Toil and trouble

My first Gurley big witch candle came from a church sale last summer

A couple of weeks later, I found another one. It was at that sale I realized I had the ability to spot a Gurley witch candle from a long distance. I got out of my car, squinted into the barn where the sale was being held and said, "Hey, I think that's another witch candle." Everybody has a special talent, they say.

I found two more at that Very Good Sale Saturday.



There were a bunch of Gurley turkey candles with them in a box. 

It's occurred to me that maybe I don't need four Gurley big witch candles. But I like how they all look together. Kind of like, as soon as you turn your back, they're going to find some way to get in trouble.

I put them in a box with the other Halloween candles and took the box down to the basement, where it's nice and cool. If I hear any cackling down there, I'll know where to look.

Comments

[Maureen]

Yes, you do have a special talent. You find the best stuff! I am in awe. And I'm thinking we must have been sisters in another life. My #1 fav holiday is Christmas, followed by a close second is Halloween. I am positively drooling over the witches. Cool find.

[LiLi M.]

With these witches it is the more the merrier. Wait until you have a witch army! I love that! I would cherish my gift, if I were you. Yes if I were you I would solely collect these witches and give the christmas ornaments to LiLi ;-D

[Sarah]

You mean we don't need multiples of everything?

I am in big trouble then. :-)

[Wendy]

Very cute. :) Especially that little owl in the bottom left corner!

[mona]

What does one call a 'collection' of orange witches? A gaggle? A flock? A group???
Regardless, they are not as scary as that clown Christmas ornament!! :)

[kim]

You crack me up. I envy your special talent. Unbelievable the cool things you find. I love those Gurley candles too. I have 2 of the ghosts holding pumpkins from my mother-in-law and one turkey from my mom. I keep them in my spare refrigerator since I don't have a basement and they would melt in the attic.

[Robin~Thrifty Miss Priss]

They are so cute! In a scarey way of course! I'd never heard of them! I'll keep my eyes open around here...you never know when one of us may be able to add to your collection!

[Carmen @ Thrifted Cottage Dreams]

That's too funny. I don't think that I've ever seen one of these, but I will be on the look-out now!
Carmen

[Michele]

You have a special talent to spot things...you get the best treasures!!!

Hugz,
Michele

[Kim V]

Love your candle collection!
Have a great day!
Kim

[susans at black eyed susans kitchen]

That is a great collection! I am a sucker for anything bright orange and Halloweenish. Last weeks garage sales landed me a 3 foot tall,plastic, light up ghost with black cat and pumpkin from the fifties. 3 bucks and I had to have it. My husband just looked at me and shook his head....it will look great on the front porch and he should be happy that I restrained myself from putting it there now...hehe. Susan

[Joanna {sweet finds}]

You definitely have a "festive" collection. I'm not ready for Halloween, but the cooler weather would be nice! xoxo, Joanna

[HeidiAnn]

I cannot even express how envious I am of your great finds!!

[Vicki]

That was quite a haul lady. Isn't the best part sorting it all out when you get home? I love that part. I posted about Gurley candles at Christmas. I just love them.

[Connie]

I just had a chance to read all of your ornament posts and I'm in awe. This is the biggest ornament find (at one time) that I've seen. I keep going back to the Barbie head ornament and laughing. Someone actually spent time and money to make this!!!