Before I picked the boys up from camp on Friday, I fit in many sales during the morning. One in particular was an estate sale in Cary. I had been to their first one a few weekends ago and bought some great vintage tablecloths. So, when I saw they were having part 2, I had to go. I bought vintage costume jewelry (quite a few pieces) and a jewelry armoire to go with them. I needed some more jewelry space and this was a nice large armoire. I am very pleased with it. I still haven't put anything into it yet. I need to spend some time going through my jewelry and organizing it into what I wear most often to what I don't wear often enough. I'm looking forward to going through all of my jewelry.
On Saturday was a day trip up to Monroe and New Glarus Wisconsin. We always do a cheese stock up run in November, but didn't have time this year. We were mighty low on cheese. Most cheese freeze well (except cheddar), so we buy a lot and freeze it. Swiss Colony had soooooo many good deals on cheese, cakes and candy. We were in heaven. The town of New Glarus had a "taste" of local foods and it was fun to sample different restaurants in the area. They do it every year and it makes for a nice day trip. We stopped at Van's Antique Shop in Walworth on the way home. I found some things for Christmas presents already. It's never too early to shop for Christmas when you come across something that you know a certain person will love.
Today was the Elkhorn Flea Market. It started out cool and cloudy, but turned into a wonderful morning. The boys and I actually did the whole flea market in 3 1/2 hours. Pretty quick for us. There were quite a few booths with $1 and $5 items. Of course, we bought some things. I bought a wonderful angel decorative piece for $5 and already put it into my hosta garden. It is an angel area so this fit right in. I had just mentioned to the boys that I wanted some pink flamingos and would you know it, there they were. The dealer wanted $10 for the 3 of them. How could I refuse? Every dealer we saw after that was priced so much higher for their pink flamingos. I already put them into the garden and they look so cute. Since I only used 3 (and not a million), it looks cute, not tacky. We had lots of fun at the flea market. We probably spent most of our money on food. As usual. But, we did come home with some treasures.
The next Cedarburg flea market is on July 13 and on the same day is the Union Historical Museum day in Union Illinois where they have an auction and a thrift sale. On July 12 is the Master Gardener garden walk starting out at the Demo garden at McHenry County College in Crystal Lake. It is a self guided tour with a plant sale at the Demo garden. It is a wonderful way to spend the day.
Happy treasure hunting!
Sunday, June 29, 2014
Thursday, June 26, 2014
Treasure Hunting Early
Bright and early start this morning. I usually get up early anyway. The day seems to last longer when I'm up early and getting started on my to do list. This morning I wanted to get in line early for the rummage sale in Crystal Lake. It was fun to stand around and talk to my rummage sale friends. It's such a nice way to start the day.
The sale was quite large and I did find some nice treasures. I found a giant pottery seashell ($5), vintage jewelry (mostly pins for 25-50 cents each) and a few vintage tablecloths for $1 each. I even stopped at some garage sales and found the boys some video games. Since they are coming home tomorrow, I wanted to add some things to their pile of treasures that I have found for them.
There is a church rummage sale in Barrington tomorrow on Church St. I haven't been to this one before so it should be a nice surprise. There are some garage sales listed in the paper that I hope to get to.
There is a flea market every Sunday during the summer at Wilmot Mountain in Wilmot Wisconsin. I haven't been there in a while but my friends say that they have found some treasures and that it is quite large at times. I should probably get there to check it out.
Happy treasure hunting!
The sale was quite large and I did find some nice treasures. I found a giant pottery seashell ($5), vintage jewelry (mostly pins for 25-50 cents each) and a few vintage tablecloths for $1 each. I even stopped at some garage sales and found the boys some video games. Since they are coming home tomorrow, I wanted to add some things to their pile of treasures that I have found for them.
There is a church rummage sale in Barrington tomorrow on Church St. I haven't been to this one before so it should be a nice surprise. There are some garage sales listed in the paper that I hope to get to.
There is a flea market every Sunday during the summer at Wilmot Mountain in Wilmot Wisconsin. I haven't been there in a while but my friends say that they have found some treasures and that it is quite large at times. I should probably get there to check it out.
Happy treasure hunting!
Monday, June 23, 2014
Blumen Gardens in Sycamore Illinois
My friend Mary and I headed out this morning for Blumen Gardens in Sycamore Illinois. It was a little rainy, but the sun finally poked out later in the morning.
Wow!!!!! That is the word for Blumen Gardens. It was amazing! The merchandising was great. Lots of vintage items were used in displays. Just how I like it. Every time we turned around, we were taking a picture. I'm going to use a few of the pictures in my Flea Market Garden talk next year at Gardenfest. We didn't want to leave. It is definitely a place to visit to stroll through. They had many ideas that I would love to incorporate into my own garden. So many items can be repurposed and used in the garden as Blumen Gardens showed so well. Mary bought me this cutest button. I haven't figured out where to hang it yet, but she thought it said "me". I love it! The color is one of my new color obsessions.
I finished my memory pillow today (Mary gave me a bright idea to make it more complete). It has a Paris theme with some vintage Paris items to finish it off. I'm happy with the result.
Thursday is a rummage sale at the Immanuel Lutheran School in Crystal Lake behind the Hobby Lobby starting at 8am. McHenry East High School will have a sale in their parking lot on Friday. Elkhorn Flea Market is on Sunday in Elkhorn Wisconsin.
Happy treasure hunting!
Wow!!!!! That is the word for Blumen Gardens. It was amazing! The merchandising was great. Lots of vintage items were used in displays. Just how I like it. Every time we turned around, we were taking a picture. I'm going to use a few of the pictures in my Flea Market Garden talk next year at Gardenfest. We didn't want to leave. It is definitely a place to visit to stroll through. They had many ideas that I would love to incorporate into my own garden. So many items can be repurposed and used in the garden as Blumen Gardens showed so well. Mary bought me this cutest button. I haven't figured out where to hang it yet, but she thought it said "me". I love it! The color is one of my new color obsessions.
I finished my memory pillow today (Mary gave me a bright idea to make it more complete). It has a Paris theme with some vintage Paris items to finish it off. I'm happy with the result.
Thursday is a rummage sale at the Immanuel Lutheran School in Crystal Lake behind the Hobby Lobby starting at 8am. McHenry East High School will have a sale in their parking lot on Friday. Elkhorn Flea Market is on Sunday in Elkhorn Wisconsin.
Happy treasure hunting!
Friday, June 20, 2014
Vintage Treasures Day
What a fun day it was! I started out extra early today to get to the St. John's church rummage sale in Johnsburg. It started at 8am and I was there at 7:10am and was first on line. It was the perfect time to chat with friends that came along a few minutes later. I was sad to hear that a rummage sale friend had lost his sweet wife quickly to a brain tumor. I have been going to these sales for years and have many dear friends because of it. They have watched my kids grow up and I have shared in their joys and sorrows. Today was a shared sorrow.
