Remember the church sale I hinted at in the last post. That sale was held Thurs-Friday. 8 am to 11am. Which is perfect for me right since I have Thursday free. But I didnt have much cash with me. I had paid $5 to each child’s teacher for Teacher appreciation week and paid for something else in cash.[note to self, save all cash for sales] I had maybe $4 total in my purse.
Nevertheless I headed to the church. OH MY GOD. the prices were so cheap. Starting at dimes and nickels and going to $3 at the most. They had a separate antique and “better stuff” hall which had a long line. I didnt have time to queue for that so I passed on that.
I paid 50 cents for all 3.
Vintage 1960s-70s linen calendar
Pillowcase. The printed one has already been made into a skirt for Avasha
The linen was $1 for all. I looked around some more but it was really crowded and I had to leave to run errands for Ashwina’s party.Regretfully, I left.
Later on in the afternoon, I decided to hold the scavanger hunt and realized I needed baskets. I made up my mind to back to church sale on Friday again. This time I had about $20(which I raided from Ashwina’s money bank). Samar was with me and I was hoping he would let me browse in peace.
I am glad I went back. I came back with even more astounding things. First the basket, I spent $2 and got about 10 different baskets for the party.
Then I bribed Samar and went into the toy’s hall. He picked out a ladybug umbrella, 2-3 wooden puzzles, some dinosaur painting book and I got this for my niece. I paid about $4 at the toy hall.
A Melissa and Doug Magnetic/Wooden doll puzzle
Then I saw this. She was filthy..But I knew she would be perfect for holding all the fabric I have been accumulating. I just soaked the cover in Oxiclean and scrubbed out the stain. Came out new. Even NK was surprised that it looked so new just by washing.
There is flap that comes down and hides the drawers.
I paid $2.
We walked around some more. I saw this sad looking bamboo table/bar cart thing. It needed a new glass table top. I loved the designs and was debating what to do. I asked someone how much it was and she said $3. Seriously for $3, I could bring her home and think about what to do with it. For now, its holding court in the corner of my living room
Bamboo work..pretty right?
The dried leaves/flowers came from the church sale as well. 25cents for a big bunch
I think I spent less than $10 on both days. I can live with that
I am joining Selena’s party and Rhonda’s party. Head over to their blogs to see what treasure other bloggers have found over the weekend.
What great prices! I went to a church yard sale last week, but the prices were too high for me.
I LOVE the old linen calendars! What a find! Will you decorate your kitchen with them, or use them for something else?
Me: I dont know what will I do. The 1970 dates corresponds with this year so I can hang it in the kitchen…However I am hoping to sew something cool with them.
I especially love the lidded glass jars. We used to keep cotton balls and q-tips in them when I was little!
Me: people pay insane amounts of money for the apothecary jars. I am debating whether I want to sell them or keep.
I love your finds. That cart is great!
I recently found a cart and it got a makeover. Post coming soon!
Me: ohhh I cant wait
Love the apothecary jars! Great price on those.
I have been looking for something like the storage bins for so long now.. Your’s is perfect
You found some great stuff! And you cant beat those prices.
Wow!! How do you always get hold of such treasure!!!
I love that bamboo cart! It is really nice!
Great finds. I think you are somewhere in the bay area so in case you are close enough there is another church sale at the Los Altos Methodist church this week, fri and sat.
http://events.mercurynews.com/los-altos-ca/events/show/113368745-two-day-huge-rummage-sale
Me: Ohh I might have to go to that one..THanks
Fantastic finds! At $3, I do not think I would have passed up the bamboo cart either.
~ Tracy