This past weekend seemed to go on forever. Probably because I took Friday off. My mom came down and we hung out and and ate pizza. It's ok because it was the weekend... that's a good excuse to eat horribly right? I got to show her my craft table and she was highly impressed.
Saturday morning, Dustin and I woke up early to get our garage sale hopping started! I always scope out the best ones in the newspaper first.... I've even gone as far as making maps on Google with all of the points of interest pinned. Sure saves time driving around looking for some ;). This time though, we just headed over to the one that immediately caught my eye... the ad said it had "craft supplies", need I say more?
When we got there, there were two happening beside each other. The first place had some pretty nice furniture and this amazing antique looking floor lamp. It caught my eye but I was sure they were going to want at least $20 for it. That's when I saw the jaw-dropping $2 price tag attached to it. WHAT?! Mine!
Then, we headed next door. I saw a table full of unused fabrics and am pretty sure I squealed with excitement. I started picking through it all, putting aside the ones I wanted. The woman hosting the sale brought me a box and I offered her $5 for whatever I could stuff into it. I knew in my mind I was totally lowballing her because these were definitely worth more than $5, but she looked at me like I was crazy and said "Oh no dear... One dollar." !!!!!! I was like "What? are you sure?!" and she was... but I felt bad so I gave her $3 instead haha. She then told me to take it all. ALL OF IT?! I was shocked once again. I told her that I didn't need all of it and that I was going to look at her other items too.
As we were getting ready to leave, she came up to me again and started piling fabric on me! "This one looks nice. Oh yes, this is a good one too..." I was laughing as this lady was unloading the entire table on me. She literally gave me the WHOLE thing and wouldn't take no for an answer! Finally we were able to leave, a huge box of fabric in D's hands, and me, with a pile of fabrics so high in my hands that I couldn't see where I was going.
We drove the opposite direction to hit up our last garage sale of the day. Normally this would have lasted a couple hours, but we were so tired from waking up early. I had been looking for a small table with a shelf on the bottom for quite some time... and at this sale I just happened to find one! Only $5!
So overall this garage sale trip was a success. I spent only $10 and got some awesome things! Is it weird that I feel a sense of accomplishment over silly things like this??
On Sunday I finished that piece of furniture that I asked for your help with! I decided on a colour thanks to you guys, and will post about it soon! (probably tomorrow).
What is your greatest garage sale find??
OH p.s. I've added a couple new things to my shop!! Check them out:
xo Dana
Oh my goodness you scored sooo big!!!! I'm soo jealous of Everything you found! Makes me want to go scope out some good ones! I've only been garage saling ONCE this summer and I'm feeling very deprived... I only got books for my girls too!
ReplyDeleteThat last time I scored REALLY big like that was 5 years ago when I was moving into my first apartment all by myself and this older man GAVE me a microwave, pots and pans and some other random kitchen stuff. My apartment was bare but I had a fully stocked kitchen! Lol
I'm determined to find a good sale before summer ends!
That lamp was indeed an absolutely incredible (and incredibly beautiful) find - I would be psyched too!
ReplyDeleteMy best garage sale find - monetarily speaking - was a very vintage Louis Vuitton Speedy bag that I paid $10 for and re-sold on ebay for $150. My favorite garage sale find is a vintage aqua GE table fan that is in very good working order that I paid $8 for. Love.
That is an AWESOME garage sale find!! I am jealous! I could use that right about now for my new house! :)
ReplyDeleteHI DANA! Thank you for visiting today!!!! I love your shop and I too am in the process of painting a table and a chandelier. LOVE THE DIY WOMAN INSIDE US ALL!!!! Anita
ReplyDeleteThat lamp = amazing!
ReplyDeletenever been to a garage sale! They dont really happen over here :( we have car boot sales, and lately the goodies there are a bit rubbish, unless you want to buy your child a nursery full of toys and clothes... Love your new lamp!!
ReplyDeleteGreatest garage sale find: My Ajust-o-matic retro dress form!
ReplyDeleteAh I used to go ALL the time with my Mom but I havent in a while! I'll have to hit some up soon.
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ReplyDeleteYou really did hit the jackpot!
ReplyDeleteI can only remember yard sales from when I wan young. My mother would make me late for school going to them lol
Those are the BEST sales!! :) Here's hoping this weekend my sales are similar??
ReplyDeleteWow! We do not get awesome garage sales like that over here! People pretty much just sell their rubbish! What awesome finds!
ReplyDeletei love garage sales!!! you did very well!!! especially on the fabric stash! im a fabric hoarder so i can relate to your sense of accomplishment! well done!
ReplyDeleteWow! That's a GREAT deal on the lamp and table!
ReplyDeletei can't believe you scored all of that for $10! that is quite a magical weekend.
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness, that's such good shopping! i love it when people just give their stuff away cause they want it to be gone. ha.
ReplyDeletei haven't gone to any garage sales this summer, but last summer i found a big picnic basket lined with gingham that came with 4 sets of plastic plates, cups and silverware. still haven't used it, but i promise i will when my loverboy comes home :)
Pretty much jealous of your finds. I can never find anything at garage sales here... tear.
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