Sunday, April 28, 2013

City Wide Garage Sale

This weekend was our town's annual city wide garage sale.  I was raised going to garage sales, and I have them down to an art.  It's usually me and the old people waiting outside the garage doors at 6:55 a.m.   Yep.  

Aaron, on the other hand, did not grow up frequenting garage sales, and it's a phenomenon he doesn't quite understand.  He ventured out with me this weekend, even in the midst of rain showers. What a testament to love.

Here's some of the loot.  I haven't yet decided what will stay with us, and what I'll put in the shop.

Old Hardy Boys mysteries, a wire basket, brass candlesticks, and an old crock:

A couple of vintage puzzles, which I do want to keep.  Aaron and I both love maps.  I think the Missouri one would even look cool hanging on a wall.
 

These little cafe chairs.  These just need a fresh coat of stain and new seat covers.  The potential is there, trust me.  We have a breakfast nook at the new house that they'll fit perfectly in.  


And my favorite find, a red metal stool.  It'd be great in a kid's room or in the kitchen.  I'm keeping it for sure.  


I joke that 90% of our house has come from garage sales or thrift stores.  It might be closer to the truth than I realize.   

Do you like to garage sale?  Does your area have good garage sales?