A Southern Belle with Northern Roots/Junkflirt

It is the first weekend of garage sales. Before it arrived we had one of the nicest Springs on record and...no garage sales! I had to get out, which meant I went to an antique store and a Antique Show at the mall. I found a couple things but not at my favorite prices. What I love about a garage sale is that one undiscovered item that no one but me has wanted ....especially when it is cheap. Sales from dealers just are not the same. I did go on a day that was 20-30% off so that helped.



I figure everyone needs just one more suitcase right?



And this.....wood...box...uhm falls today into the why did I buy this?

If you know me this carpenter's tool box does not surprise you. I realize that my passion for tool boxes/tool trays really leans to the large size! This one was found at the one lonely sale in an old man's garage along with the shoe forms below.



At the mall show I found a booth that was more my style and price. I was delighted to find this pully! Not something I see or for that matter have ever seen at a sale around here. Having seen all the wonderful uses on line for them I quickly bought it. AT $15.00 I have no idea what it is worth but it is mine now.





The same booth had the architectural corner pieces, $8 for the set



and a fun wooden box.


So the mantel got a redo.....but to tell you the truth I aint diggin' it. It just isn't coming together.







I think as soon as these plants fatten up this will be a great corner.


As for my wooden box....I am still unsure what to do with it. I am not liking anything so far. Ideas welcome!


Now....yesterday the sales finally started and there are some today but, that lovely Spring has given way to chilly cloudy rainy yuk. I did manage yesterday to get a great funnel for only a buck. As soon as I asked if he would take the dollar for it the owner takes out a sharpy and writes a huge 1.00!! I about fainted, I quickly used the secret super mom spit and because of the awesome layer of crud and oil on the funnel, it came clean. My fingers on the other hand were not so clean.

My last find were these wall sconce curtain holders with milk glass calla lilies! love them, I have never seen anything like them, have you? I would love to hear if you are familiar with them. I paid $5 for the set.

So for today...I am debating whether or not to brave the rain and cold for the few sales that are out there or to wait until tomorrow when it looks to be at least a little sunny.
Considering I am still in my pj's and in a blanket with coffee and it is 11:00 I am thinking, tomorrow is a better option.

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