The sale was wonderful. I brought home many vintage treasures of linens, jewelry, metal mini trays for 25 cents each, 2 aluminum trays for $2, a vintage Paris plate for $1, pottery including a McCoy swan (for 50 cents) and lots of other useful treasures. Most items cost between 25 cents to $2 that I bought. The prices were so reasonable that I couldn't pass up anything. I also stopped at lots of garage sales and a few estate sales. I came home with more vintage linens, including a hand embroidered crib sheet that is darling and a wonderful vintage lamp (for $5 that was a wedding present to the mother of the woman who was selling it) which is now in my living room. I am still looking for the perfect lamps for the living room and may end up incorporating this one when I find another one that I like.
Today was one of those days that I just wanted to keep going a little while longer. It was that much fun. Tomorrow the weather should be perfect for the garden walk in Woodstock from 11-4 and then the Belvidere flea market from 4pm-midnight. I'm looking forward to treasure hunting some more this weekend. Hope you can spend some time treasure hunting too!
The sale was wonderful. I brought home many vintage treasures of linens, jewelry, metal mini trays for 25 cents each, 2 aluminum trays for $2, a vintage Paris plate for $1, pottery including a McCoy swan (for 50 cents) and lots of other useful treasures. Most items cost between 25 cents to $2 that I bought. The prices were so reasonable that I couldn't pass up anything. I also stopped at lots of garage sales and a few estate sales. I came home with more vintage linens, including a hand embroidered crib sheet that is darling and a wonderful vintage lamp (for $5 that was a wedding present to the mother of the woman who was selling it) which is now in my living room. I am still looking for the perfect lamps for the living room and may end up incorporating this one when I find another one that I like.
Today was one of those days that I just wanted to keep going a little while longer. It was that much fun. Tomorrow the weather should be perfect for the garden walk in Woodstock from 11-4 and then the Belvidere flea market from 4pm-midnight. I'm looking forward to treasure hunting some more this weekend. Hope you can spend some time treasure hunting too!
Thursday, June 19, 2014
More Completed Projects
The house is still too quiet. At least I am completing my goal of finishing up on projects.
I sewed another pillow that I wrote about the other day. It has muted soft colors in a quilt top that I bought at a garage sale and on the back is another piece from a vintage tablecloth that I couldn't throw away. They look really pretty together.
I also completed a felted handbag in a beautiful turquoise hue. It has white repurposed handles and a huge blue flower pin that really plays up the color of the handbag. Love it!
Not many treasures today while out garage saleing. Tomorrow is the church rummage sale at St. Johns church in Johnsburg at 8am. There are a lot of sales listed in the newspaper so I hope to get to many of them.
Happy treasure hunting!
I sewed another pillow that I wrote about the other day. It has muted soft colors in a quilt top that I bought at a garage sale and on the back is another piece from a vintage tablecloth that I couldn't throw away. They look really pretty together.
I also completed a felted handbag in a beautiful turquoise hue. It has white repurposed handles and a huge blue flower pin that really plays up the color of the handbag. Love it!
Not many treasures today while out garage saleing. Tomorrow is the church rummage sale at St. Johns church in Johnsburg at 8am. There are a lot of sales listed in the newspaper so I hope to get to many of them.
Happy treasure hunting!
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Pink Floral Pillow
The house is way too quiet with the boys at camp. The bright side is that I have been able to finish many projects that have been started but never finished. I even cleaned the whole house today and hopefully it will stay clean until they get home.
I have been meaning to finish this lovely faded pink floral pillow for a while now. The fabric is an old vintage tablecloth that was torn and stained, but too wonderful to throw away. I sewed on a hand embroidered piece for a pocket and attached the small fabric yo-yo's that I bought recently at the Elkhorn flea market. I sewed vintage buttons onto the yo-yo's for some detail. I'm going to include some items into the pocket as I figure out what would look the best. I started out by using a vintage rose floral handkerchief. I really like how it came out.
Today I will be finishing up another pillow using a vintage unfinished quilt top piece. The back will be another piece from the rose floral vintage tablecloth.
It looks like many treasure hunting garage sales starting tomorrow. The next Elkhorn flea market is on June 29th.
Happy treasure hunting!
I have been meaning to finish this lovely faded pink floral pillow for a while now. The fabric is an old vintage tablecloth that was torn and stained, but too wonderful to throw away. I sewed on a hand embroidered piece for a pocket and attached the small fabric yo-yo's that I bought recently at the Elkhorn flea market. I sewed vintage buttons onto the yo-yo's for some detail. I'm going to include some items into the pocket as I figure out what would look the best. I started out by using a vintage rose floral handkerchief. I really like how it came out.
Today I will be finishing up another pillow using a vintage unfinished quilt top piece. The back will be another piece from the rose floral vintage tablecloth.
It looks like many treasure hunting garage sales starting tomorrow. The next Elkhorn flea market is on June 29th.
Happy treasure hunting!
Sunday, June 15, 2014
Surprises are Fun!
We just got back from dropping off the boys at camp for the next 2 weeks. The house is already too quiet. So, I figured that I would try to load some pictures since no one else is on the internet or video gaming and it worked! I'm going to try to catch up.
The boys and I had bought some really great garden items at a garage sale last week. I finally found a home for them in the garden. The turtle especially looks so fun.
This past weekend had so many surprise sales that I couldn't take advantage of. I had so much to do and wash to get the boys ready for camp that I had to pass up many. I did go to a sale on Saturday in Cary and I'm so glad that I did. They had a table of vintage tablecloths and I got them for $5 each. I bought 5 of them. The other ones just didn't grab my attention like these did. These have the most beautiful and bright flower patterns on them. I'm soaking them now in my Oxyclean way and they look wonderful.
I'm looking forward to checking out lots of thrift stores this week to keep me busy. I do have some projects to finish so I hope that I get them done.
Happy treasure hunting!
The boys and I had bought some really great garden items at a garage sale last week. I finally found a home for them in the garden. The turtle especially looks so fun.
This past weekend had so many surprise sales that I couldn't take advantage of. I had so much to do and wash to get the boys ready for camp that I had to pass up many. I did go to a sale on Saturday in Cary and I'm so glad that I did. They had a table of vintage tablecloths and I got them for $5 each. I bought 5 of them. The other ones just didn't grab my attention like these did. These have the most beautiful and bright flower patterns on them. I'm soaking them now in my Oxyclean way and they look wonderful.
I'm looking forward to checking out lots of thrift stores this week to keep me busy. I do have some projects to finish so I hope that I get them done.
