This has been a quiet garage sale weekend. Everyone is probably enjoying the last days of summer. Even though it poured here this morning.
So, what better way to enjoy the day then to reinvent. I finally bought a vintage shopping cart in a wonderful green cast from my friend Joyce at her garage sale. I had a wonderful Lion Brand yarn bag that I put inside of it to hold my yarn. My friend Mary had given me a delightful button and it worked so nicely with the cart that I had to hang it on the front. It is such a fun look. It makes me smile and think of 2 really neat women.
I am still working with Austin in cleaning up his room. Only a few more things to go through. Some of his items that I put up on Ebay have bids. He's super excited about the sales and the money he'll be getting. We had taken down a memo board since it was holding too much dust and he had outgrown the need for it. In its place was just an empty wall. So, for the time being until he figures out what to hang there, I hung a vintage bicycle basket. I stuck in one of his Pokémon posters but he can put anything he wants into it. I'm sure he'll change it when he gets home from school today.
I just love how one small change can really change a look. I love how his room is coming along. It's time to start making it look like a teenager lives in there and we are succeeding. It's fun to see how my past treasures are starting to work out. I only need to go through my finds to find the right items to complete the look that I'm after.
Matthew Mead is having a contest book giveaway on his blog at www.holidaywithmatthewmead.com
Make sure to check it out. His blog always has good tips and wonderful pictures.
Happy treasure hunting! Enjoy the last few days of the summer fun.
Friday, August 29, 2014
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Milk Glass
I just love milk glass. I know that others think that it is no longer popular, but I don't care. I love how it looks. I do have so say that my collection is huge and I'm outgrowing space for it. But.......
Today I stopped in Second Chances Antiques & Resale at 421 N. Randall Rd in Lake in the Hills and found a great collection of milk glass at the back of the store. My heart started thumping.....
I picked out 4 pieces that I didn't have. It's getting harder to find pieces that I don't have. I especially love the piece with milk glass sea shells all over it. So, when I got home, I rearranged some of the milk glass pieces that I have in the dining room on the window ledge. I also decided to box up a few milk glass pieces that I will sell in the future. I want to make room for a new look. I'll be parting with a few of the milk glass baskets.
So, while I was in the mood to rearrange, I went through my dining room and kitchen areas and boxed up other vintage pieces that I will be selling in the future. My tastes are changing and I want my home to reflect that. I always come across new pieces for my collections which is the reason for treasure hunting.
I'll be garage saleing this weekend. Can't wait to add treasures to my collections. Don't forget, the Cedarburg WI flea market is on Sunday.
Happy treasure hunting!
Today I stopped in Second Chances Antiques & Resale at 421 N. Randall Rd in Lake in the Hills and found a great collection of milk glass at the back of the store. My heart started thumping.....
I picked out 4 pieces that I didn't have. It's getting harder to find pieces that I don't have. I especially love the piece with milk glass sea shells all over it. So, when I got home, I rearranged some of the milk glass pieces that I have in the dining room on the window ledge. I also decided to box up a few milk glass pieces that I will sell in the future. I want to make room for a new look. I'll be parting with a few of the milk glass baskets.
So, while I was in the mood to rearrange, I went through my dining room and kitchen areas and boxed up other vintage pieces that I will be selling in the future. My tastes are changing and I want my home to reflect that. I always come across new pieces for my collections which is the reason for treasure hunting.
I'll be garage saleing this weekend. Can't wait to add treasures to my collections. Don't forget, the Cedarburg WI flea market is on Sunday.
Happy treasure hunting!
Monday, August 25, 2014
Finished Nutcracker Cabinet
I spent Friday night organizing Austin's nutcracker collection. Actually, dusting it was more like it. It's amazing how things get so dusty when left out. I'm so glad that this cabinet has doors. It's what I was looking for. He offered to help, but when I'm in a cleaning mood, I like to do it alone. The only thing left to find was a knob. (I decided not to paint it white since I liked how it looked by just staining it.)
