I love a good estate sale! I went to two today near my house.
In addition to what's pictured I found two really cute metal folding chairs with a pretty curved detail. They are painted different colors but I know they'll look darling at one of my tables once I paint them to match. I also found one of the linen tape measures that I'll add to the shop.
I was a little bummed cause there was a great cabinet in the garage. It was a mess, dusty, dirty, paint spilled on it and the veneer was peeling off but it had potential. I left without it, I wanted to mull it over a bit and when I called to see if it was still there, you guessed it. It was gone. I always try to remind myself it wasn't meant to be but I still feel a little sad I didn't just scoop it up.
Here's what I did bring home. This mirror is beautiful. I plan to put it in our room (which is on the list to get a makeover soon). I love the detail around the edges, it's lovely.
This was in a little room off the garage. I couldn't believe someone didn't scoop it up! It was really inexpensive and the drawers work perfectly. The top has a couple scratches but I'm going to paint it anyway.
This was pretty dirty but I squirted it down with the hose and it looks great. I loved the peeling paint and the shade of gray.
I am going to paint this frame and discard the glass. I thought the wood piece was so unusual I love the detail. There was a second one that I really wanted but it was marked over twice as much as this one and I didn't want to spend that. I think I'll paint it too and use it as artwork.
I think everything but the tape measure I'm going to keep.
Have a wonderful weekend!
xo Susan
Great finds Susan! I've only been to a few estate sales in my area and have yet to find anything.
Happy weekend to you.
xo~
T
Posted by: Morning T | April 15, 2011 at 05:53 PM
I would love to see how the little card catalog cabinet comes out painted. I have one that I am debating painting... I think mine would look better with paint but I don't want to regret doing it...
Posted by: antiquechase | April 15, 2011 at 06:25 PM
Gracious,that mirror is just divine!
Wonderful finds, Susan. :-)
XO,
Anne
Posted by: Anne | April 15, 2011 at 06:31 PM
Oh, wow! I believe I'd keep everything, too! Heck, I might even keep the tape measure. LOL Those are wonderful finds and you didn't have to go far to get them. Perfect!
Posted by: Wanda @ Just Vintage | April 15, 2011 at 06:37 PM
I love your Friday Finds posts! You always find great things! And that mirror is amazing!
Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Kerri | April 15, 2011 at 06:39 PM
oh man, that mirror is to die for. i want to find a couple of those for a wall in our bedroom. the grey box is really cool too. what am i saying, everything you got is pretty amazing.
Posted by: Traci | April 15, 2011 at 07:13 PM
Great finds! I love the mirror. I found some really awesome attendance awards today from 1916.
Posted by: Jennifer Rizzo | April 15, 2011 at 08:05 PM
If I ever want to sell any of my antiques I will give you call! We have a few mirrors like that aroudn the house! Can't live without them! We picked up some great Grape boxes from some vinyards a few years back...we love ours! Enjoy!!
Posted by: Colette Sikorski | April 15, 2011 at 08:21 PM
great finds! that gray box is my favorite! I think I need to take a trip just to go shopping with you!
Posted by: Stephanie @ La Dolce Vita | April 15, 2011 at 08:43 PM
Gorgeous stuff!!! Enjoy
Posted by: Elisabeth Costa | April 16, 2011 at 10:22 AM
What lovely finds...you really got me wanting to go hunting for treasures. Happy weekend my friend. oxoxoxo
Posted by: koralee | April 16, 2011 at 07:51 PM
Oh I can tell you had such a wonderful day, I can't wait until the sales start up around here! I would have purchased every single one of your finds too! xo ~Lili
Posted by: Lili | April 20, 2011 at 07:43 PM