Everything in these pictures is from a yard sale last week. It is most certainly not from the auction I went to (very briefly) yesterday, which featured a bust of Elvis and a smoldering bonfire. They put out the bonfire way too early, in my opinion. They had plenty more fuel available for that fire. I love this old seam binding, and I'll never have to worry about running out of eyelets again, since it appears I have a lifetime supply.
A box of little cottony birds and some fresh millinery leaves.
And some Christmas this-and-that. As far as I know, there are no sales I'm interested in attending Friday morning.
Here's an actual ad from a sale earlier this month. Either the people didn't notice the little typo, or the sale really was a snooze, and there was a rare bit of truth in advertising.
However, I'm even more fond of this ad, which ran the same day. Do you think maybe they meant to say "revered" instead of "reviled"?
Barbara, What great finds! You have the eye for sure ;)
Posted by: gail | September 17, 2009 at 05:38 PM
There was a huge lawn sale at a very nice historical home about two weeks ago. These people buy and sale antiques, have booths in antique malls and sell antiques from their Produce market as well. In other words, they know their stuff. I was surprised to see this in their ad: SHABBY SHEIK FURNITURE. Who is this Sheik and why is he so shabby?
*Love the Christmas. I am so ready for the thrifts to drag out their holiday items. Treasues await!
Posted by: Shara | September 17, 2009 at 05:41 PM
How funny - it's the little things that make us laugh! Jewels
Posted by: Julie | September 17, 2009 at 06:31 PM
LOL! Your classified ads are a little bit of Jay Leno's headlines combined with the thrifting world.
Why, oh why oh why does anyone advertise beanies- I avoid any sale that even mentions them- bonfire fodder.
Your sewing stuff- with those old labels- is TDF.
Posted by: Beth Leintz | September 17, 2009 at 07:51 PM
I bet they were disappointed when they saw the ad! Love the little birds and of course the pixie is my favorite! I'm on the look out for one, too! Enjoy your treasures!
Posted by: Lavender Dreams | September 17, 2009 at 08:26 PM
Oh good typos! You get the best stuff! Love all the decorations!
Hugs, Lisa
Posted by: Lisa | September 17, 2009 at 10:00 PM
Hahaha!
I totally would have gone for the birds and trim, too!
Posted by: Tina | September 17, 2009 at 10:35 PM
Great typos...love the comment above about the Shabby Shiek sale....thanks for the giggle and love the Christmas of course.
Posted by: laurie magpie ethel | September 18, 2009 at 12:56 AM
These were too funny...you should send them into the Jay Leno show. Looks like the sale wasn't a yawn for you. You found some really fun stuff, I especially like the Christmas goodies.
♥, Susan
Posted by: black eyed susans kitchen | September 18, 2009 at 08:07 AM
My very first job at my newspaper was taking dictated classified ads over the phone. These ads you've shown are HYSTERICAL and take me back to those "good ole days." At first, I assumed it was some lowly peon like me having a big of fun at the expense of the advertiser. Sadly, in this day and age, since most people can submit their own ads via the internet, the POSTERS are the idiots.
But that sale is a YAWN sale, given what they're selling.
P.S. And I'd LOVE to see a bonfire at a sale. In many cases, that would be the highlight!
Posted by: Sue | September 18, 2009 at 09:14 AM
Hahaha, oh my goodness. I need to spend more time reading the paper.
Also, the little birdies are adorable!
Posted by: Alli | September 18, 2009 at 05:55 PM
Hahaha, oh my goodness. I need to spend more time reading the paper.
Also, the little birdies are adorable!
Posted by: Alli | September 18, 2009 at 06:00 PM
Those ads killed me -- if you google "reviled artist" poor Catherine Hucko shows up in the 27th listing, just behind pages on Picasso, Andrew Wyeth and LeRoy Neiman.
Those birds are really darling, but me? I am a freak for vintage seam binding -- so envious.
Posted by: Martha | September 19, 2009 at 01:27 AM