was so excited when I found it. Austin wanted a vintage black telephone for $8. It was pretty neat so we bought it. I also bought two white metal stands for $5 each. We spent most of our money on food. This was the first time that there was a deep fried cheese curd stand. Our favorite food! Another exciting find of the day.
I searched all over for an album by Kool and the Gang for the song "Get Down On It". We heard it playing on the way and I was obsessed with finding it. No luck today, but I will be looking for it on my treasure hunts.
Next Sunday, May 26th is the opening day of the Cedarburg Flea Market in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. I hope the weather is as perfect for that one as it was today.
Friday, May 17, 2013
Vintage Plates
Yesterday was milk glass day. Today was vintage plate day. I just love when I find multiples of an item on the same day. I went to the church rummage sale on Walkup today in Crystal Lake and found some cute things. I got a small wooden box for $3 (which Ethan took), a cute vintage dog that is a pincushion for 50 cents, 2 necklaces for $1 each and some purses for $1 each to use the handles.
I went around to many garage sales today and found a few treasures: vintage doilies and tablecloth for $2-$3 each, and then I stumbled upon my treasures for the day. I always go to this garage sale on Ridgeland Ave in Woodstock. They had so many great items. I found those vintage plates for 75 cents to $1 each, an aluminum pitcher by Rodney Kent for 50 cents (Wow! What a find!), a mirrored tray for 75 cents (I had always wanted one and now I own 3), a vintage shell pottery piece for 50 cents, a milk glass miniature cup for 25 cents and a turtle for 25 cents. That sale was so much fun! I am really getting into those vintage dishes and I look for them everywhere now. I look for floral patterns in mostly pinks or yellow or whatever catches my eye. I hope I'm not starting a new collection. Collections just seem to happen.
I'm really looking forward to the Elkhorn Flea Market on Sunday. The weather is supposed to be beautiful. Last year it rained a few times so I'm looking forward to the nice weather that is promised so far. Keep your fingers crossed for sun.
I went around to many garage sales today and found a few treasures: vintage doilies and tablecloth for $2-$3 each, and then I stumbled upon my treasures for the day. I always go to this garage sale on Ridgeland Ave in Woodstock. They had so many great items. I found those vintage plates for 75 cents to $1 each, an aluminum pitcher by Rodney Kent for 50 cents (Wow! What a find!), a mirrored tray for 75 cents (I had always wanted one and now I own 3), a vintage shell pottery piece for 50 cents, a milk glass miniature cup for 25 cents and a turtle for 25 cents. That sale was so much fun! I am really getting into those vintage dishes and I look for them everywhere now. I look for floral patterns in mostly pinks or yellow or whatever catches my eye. I hope I'm not starting a new collection. Collections just seem to happen.
I'm really looking forward to the Elkhorn Flea Market on Sunday. The weather is supposed to be beautiful. Last year it rained a few times so I'm looking forward to the nice weather that is promised so far. Keep your fingers crossed for sun.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Day Filled With Treasures
What a beautiful day it was! Not only was the weather perfect, but there were sooooooo many sales. I was out all day and must have stopped at over 50 sales. Many were in subdivisions. I found a few treasures along the way. It was interesting to see that many of the sales did not have many items for sale.
I took the kids after school to the rummage sale at Grace Lutheran Church in Woodstock. I didn't think that there would be anything good left since we got there one hour after it started. How wrong I was! There was a table filled with milk glass for $2 to $4 each. I bought so many to add to my collection. I was so excited. I also bought a tri fold vintage frame for $2, a mirrored tray for $1, some toys for the kids, a vase for $2, vintage napkins for 25 cents, and jewelry. Those items must have come from an estate sale that I went to a few weeks ago. There were lots of vintage dishes there also. I saw a cameo bracelet at the estate sale for $18 and didn't want to spend that much. It was there at the rummage sale for 25 cents so of course I had to buy it. I was surprised that no one had bought it yet. I got a few other jewelry pieces that were priced from 25 cents to $1. I just love rummage sales because of the treasures that you can find for good prices. I now have to work on where I am going to put all of this milk glass. I also found a milk glass cake plate for $2 at a garage sale today. Other items I found were a lamb planter for $2, a giant white pottery turtle for $3, a vintage pyrex bowl with lid for 50 cents, two vintage plates for $2 each, and a sunflower cake plate. After spending all day treasure hunting, I found the most and best treasures at the rummage sale.
Tomorrow is a rummage sale on Walkup in Crystal Lake (not far from Crystal Springs Road going towards Crystal Lake), two estate sales and lots of garage sales. I hope I can fit it all in. I am sure going to try hard. I hate to miss a sale.