Happy treasure hunting!
Friday, June 13, 2014
No Pictures for Awhile
Sorry, but my internet is once again not working properly. I haven't been able to load any pictures for the past 2 weeks. I'll just have to make the best of it.
We just got back from a vacation to South Dakota. It was really cold and rainy, but we managed to do all of the tourist attractions anyway. It was so cool to see Mount Rushmore in the fog. When the fog lifted, it was an amazing site. We had taken the boys there when they were little, but they didn't remember it. Now they will!
We got home this morning at midnight, but we were up early to go to the rummage sale at the church in Ridgefield. We only found a few items. I found more items at a few garage sales that we stopped at. I wanted to go to more, but the laundry piles were calling me home. I did find some sea shell collections for $2. Since I love anything sea shells, I was happy to find them. Austin has wanted a table for his room to put his Xbox on. I found an old school desk and chair that was painted white and was now shabby/chippy for $3. It was perfect and he loves it. I told him to wait a while for the perfect table and it will come along. It always happens. Sooner or later the item will turn up at a sale. We had stopped at some antique stores in South Dakota, but we didn't find anything. I thought they were priced on the high side.
Yesterday was our favorite rummage sale at St. Mary's church/Montini school in McHenry. I was bummed that we weren't home for the first day. We stopped on today, but didn't find anything even at half price.
Saturday is a night flea market at the Belvidere fair grounds starting at 4pm. It's also the Woodstock garden walk starting at 11am. Tickets can be bought on the square. I haven't been on the walk before. It used to be held on a Thursday. The Master Gardener garden walk at MCC is on July 12. This year the gardens are all Master Gardener gardens. It is always a great educational garden tour. You can call MCC for tickets or get them the day of at the Demo garden at MCC.
The boys are off for camp for 2 weeks. This will be the first time that I'm without one of them. I have lists of places to go to hunt for treasures. Lots of towns that I haven't been to before.
We just got back from a vacation to South Dakota. It was really cold and rainy, but we managed to do all of the tourist attractions anyway. It was so cool to see Mount Rushmore in the fog. When the fog lifted, it was an amazing site. We had taken the boys there when they were little, but they didn't remember it. Now they will!
We got home this morning at midnight, but we were up early to go to the rummage sale at the church in Ridgefield. We only found a few items. I found more items at a few garage sales that we stopped at. I wanted to go to more, but the laundry piles were calling me home. I did find some sea shell collections for $2. Since I love anything sea shells, I was happy to find them. Austin has wanted a table for his room to put his Xbox on. I found an old school desk and chair that was painted white and was now shabby/chippy for $3. It was perfect and he loves it. I told him to wait a while for the perfect table and it will come along. It always happens. Sooner or later the item will turn up at a sale. We had stopped at some antique stores in South Dakota, but we didn't find anything. I thought they were priced on the high side.
Yesterday was our favorite rummage sale at St. Mary's church/Montini school in McHenry. I was bummed that we weren't home for the first day. We stopped on today, but didn't find anything even at half price.
Saturday is a night flea market at the Belvidere fair grounds starting at 4pm. It's also the Woodstock garden walk starting at 11am. Tickets can be bought on the square. I haven't been on the walk before. It used to be held on a Thursday. The Master Gardener garden walk at MCC is on July 12. This year the gardens are all Master Gardener gardens. It is always a great educational garden tour. You can call MCC for tickets or get them the day of at the Demo garden at MCC.
The boys are off for camp for 2 weeks. This will be the first time that I'm without one of them. I have lists of places to go to hunt for treasures. Lots of towns that I haven't been to before.
Saturday, May 31, 2014
Treasure Hunting with Austin
Austin and I spent the past 2 days treasure hunting at garage sales and rummage sales. It was a lot of fun. We will be doing this a lot in the summer.
He negotiated really well at a garage sale when he saw 2 video games that he wanted. He didn't want to pay the price and really knew how to negotiate to get the price that he wanted. I was really impressed. I found lots of doilies and vintage handkerchief at really good prices. I found a really different tray that had butterflies on it at a garage sale in Crystal Lake. It's really great. We stopped at an unadvertised garage sale in Woodstock and found a few pieces of vintage costume jewelry. I love when I find costume jewelry. It really made my day.
There is a rummage sale in Lake Villa on June 5 at the intersection of Routes 83 and 132 at 8am at the Prince of Peace school. The church in Ridgefield will have their rummage sale starting at 8am on June 13. The Mukwonago flea market in Wisconsin is on June 7-8. The antique fair at Northwind Perennial Farm in Burlington Wisconsin is on June 13th and 14th. The Belvidere Night flea market in Belvidere Illinois starts at 4pm on June 21st. The Garden Walk in Woodstock is also on June 21st starting at 11am. Tickets can be bought the day of on the Square.
With all of these events, you are sure to find some treasures. Happy treasure hunting!
He negotiated really well at a garage sale when he saw 2 video games that he wanted. He didn't want to pay the price and really knew how to negotiate to get the price that he wanted. I was really impressed. I found lots of doilies and vintage handkerchief at really good prices. I found a really different tray that had butterflies on it at a garage sale in Crystal Lake. It's really great. We stopped at an unadvertised garage sale in Woodstock and found a few pieces of vintage costume jewelry. I love when I find costume jewelry. It really made my day.
There is a rummage sale in Lake Villa on June 5 at the intersection of Routes 83 and 132 at 8am at the Prince of Peace school. The church in Ridgefield will have their rummage sale starting at 8am on June 13. The Mukwonago flea market in Wisconsin is on June 7-8. The antique fair at Northwind Perennial Farm in Burlington Wisconsin is on June 13th and 14th. The Belvidere Night flea market in Belvidere Illinois starts at 4pm on June 21st. The Garden Walk in Woodstock is also on June 21st starting at 11am. Tickets can be bought the day of on the Square.
With all of these events, you are sure to find some treasures. Happy treasure hunting!
Monday, May 26, 2014
Beautiful Weather for Treasure Hunting
The past 2 days we have had the most wonderful weather. It was a perfect day for my garage sale on Saturday. It was slow at times, but I was reading the newest issue of Better Homes and Gardens Magazine in between waiting for customers to show up. It was so nice to just sit outside and read. I sold a lot and was happy with the money that I made. Quite a few of my friends stopped by to shop and chat. Afterwards, we went to the Goodwill in Crystal Lake and dropped off everything that didn't sell. It is such a nice feeling when the house is cleaned out and everything is back to being organized.
