My rule for evaluating sales this summer goes like this: If the sale sounds like it would be more fun than a couple hours of gardening, I'll go. There haven't been, well, any. Until today.
In addition to the typewriter, clocks and folding yardsticks, there was a dog.
And pretty glasses. They're not Swanky Swigs - maybe peanut butter glasses?
Boxes chock-a-block full of recipes. This one is sweet. It sounds a little bit disgusting, but I like the sentiment.
There were a fair amount of linens - among them, aprons left, linen towels on right - and clothespins to hang them up with after they're washed. My love for vintage clothespins is embarrassing and inexplicable.
I rediscovered the joy of being the first person to walk in a room and behold a table full of ornaments.
This set of Jewelbrite ornaments are my favorites.
A deer, glittery snow, a bottle brush tree. Times four.
And finally, since we're on the subject of deer and trees, a little felt souvenir from the Adirondacks.
Having enjoyed this sale quite a bit, I went on to one where it was guaranteed I would find lots to buy.
My local greenhouse has been having a different sale every weekend. Two weeks ago, it was $2.99 daylilies. Last week it was $5 hibiscus. This week, annuals for $1.99.
And .99.
I thought the terra cotta coleus would be a nice late-summer touch.
And yellow lantana is good any time.
I'm enjoying this summer quite a bit. Hope you are, too.
Oh my B! So many goodies - gardens have been wonderful this year because of unusual weather (here anyway). Glad to hear your having a good one!
Posted by: Jewels Welsh | August 01, 2014 at 06:04 PM
Love everything!
Posted by: Ruthann | August 01, 2014 at 06:21 PM
Wow Barbara, gorgeous garden. Our puppy is quickly aging our new little patch of sod. He's intimidated by the perennials though.
Posted by: vicki | August 01, 2014 at 07:58 PM
Oh my goodness, I try to resist the Christmas but love those dimensional ornaments! I have the struggle between the garden and the junk as well and hope garden photos will be forthcoming!
Posted by: Kathy | August 02, 2014 at 12:30 AM
I love it! That dog and the fabric the aprons are made of are my favorite!
Thanks for including the photos of the garden growing up next to the red building which I assume is your garage? I miss the beautiful northern gardens in the summertime.
Posted by: Tina | August 02, 2014 at 06:23 AM
There is a certain "hurray" when you are the first to walk in a room of vintage Christmas! You did well and your yard looks great!
Posted by: laurie magpie ethel | August 02, 2014 at 03:35 PM
I am glad I stumbled upon your blog!
I had a very nice visit and will be back soon.
Thanks :)
Posted by: Valerie | August 02, 2014 at 10:17 PM
Keep the SALE UPDATES coming on 'your local greenhouse'! I got there for the Hibiscus, now I'm waiting for perennials- I 'need' Bee Balm and Chamomile ! :-)
Posted by: S~ | August 02, 2014 at 11:20 PM
I was thinking yesterday that I missed you... :-)
Posted by: sarah | August 03, 2014 at 12:28 PM
Such a treat to see a new post on your blog. Love everything, especially your campy souvenir.
Posted by: Musings from Kim k. | August 03, 2014 at 09:33 PM
Wonderful finds!
Posted by: Melissa's Antiques | August 04, 2014 at 09:20 AM
Those glasses are perfect, even if they aren't Swanky Swigs. :-)
Always love your posts!
Erica
Posted by: Erica | August 04, 2014 at 09:28 AM
Love your blog- I look forward to your bargains. I love garage sales also. I just started collecting jadite in Iowa.
Posted by: Sally van Der sloot | August 04, 2014 at 04:55 PM
What sweet finds! I love vintage clothespins, too! Glad all these treasures came home with you! Happy weekend! xo Heather
Posted by: vintage grey | August 07, 2014 at 01:18 PM