All Over the Charts!

An unexpected invite from a friend to go garage saling yesterday
found me all over the charts in purchasing.
 (But NOTHING more than 50 cents.)
The sweet billfold above - $.10!
 This smiling wooden paper doll with magnetic clothes?
 $.25.
 Free!  (Above)  I have at least one grandson who likes cars.
Any kind of cars.   I happen to like the little people!
Can't get enough of them.
And this small molded wood 
"Behold I stand at the door and knock" plaque...$.25.
I also purchased three mid-sized clear Rubbermaid boxes at fifty cents each.
I decided not to buy any more than fit into the three.
Other purchases included 5 children's Golden Books,
a glass 2-cup measuring cup,
a stack of ten new dishwashing "scratchers" (as I call them), 
and if there was more, I forget what it was!
Just a great day weather-wise to garage sale
and even greater to spend the time with a friend...
But just wait till you see what I found toDAY--
and how I'm finishing my deconstructed lampshade.

By the way, if you want to see some of the notes/quotes that inspired me
while thumbing through some of my favorite decorating magazines
and a couple of new decorating books at Barnes and Noble,
come over to my Other Blog and read them!

13 comments:

  1. What a great way to spend a morning. I haven't been to a garage sale in years, but might have to start going again!
    Can't wait to see what you do to the lampshade frame.
    nancyr

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  2. You always find the best stuff! Can't wait to see the lampshade. Ann

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  3. Rebecca I really love that Stand at the Door and Knock Plaque.

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  4. I never find stuff for under a dollar! I think folks around here have got yard sale self important-itis. Love all your finds.

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  5. My Grandson loves cars, too. Great car finds!!
    I look forward to seeing your lampshade remake.
    Wonderful time for you today as you enjoyed a friend's company and found bargains galore!

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  6. I too love the "stand at the door and knock" plaque. Glad you enjoyed your garage sales!

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  7. Your grandkids will be so excited with these finds. I LOVE the magnetic paper doll.

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  8. You find the cutest and prettiest things. The little billfold and paper doll remind me so much of my childhood as I had some very similar ones. I was a girl who absolutely loved paper dolls. And the billfold I carried with me, always counting my allowances to see when I'd have enough money to buy more paper dolls! You brought back sweet memories today for me, Rebecca.
    Have a blessed weekend.

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    1. Sandy, I think that's why I liked the billfold, too. I believe mine had a poodle on it...

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  9. I love the paper dolls. I spent so much time playing with them when I was little. I remember some that stood on little stands and they had "real hair." We even made our own dolls out of catalogs.

    I am amazed at the great sales you find. I did get a cute set of dinosaur cards for 10 cents that my grandsons will love. But even the little plain white dress for my new granddaughter to be was $1.

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  10. Can you believe I passed two yard sales this morning and didn't even stop. I was on my way to the library (FREE), that's my excuse.

    Darla

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    1. That's a GREAT excuse, Darla! (I was at the library yesterday.)

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