Showing posts with label yard sale. Show all posts
Showing posts with label yard sale. Show all posts

Monday, August 16, 2010

Random Ramblings........

Thought I would share a few random things from the weekend.

  I didn't get and brush chipped until later Sunday afternoon, I was too tired on Saturday and knowing it was going to rain today I needed to work on getting some chipped.  We are hoping to get some dirt "fill" from down the road and we need it to go in that general area, that is why I "NEEDED" to get chipping done.  Thankfully it is raining today, unfortunately it comes with heavy rain and strong thundershowers later this afternoon, so that won't be fun. 

On Saturday I ran some errands and stopped by Kathie's to see all the quilts on display,  I also got to see the other story quilts that were made, and of course mine was there!  NO, I forgot my camera and therefore I didn't get a photos, sorry.  I did get rewarded for a little act of kindness.....I was in the checkout line at CVS and the lady in front of me (she was walking with a limp) left the line to get something else, she came back and was going to get behind me and I let her get her "spot" back, she was surprised and while she was being waited on she handed me a coupon for 20% off my purchase!   While this was not a big deal, I feel that even the little things that we do in life mean much to others, like sharing a smile, sometimes it changes the moment for the person who receives it!  There is truth to "what goes around, comes around".  So challenge yourself to share a "warm fuzzy" with someone today!!

A yummy picture to share with you for no other reason than, I baked a custard pie and wanted to show it to you, LOL. 

I love, love custard pie and it's so easy to make, especially when "Betty" helps with the crust.  I usually buy a box of BC pie crust mix and all you do is add water, and it tastes and looks like it's from scratch.  The rest is real easy eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla and nutmeg for the top.

Next, in my random weekend are the yardsale goodies that I found.  Saturday I found two pottery crocks ($2), they were cute and I knew that I would be able to find a use for them and they go great with my style, or lack there of, LOL.  I also found a shelving unit that the lady said used to be on the top of her daughter's desk,  she was selling everything and RVing south!  So I asked how much and she said $5, I took it.  It's sturdy and overall  clean,  there are a few stains on the shelves and one area on the end, you can't see it  'cause of the plaid hanging over the edge covers it.  Here is where I put it, I added some of my fabric and trinkets, I am sure that I will tweek it more in the coming weeks.  After I "live" with it for a while I might decided to paint it a more "prim" color like black??  If I do I will be calling on Deb, Gail, Granny, & Rose for their painting skills but for now it stays white!  
You can see my new crocks on the top shelf.  What do ya think of my new treasure, not a bad deal??  I also got a 6' long shelf with pegs that I didn't get a photo of yet, not sure where it will go. 

Well enough randomness for now, I'm off to get some housekeeping done so I can play sew or work on other projects later,  maybe?? 

Friday, August 6, 2010

Recent Yard Sale Finds

Thought I would share with you some recent yard sale finds.  While I love yard sales I usually don't spend the whole day or weekend visiting them instead when I run my errands I take the long zig zag route home.  I found this several weeks ago at a sale next to the grocery store...........for $2.00 .

I also got these at another yardsale, I knew the lady so she let me have them both for $1.00.


Drum roll please.......I have been wanting one of these to use for winter decorating for quite some time, I got this one for the whopping price of $1.00.  It's not old in terms of antique, but it is already worn looking.


In the background you can see the garage trim that is on my to do list to paint.  Not sure if I will leave this list or not, I was just playing and thought it might encourage me to get some stuff done????

Why would I want to paint when I could be working on this......
I also will be picking up my August Civil War BOM packet and I still haven't worked on July's yet so I have lots "to do" on my fun list!

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Yard Sale Finds

Well I didn't get everything finished but I did put a dent in the list. I needed to go out and get some goodies to BBQ this weekend and I like to get my errands done so I can be home. While I was out I decided that I would check out some yard sales to see if I could find any goodies to help with my entry door. Here is what I found

The wreath (75 cents) was just what I was thinking for the entry door, I just removed the orange flowers (the ones in the ziploc bag) and added some red berries (I already had). I found this candle holder with the hook and candle for $3.00 a lot less than what I would have paid at the store. I also found all this fabric (17 yards) for $6.00, all, except the Christmas, are coordinating large pieces that I will be able to use for complete projects. I didn't put them away until I folded and labeled them, I wanted to try to keep my sewing room neat for a least a month! Gotta go for now!