Sunday was another wonderful day. The temperature was perfect for the Cedarburg flea market. It was so crowded, which was to be expected for the opening one. Parking was hard to come by, but we parked in the field and walked a long way. It was worth it. We stopped in first to see Mary. She and her husband sell vintage toys in the barn near the entrance. As always, we found quite a few treasures. We have a few other favorites that we visited and everyone in between. It was hard at times to get around, but we managed. It was such a fun day! We spent time in the downtown area afterwards walking some more and eating ice cream. Cedarburg is such a nice place to visit. I always look forward to spending time there.
Bethany Church on Crystal Lake Avenue in Crystal Lake is having a rummage sale on Friday May 30 at 9am.
Happy Treasure Hunting!
Sunday was another wonderful day. The temperature was perfect for the Cedarburg flea market. It was so crowded, which was to be expected for the opening one. Parking was hard to come by, but we parked in the field and walked a long way. It was worth it. We stopped in first to see Mary. She and her husband sell vintage toys in the barn near the entrance. As always, we found quite a few treasures. We have a few other favorites that we visited and everyone in between. It was hard at times to get around, but we managed. It was such a fun day! We spent time in the downtown area afterwards walking some more and eating ice cream. Cedarburg is such a nice place to visit. I always look forward to spending time there.
Bethany Church on Crystal Lake Avenue in Crystal Lake is having a rummage sale on Friday May 30 at 9am.
Happy Treasure Hunting!
Friday, May 23, 2014
Memorial Weekend Sales
There aren't a lot of advertised sales for this weekend, but the ones that I went to were really good. I stopped at a few when I saw the signs along the road and they turned out to be the better ones. Sometimes the unadvertised ones are the best.
I found some vintage kitchen tablecloths, pottery pieces, an old bicycle basket, and the best treasure of all, an aluminum flower by Bruce Fox. It is a true treasure. What a find! I don't come across them much anymore. I was so excited when I turned it over and saw the signature. It looks like Bruce Cox, but it is Bruce Fox. It is sooooo beautiful. Most of the items I found these last past few days were so inexpensive. I had a great time. I also stopped at the Countryside Garden Club plant sale in Crystal Lake. Plants were mostly $3 each. That was a good deal and they had a great selection. I already planted them. I didn't want to have to worry about them tomorrow when I'm having the garage sale.
The signs are up and the streamer is hanging across the driveway welcoming all treasure hunters. The day is supposed to be wonderful and I'm hopeful that I'll be extremely busy. There were lots of treasure hunters out today. I'll be out bright and early setting the treasures in the driveway. Remember to always be ready at least 1 hour ahead of your advertised time for the early birds that stop by. You don't want to miss any sale. I'll be ready.
Have a happy and safe Memorial Day weekend!
I found some vintage kitchen tablecloths, pottery pieces, an old bicycle basket, and the best treasure of all, an aluminum flower by Bruce Fox. It is a true treasure. What a find! I don't come across them much anymore. I was so excited when I turned it over and saw the signature. It looks like Bruce Cox, but it is Bruce Fox. It is sooooo beautiful. Most of the items I found these last past few days were so inexpensive. I had a great time. I also stopped at the Countryside Garden Club plant sale in Crystal Lake. Plants were mostly $3 each. That was a good deal and they had a great selection. I already planted them. I didn't want to have to worry about them tomorrow when I'm having the garage sale.
The signs are up and the streamer is hanging across the driveway welcoming all treasure hunters. The day is supposed to be wonderful and I'm hopeful that I'll be extremely busy. There were lots of treasure hunters out today. I'll be out bright and early setting the treasures in the driveway. Remember to always be ready at least 1 hour ahead of your advertised time for the early birds that stop by. You don't want to miss any sale. I'll be ready.
Have a happy and safe Memorial Day weekend!
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Time to Clean Out
It's that time again. Time for a garage sale. The weather is supposed to be fantastic so I spent the day organizing the treasures in my garage. I never remember all that I have packed away in the boxes so it's always a thrill to unwrap each one. I have sooooo much more to sell than I remember. I will bring out all of the clothes on Saturday. I have bags of them. It always feels so good to clean out the house so that there is room to bring in new treasures.
Speaking of new treasures, the Cedarburg Wisconsin flea market is on Sunday. I can't wait! I love this flea market. There is also one this weekend called 7 Mile Fair in Caledonia Wisconsin. I have never been to it so I don't know what to expect. There is free admission on Monday so you never know. A road trip may be happening. There is also a Hosta Fest at Al's Autobody shop and Arboretum in Walworth Wisconsin. I have never been to this either, so maybe stopping at both could happen. So many wonderful possibilities this weekend.
The past 2 days we have spent time getting the garden ready for planting tomatoes and peppers. It is now all planted. I can't wait to taste that first tomato off of the vine. It's unbelievable!
Speaking of new treasures, the Cedarburg Wisconsin flea market is on Sunday. I can't wait! I love this flea market. There is also one this weekend called 7 Mile Fair in Caledonia Wisconsin. I have never been to it so I don't know what to expect. There is free admission on Monday so you never know. A road trip may be happening. There is also a Hosta Fest at Al's Autobody shop and Arboretum in Walworth Wisconsin. I have never been to this either, so maybe stopping at both could happen. So many wonderful possibilities this weekend.
The past 2 days we have spent time getting the garden ready for planting tomatoes and peppers. It is now all planted. I can't wait to taste that first tomato off of the vine. It's unbelievable!
Sunday, May 18, 2014
Elkhorn Flea Market
What a change is the weather from Friday! It was a beautiful, warm sunny day for the Elkhorn Flea Market. The boys and I got there at 6:45 this morning and the place was already packed. The line was long at the gate. When the gates were opened, the swarm of people was amazing. We had sooooo much fun. We visited our favorite vendors and found a few new ones.
I found 2 concrete additions for my garden: a frog and a gnome. I haven't placed them in the garden yet, so I don't have pictures of them. Austin found a few Godzilla video tapes. Since he just saw the new movie, he bought these. It was a fun find. I found an aluminum tray by Wendell August Forge. I don't have a tray with fish on it, so I had to buy it. The dealer bought aluminum from me at a past garage sale so it was funny to buy a piece from her today. She had brought some of the pieces that she bought from me to the flea market. I also found a great vintage kitchen tablecloth. The colors were so vivid that I couldn't pass it up. We made our first stop to the $1 table vendor. We always find something from him. I got 2 really nice pottery pieces: a seashell designed piece and a vase. A great find was a huge bag full of fabric yo-yo's. They are small, but I have some projects planned for them and the rest I will sell.
Of course, we sampled the food. Ethan didn't find any treasures today, but he ate instead. He didn't mind. He always starts out with a pickle on a stick at 7:00 in the morning. The people working the booth always get a kick out of him eating a pickle that early.
