I wrote it on my calendar, but forgot about it until she emailed me to remind me. Today was the day! I left home at 8am, got to her house and visited with her for about a half an hour, and then we went to the community center where they were having a sale. She had never been before, so she had no idea what to expect. I just thought if it wasn't any good, at least we'd have a nice time visiting and lunch out-something we don't get to do very often.
The sale was HUGE! It was all donated stuff that was sold as a fundraiser for the community (I think-I'm not sure on all the details-I'm still in the pinch me I'm dreaming mode!). Almost everything I bought was a quarter, fifty cents, seventy five cents, or a dollar. I got LOTS of fun stuff for the booth, and I can't wait for next year! Both of us have already marked it on our calendar-and we are making a note to skip the half hour visit until after we take care of business! LOL!
I couldn't stay all day because I had to work the check-in for our youth group's winter retreat, so we had to make the most of it in a short amount of time. After the sale we went to a book sale at their library, then to downtown to walk the sidewalks and check out the ice sculptures. We ate downtown at a fun little 50's style diner.
I got really excited when she said the sale is twice a year! But after she dropped me off at her house so I could head back to work, she went back for round two, and she found out it is only once a year and is always the last weekend in January. I don't think my heart could take this much excitement more than once per year! It was too fun!!!
Wanna see what $17.75 will get you? I splurged at the end (you think I would have learned from yesterday's end of the trip impulse fiasco) on a vintage Christmas tablecloth with napkins for $10. It has a few stains that are really minor (nothing that Biz can't take care of), and there aren't any holes...and I just needed another vintage Christmas tablecloth! ;) So my total was $27.75.
My second Criss-Cross butter dish in two days!
Some Pyrex casseroles with lids, an enamel dipper, a custard cup and a dozen corn on the cob dishes.
A giant cruet with a blown glass topper, a few vintage glass syrup containers...
My very first piece of Riviera, by Homer Laughlin.
And two little Riviera dessert plates-I don't think I can part with the Riviera stuff-I've been wanting it for a long time-but just couldn't bring myself to pay the high prices. This stuff was $1.25 for all 3 pieces!
A cute little pitcher and bowl set.
More Pyrex!!
A giant round glass bowl--Kevin says it looks like a space helmet-he even modeled it for me-I won't make you look at it though!
A vintage clothespin bag still in the package.This and the woodland Pyrex came from a quick stop at a local Salvation Army store.
This was a freebie from my SIL-she bought it, but doesn't want it...it still has cocoa inside!
I've been wanting a Christmas card basket for a long time too-but this one is too new-I'd like an older one.
A vintage child's apron.
Here is what the pattern looks like on the tablecloth and napkins...
This is the fun place we ate lunch-I think the name was Red Knapp's.
Look at the size of those burgers! Good thing we split an order of fries!
The cool retro menu.
After lunch, we walked around downtown and saw all kinds of really fun ice sculptures.
See if you can guess each one's name!
This was in front of a toy store-see Raggedy Ann in the window in the store?
When I arrived at work and walked into my office, my desk was buried in flowers!
From my Mom and Dad, for my birthday tomorrow.
From my boss, along with a gift certificate to the antiques mall where we are booth renters!
Then when I pulled into the garage tonight, right in front of my car was this!
Kevin made us a corner shelf for the booth!
It was such a fun day-you'd think today was my birthday and not tomorrow!
How about you? Did you do any thrifting today? Get any good deals?
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Such a lovely day! I'm glad you had fun and found tons of stuff! :)
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Wow, Kim, what a great post! And Happy Birthday! The Raggedy Ann sculpture is adorable. Your finds were great, and it looks like you have a really supportive hubby. I hope things are going well for you at LAO.
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