March 6, 2012

estate sale strikes again

Good morning all! How are you on this almost spring morning?

I'm finally getting out of the weekend haze. I woke up Saturday morning to find we were out of dog food. And as anyone who has a Beagle knows, meals CANNOT be missed. So I quickly put a coat on over my PJs and ran out to the store to pick up a bag.

On my way home I noticed a sign for an estate sale. I didn't really have the time to go in, and I was certainly not dressed to be out (I'd already pressed my luck in an empty grocery store) but I couldn't resist.

"I'll only stop if it looks like a good old house", I told myself. As I got further down the street, and saw how insane the parking was I got even more excited. "If this many people are here, there has to be some good stuff." I considered the dog at home, who at this point was probably wining uncontrollably, but I couldn't resist. "She can wait five more minutes. I'll just run thru. Fastest run thru ever." I slipped into a spot close to the house as someone was leaving. I jumped out and was in a full speed walk sprint.

Quickly I weaved my way thru each room, finding some things that perked my interest but nothing worth stopping for. Actually, it was a good way to go thru a sale as it made me really prioritize what was 'worth it'. I thought it had been a wash, nothing good to nab. But luckily, two old ladies stop in front of me to argue over a quilt which blocks my way to the front door, which makes me back track and go thru the garage...where I saw them.


Two little (dusty) side tables who said "We are light and oh so cute. You can carry us under your arm and still be home before the dog starts to chew on your child's arm." They need some love, which always makes me like something even more and then I saw my very favorite words -


'As is'. $15 later, these babies were in my trunk and on their way home. I mean how often do you ever find a pair of anything?


I love their little stars.


And their arrows. Wahoo!

And I know just where they will be going...

After a good cleaning they will need some attention. What do you think? A big pop of color? Black? Wood?

Oh, and a paint color was picked for the bedroom. More on that this week.

How was your weekend? Do anything exciting? Torture any dogs with promises of breakfast?

19 comments:

  1. You are so funny! Thanks for sharing your Saturday morning with us! Love the tables!

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  2. Knowing that I'm not the only crazy one who has run out in their pajamas in a Saturday morning haze makes me like you even more ; )

    Love the tables. What a score!

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  3. What a great find! They are so sweet and will look great no matter what you do with them. I love that you braved it in your PJs!! :)

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  4. Fantastic find! As far as I'm concerned, the dog can wait for estate sale shopping. Where are they going?

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  5. Those tables are adorabale. I too LOVE finding those little gems...check out my latest thrift store find...

    http://elegantnest.blogspot.com/2012/02/entry-addition.html

    You never know what will be there just waiting for you!
    Looking forward to seeing your tables after their makeover!

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  6. Aaahhh I love them!! sooo awesome; all that potential has got me super jealous! Thank goodness for those old ladies and their quilt- it was like fate stepped in to make sure you got these two!

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  7. Those are adorable. I'm envisioning them with some color. Love the stars!

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  8. Love them, especially the stars.

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  9. Great score! I see them with some color too!

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  10. Love the tables. I think you should do them 2-tone. I don't know your color scheme...so maybe black with the cross-arrow section gold? Should be a fun project. Aren't you glad you ran out of dog food?

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    1. Get out of my head Linda! I was thinking the EXACT same thing. :) We'll see...

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  11. Elizabeth- I love your writing! And the story was so funny- I'm an estate sale garage sale thrift store junkie too. The tables are beautiful! And a steal at $15!!! Yea!

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  12. In general, I'm all for color, the bolder the better. But the apparently fine craftsmanship and exquisite details on these tables deserve every bit of the spotlight. I find myself leaning heavily toward keeping the wood finish. What kind of wood is it?

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    1. I've wondered that too Diane. My dad, who is an antique expert will be coming over this weekend to let me know if this wood is anything worth saving.

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  13. lucky you, those are great! I am sure the dog will understand.

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  14. Woo hoo! Could they be going into your bedroom for the makeover?
    You know you are afflicted when you go to an estate sale in your pjs. No judging here, believe me!
    Camille

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  15. What a great find! I really love the natural wood look, but painting them a fun color would look great too!

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  16. Love these! They have a really good design to them-- I love anything with x's on the sides!
    Nice blog...I'm a new follower!
    Nancy
    http://www.powellbrower.com/

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  17. Girl that is a great find! I love them! Do you have a place for them? If not refinish them and then ship them to me! I wished you lived closer... we would have so much fun shopping!

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