It was a great day to be outside enjoying the crowds. We headed to Lake Geneva afterwards and stopped at Kilwins for ice cream. Our favorite place! It was a little cooler at the lake, but so nice as usual.
I can't wait for the Cedarburg flea market on Sunday. That is always a good one. It is a full day trip for us.
So far the weather looks good for Saturday so I am planning for a garage sale. I'll wait until Wednesday to make sure that the weather will be sunny. We have started getting things together incase the sale is definite.
Enjoy the warm up to spring! We deserve it.
I found 2 concrete additions for my garden: a frog and a gnome. I haven't placed them in the garden yet, so I don't have pictures of them. Austin found a few Godzilla video tapes. Since he just saw the new movie, he bought these. It was a fun find. I found an aluminum tray by Wendell August Forge. I don't have a tray with fish on it, so I had to buy it. The dealer bought aluminum from me at a past garage sale so it was funny to buy a piece from her today. She had brought some of the pieces that she bought from me to the flea market. I also found a great vintage kitchen tablecloth. The colors were so vivid that I couldn't pass it up. We made our first stop to the $1 table vendor. We always find something from him. I got 2 really nice pottery pieces: a seashell designed piece and a vase. A great find was a huge bag full of fabric yo-yo's. They are small, but I have some projects planned for them and the rest I will sell.
Of course, we sampled the food. Ethan didn't find any treasures today, but he ate instead. He didn't mind. He always starts out with a pickle on a stick at 7:00 in the morning. The people working the booth always get a kick out of him eating a pickle that early.
It was a great day to be outside enjoying the crowds. We headed to Lake Geneva afterwards and stopped at Kilwins for ice cream. Our favorite place! It was a little cooler at the lake, but so nice as usual.
I can't wait for the Cedarburg flea market on Sunday. That is always a good one. It is a full day trip for us.
So far the weather looks good for Saturday so I am planning for a garage sale. I'll wait until Wednesday to make sure that the weather will be sunny. We have started getting things together incase the sale is definite.
Enjoy the warm up to spring! We deserve it.
Friday, May 16, 2014
Treasure Hunting in the Snow
How crazy it was this morning to wake up to it snowing. Austin thought he was going to get a snow day! With only a few weeks left of school until summer break, I don't think so. It was kind of hard to treasure hunt in it, but I managed. So did so many others. The sales were pretty crowded.
I stopped at an estate sale in Crystal Lake and found some really nice treasures. I only spent $2.35. They were very inexpensive. I got there a little late and sooooo many good things were already taken. Oh well. I'm happy with what I got. I especially like the green Fenton pedestal bowl (50 cents) with the label still on it and a sewing box ($1) that was made in Crystal Lake. That was a nice find.
Yesterday I stopped at the McHenry County Defenders garage sale at the Algonquin Township Office and found a dress form for $10. She is a tabletop one. She needed to be cleaned up, which I just finished, and I love it. I was upset last week at an estate sale where I saw one for $35, but it was already sold. Funny how things work out. Here I find one for $10. I always tell the boys that if they want something to just be patient and I will find it before the sale season ends. It worked for me.
At least the weather is supposed to be nice on Sunday for the opening of the Elkhorn Flea Market. I'm so looking forward to it.
Happy treasure hunting!
I stopped at an estate sale in Crystal Lake and found some really nice treasures. I only spent $2.35. They were very inexpensive. I got there a little late and sooooo many good things were already taken. Oh well. I'm happy with what I got. I especially like the green Fenton pedestal bowl (50 cents) with the label still on it and a sewing box ($1) that was made in Crystal Lake. That was a nice find.
Yesterday I stopped at the McHenry County Defenders garage sale at the Algonquin Township Office and found a dress form for $10. She is a tabletop one. She needed to be cleaned up, which I just finished, and I love it. I was upset last week at an estate sale where I saw one for $35, but it was already sold. Funny how things work out. Here I find one for $10. I always tell the boys that if they want something to just be patient and I will find it before the sale season ends. It worked for me.
At least the weather is supposed to be nice on Sunday for the opening of the Elkhorn Flea Market. I'm so looking forward to it.
Happy treasure hunting!
Sunday, May 11, 2014
Happy Mother's Day!
What a beautiful day it was to celebrate a beautiful day for Mother's everywhere. To my wonderful mom who gives everything that she is to me everyday. I am truly blessed that God gave me a person as special as she is.
It was a beautiful day to spend it at Lake Geneva Wisconsin. We started out at Northwind Perennial in Burlington Wisconsin (minutes from Lake Geneva). I love this nursery where Roy Diblik does his magic. I bought some plants/herbs and we just walked the gardens. I took some pictures of the flea market garden ideas that are placed around the nursery. I'm going to use some of them for my flea market garden talk that I'm doing at Gardenfest next year. How wonderful it was to be outside with great weather.
Afterwards, we walked around Lake Geneva, got ice cream at Kilwin's (sampled the fudge), walked around some more and had dinner at Champs. It was a really nice way to spend the day.
It was a beautiful day to spend it at Lake Geneva Wisconsin. We started out at Northwind Perennial in Burlington Wisconsin (minutes from Lake Geneva). I love this nursery where Roy Diblik does his magic. I bought some plants/herbs and we just walked the gardens. I took some pictures of the flea market garden ideas that are placed around the nursery. I'm going to use some of them for my flea market garden talk that I'm doing at Gardenfest next year. How wonderful it was to be outside with great weather.
Afterwards, we walked around Lake Geneva, got ice cream at Kilwin's (sampled the fudge), walked around some more and had dinner at Champs. It was a really nice way to spend the day.
Saturday, May 10, 2014
Sunny Days Treasure Hunting
It's been a fun filled few days of treasure hunting. In between going on an 8th grade field trip to Chicago and trying to car pool kids to school, I managed to treasure hunt at a rummage sale, estate sales and garage sales. Ridgefield, home of antiques, had a garden event this weekend also so I stopped in there. I found a few really nice treasures these past few days, but the best was a milk glass punch bowl with its stand and 12 cups for $5. Even though I have one like it, I couldn't pass it up. It is much too beautiful and I'm sure I'll find a place for it.
I made an outdoor pillow using the pink floral fabric that I bought at an estate sale recently. It's like a burlap and was really hard to work with. But, since I was making it plain without any trim, it came out nicely. The pillow is waterproof so it's perfect for outdoor use.
Grace Lutheran Church in Woodstock will be having their rummage sale on Thursday May 15 starting at 3pm and on May 16-17. The Lutheran Church in McHenry is also on that day starting at 9am. Elkhorn Flea Market in Elkhorn WI is on Sunday May 18 and Cedarburg WI on Sunday May 25. I'm so excited!!!!!!!!!!
