Saturday, April 27, 2013

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!




14 comments:

  1. Now that was an estate sale! Wow! Seeing all those vintage school items takes me back to playing school when I was a child. I was always the teacher!

    The girls will have loads of fun with the printing set. I bet they will enjoy the tea set as well!

    Those glass doorknobs are wonderful. You really did find some amazing treasures at this sale. I'm glad your mom convinced you to go back for day two!

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  2. What fun will be had by the girls and I suspect you will also enjoy the stamps. That house sure did hold some glorious treasures, love those vintage books.

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  3. What fabulous finds! Love the vintage tea set, cake stand and school items especially!

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  4. What great finds! Do you know the manufacturer or the pattern name of the cake stand? Thanks for your help.

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  5. If you get the chance, you should always go back to a big sale like that--see how much more you found! That is some really incredible stuff!

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  6. Oh my goodness! You have got some WONDERFUL items this weekend. I love those stamps. And the vintage Christmas - I'm such a big collector!

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  7. Wow, I thought that the school stuff was awesome. Girl, you got fabulous stuff! Love the vintage Christmas, Easter, and oh that little dish set, sigh!
    hugs,
    Jann

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  8. Oh, I'm yearning for a good estate sale. Wow, you got so many terrific things. So love the jewelry, tea set and vintage Christmas things. Visiting from Share My Cup.

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  9. I wish we had estate sales..... I'm so jealous of your great finds, especially the stamps! Sweet!!

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  10. Beautiful stuff, how lucky you are! I remember some of this from my school days. Thanks.

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  11. What a great treasure trove of vintage school items. I love the stamps and the flash cards.

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  12. OH mah GUUUUUDNESS girl! YOu hit the jackpot. What a great sale. WOWIE. Congrats on such great finds. Good eye!

    Jillian

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  13. An exceptional and totally fun find. Sure would love to come across some great stamps like those. Have fun with your treasures.

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  14. so many great things, oh how I love those stamps!!

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