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Sunday, October 28, 2012

Chenille Spreads!

Saturday was a beautiful fall day...crisp, but sunny, so we headed out for some yard sales and an estate auction.
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The estate auction was for the parents of an old school mate of mine. They had some beautiful old chenille spreads that I was lucky enough to get to buy.  They were both in excellent condition, no stains, and smelled fresh!

Isn't this lavender beautiful!

Mr H collects old smoking stands, so I bid on this one. It is all metal and very ornate (sometimes they are plastic)  

I think it would be gorgeous painted white....we'll see what H says!

It still has the original ash tray.

I found these Christmas balls at a yard sale for .05 each, so I bought all they had!

I got the smoking stand for $20 and the spreads were $10 each.

I bought the old milk crate for $4 at a yard sale.  I hope you enjoyed seeing my treasures...Come back soon!

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7 comments:

  1. Penny,
    Great buys!! I have a similar standing ash tray and I have it by my front door for our keys!
    Be careful if you are going to put those chennille bedspreads in the dryer after washing. I did that with one I bought at a thrift store and there was so much lint and fuzz that it blocked our outside dryer vent and we had to snake a thing through it to clean it out. Joe was not thrilled with me that day needless to say!! LOL!!

    I am up to my ears in Christmas florals , wreaths and ribbon getting ready for next Saturday's craft fair!!LOL! And preparing for Sandy to hit us- 6-10 inches of rain possible here...

    Hugs,
    Deb

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  2. Love the pink chenille!!

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  3. Hi Penny. You certainly made some great buys. Pretty spreads and Christmas ornaments..Happy Sunday..Judy

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  4. I love the chenille bedspreads. I've always wanted one. Those Christmas bulbs were a great buy too! take care, Darlene

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  5. You did really great at the sale. I especially love the smoking stand and would like to find one after seeing an example transformed into a bird feeder.

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  6. Good Afternoon Penny, I love your pink chenille bed spread, I remember by Nan, Ivy, had these on her bed when I was a child. They were so soft to the touch. I found you via Sew Many Ways and have enjoyed reading your blog so I have become a follower. Sending you best wishes from England....Daphne

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