I took the kids after school to the rummage sale at Grace Lutheran Church in Woodstock. I didn't think that there would be anything good left since we got there one hour after it started. How wrong I was! There was a table filled with milk glass for $2 to $4 each. I bought so many to add to my collection. I was so excited. I also bought a tri fold vintage frame for $2, a mirrored tray for $1, some toys for the kids, a vase for $2, vintage napkins for 25 cents, and jewelry. Those items must have come from an estate sale that I went to a few weeks ago. There were lots of vintage dishes there also. I saw a cameo bracelet at the estate sale for $18 and didn't want to spend that much. It was there at the rummage sale for 25 cents so of course I had to buy it. I was surprised that no one had bought it yet. I got a few other jewelry pieces that were priced from 25 cents to $1. I just love rummage sales because of the treasures that you can find for good prices. I now have to work on where I am going to put all of this milk glass. I also found a milk glass cake plate for $2 at a garage sale today. Other items I found were a lamb planter for $2, a giant white pottery turtle for $3, a vintage pyrex bowl with lid for 50 cents, two vintage plates for $2 each, and a sunflower cake plate. After spending all day treasure hunting, I found the most and best treasures at the rummage sale.
Tomorrow is a rummage sale on Walkup in Crystal Lake (not far from Crystal Springs Road going towards Crystal Lake), two estate sales and lots of garage sales. I hope I can fit it all in. I am sure going to try hard. I hate to miss a sale.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
In the Eighties Today
Since it was in the high eighties today, I did lots of gardening. I had 3 perennial plants to get in the right place. I moved them around a bit until I found where they would look best. I also planted my tomato and hot pepper plants in my raised beds. I was so excited to get that going. I love tasting tomatoes off of the vine. I can't wait for that! I mostly planted different color cherry tomatoes and lots of yellow and orange tomatoes. I love that they have low acid. They taste amazing.
I also did some spray painting. I had a vintage metal chair that I wanted to spray paint with Rustoleum Grass Green. I love that color. This is the first chair that I kept the arms white like it was originally. Usually I just spray paint the whole thing. It looks great. I have it drying in the sun. I retouched my other two chairs with the Grass Green paint where they were starting to peel and rust. I got a lot done today. The weather was beautiful and there was even a slight breeze. I couldn't ask for a better day.
I also did some spray painting. I had a vintage metal chair that I wanted to spray paint with Rustoleum Grass Green. I love that color. This is the first chair that I kept the arms white like it was originally. Usually I just spray paint the whole thing. It looks great. I have it drying in the sun. I retouched my other two chairs with the Grass Green paint where they were starting to peel and rust. I got a lot done today. The weather was beautiful and there was even a slight breeze. I couldn't ask for a better day.
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Happy Mother's Day!
Happy Mother's Day! I spent a wonderful afternoon in Lake Geneva (even though it was a little cold). Lake Geneva is beautiful even when the temperature is chilly. We took a ride to Northwind Perennial Nursery in Burlington. I love going there. I bought a few plants. Even Austin wanted a plant (Horsemint). We are going to plant it in a container so that it can't spread like wildfire. He's excited about making tea from the leaves. It will be his responsibility to take care of. It was nice to see the tulips and the other plants in bloom. I know that spring will be returning by Tuesday and I'm ready for it!
We had dinner in town and then dessert at Kilwin's. We love Kilwin's and always make that a stop when we are in Lake Geneva. Hopefully, the next time we go to Lake Geneva the temperature will be warmer. The last two times that we were there it was really cold. It didn't seem to stop us from going there and I doubt that it ever will.
We had dinner in town and then dessert at Kilwin's. We love Kilwin's and always make that a stop when we are in Lake Geneva. Hopefully, the next time we go to Lake Geneva the temperature will be warmer. The last two times that we were there it was really cold. It didn't seem to stop us from going there and I doubt that it ever will.
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Cold Days Treasure Hunting
Boy have the past few days been cold. Not too cold though to go treasure hunting. I did manage to find some neat treasures. I got a really great seashell for 50 cents that I put in my garden on a little table. I also found a New York linen towel for $1, a lady planter for $1 to go with a new collection of them that I seem to find more and more of, some fabric, lace trim for 25 cents and today at the Sparrows Nest in Cary, a milk glass pedestal bowl for $6 (minus 25% for their sale today). It's always nice to walk into the Sparrows Nest and find out that there is a sale of 25% off of everything in the store.
I stopped at the Woodstock Farmers Market on the square in Woodstock today. It was so cold and windy, but the Bull Valley Garden Club was having their yearly plant sale. I found a few plants to add to my garden plus a few really cute planters that contained plants. I had a really nice time as I always do when I'm shopping for plants. Hopefully, next week the weather will finally warm up so that I can add them to my garden. I also bought a few tomato plants and I'm ready to plant them, but Mother Nature doesn't seem to want me to.
