6.23.2009

{palpitations}

this past week-end was incredible for garage sale treasures...that's all i can say. i never read the ads or plot out a route - i just get in my vehicle and look for signs. the antiques that i found this time are unbelievable; in fact i feel too guilty to share the prices on these! i'll just tell you that i spent less than fifty dollars on everything you see below. oh my goodness. can you say heart palpitations and a cold sweat?

this very old bird cage on stand




beautiful cracked, worn ivory album

wonderful pages...





printer's drawer/tray





*sigh*





i honestly thought long and hard about whether i should post these photos - it almost seems impolite! please know that i share these just because i know you'll appreciate these incredible finds...and thanks:)
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19 comments:

  1. Jessica RodarteTuesday, 23 June, 2009

    i'm happy when you share your treasures! keep on sharing, please!

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  2. Garden Antqs VintageTuesday, 23 June, 2009

    Thanks so much for sharing, what great finds!!

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  3. trash talkTuesday, 23 June, 2009

    What is that last item...I am in lust! Everything you bought is in just the right shades...it all looks fantastic and I bet it looks wonderful piled together. You did right good!
    Debbie

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  4. sweetpeaTuesday, 23 June, 2009

    Wow Mary~~can you say jackpot?? Don't you just love it when you score something fab for a little bit? I love that old album and the birdcage is awesome!

    Hugs,
    Shelley

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  5. Barbara JeanTuesday, 23 June, 2009

    Thanks for sharing. I think it is great you found such good treasures.

    blessings,
    barbara jean

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  6. CaroTuesday, 23 June, 2009

    *drool*

    Love the printer's drawer and the last thingie!! gorgeous!

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  7. Melanie@TheOldWhiteCottageTuesday, 23 June, 2009

    What great finds. That birdcage is incredible!

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  8. HeidiTuesday, 23 June, 2009

    If it makes you feel any better, I think you paid too much....kidding! Of course we want to see your found treasures, isn't that what bragging, I mean blogging, is all about?! Just the kind of post I look for really! I love to share my finds and hope no one thinks I am impolite!
    :)Heidi

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  9. The Green PeaTuesday, 23 June, 2009

    Great finds, as you know some days you just can't find anything good. I really like the bird cage and stand. I collect bird cage stands, I like to use them to hang chandeliers from them, or signs. Sandi

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  10. JuneTuesday, 23 June, 2009

    Really great finds! Keep on sharing, I love to see what great bargins everyone else finds.
    Smiles,
    June

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  11. paperbirdTuesday, 23 June, 2009

    What a lucky girl you are. Your treasures are lovely.

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  12. Jacqueline @ HOMEWednesday, 24 June, 2009

    Oh, how I wish I lived there. I live just outside London and the lovely items that you have just picked up are now very few and far between or very expensive. You are very lucky. I love the birdcage and the album.
    Jacqueline

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  13. LoriWednesday, 24 June, 2009

    wow!!! i am amazed that you got all of those great things for <50$...i know just the bird cage alone would be waaaaaay more money that that here...and the album? at least twice that amount...you really scored!!! good for you:) i love to see what goodies everyone finds on their shopping trips...that is my favorite kind of blog post!!! thanks for sharing!!!

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  14. AnonymousWednesday, 24 June, 2009

    I love the file thing on the bottom with the numbers! I want to shop where you shop - what great finds. Sue

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  15. MindyFriday, 26 June, 2009

    I do love that slotted piece. And yes. You are supposed to share these treasures with us! Love 'em! ~Mindy

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  16. Cottage PanacheFriday, 26 June, 2009

    Palpitations is right. I love every one of those wonderful finds...especially the round birdcage and stand!!

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  17. The Feathered NestSaturday, 27 June, 2009

    Just so you know sweet friend, I drooled on my keyboard when I saw your amazing finds!!!!! I'm so happy for you....enjoy the treasures! Hope your weekend is wonderful ~ xxoo, Dawn

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  18. Joan@anythinggoeshereSunday, 28 June, 2009

    The best stuff. Great finds. She shoots, She Scores.

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  19. StephenieTuesday, 30 June, 2009

    OMG!!!! What an amazing garage sell...That birdcage and stand are just so amazing...What a great find..That album is gorgeous..I so wish I would've been shopping with you...Hope all is well..
    Stephenie

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