The yard sale season begins

This isn't something I'd want to admit to just anyone, but I suffer from the occasional bout of insomnia, and when I woke up at 4 a.m. today as I so often do, the words "yard sales!" immediately came to mind. I was pretty sure that none of them started at 4:30 a.m., so I willed myself to go back to sleep, much as I did when I was four years old and wanted to get up too early on Christmas morning.

I think what I actually told myself was that yard sales are not anything to get that worked up about because most of them are terrible, and early on, that proved to be right. The first sale was a bust, and I bumped into a pair of antique dealers I just don't like. The second one, with an ad that made it sound like the sale of the century, had a big sign out that said "Sorry! Come back at 10!" I hate when people do that. That setback, however, allowed me to refine and confirm a theory, which I will share with you some other time because it's very valuable. I had 40 minutes to burn before a church rummage sale began, and since I hadn't been to Lowe's in the past 12 hours, I went and bought more bricks.

And then I went to the church rummage sale, and it was great. I bought a pink chenille bedspread (you had figured that out, right?), which has a few issues, which is actually good because I want it for the fabric.
 
I might not have bought this apron, except ...

it came with a pint-sized companion piece, which was so tiny and sweet I couldn't resist.
 
My new knitting book will help me create fashionable headgear and ...
 
it will enable me to use up my supply of vintage sequins. "Sparking Sequins are in style!" When were they ever out of style?

I completely missed the Christmas table my first go-round, but fortunately there was plenty left: bells...
 
tiny bottle brush trees and little do-dads (I never can tell if something like this is old, so I just look for a bar code, and if there isn't one, I buy it.) and...
 
pixie heads. And then it was on to the next sale, which was even better, but that will have to wait until I unload the car and get some work done around here.
   
 

Comments

[Tina]

You don't disappoint, Barbara! I needed a good chuckle this morning. I am on pins and needles waiting for your "refined and confirmed" theory, however. :)

[HeidiAnn]

Great stuff!!
I'm envious, but then, that's nothing new!

[Sandy B]

Yes! Just when were those sequins out of style? Why -- just NEVER!

[Carol @ Old Glory Cottage]

Now that I've stopped laughing real hard at that bejeweled hat, I can tell you that you sure had a real good day! And I can't wait to hear this theory of yours, because I can't imagine why people tell you to come back later. Unless those antique dealers are in there wheeling and dealing. Nevertheless, I hope you get started on that turban-style hat this weekend. And make sure to stitch a few of those jingle bells on the top!

[Linda @ A La Carte]

You are the yard sale Queen! Love it all especially that chenille spread.

[Sarah]

Since you hadn't been to Lowe's in 12 hours, LOLOLOL. You crack me up. I swear that since we started this house crap we are at Lowe's every 12 minutes.

[Janet]

Hi, I just found your blog... I'll be back. I just read about you pulling that sewing machine base out of your own private dump. It is soo cool. I'm dying to know what else is down there. Thanks for sharing, Janet

[laurie magpie ethel]

Good for you for hitting some decent sales. I didn't hit any as I was part of the "mom squad" today for a pep assembly at the kids high school. Nothing sounded good anyhow so I don't think I missed much.
Can't wait to see you in one of those stylish hats.

p.s. I have the occasional insomnia also.

[Brenda Kula]

On my way home from an errand today, I took the long route and looked for some sales. Found one estate sale that was pretty much sold out. And the rest so expensive I didn't care to look further. So glad YOU found some goodies though!
Brenda

[sandy]

I had a good day at sales also. Its about time.

[Joni]

I'd say you did quite well! No wonder you woke up early...! Now, you've got me wanting to go next week! I love your Christmas things, especially!
*Ü*
Joni

[Lavender Dreamer]

The aprons are precious..and the jingle bells! I love your treasures! Happy hunting! ♥

[Valarie Kraft]

Love, love, love the aprons...and the Christmas goodies, don't even get me started on how much I adore them. Have a fabulous weekend.
Valarie

[Martha]

Obviously you have had a great start to your yard sale season. The chenille spread is so pretty, and I can't wait to see what you're going to make with those cute Christmas decorations.

[bonnie]

Great finds! I love the aprons. Hee Hee~ That sequinned hat is loopy alright.

[Patty]

You're going to make me one of those loopy sequin hats, aren't you? If not, just send me the bedspread. (Great finds!)

[Julie]

Geez B - I get insomnia from work not yard sales (something definetly wrong in my universe compared to yours!). Really looking forward to seeing what you do with the chenille! Jewels

[susan]

looks like you did pretty good! i love when you stumble on one that's really fun! have a nice weekend! susan