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Monday, July 29, 2013

Treasure Hunt

I can't wait for you to see all the treasures we found at the yard sales and auction over the week end!   There were lots of good, clean yard sales and a big auction.

 I am a sucker for carousel horses and I feel in love with this little beauty!

She is hand made and was only $2.   Hmmmm, could she be the centerpiece for one of my theme Christmas tree's??

I bought some odds and ends matching dishes for $5....the girl said they belonged to her grandmother and she didn't know where all the big plates went.   I was glad to get a set of 6 tea cups and saucers that matched.  They are sitting on my $1 queen size bed skirt....

This cute pillow had never been used and still had the tag on it...got it for $1.     I hardly ever pass up a chance to buy Fiesta ware...the  pitcher was marked $5 but she let me have it for $3.
I went to my friends yard sale (she has cleaned my teeth for years)  and she let me have this milk bottle carrier and the bottles for $10....  I was so happy to get the "friend" price!

Chenille bear .25, napkins for my tablescapes  $1,  and tiered dish for $2.

The auction started at 10:30, so we headed out there after a morning of yard sale-ing...I will use these baskets in the studio to store supplies in.   And of course they "bundled"  a bunch of other stuff with them that we will donate. 

I have always wanted one of these big globes!  I've seen them at the auction before, but they went for more than I wanted to pay.  Not TODAY....was happy to pay $20.

It doesn't snow much in New Mexico, but this vintage sleigh will be cute to decorate with at Christmas.


Well, there's my goodies for the week end....oops, I see a little wicker wall pocket hanger on the left that I forgot to show you.   It was .25 at a yard sale.

til next time....


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32 comments:

  1. Well that's it Penny... I guess I need to drive down to Clovis and hit the estate sales with you!... you find the best treasures... how COULD that girl part with her grandmothers china????? I never can understand that, but happy you got it... xoxo Julie Marie

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  2. Great finds! Love the milk bottles and the container. Stopping by from BNOTP.

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  3. Penny I always love to see your finds! Your horse is precious and the dishes are lovely with the roses. Your friend price on the bottle carrier and bottles is just great! I was out this weekend to two estate sales and found a set of Lenox china and a set of crystal. The hunt is so much fun. Thanks with sharing! Pam

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  4. Wow, such great prices!! I love that green and pink tiered stand!!

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  5. Hi Penny,
    Your finds are great. I especially like the dishes. That tiered plate matches some of the dishes I plan to post for my "Tea in the Garden" on Tuesday. You are soooo lucky! Thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful week! Take care,
    Karen

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  6. Ma quante cose hai trovato!Mi piace il contenitore con le bottiglie del latte!Baci,Rosetta

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  7. Hi Penny,
    Oh my, did you ever find some wonderful things! I love the tiered tray and the china. I don't understand how anyone could let go of their grandmother's china. But I'm glad you will enjoy it. The milk bottles too are nice but my favourite of all is the carousel horse! It's adorable! Thanks for sharing and coming to tea. Enjoy your summer!

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  8. So nice! The Fiesta Ware pitcher and the big milk bottle are my favorites! :-)

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  9. Oh, my goodness, what great treasures you found! Guess what? We used to live in Roswell from 1977 - 1987. I've been to Clovis. Didn't realize that was where you lived until I read one of your comments. I loved New Mexico - such a versatile and beautiful state!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  10. Penny!
    That Caruosel Horse is fantastic!! What a buy! I would have wrestled you for that one!! LOL!!
    Love the dishes!! The fiesta ware pitcher is a gem and I like the bottle carrier and bottles....
    I went to Salvation Army on Saturday and got a few things and back to the one Yard sale from last week and she knocked down prices even more... Will be posting about it soon......

    Hugs,
    Deb

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  11. wow you found some wonderful treasures..love the napkins and the milk bottles are such a find and can be used in so many settings...love your treasures...

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  12. You always find the best deals....I don't know where you put all these fabulous finds...I think you are going to have to add on to your home!!

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  13. Wahoo, the carousel horse is wonderful! I love the bottles too and the dish with flowers!!! So cute things for decoration!
    Hugs and kisses

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  14. Wow! It seems like you hit a goldmine! What a fabulous treasure trove!

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  15. How many beautiful finds! The horse is amazing and the dishes and cups are very romantic
    Kisses
    Alessandra

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  16. I love it when we get the jack-pot at a sale. The best feeling ever! You always seem to get so many beautiful treasures. You have to tell us where you store them all some day. Hugs, Martha

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  17. You have done well at yard sales, I would have picked up many of the same things like the china and pillow.

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  18. What wonderful things you found! It is all great, but I love the milk carrier and bottles, as it brings back memories from my childhood, when the milk used to be delivered to my childhood home. The baskets are a really good find, too. Have a great week!

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  19. That is QUITE a horse! Someone put a lot of work into it. Kind of sad about the girl giving up her gramma's china. I wonder if she will regret that someday....Blessings- xo Diana

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  20. Fabulous finds! Love those old milk bottles! Thanks so much for sharing at The Scoop!...hugs...Debbie

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  21. Penny, you make us all wish we were with you shopping! You find the best things! As usual, your kitchen is just stunning!
    Hugs,
    Terri

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  22. I rarely find good sales like that!

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  23. Great finds, fun stuff! These pics OOZE femininity! Happy end of July :)
    Shawn

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  24. Wow, you really did find some amazing treasures. I love the bottle carrier, how fun is that. Thanks tons for joining Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty

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  25. Wow! You got some awesome buys there girlfriend! Love that bottle carrier, baskets, sleigh and globe especially. Have a great week!

    Hugs,
    Deborah

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  26. What a beautiful haul,especially the lovely horse,what a bargain. it would cost 100's here

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  27. Beautiful finds! Aren't you lucky!
    Jennelise

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  28. Wow! I thought I hit the Mother Lode, I was so wrong. Look at what you got. What a wonderful group of new treasures you found. Lucky lady. Blessings, Martha

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  29. That is so cool Penny! You always find the cutest stuff. When you get a second do you mind emailing me? micmanno@aol.com. Thanks Penny.

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