These are salad or dessert size plates. Aren't they totally cool? I have 8 of them and paid $5.
I bought 25 pieces of pottery - 11 bowls and 14 small plates. About half of the plates have the blue trim and the others are just brown. I love pottery and these are nice sizes. Price: $10.
This green/white checked tablecloth is kind of shabby-chic - it's definitely been used. But I think for an everyday cloth, it will be perfect. The napkins are beautiful - they each have lace trim in one corner. I paid $3 for 12 napkins, and $1.50 for the tablecloth.
Here's a close-up of the lace on the napkins. I think 8 of them have been gently used, but 4 of them looked brand new.
Two litre-size carafes. They could be fun with beverages or flowers in them. $1 for both.
And the piece de resistance - a cut-glass chandelier - 30x30 - super heavy - $30. I love this!!!! The problem is none of my ceilings will even support it. It's hanging in the basement right now - actually over my washer and dryer - although we moved it to take the photo. (Charming with the paneling and exercise equipment, don't you think??) I haven't figured out where I could put it - and Mark is already talking about putting it on Craig's or ebay. BUT, hello, it was only $30!!!! If I figure out someway to keep it, you'll be the first to know! :)I also bought a leaf rake for $1, and Mark found some cool stuff too, including a nice Wustof knife for 50 cents! We had fun.
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You got some great deals!! I love go to estate sales. I just don't seem to have the time to go :( We are finally back from our vacations we should be back for a while now. I did read your blog to get caught up you guys have been busy.
I love the green plates! And the chandelier is beautiful. I hope you can work out some way to use it.
I haven't been to a really good garage or estate sale in ages. I love getting bargains!
Oh! What fun for you!!
I was here earlier and tried to comment, but couldn't, I swear my computer has a mind of it's own here lately! Reading your nice comments just reminded me to come back and try again, so here I am..:) You found some great finds, the carafe's will make lovely vases, and the chandelier is beautiful!! Thanks for visiting, & for all your nice comments!
Hope you are having a great week!
Cat
I love the idea of a chandelier in the laundry!
Oh Kris, you were really lucky! I like the tablecloth and also the carafes. And the saladplates are cute! You bought all these things almost "free"....!!!
Enjoy your shoppings!
Barbara
Good deals! I love the plates.
Do you have a covered porch you could hang the chandelier in?
Kitt - we've talked about the porch - it is covered but only screened - so kind of afraid the wiring might not hold up. That is one ceiling that could actually support the weight! Maybe if Mark took it down in the winter...oh, he'd love that idea!!
Wow, what an eclectic and wonderful bunch of finds. I like your choices and the linens were stunning. [Do you think that was hardanger on the corners?]
Your photos of the colors were also so beautiful. . .this weather we're having has been crazy and I too have noticed all of a sudden the trees are just bare.
Stay warm!
Kris Nice finds...dont you love estate sales? That lamp is so pretty..Looks like fall is in full force at you house...it is still raining here..Hope all is well...Toni
nonizamboni - yes, I was thinking that might be hardanger on the napkins. It's been so long since I took that class and did a little, I wasn't sure! lol
Peter - I think a chandelier in the laundry is too fun - but I'm not sure my cobwebby little space is worthy!!
Hi there,
Love the green plates, and the napkins look really neat. Mpls is such aa great place to yard and estate shop!!!!!! Down here people take EVERYTHING out their closets and hang them on the fences or pile everything on sheets sitting in the yard. DIFFERENT!!!!!
There some neat yard sales in McAllen once in awhile, but don't catch them too often.
Great finds. Love those green salad plates and what a deal on the chandelier! That lace trim on those napkins is so pretty..
Thanks for the birthday wishes!
xo
I want to go shopping with you! You got some fantastic deals! Those salad plates are adorable. Lucky you.
About hanging that beautiful chandelier - Ev says a bolt through the ceiling with a nut under the bed upstairs wouldn't show. You find wonderful things!
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