Saturday, September 14, 2013

A bit about estate sales!

On my way home today in the next sub-division, was an Estate Sale.  I can hardly pass those up.  So I turned around and back I went.  There were some terrific buys, of things I didn't need.  There was a gorgeous kitchen island that I'd have bought in a minute but it was sold. 

If I were redoing, I could have had some great deals. I however, need nothing, but I did buy some things.  I bought a basket of ribbon, which you can always use.  I use ribbons for memory books, and wrapping and whatever else I can think of.  You can never have too much ribbon..  Another great find are battery operated candles, $1.50 each and they are large ones.  Great when you entertain.  For the holidays, battery operated ones are great to set a festive mood.

Here in Florida, a lot of time is spent on the lanai.  I found a great metal plaque that has a rich patina and it was $3.00, will look good out there.  A stand with 12 small votives for candles was only $5.00,  and a beautiful desk pad for $5.00.  So for $16.50, I did well. Just the ribbon was worth that. 

Recycled furniture, painted the same color such as a bakers rack, which they had, a chest of drawers, which they had, or a night stand,  work wonders in a home and done well.  Baskets used for storage, especially  square ones, take up less space, and they stack so they are wonderful.  they had all kinds of baskets, but I have enough.

So today was a little scavenge day.  I started taping my walls, and got way laid by other things.  I have also been working on my painting.  I am going to work on it right now to see if I can at least finish one thing as I think there is a real need for outdoor art, and living here, with the humidity and sun, I am hoping my new venture will be a success.

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