Here's what I did bring home . . .
some brass accessories for the booth (or possibly Etsy - just another option I'm considering). These were from the same sale as this sofa . . .
which was in really good shape, actually. It was still there on the second day (which is when I went), so it was half price. Not a bad deal, and I'm still considering it for my basement (if I ever get around to renovating it into the space of my dreams). It might still be available. Hmm.
I also picked up these lovelies at TJ Maxx (it was around the corner from one of the estate sales, how could I resist?) . . .
The cutest beach bag . . . |
and this hat and metallic linen espadrille wedges. Can you guess where I'm going soon? I just started reading the book on Thursday and love it! |
Regarding the other items I saw at the estate sales, here are some updates:
This desk . . .
was priced at $1,200!! Yes, you read that right. And it was even more gorgeous in person. The sticker on the table read: "T. Frist" (all the items from this sale were from 8 different families/estates). Which I'm assuming meant Thomas Frist. For those of you not from Nashville/Tennessee, the Frists are, ahem, extremely wealthy. So, I think the desk was a little out of my tax bracket.
The next four items were actually part of an auction, not a traditional estate sale, and unfortunately, I had my daughter with me and my mother and son waiting at home for us, so we couldn't really sit through a 3+ hour auction. Bummer. One day, I would love to hit an auction and bid . . . ah, the thrill and emotion (I could conceivably get carried away though).
The marble top was not as pretty in person, but the drawers were beautiful. Overall, it was stunning, though. |
Couldn't even find this, and the auction people were assisting others. Oh well. |
This was up on a high shelf so I couldn't even get a good look or sit on it. |
And this vase was tiny in person. So disappointing! |
The other items were from a sale I couldn't make it to. So, not a total bust, but nothing earth-shattering. Oh well. I still love the thrill of the hunt. Have you found any great treasures lately?
9 comments:
I'm with you, nothing quite like the thrill of the hunt! Sounds like it was a really fun weekend. I love your new bag and shoes and we are beach bound soon as well!
Stupid expensive desk. It would have been awesome.
Kathy I love your finds at TJ Maxx!!That desk is amazing!
Be sure to spread the word to come & enter my awesome $250 Giveaway from Tracy Porter!!
xoxo
Karena
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I saw that bag at my TJ and wish I hadn't passed it up cuz when I went back it was gone!!! And don't worry about not getting stuff this time - one thing I've learned is that there's an abundance of cool stuff waiting to be found!
Love that beach bag! I have just as much fun hunting through TJMaxx as an estate sale. Both hold the promise of great finds for cheap. Such a thrill.
I just scored a fab vintage metal patio set. For free. Still on a high over that one. :)
Love that sofa - especially the upholstered legs!! I could see that upholstered in a fun color w/contrasting piping!! Fun!
Eh, that's alright. Most of the fun is in the search anyhow. And a big poo-poo to Mr. Thomas Frist and his richie-rich desk.
And, someone's off to the beach, I see...!
love that blue double seater!
How funny! I have that bag from TJ Maxx in blue and I have those brass herons too! I posted about them on my blog. Under tab "Found Objects"
Take Care,
Heather
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