So, on Sunday we went treasure hunting to the Wilmot Flea Market in Wilmot WI at the ski resort. It is held on Sunday in the warmer months. We hadn't been there in a while. It was a steamy day but the boys didn't seem to mind since they found lots of video games. Caldwell even came away with tools. My only find was a KNOB. I thought it would look fine until I found one I liked more. The man was so nice and told me to just take it. He even found a screw to use with it. How nice was that! Well, it IS perfect and I love how it looks. Austin and I found a hanging nutcracker in his collection and hung it on the outside of the cabinet on the knob. It looks great! He is happy with it and I'm happy that his room looks more organized. (We even spent a few hours cleaning out his closet. What a garage sale of toys I will be having this fall).
I can't wait for Cedarburg on Sunday. The boys are super excited too. With so many soccer games coming up, we won't be having lots of time for treasure hunting so we need to squeeze it in when we can.
Happy treasure hunting!
So, on Sunday we went treasure hunting to the Wilmot Flea Market in Wilmot WI at the ski resort. It is held on Sunday in the warmer months. We hadn't been there in a while. It was a steamy day but the boys didn't seem to mind since they found lots of video games. Caldwell even came away with tools. My only find was a KNOB. I thought it would look fine until I found one I liked more. The man was so nice and told me to just take it. He even found a screw to use with it. How nice was that! Well, it IS perfect and I love how it looks. Austin and I found a hanging nutcracker in his collection and hung it on the outside of the cabinet on the knob. It looks great! He is happy with it and I'm happy that his room looks more organized. (We even spent a few hours cleaning out his closet. What a garage sale of toys I will be having this fall).
I can't wait for Cedarburg on Sunday. The boys are super excited too. With so many soccer games coming up, we won't be having lots of time for treasure hunting so we need to squeeze it in when we can.
Happy treasure hunting!
Monday, August 18, 2014
Eklhart Lake Wisconsin
We spent a lovely weekend in Elkhart Lake Wisconsin. (Caldwell raced in Road America). We always stay at the Osthoff Resort. Love it! It is a wonderful place. We always look forward to making smores on the beach on Saturday night. This year, we just finished making one when the rain came down. We were soaked. I haven't gotten that soaked in years. Our clothes were plastered on us. At least we all had one smores before we had to make a run for it. Austin was lucky that he made his second one just in time.
Saturday morning by the train station is the farmers market. We love visiting it and buying fresh vegetables, baked goods and other fun treasures. A good place for breakfast/coffee is at Off the Rails right across the way.
My favorite shop, Rhine Street General, moved to Plymouth which is only about 6 minutes down the road. It is now RSG located at 429 E. Mill Street in Plymouth. I found some cute treasures even though they downsized. Fibber McGee's located at 108 Caroline St, just down the street from RSG, is another favorite. Always fun things to find there. I stumbled across Maggie's Closet at 127 E. Mill Street. It is a fashion and home décor consignment store. I found a great pair of brand new shoes. There are lots of neat stores along this street and is worth the stop if you are in the area. Lots of antique stores also.
Saturday morning by the train station is the farmers market. We love visiting it and buying fresh vegetables, baked goods and other fun treasures. A good place for breakfast/coffee is at Off the Rails right across the way.
My favorite shop, Rhine Street General, moved to Plymouth which is only about 6 minutes down the road. It is now RSG located at 429 E. Mill Street in Plymouth. I found some cute treasures even though they downsized. Fibber McGee's located at 108 Caroline St, just down the street from RSG, is another favorite. Always fun things to find there. I stumbled across Maggie's Closet at 127 E. Mill Street. It is a fashion and home décor consignment store. I found a great pair of brand new shoes. There are lots of neat stores along this street and is worth the stop if you are in the area. Lots of antique stores also.