I made an outdoor pillow using the pink floral fabric that I bought at an estate sale recently. It's like a burlap and was really hard to work with. But, since I was making it plain without any trim, it came out nicely. The pillow is waterproof so it's perfect for outdoor use.
Grace Lutheran Church in Woodstock will be having their rummage sale on Thursday May 15 starting at 3pm and on May 16-17. The Lutheran Church in McHenry is also on that day starting at 9am. Elkhorn Flea Market in Elkhorn WI is on Sunday May 18 and Cedarburg WI on Sunday May 25. I'm so excited!!!!!!!!!!
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Housecleaning and Gardening
Today was the day to do some major cleaning inside my house. It was time to put away the spring treasures to make room for the summer treasures. I always change the doilies so this time I brought out blue and aqua ones. Some are hand embroidered and my favorite one on the coffee table is a crochet piece. I brought out my seashell treasures and some other fun vintage ones. I put a replica of the Sandy Hook New Jersey lighthouse under my lighthouse cloche on my fireplace mantel. Love it! It works so well together.
Then, it was onward to the garden. I had bought some plants on Monday from the Home Depot in McHenry and at Walmart. I wanted to move the Russian sage that was in my back yard to the front where I thought it would do better. It will look much better in the rock garden area. That area needed a little work so I planted 4 creeping phlox in a blue tone in that area. I want it to fill it in. It looks nice now, but I can't wait to see it when it is settled in. Home Depot in McHenry had the creeping phlox at around $3.50 each.
I am seriously considering having my first garage sale of the season before the end of May. I may just have it on a Saturday so that everyone will be home to help me. There is sooooo much to get rid of. So many good things and some not so much.
Lots of good sales this weekend. Happy treasure hunting!
Then, it was onward to the garden. I had bought some plants on Monday from the Home Depot in McHenry and at Walmart. I wanted to move the Russian sage that was in my back yard to the front where I thought it would do better. It will look much better in the rock garden area. That area needed a little work so I planted 4 creeping phlox in a blue tone in that area. I want it to fill it in. It looks nice now, but I can't wait to see it when it is settled in. Home Depot in McHenry had the creeping phlox at around $3.50 each.
I am seriously considering having my first garage sale of the season before the end of May. I may just have it on a Saturday so that everyone will be home to help me. There is sooooo much to get rid of. So many good things and some not so much.
Lots of good sales this weekend. Happy treasure hunting!
Sunday, May 4, 2014
Handcrafted Jewelry
I handcrafted a few jewelry pieces the other day. I have been finding more unique pieces to create the jewelry and decided to sit down and make a few pieces.
I made 2 really unique necklaces and 1 bracelet. The underlying theme in 2 of them is using vintage clip earrings. They turned out really nicely. The other necklace has a rose in the pendant and a rose on the clasp of the chain. Love it!
Can't wait to find more unique pieces to handcraft some more jewelry....
May 15th is the Lutheran Church rummage sale in McHenry on Route 120 starting at 8am. On the same day is the McHenry County Defenders garage sale at the Algonquin Township office on Route 14.
I made 2 really unique necklaces and 1 bracelet. The underlying theme in 2 of them is using vintage clip earrings. They turned out really nicely. The other necklace has a rose in the pendant and a rose on the clasp of the chain. Love it!
Can't wait to find more unique pieces to handcraft some more jewelry....
May 15th is the Lutheran Church rummage sale in McHenry on Route 120 starting at 8am. On the same day is the McHenry County Defenders garage sale at the Algonquin Township office on Route 14.
Friday, May 2, 2014
It Was a"Me" Day
Even though it is my son's birthday, it was definitely a "me" day. I stopped at a few sales, rummage and estate, and found treasures that I love. Come to think of it, yesterday was also a "me" day.
There was a really fun estate sale in Crystal Lake that was loaded with treasures. I found 4 vintage Paris metal serving trays, 2 vintage tablecloths (1 has some holes, but I'll make pillows with it. At the price it was, I couldn't resist), a vintage blue purse that was like new, 4 vintage handkerchiefs, vintage French sunglasses, a vintage Christmas apron and for Austin, a bag of vintage Transformers for $2. The jewelry I found at the rummage sale for $1.50. The blue flower pin will be on one of my felted purses. I have been making jewelry again recently and the chain I bought today will come in handy.
Next Thursday is a rummage sale by the Service League of Crystal Lake held at the Dole Mansion/Lakeside Legacy building on Thursday May 8-9. That is usually a good one. The second day is good also since they have a bag day and the clothes are usually really nice.
I'm still considering having a garage sale at the end of May. I want to rid my basement of the bags of clothes before the summer begins. I also have some nice vintage items. I haven't completely decided yet if I'll have the sale or not.
Only 2 more weeks before the Elkhorn flea market (May 18) in Elkhorn Wisconsin and only 1 more week until the Vintage Market (May 10) in Rockford at the Midway Village Museum. So many fun sales!
At least this cool weather that we have been having has been good for my lettuce and spinach. I'm going to pick some of it this weekend for a salad. Nothing like the taste of home grown vegetables.
There was a really fun estate sale in Crystal Lake that was loaded with treasures. I found 4 vintage Paris metal serving trays, 2 vintage tablecloths (1 has some holes, but I'll make pillows with it. At the price it was, I couldn't resist), a vintage blue purse that was like new, 4 vintage handkerchiefs, vintage French sunglasses, a vintage Christmas apron and for Austin, a bag of vintage Transformers for $2. The jewelry I found at the rummage sale for $1.50. The blue flower pin will be on one of my felted purses. I have been making jewelry again recently and the chain I bought today will come in handy.
Next Thursday is a rummage sale by the Service League of Crystal Lake held at the Dole Mansion/Lakeside Legacy building on Thursday May 8-9. That is usually a good one. The second day is good also since they have a bag day and the clothes are usually really nice.
I'm still considering having a garage sale at the end of May. I want to rid my basement of the bags of clothes before the summer begins. I also have some nice vintage items. I haven't completely decided yet if I'll have the sale or not.
Only 2 more weeks before the Elkhorn flea market (May 18) in Elkhorn Wisconsin and only 1 more week until the Vintage Market (May 10) in Rockford at the Midway Village Museum. So many fun sales!
At least this cool weather that we have been having has been good for my lettuce and spinach. I'm going to pick some of it this weekend for a salad. Nothing like the taste of home grown vegetables.
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Vintage Pottery Planters
Today was the rummage sale at the Tree of Life church in McHenry on Bull Valley Road. This was the first one at that location so I was hoping that there would be lots of treasures. I wasn't disappointed. They let us in 1/2 hour early which is rare at rummage sales.
