How I spent my Saturday morning...

I haven't been to a garage or estate sale since last year, so since I didn't have to work, my mom and I decided to brave the heat.  We had to battle road work and dig through dozens of unmarked boxes, but I think I found some good stuff.  I only spent $8 on everything I've included here.

Hope you have a great weekend!

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Flea Market Style--BHG.com

We don't really have a good "flea market" around here, unless you're looking for old VHS tapes or used stuffed animals.  But I do enjoy taking someone else's "trash" and turning it into a treasure for my home.  Here is some inspiration from Better Homes & Gardens on using flea market finds in your own home.

Is it spring yet?

I don't know about all of you, but I am ready for garage sale season!  These photos make me long for the days of driving around with an iced coffee and my Magellan.

 

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Unfortunately, according to the forecast we are due for snow.  A cruel reminder that winter has just begun.

Here are some of my favorites I picked up last season.  2009 was the year of the Ball jar.

Saturday Shots

Josh & I went garage saling this morning hoping to find some goodies for our house. We weren't having much luck...until I spotted this deacon's bench:

Once I saw it, there was nothing else that could catch my eye. I looked at the price, hoping it wouldn't deplete my funds for the day...it was 1/3 of the price of the ones listed on craigslist! I sat on it and gave it a wiggle, not even a budge. Once I had paid for the bench, I spotted these two glass jars:

What a sale!

After unsuccessfully attempting to cram the bench into my Saturn (& deciding to come back with a pickup truck) I saw this lovely little chair across the street:

Just what I wanted to fill an empty corner (& to add seating in my new-old, narrow living room).

Saturday Shots

My mom and I went saling on Saturday and found some great stuff. I found a lounger for my patio and a light fixture for my bathroom. I purchased a few sets of vintage table linens for $1 a piece and other knick knacks I couldn't resist. Here's a sneak peek, all for $2.75! In the background you can see what my walls look like after stripping the wallpaper. Those walls will be my project for the next 2 weeks!

Here's a shot of my magnolia tree, it's starting to bloom!

And a picture of one of the flowers in my circle garden...can't think of the name...

Hope everyone enjoyed their weekend as much as I did :)