Thursday, August 14, 2014
Fun Fabric Day
Today was the day of fabric treasures. I found great deals at almost every sale. I'm loving floral patterns right now and found a bolt of blue floral fabric for $3 along with a vintage rose tablecloth for $1. One fabric piece is put together like a crazy quilt and I just loved its $2 price tag. I'm not sure yet what I'll do with it, but just had to have it.
Next week I'm going to make over a china cabinet that I found today for $25. I'm hoping to paint it white and use it in Austin's room to hold his nutcracker collection. I'll post pictures then.
I spray painted green that little gold stand that I found last week. It turned out great! I'm using it outside for a table next to a green metal swinging bench. I thought that it really stood out with the angel on the bottom of it.
If you are on Oak Street in Crystal Lake tomorrow, stop by to see my friend Joyce who is having a garage sale. She'll be there on Saturday also.
Happy treasure hunting!
Next week I'm going to make over a china cabinet that I found today for $25. I'm hoping to paint it white and use it in Austin's room to hold his nutcracker collection. I'll post pictures then.
I spray painted green that little gold stand that I found last week. It turned out great! I'm using it outside for a table next to a green metal swinging bench. I thought that it really stood out with the angel on the bottom of it.
If you are on Oak Street in Crystal Lake tomorrow, stop by to see my friend Joyce who is having a garage sale. She'll be there on Saturday also.
Happy treasure hunting!
Sunday, August 10, 2014
Elkhorn Flea Market
It was a perfect day for the Elkhorn Flea Market. Others must have thought so too, because it was crowded. We got there early, as usual and had a great time. I bought some costume jewelry, a Statue of Liberty statue and another seashell box. Ever since we visited the Statue of Liberty this summer, I'm on the lookout for the older statues. They sell really cheap ones now at the store on the island. Out of about 500 vendors today, I only found 1. I really thought I would find more. I was also on the lookout for an Eiffel Tower and didn't find any.
This past week I found some really cute turtle items and more seashell pottery. I've updated the display in my sunroom and it looks really nice.
Ethan didn't get to go with us today since he had some high school training to attend. He's going to be a mentor for some freshman students. It was his first time driving alone. I was probably more nervous than he was. He did fine and I'm sure that he will never be the same again. Confidence is a good thing and I'm really proud of him.
At 8am, Joyful Harvest Church in Johnsburg is having a rummage sale on Friday and then in Richmond at 9am is a rummage sale at Community Church. My friend Joyce is having a garage sale in Crystal Lake so I'll be going there also. She always has vintage linens for me to buy. Mukwonago Wisconsin flea market is Aug 16-17 and Cedarburg flea market in WI is Aug 31st.
I've cleaned out my vintage linens and am selling some of them on Ebay right now. You can find them under my seller name: milena2000
Happy treasure hunting!
This past week I found some really cute turtle items and more seashell pottery. I've updated the display in my sunroom and it looks really nice.
Ethan didn't get to go with us today since he had some high school training to attend. He's going to be a mentor for some freshman students. It was his first time driving alone. I was probably more nervous than he was. He did fine and I'm sure that he will never be the same again. Confidence is a good thing and I'm really proud of him.
At 8am, Joyful Harvest Church in Johnsburg is having a rummage sale on Friday and then in Richmond at 9am is a rummage sale at Community Church. My friend Joyce is having a garage sale in Crystal Lake so I'll be going there also. She always has vintage linens for me to buy. Mukwonago Wisconsin flea market is Aug 16-17 and Cedarburg flea market in WI is Aug 31st.
I've cleaned out my vintage linens and am selling some of them on Ebay right now. You can find them under my seller name: milena2000
Happy treasure hunting!
Friday, August 1, 2014
McHenry County Fair
The McHenry County Fair goes on until Sunday. We had lots of fun on Wednesday when we met our friends for a day of rides and food. We have been meeting them every year since the kids were little. It's a shame that the "kids" are getting bigger and this may have been our last year of rides. Hopefully we can still meet for the food and fun.