Since I had never been inside before, I started moving with the flow and found a table full of vintage pottery planters. I love vintage planters. I do have a collection started, mostly of female figures, but I have animal ones in the laundry room. I found quite a few of both and even a pocket hanging one. They were priced from 50 cents to $2. My friend Sue found 2 new handbag handles for me that were 20 cents each. I must have bought all of the note cards there since full boxes were 10-20 cents each. I'll be giving some of them to my mom to use. She won't need to go to a card store for a long time.
I also found a wire basket for 20 cents and some comic books for the boys. I went back to look for a second time after I made a trip to my car. I wanted to make sure I didn't miss anything. They really had lots of treasures. It was one of the most fun rummage sales I have been to in a while.
Tomorrow is the church rummage sale on Walkup in Crystal Lake. It starts at 8am. There are a few estate sales listed in the paper and the McHenry Shores neighborhood garage sale is this Saturday. The weather is supposed to be beautiful so get out and treasure hunt! It is also free comic book Saturday. The first Saturday in May is designated for that every year. Al and Anns in McHenry participates and even gives out free snacks and drinks. It's lots of fun.
Since I had never been inside before, I started moving with the flow and found a table full of vintage pottery planters. I love vintage planters. I do have a collection started, mostly of female figures, but I have animal ones in the laundry room. I found quite a few of both and even a pocket hanging one. They were priced from 50 cents to $2. My friend Sue found 2 new handbag handles for me that were 20 cents each. I must have bought all of the note cards there since full boxes were 10-20 cents each. I'll be giving some of them to my mom to use. She won't need to go to a card store for a long time.
I also found a wire basket for 20 cents and some comic books for the boys. I went back to look for a second time after I made a trip to my car. I wanted to make sure I didn't miss anything. They really had lots of treasures. It was one of the most fun rummage sales I have been to in a while.
Tomorrow is the church rummage sale on Walkup in Crystal Lake. It starts at 8am. There are a few estate sales listed in the paper and the McHenry Shores neighborhood garage sale is this Saturday. The weather is supposed to be beautiful so get out and treasure hunt! It is also free comic book Saturday. The first Saturday in May is designated for that every year. Al and Anns in McHenry participates and even gives out free snacks and drinks. It's lots of fun.
Sunday, April 27, 2014
Organizing the Sunroom
I spent a good portion of the morning reorganizing my seashell collection in the sunroom. The sunroom is a 3 season room and tends to get a little "dirty" during the year. It also collects items that haven't been put back into their places. So, today was the day to reorganize my shell collection and to pair down. I had to start by washing each piece of pottery. I usually display the shells in white vintage pottery pieces. There were some pieces that I didn't want anymore, so I condensed the shells to put the pieces I didn't want any longer into the garage sale pile.
All of the large common shells, I put into a bucket for now. I am going to scout out a place in the yard to put the shells. I have some out there now as a border and I like the look. Now that I have a bucket full, I can design some more.
Most of the shells are in covered containers now. Its easier that way to keep them clean and looking nice. Now that the shells are out of the white pottery pieces, the pieces stand out. They look nice on their own.
I'm hoping that we don't have rain everyday this week, as predicted. I want to get into the yard to find a place for the shells and to pull out the weeds that I can see from my kitchen window.
All of the large common shells, I put into a bucket for now. I am going to scout out a place in the yard to put the shells. I have some out there now as a border and I like the look. Now that I have a bucket full, I can design some more.
Most of the shells are in covered containers now. Its easier that way to keep them clean and looking nice. Now that the shells are out of the white pottery pieces, the pieces stand out. They look nice on their own.
I'm hoping that we don't have rain everyday this week, as predicted. I want to get into the yard to find a place for the shells and to pull out the weeds that I can see from my kitchen window.
Saturday, April 26, 2014
Busy....busy...busy
Some days, or should I say weeks, are just sooooo busy. I don't have enough days in the week to accomplish all that I want to do. I wanted to start weeding my garden and the weeds have already gotten the best of me. Maybe I'll start next week.
I had a fun 2 days garage saleing/rummage hunting for treasures. I did find some fabric and little treasures, but was most excited to find a large wrought iron plant stand at a garage sale for $5. It was filled with old plants that I didn't want, so I was allowed by the owner to dump them in her garden since I was only after the plant stand. I have seen them for upwards of $45 so I was very excited to find one at a small price. Before I find a use for it in my garden, I'm going to use it for having a backyard party. It would be nice holding plates and napkins or something handy like that. I also found another black iron stand at an estate sale for $10. I have always been wanting one. It's funny how that one was more money than the larger one. I haven't figured out what I will use the smaller one for, but it probably won't be for just holding fruit. Or it might.....I'm not sure yet. I haven't had time to play around with ideas for it.
I just found out that on June 21st is the Belvidere night flea market that is from 4pm to midnight. I went last year at around 4pm and found some really nice items. It's on my calendar already. Thursday is a church rummage sale on Bull Valley Rd close to Crystal Lake Avenue in McHenry. It starts at 10am. Friday is a church rummage sale on Walkup Ave in Crystal Lake starting at 8am. On May 10th is the vintage market in Rockford at the Midway Village Museum. There are a lot of garden club plant sales coming up. Be sure to check them out for great prices.
Happy treasure hunting! Only about 1 month before the Elkhorn and Cedarburg Wisconsin flea markets. I'm counting down.
I had a fun 2 days garage saleing/rummage hunting for treasures. I did find some fabric and little treasures, but was most excited to find a large wrought iron plant stand at a garage sale for $5. It was filled with old plants that I didn't want, so I was allowed by the owner to dump them in her garden since I was only after the plant stand. I have seen them for upwards of $45 so I was very excited to find one at a small price. Before I find a use for it in my garden, I'm going to use it for having a backyard party. It would be nice holding plates and napkins or something handy like that. I also found another black iron stand at an estate sale for $10. I have always been wanting one. It's funny how that one was more money than the larger one. I haven't figured out what I will use the smaller one for, but it probably won't be for just holding fruit. Or it might.....I'm not sure yet. I haven't had time to play around with ideas for it.
I just found out that on June 21st is the Belvidere night flea market that is from 4pm to midnight. I went last year at around 4pm and found some really nice items. It's on my calendar already. Thursday is a church rummage sale on Bull Valley Rd close to Crystal Lake Avenue in McHenry. It starts at 10am. Friday is a church rummage sale on Walkup Ave in Crystal Lake starting at 8am. On May 10th is the vintage market in Rockford at the Midway Village Museum. There are a lot of garden club plant sales coming up. Be sure to check them out for great prices.
Happy treasure hunting! Only about 1 month before the Elkhorn and Cedarburg Wisconsin flea markets. I'm counting down.
Friday, April 18, 2014
Van's Antiques is Open!
