OMG! The only estate sale I had time to hit before work seemed once again unassuming, but look at all this loot! I DEFINITELY wish I'd known this woman! Her taste in furniture wasn't great, but nearly everything was Florida-themed and flamingo. I just might go back tomorrow!
I snatched that birdcage in a heartbeat, as well as the pink silk Miami pillow. Add to that the pair of rose/ruffle valances (ridiculously low), a sweet sheep detailed box, and foofy swan planter! I also got lots of ephemera: a bridal photo (looks to be '30s), some crown-backed dominos, vintage Washington Monument postcard, and 2 decks of vintage children's playing cards, as well as The Tall Book of Make-Believe (1950). Finally, in a nod to holiday decorating, this adorable Christmas puzzle and 7 ornaments.
The flag fan was thrown in for FREE in the spirit of our election season! I was in HEAVEN all day, thinking about all the booty in my car while I was slaving away at work. Glorious!
Then again, a bird crapped on my hand as I was driving home. Note to self: keep tissues in the car. And re-stock on handiwipes.
Happy Halloween and happy junking!
XOX
Don't you love it when everything you buy ALREADY goes together- love that floral valance.
Posted by: Beth Leintz | 31 October 2008 at 06:51 PM
Swooning over that fan...
Posted by: barbara | 31 October 2008 at 08:23 PM
Wasn't it Longfellow that said "Into each life some crap must fall"...or maybe that was rain...anyway...it can't all be swans and roses! Too funny. Great haul...I'd definitely go back tomorrow!
Posted by: Lisa B. | 31 October 2008 at 09:58 PM
I'm so jealous! I love flamingo stuff. I wish I could find a sale like that. I've got my yard/garage/estate sale list for tomorrow all ready to go so hopefully I'll find some treasures too.
Posted by: Vintage Whimsy | 31 October 2008 at 10:17 PM
Maybe the bird doo is actually GOOD luck? In the movie Under the Tuscan Sun the main character has good luck after that happens. Love. love. love your new goodies.
Posted by: arlene | 31 October 2008 at 11:53 PM
Awesome haul Sue! Love the picture and I would have snatched up the bird cage too. Maybe the bird CRAP was in exchange for the awesome bird CAGE you found. :) Happy Junking Yourself!
Angie
Posted by: Angie | 01 November 2008 at 09:25 AM
Sorry about the guano, but good finds. I love the pink pillow!
Posted by: Beckyb | 01 November 2008 at 12:22 PM
Bird crap=awesome stuff! I bet you'd let that bird crap on you again if it meant finding so many goodies, right?
Posted by: Carol | 01 November 2008 at 09:15 PM
OMG, I LOVE it all!!! It looks like you girls had fun at the big flea, wish I knew of a good one here in NC. Oh, how I miss the Alameda flea in CA:( I enjoyed your estate sale tips!
Posted by: Jen @ Rosey Little Things | 02 November 2008 at 11:18 PM