My pillow and felted handbag entries won blue ribbons. I am so excited. Our vegetable and flower entries did well but this was not the best year for them.
The boys and I managed to sneak in a rummage sale at Calvary Church in Crystal Lake. It is always a big sale and this one didn't disappoint. Its always a fun one. Lots of friends to catch up with also.
I also got to some garage and estate sales this week. Today Caring Transitions had an estate sale in Woodstock and I found 2 vintage Christmas tablecloths and a few other vintage linens. I still need to organize my linen collection. I'm hoping to get to them soon.
Joyful Harvest Church in Johnsburg is having a rummage sale on August 15th.
Happy treasure hunting!
My pillow and felted handbag entries won blue ribbons. I am so excited. Our vegetable and flower entries did well but this was not the best year for them.
The boys and I managed to sneak in a rummage sale at Calvary Church in Crystal Lake. It is always a big sale and this one didn't disappoint. Its always a fun one. Lots of friends to catch up with also.
I also got to some garage and estate sales this week. Today Caring Transitions had an estate sale in Woodstock and I found 2 vintage Christmas tablecloths and a few other vintage linens. I still need to organize my linen collection. I'm hoping to get to them soon.
Joyful Harvest Church in Johnsburg is having a rummage sale on August 15th.
Happy treasure hunting!
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Busy, busy Summer
Boy has the summer flown by. I was hoping for a lazy summer. We traveled soooooo much this summer. First we went to South Dakota, then Indianapolis and finally to New Jersey to see my family. It was all fun, but now I'm tired and working like crazy to get things organized for the boys and back to school time. We spent the day shopping for uniforms and backpacks. Of course, we stopped at the Salvation Army and Goodwill in Mt Prospect and found some great treasures.
We finally got to see the Statue of Liberty and ride on the ferry to it and to Ellis Island from the Jersey City side. It was awesome! My father went with us as we walked up the platform of the Statue of Liberty. We were exhausted until we realized that we only had around 20 more steps to go. Then, the burst of energy. It was a magnificent site.
We spent time at Atlantic City. I love the combination of the boardwalk and the beach. There is nothing like it! We helped my parents have a garage sale and at least cleaned out some of the basement. They are going to have to have another one soon. We also spent a few days in the Pocono Mountains and went to the Sailorsburg and Blakeslee flea markets. I found a lovely concrete angel statue that is now in my dining room. (Hopefully I can post pictures since I'm having trouble again with my internet). I came home with a full trunk with items that I "bought" at my parents house. It's always fun to bring home new treasures even if it takes me over a week to put everything away.
Last weekend were some really nice estate sales. We found treasures all day long. It was a costume jewelry weekend. I was really excited. Ethan has started to collect Disney glasses. My father gave him one and that was all it took. Ethan found 4 at an estate sale in Lake Harmony PA and 2 more at an estate sale in Woodstock last weekend. I had to clean out my cabinet to make room for the Disney glasses. I have started another garage sale box and added mugs to it after cleaning out the cabinets.
Since we were adding new treasures to our home, we have been cleaning out different areas. Austin has cleaned out his plush collection and filled up a garbage bag. That was when I realized that I will probably need to have another sale in the fall.
The McHenry County/4H fair is this weekend. I took over my pillow and felted purse entries yesterday and today the vegetable entries are due. Thursday will be the flower entries. I love the fair. I will be helping to judge flower planters tomorrow and then will be on hand in the Master Gardener area to answer questions from 10-12. I can't wait to eat an egg roll from Plum Garden. That is my favorite part of the fair.
The Elkhorn Flea market is on August 10th, Mukwonago flea market is August 16-17 and the Cedarburg flea market is on August 31st.
Happy treasure hunting!