Thursday, May 16th is the Grace Lutheran Church rummage sale starting at 3pm in Woodstock. There are lots of garage sales coming up this week. Don't forget, the Elkhorn Fleamarket is opening on Sunday May 19th. Yay!!!!!!!!
I stopped at the Woodstock Farmers Market on the square in Woodstock today. It was so cold and windy, but the Bull Valley Garden Club was having their yearly plant sale. I found a few plants to add to my garden plus a few really cute planters that contained plants. I had a really nice time as I always do when I'm shopping for plants. Hopefully, next week the weather will finally warm up so that I can add them to my garden. I also bought a few tomato plants and I'm ready to plant them, but Mother Nature doesn't seem to want me to.
Thursday, May 16th is the Grace Lutheran Church rummage sale starting at 3pm in Woodstock. There are lots of garage sales coming up this week. Don't forget, the Elkhorn Fleamarket is opening on Sunday May 19th. Yay!!!!!!!!
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Tulips
My green tulips have finally bloomed. I am so glad that the deer haven't discovered them yet. Last year the deer ate them before I had a chance to enjoy them. I got smart this year and sprayed them with deer repellant. They may not smell that nice, but at least I get to enjoy them.
Tomorrow is the Service League rummage sale at the Dole Mansion in Crystal Lake. Friday May 17 is the church rummage sale on Walkup in Crystal Lake. I can't remember the name of the church, but it is on Walkup away from downtown Crystal Lake. It starts at 8am.
Tomorrow is the Service League rummage sale at the Dole Mansion in Crystal Lake. Friday May 17 is the church rummage sale on Walkup in Crystal Lake. I can't remember the name of the church, but it is on Walkup away from downtown Crystal Lake. It starts at 8am.
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Free Comic Book Day Plus More Fun!
The first Saturday of May is FREE comic book day! We love it!!! We go to Al n Anns in McHenry every year to get as many free comic books as you wish. They also provide free soda and cookies. There are always super heroes on hand to take pictures with. This year was a cartoonist doing caracatures. Austin had his done for $5. It was loads of fun.
We decided to stop at the second day of the Ridgefield church rummage sale to look for a frame for his drawing. We found one for 25 cents. Today was half price. We also bought a larger frame that we will save for a later time. We also found a round rooster serving tray for $1.50 and two vintage, I believe Haeger, pieces for $1.50 each. I was looking at them yesterday, but I didn't want to pay $6. I couldn't believe that they were still there so I grabbed them. It was amazing to see how much had sold since yesterday. Almost all of the furniture was gone. It was a fun sale. Even on the second day we always manage to find something.
I am so excited about the upcoming flea markets in May. May 19 is the first Elkhorn Wisconsin flea market of the season and on May 26 is the Cedarburg Wisconsin start. The countdown begins......
We decided to stop at the second day of the Ridgefield church rummage sale to look for a frame for his drawing. We found one for 25 cents. Today was half price. We also bought a larger frame that we will save for a later time. We also found a round rooster serving tray for $1.50 and two vintage, I believe Haeger, pieces for $1.50 each. I was looking at them yesterday, but I didn't want to pay $6. I couldn't believe that they were still there so I grabbed them. It was amazing to see how much had sold since yesterday. Almost all of the furniture was gone. It was a fun sale. Even on the second day we always manage to find something.
I am so excited about the upcoming flea markets in May. May 19 is the first Elkhorn Wisconsin flea market of the season and on May 26 is the Cedarburg Wisconsin start. The countdown begins......
Friday, May 3, 2013
Projects and Treasures
I love sales! I have been having fun these past two days even though the summer weather has disappeared. It was a glorious 80 degrees for two days and now it is like winter again. It is a good thing that rummage sales are here to keep me happy.
Yesterday I stopped at the Defenders Use it Again sale and found a great shabby plant stand for $1. I couldn't pass up a deal like that. I knew right away that a little spray paint would do wonders for it. I have to check my stock of spray paint and then wait for the good weather to tackle this project. I also went to the Barn Nursery in Cary again to buy a new plant, Raspberry Shortcake. It is a thornless raspberry plant that can be grown in a container. It was pricey ($29.95) but since I had a $10 off coupon, I thought I would try it. My kids love raspberries and this will be fun for them also.
Today I stopped at the St. Pauls Church rummage sale in Crystal Lake and found a vintage tablecloth for $1. They didn't have anything else that I wanted. Then, I was off to the Ridgefield church rummage sale. I found a Wes Moreland milk glass plate stand for $7 (a little pricey), a humidor box for $2, another seashell box for 50 cents, 2 frog photos for 50 cents each, a vintage flour sifter for $1, double picture frames for 50 cents each and some things for the boys. It was a nice, clean, organized sale. Some things were pricey, but deals could still be found. I then stopped at a garage sale in McHenry and found an aluminum pitcher for $3 by Everlast. I added it to my collection. Aluminum pitchers are great and so pleasing to the eye. They look great with flowers in them.
