A few of my favorite places to shop are garage sales, estate sales, thrift stores, and craiglist! You really never know what you are going to find! A few years ago I would have never said that, but I can't imagine buying something brand spanking new again! I like to find things and make them into how I want or just leaving them alone, old and chippy looking!
Yes, I think I have turned into my mother. Many moons ago, she used to drag me through antique stores for too many hours on a Saturday afternoon. I thought I was going to die! Little did I know, I would love it so much when I was older! However, I try not to drag my kids to these places when I go look. One, I don't want to torture them, and two, I don't want to have to pay for something expensive that they happened to accidentally break while walking by {and if I am being honest, the latter of the two reasons is probably the real reason}!
Recently I found these magical pictures on craiglist and I just about died. I started to drool a little bit, then sweat, then pant. Do you see those frames?! The book rack?! I can't even imagine what else is going to be there!!! I immediately called the seller and made an appointment to go to and look through everything. Tomorrow's school day won't go fast enough. Seriously. I can't wait. Leaving straight from school, picking up the in-laws and heading over!
And speaking of sales, grandma's HUGE estate sale in the east valley in coming up very soon. In fact, they have to have a presale in October {before their big November sale} because they have so much this year, along with community garage sale at the same time! Email me if you want to know more!
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uhhhhhhhhhh I got ur text and I literally wannna cry after seeing this and knowing I have to work!!!! errrrrrrrrr!! :( ...but have fun and I CAN'T WAIT for the sale in Oct/Nov!!!!!!!!
Mrs. Roseland! This is Amanda Garcea from forever ago! I was looking around online and found this site called pinterest.com. Have you heard of it? You probably have, but when I found it, I thought of you. They have a ton of crafty ideas and such. :) I miss you!
Oh golly -- estate sale??? I might just need to come out there :) If there is any junky jewelry, I want first dibs.
Hello,
I wish I could join you! Looks like so many goodies! Best of luck and let us know what you find!
Carly
I feel VERY overwhelmed when I look at these photos, and I experience a near anxiety attack (much why I CANNOT watch that show, "Hoarders.") It also makes me feel like I'm inside my mom's (or YOUR) craft room! haaaaaa k, seriously laughing out LOUD. But for real, you are so patient to rummage through this stuff, and you really have the ability to transform this stuff into treasure!
I'm so bummed I completely spaced and forgot all about it! How long is it running? Maybe I can make it over this weekend...
Looks like a lot of work but super fun! I am definitely interested in the estate sale info. I love finding vintage stuff:) Can't wait to see your new projects!
Great read thannk you
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