We finally got to see the Statue of Liberty and ride on the ferry to it and to Ellis Island from the Jersey City side. It was awesome! My father went with us as we walked up the platform of the Statue of Liberty. We were exhausted until we realized that we only had around 20 more steps to go. Then, the burst of energy. It was a magnificent site.
We spent time at Atlantic City. I love the combination of the boardwalk and the beach. There is nothing like it! We helped my parents have a garage sale and at least cleaned out some of the basement. They are going to have to have another one soon. We also spent a few days in the Pocono Mountains and went to the Sailorsburg and Blakeslee flea markets. I found a lovely concrete angel statue that is now in my dining room. (Hopefully I can post pictures since I'm having trouble again with my internet). I came home with a full trunk with items that I "bought" at my parents house. It's always fun to bring home new treasures even if it takes me over a week to put everything away.
Last weekend were some really nice estate sales. We found treasures all day long. It was a costume jewelry weekend. I was really excited. Ethan has started to collect Disney glasses. My father gave him one and that was all it took. Ethan found 4 at an estate sale in Lake Harmony PA and 2 more at an estate sale in Woodstock last weekend. I had to clean out my cabinet to make room for the Disney glasses. I have started another garage sale box and added mugs to it after cleaning out the cabinets.
Since we were adding new treasures to our home, we have been cleaning out different areas. Austin has cleaned out his plush collection and filled up a garbage bag. That was when I realized that I will probably need to have another sale in the fall.
The McHenry County/4H fair is this weekend. I took over my pillow and felted purse entries yesterday and today the vegetable entries are due. Thursday will be the flower entries. I love the fair. I will be helping to judge flower planters tomorrow and then will be on hand in the Master Gardener area to answer questions from 10-12. I can't wait to eat an egg roll from Plum Garden. That is my favorite part of the fair.
The Elkhorn Flea market is on August 10th, Mukwonago flea market is August 16-17 and the Cedarburg flea market is on August 31st.
Happy treasure hunting!
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
Beauty in the Garden
With all of the rain that we have been getting, the garden (and weeds) have been growing wild. The daylilies look beautiful. I have been trying to keep up with the weeding but with going away for a few days and then other projects, they have gotten away from me. ( a little)
The McHenry County Fair is from July 30-Aug 6. Entries are due by July 11. I turned in ours this week. I always look forward to the fair. We keep our fingers crossed that the vegetables and flowers will be ready for that time.
My favorite store on the Woodstock square, Interiors Anew, has a change in ownership with Karen and Addie staying as owners and adding 2 new women. It is now called A New Interiors Anew. I met Ann today. The store is starting a makeover and I liked the look of it. I'm excited for the changes, but will miss some of my "old" friends. I'm sure that I'll be seeing them around at sales.
Cedarburg Flea Market in Wisconsin is on July 13 as well as the Union Historical Society Fair on that day in Union Illinois. The Algonquin library book sale is from July 17-20 and Mukwonago flea market in Wisconsin is from July 19-20. The Master Gardener Garden Walk starting at McHenry County College is on July 12.
Happy treasure hunting!
The McHenry County Fair is from July 30-Aug 6. Entries are due by July 11. I turned in ours this week. I always look forward to the fair. We keep our fingers crossed that the vegetables and flowers will be ready for that time.
My favorite store on the Woodstock square, Interiors Anew, has a change in ownership with Karen and Addie staying as owners and adding 2 new women. It is now called A New Interiors Anew. I met Ann today. The store is starting a makeover and I liked the look of it. I'm excited for the changes, but will miss some of my "old" friends. I'm sure that I'll be seeing them around at sales.
Cedarburg Flea Market in Wisconsin is on July 13 as well as the Union Historical Society Fair on that day in Union Illinois. The Algonquin library book sale is from July 17-20 and Mukwonago flea market in Wisconsin is from July 19-20. The Master Gardener Garden Walk starting at McHenry County College is on July 12.
Happy treasure hunting!
Sunday, June 29, 2014
Fun Filled Weekend!
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!
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!
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!
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