OH my did I find treasures when mom and I were
out and about Wednesday!
We went to a local college rummage sale that is
and annual event and is is
HUGE~
Every year people stand in a line that snakes around
part of the college to attend this event that is filled
with used items and also new items that are donated
by local stores.
{they raise approx. $25,000 every year at this event
and use it for scholarships for needy young people}
The overhead doors open promptly at
9am and people just swarm inside.
It is so much fun~
I never know which department to look at first,
but you have to figure it out fast or you will
get run over by people...lol ~
Just look at all the goodies I found~
Bling, bling everywhere~
We stayed until about 11 am
purchased our goodies and then went to lunch.
At lunch I decided I wanted to go back
because at approx. 1 pm
everything is 1/2 off~
So back we went. I had my eye on this pretty tiara
the first time around. The store price attached was 73.95,
but they had $20 on it. I just couldn't justify spending
even $20 so I left it there.
When we went back for the 1/2 off sale
it was still there so I think it was meant to be.
Snagged it for $10.00 ~
I found several pieces of antique lace~
ADORE
these Madonnas~
The cream bottle brush tree...10 cents.
FOUR KD Vintage tinsel trees for 25 cents each!
I priced these KD trees online when I got home
and a PAIR of them retail for $49.99 ! I had no idea!
But I do have a story...I had two 10 inch trees and two
17 inch trees in my sack. Well...when I got home and unloaded
it all there were only THREE . I was missing a 17 inch tree.
I have tried and tried to figure out what happened
to the other one to no avail. I had the bag the whole time
and I didn't think it could have fallen out, but who knows.
I guess someone else was meant to have that one.
But I am still thrilled to have three of them!
Aren't they gorgeous ~
A vintage flower corsage ...10 cents~
Brand new bookmarks...10 cents each ~
Are you getting the picture about the prices?
These next three photos are of a three tiered
round display stand that I purchased.
I have seen this all set up in a past issue of a magazine with cream
bottle brush trees and I believe the cardboard glitter
houses on it. It is SO NEAT! But I need to find that
photo because I purchased the felt pieces in the Christmas department
{for 50 cents} and the round display discs were in a totally different
department {for $1.00}. The part that hooks them alltogether
is missing {probably was in yet a different department...lol}
and I need to see that photo so hubby can get this together for me.
I thought I had saved it, but I can't find it anywhere. I
think it was an ad in the magazine , but I am not sure.
Each one of these felt pieces fit over a wooden disk
and then the icicles drape over the edge.
Can anyone help me??
14 comments:
Hi I enjoyed your story and all your new find treasures,wow that must have been a day!! Full of excitement, wish I was there...but in reading your story..it felt like that! Thanx!Wish yyou a lot of fun with it...until next time, bye
Such gorgeous goodies Sandi!!! And the prices sound like they were amazing....that's what I love! Seems like I've seen that photograph but can't remember ~ I can't wait to see when you display all of these things! And your bike is so beautiful, I love it! xxoo, Dawn
~ faint ~ what a lovely little haul! What a sweet tiara! I'm happy for you, Sandi! ♥
The tiara and the Christmas trees are awesome.....
Oh, WOW! I don't think I have went to that since I was a kid, Sandi...sounds FUN! Ya know, I can see those glitter houses on the tiered stand in my head, but I'm not sure if it's because I have the magazine or just my imagination. LOL If I find it, I'll give you a hollar. :-)
Love,
Deanna
I am just sick because I couldn't have been there!! What a load of goodies - I can't believe that tiara was still there! The tiered display with the hanging iscicles - I definitely have seen it but I can't remember where. I did a google image search but no luck. I'm thinking it was in a magazine that sells cottage style items (similar to Tender Heart Treasures, but I can't remember the name). But I could be wrong. Sorry.
Wow...amazing finds. I am so J-E-A-L-O-U-S!!!! Can't wait to see the stand thingamyjiggy set up.
xojanis
I'm so jealous, but I just love seeing other peoples' treasures that they find! Those Madonnas are soooo beautiful, and that bling-bling? I don't even want to know how much that was! Glad your tiara was there when you went back!
Sandi,my friend ... you cleaned up! I love your treasures ... enjy!
TTFN ~ Marydon
Don't ya just love those kind of days? They seem to make my heart sing, what other people think is junk or cast offs Yes!
You were such a *good* girl for waiting...and now it is yours. Patience really is a virtue!
I love those bottle trees too-GREAT find!
Rene'
Seriously Sandi, I think I'm a little covetous of all your great finds. But really I'm very happy that you scored so big. I love the bling and that sweet little corsage. I can't believe all the great stuff you got.
Hugs,
June
Wow, you found some beautiful goodies and such terrific prices, too! I think my friend, Shirl of Shirl's Rose Cottage has one of those 3-tiered stands with the felt icicles ~ you can visit her from my PRH Sisters on my sidebar ~ hope this helps!
Big TX Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents
Sorry I can't help with your three tierd stand but I DID enjoy your BFF story and your lovely new treasures.
sandy
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