Thursday, May 9th is the Service League rummage sale at the Dole Mansion in Crystal Lake. I like going the next day for their bag sale and half price sale. Also, I saw signs for streets off of Crystal Springs Road in Crystal Lake for neighborhood sales starting on May 16th. I'm looking forward to them. I like parking my car and walking from house to house. I hope the weather is beautiful on that day.
Plant sales are starting soon. You can get good plants for very reasonable prices. Even garage sales sell plants for a good price and are worth buying. This is a good way to add to your garden at a minimal cost.
Yesterday I stopped at the Defenders Use it Again sale and found a great shabby plant stand for $1. I couldn't pass up a deal like that. I knew right away that a little spray paint would do wonders for it. I have to check my stock of spray paint and then wait for the good weather to tackle this project. I also went to the Barn Nursery in Cary again to buy a new plant, Raspberry Shortcake. It is a thornless raspberry plant that can be grown in a container. It was pricey ($29.95) but since I had a $10 off coupon, I thought I would try it. My kids love raspberries and this will be fun for them also.
Today I stopped at the St. Pauls Church rummage sale in Crystal Lake and found a vintage tablecloth for $1. They didn't have anything else that I wanted. Then, I was off to the Ridgefield church rummage sale. I found a Wes Moreland milk glass plate stand for $7 (a little pricey), a humidor box for $2, another seashell box for 50 cents, 2 frog photos for 50 cents each, a vintage flour sifter for $1, double picture frames for 50 cents each and some things for the boys. It was a nice, clean, organized sale. Some things were pricey, but deals could still be found. I then stopped at a garage sale in McHenry and found an aluminum pitcher for $3 by Everlast. I added it to my collection. Aluminum pitchers are great and so pleasing to the eye. They look great with flowers in them.
Thursday, May 9th is the Service League rummage sale at the Dole Mansion in Crystal Lake. I like going the next day for their bag sale and half price sale. Also, I saw signs for streets off of Crystal Springs Road in Crystal Lake for neighborhood sales starting on May 16th. I'm looking forward to them. I like parking my car and walking from house to house. I hope the weather is beautiful on that day.
Plant sales are starting soon. You can get good plants for very reasonable prices. Even garage sales sell plants for a good price and are worth buying. This is a good way to add to your garden at a minimal cost.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Treasures at Interiors Anew
I haven't stopped by Interiors Anew in Woodstock for at least 2 weeks. So, I had to go there today. I had always wanted and looked for a vintage metal shopping cart. There it was outside of the store today for $19. I grabbed it. I may use it for my yarn collection. I'm not sure. I still need to clean it up and then I will decide.
Inside, Judy was still pricing some items and I spotted a white garden stand. It was $20 and I had to have it. I plan to do some work around my gardens tomorrow and will find a place for it. I have been plant shopping the past two days and have brought home some great pink/purple plants to continue my garden color theme. I stopped at the Barn Nursery in Cary yesterday and used my $10 off coupon with a $30 purchase. I found a lavender plant and an allium. I also went crazy on vegetable plants that are in my basement right now until the weather warms up. I just had to be ready for that time. Today I stopped in at the Home Depot in McHenry and bought a few plants. Some of the plants were 4 for $10. I'm looking forward to finding a spot for them tomorrow. I want to plant them before the rain that is expected on Thursday.
I'm looking forward to the two church rummage sales on Friday. On Thursday, the McHenry County Defenders will have their sale at the Algonquin Township office on Rte 14 between Crystal Lake and Cary. I have found treasures there before. It is worth a look.
Inside, Judy was still pricing some items and I spotted a white garden stand. It was $20 and I had to have it. I plan to do some work around my gardens tomorrow and will find a place for it. I have been plant shopping the past two days and have brought home some great pink/purple plants to continue my garden color theme. I stopped at the Barn Nursery in Cary yesterday and used my $10 off coupon with a $30 purchase. I found a lavender plant and an allium. I also went crazy on vegetable plants that are in my basement right now until the weather warms up. I just had to be ready for that time. Today I stopped in at the Home Depot in McHenry and bought a few plants. Some of the plants were 4 for $10. I'm looking forward to finding a spot for them tomorrow. I want to plant them before the rain that is expected on Thursday.
I'm looking forward to the two church rummage sales on Friday. On Thursday, the McHenry County Defenders will have their sale at the Algonquin Township office on Rte 14 between Crystal Lake and Cary. I have found treasures there before. It is worth a look.
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