Patterns & Buttons

Well I guess you could say my weekend had a pattern to it. Earlier in the week I was browsing the estate sale ads and I spotted some lovely vintage patterns and other old sewing notions. Oh how I wanted those patterns! I got up very early on the first day of the sale and rushed over hoping to be the first in line to get in. Of course that meant I had to wait forever until they actually opened the door but I passed the time chatting with a sweet older couple (they were so adorable). I am happy to say that I accomplished my mission and brought home some gorgeous vintage patterns and a ton of vintage buttons in every color, shape and size!

Once I secured my patterns (yes, I had to secure them as people were asking about them left and right) I went back to the sewing room and found a little cabinet filled with beautiful buttons.

I did find one other little treasure before I left, this little bit of vintage goodness was sitting on the dining room table mostly being ignored by everyone.

This Bride & Groom are just gorgeous, after some research I think this dates to the 1920's or 1930's. Look at the style of the dress. I'm glad no one else was paying any attention to them!

I only posted a small sample of the patterns and the buttons, so if you would like to see more visit our Facebook Page

Well that was my Friday haul and Saturday was just as good. Mom and I went to the Columbia County community yard sale. I think it's too much to include in this post, so hopefully I can get another post up on our Saturday finds later this afternoon.

Hope you had as much fun as I did this weekend and found lots of wonderful things!

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A Different Kind of Treasure

It has literally rained all weekend here in Augusta GA. There was only one sale listed for Friday and Saturday but I decided to pass on it (not enough information in the ad to entice me). I got a ton of stuff last weekend that I am still sorting through and just didn't feel like getting out in the bad weather anyway. However that doesn't mean I didn't bring home a little treasure this weekend.

Even though I work year round, my employer is a seasonal one. At the end of the season there are a lot of beautiful plants and hanging baskets left over. A drawing is held and if you are lucky you get to take one of these lovlies home. Well Friday was my lucky day, my name was drawn. I was really hoping to get some Confederate Jasmine but was afraid that by the time I got to the designated area to pick mine up they would all have been taken. Lucky again for me that my friend offered to go down and try to get it for me (she's the best!). Mission accomplished! She was able to snag this beautiful specimen for me.

 

So even though this is a different kind of treasure than I usually bring home I was just as excited about it and can't wait to get this baby in the ground!

 Hope the weather is better where you are and that you are enjoying a wonderful weekend!

Junking Old School

Mom and I attended an estate sale this weekend at a big old house down in the Hill Area of town. I heard that no one has lived in this house for years (it was very neglected and in need of some TLC). Yep, a big old house full of vintage goodness just sitting there for years! Can you imagine, this is the stuff dreams are made of (well my dreams anyway!). Obviously a teacher at one time resided in this house because I found some great vintage school items. As I sifted through several boxes on a table, my heart went pitter patter when I opened this one:

 I know two little red headed girls that are going to love these! 

 I also bought the following items, I think some of these would be adorable framed and hung up in a child's room:

 I would have been happy with just the school stuff but when I went out to the garage I spotted Vintage Christmas and some Vintage Easter (one of the bunnies kind of reminds me of Yoda):

 Okay so I would have been happy with the school stuff and vintage holiday stuff but there was jewelry!

So that should have done it right? Oh but then I saw this vintage Queen of Heats Tea Set:

So I finally pulled myself away and called it a day, but when my phone rang this morning and I saw Mom's number pop up I knew she wanted to go back today and so we did. The house was pretty much picked clean but I did manage to find a few more fabulous things.

 

What a great sale and a bonus was that my favorite two Estate Sale ladies (Brenda and Elaine) were running this sale. Wish every sale was this wonderful!

Hoping everyone is having a great weekend and finding great vintage treasures!

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