Van's Antiques in Walworth Wisconsin opened last weekend and I just had to visit. I always find something and today was no exception. I found some vintage jewelry and a vintage tablecloth still with the original tags on it and only spent $11. They carry pottery pieces, bottles, rustic items and so much more. The website is: www.vansantiques.com While in Walworth, stop by the antique mall in town for some more treasure hunting.
There are 2 church rummage sales on Thursday April 24th. The Methodist church on South Street in Woodstock starts at 3pm and the First Presbyterian church in Woodstock starts at 8am.
Happy treasure hunting!
There are 2 church rummage sales on Thursday April 24th. The Methodist church on South Street in Woodstock starts at 3pm and the First Presbyterian church in Woodstock starts at 8am.
Happy treasure hunting!
Monday, April 14, 2014
Where Did Spring Go?
As I'm sitting here at my computer, I'm looking at snow coming down in Woodstock. It's not sticking but it is snowing. It's cold outside too and I just took my winter coat to the dry cleaners. The bright note is that it should warm up by the end of the week.
I had so much fun last Thursday with 3 rummage sales. I found soooooo many wonderful treasures. Vintage dishes (another treasure for me to collect), a great vintage garbage can, an aluminum tray by Everlast that I have scrubbed down to remove the stains and looks fantastic now, a cigar purse, jewelry box, aprons, fabric, doilies and vintage tablecloths. I spent about $50 in total that day. Not bad for all of those treasures. I like to tell you what I spent on these items so that you can see that really nice pieces don't have to cost a fortune. I will keep some of these pieces and some I will put up on Ebay. I just have to find the time. The days seem to go by quicker than I can stop. My plan was to put up some for auction today. Instead, I'm taking my car to the Farm and Fleet to get 2 new tires. Life sure gets in the way of fun!
Tomorrow I'm going to greet school kids at the Ag Expo in Woodstock at the fairgrounds. Every other year, 3rd and 4th graders spend time learning about farms, animals, plants and everything farm related. Even spinning wool. It's a lot of fun to see the kids excited. Especially if there are baby chicks.
Now that the boys are older, it's harder to put together an Easter basket for them. I still like to do it though and they do look forward to it. This year is more comics and video game related. I still have to get Austin a rabbit/Easter nutcracker.
Van's Antique store right outside of Walworth Wisconsin has opened. He is open on Friday 1-5 and on Saturday. I hope to get there soon. He always has some wonderful treasures.
I had so much fun last Thursday with 3 rummage sales. I found soooooo many wonderful treasures. Vintage dishes (another treasure for me to collect), a great vintage garbage can, an aluminum tray by Everlast that I have scrubbed down to remove the stains and looks fantastic now, a cigar purse, jewelry box, aprons, fabric, doilies and vintage tablecloths. I spent about $50 in total that day. Not bad for all of those treasures. I like to tell you what I spent on these items so that you can see that really nice pieces don't have to cost a fortune. I will keep some of these pieces and some I will put up on Ebay. I just have to find the time. The days seem to go by quicker than I can stop. My plan was to put up some for auction today. Instead, I'm taking my car to the Farm and Fleet to get 2 new tires. Life sure gets in the way of fun!
Tomorrow I'm going to greet school kids at the Ag Expo in Woodstock at the fairgrounds. Every other year, 3rd and 4th graders spend time learning about farms, animals, plants and everything farm related. Even spinning wool. It's a lot of fun to see the kids excited. Especially if there are baby chicks.
Now that the boys are older, it's harder to put together an Easter basket for them. I still like to do it though and they do look forward to it. This year is more comics and video game related. I still have to get Austin a rabbit/Easter nutcracker.
Van's Antique store right outside of Walworth Wisconsin has opened. He is open on Friday 1-5 and on Saturday. I hope to get there soon. He always has some wonderful treasures.
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Planting Vegetables
It was great to get outside (without a coat) and start planting vegetables. I found a vintage enamelware bread box (minus the lid) a few years ago for free and have used it for planting spinach and lettuce ever since. It is so handy to keep in the driveway for easy picking. That is the best sunny spot in the whole yard so I take advantage of it. I planted the spinach and lettuce yesterday in the bread box and planted the rest of the spinach, beans, kohlrabi and sugar snap peas in the raised beds today. I also planted the hyacinths that I bought a few weeks ago at Home Depot. The major yard cleanup is done, so now I have weeding and more planting to do.
But, not tomorrow. With 3 rummage sales in one day, my day will be spent wonderfully treasure hunting! Hope yours is full of treasure hunting too.
But, not tomorrow. With 3 rummage sales in one day, my day will be spent wonderfully treasure hunting! Hope yours is full of treasure hunting too.
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
So Many Things.....
Gardenfest was this weekend. It was wonderful. We had 198 total attendees. Our keynote speaker, Amanda Thomsen, was really good and was so fun to be around. We had a great time with her. After it was over, it was time to start raking and cleaning up my flower beds. What a way to relax after a busy day (and year planning).
I was so excited to get outside to plant some tulips that I purchased a few weeks ago. I even bought some spinach and lettuce plants at Walmart and planted them in containers like I do every year. I put the pots in my driveway which is where the sun hits. Tomorrow, I'm going to plant some more spinach, kohlrabi and beans in my raised beds. I can't believe spring is finally here.
I finally got to stop in Interiors Anew in Woodstock. I never stay away as long as I did this time. I found 2 great needlepoint runners and 1 vintage tablecloth priced from $3-6. They have lots of nice treasures right now.
3 rummage sales in 1 day on Thursday. That is heaven to me! 1st Congregational Church on Pierson Street in Crystal Lake starts at 9am, 1st Congregational Church in Huntley starts at 12 noon and the Methodist Church on Crystal Lake Avenue in Crystal Lake starts at 5pm. Plus, there are garage sales in between. Couldn't ask for a more perfect day.
I was so excited to get outside to plant some tulips that I purchased a few weeks ago. I even bought some spinach and lettuce plants at Walmart and planted them in containers like I do every year. I put the pots in my driveway which is where the sun hits. Tomorrow, I'm going to plant some more spinach, kohlrabi and beans in my raised beds. I can't believe spring is finally here.
I finally got to stop in Interiors Anew in Woodstock. I never stay away as long as I did this time. I found 2 great needlepoint runners and 1 vintage tablecloth priced from $3-6. They have lots of nice treasures right now.
3 rummage sales in 1 day on Thursday. That is heaven to me! 1st Congregational Church on Pierson Street in Crystal Lake starts at 9am, 1st Congregational Church in Huntley starts at 12 noon and the Methodist Church on Crystal Lake Avenue in Crystal Lake starts at 5pm. Plus, there are garage sales in between. Couldn't ask for a more perfect day.
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