Thrift Share Monday - 3 Days of Thrifting

Handspun Wool - Estate Sale

Friday began with an estate sale that looked interesting but not over the top fabulous. I was so glad to be completely wrong. It was incredible. I was there for three solid hours working but enjoying every minute that I was in the house. You know quite quickly when you walk into an estate sale if you have a connection with the previous owners. The woman who had lived there previously was a crafter and a part of me wishes that I had known her. She was into everything. Spinning, painting, weaving, jewelry making, stained glass, sewing and of course collecting.

This is only a small sample of her library.

I loved this piece of art immediately when I saw it. I researched it later only to discover that the painter Bernard Gantner is rather collectible. This painting reminds me something straight out of the early part of last century. The kind of art that usually included a faery or two. It is a signed limited edition lithograph.

Yards and yards of brass chain. Do you think this is for jewelry?

The garage was packed and you could really get into boxes and dig. This sale hit all the key points I love about thrifting. Prices were relatively reasonable, the items for sale were interesting and you could dig through cabinets, boxes and closets in search of items.

Little Heath bowls. I'm not sure if these are considered prep bowls or not. Does anyone know? I found 9 of these at the sale.

Craft supplies from an estate sale in Novato (some available in Little Shop here & here)

I wandered down to San Rafael early Saturday morning. When I arrived I was 5th on the sign in sheet. A half hour before the sale was to begin the skies opened up and it poured. Despite it raining and the fact that there was a list, people were lining up. I was so annoyed to have to leave my dry car but I threw my hood up and got in line. There were at least 20 of us in a tiny, tiny porch all squeezed far too close together. It was sort of awful but at least I got in the sale in the first batch.

 

There were so many owls this weekend.

Today we went together as a family to the town of Sonoma. I found this binder full of newsletters about Antiques for $1.95 at Church Mouse Thrift Store. I have hours of educational reading during the next month. 

I thrifted all three days and my office is literally overflowing with inventory. I can barely get through between the bags and boxes to go from one side to the other. It's a good thing despite the fact that I'm feeling a little overwhelmed. The children are off of school this week so I get to do some serious juggling to balance everything.

Here are some items available for you in my Little Shop.

I may be a little slow in replying this week so please be patient with me. With the children home I have to slip in little minutes of work time here and there.

Little Shop Prices are based on price I paid, the shipping cost and work involved to take photos, list the item and ship. I do try to keep Little Shop prices low. If prices are higher than others, it's usually because of the price I paid for an item was higher than usual. I hope that you enjoy this weeks selections.

Vera Watermelon Napkins available here.

Vera Daisy napkins available here.

Russian Dolls can be found here.

Vintage Paper Coaster are here.

Mushroom Towels can be found here.

Did you go thrifting this weekend?

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Comments

[A La Modern]

Glad that you had a really good estate/thrift weekend. I haven't been to an awesome estate in awhile, and they've been very hit/miss this year. The one you went to first sounds like my favorite kind - I really like it when there's stuff to dig through and I have the time to look through everything. Sometimes, if it looks really promising and I don't have time, I'll even come back later when there's less people. The "obvious" stuff is usually gone, but I think a lot of people don't bother digging for smalls, or they'll miss them.

[Linda Dacey]

this form of buying
sounds oh so fascinating
doesn't exist here
in france
but hey
we have the street brocantes
which start in a few weeks
oh the thrill of the chase;
enjoy...

°°°

[Ashlie]

I find it so fascinating to see the items you find in California in comparison to thrift stores and estate sales here on the east coast.

[Apryl]

I so wish I could go thrifting with you I so miss yard sales and estate sales. I'm hoping there will be a few sales in April when I visit my parents. I can't bring much back but its still always fun to go, and perhaps I will find myself a birthday present or two.

I haven't found much in the charity shops around here lately but I'm hoping to go to Nottingham soon and hit a few charity shops around the city centre. I'm also campaigning for a trip to York Thursday as there is a huge junk shop there to rummage through.

[dogsmom]

I would call those bowls "sauce bowls" but am sure they could be used as prep bowls also.
Owls are popping up all over this year. I was even tempted to pick up a couple recently. (My one trip out this year.)
The chain could be for jewelry making or for hanging pottery, etc.
It will be another month before there are organized estate sales here. Too much snow and muck would be tracked in at this time of year. Still, I am sure we would stand in lines waiting to get in, no matter the temps.

[Late Night Coffee]

It's probably good that we are on opposite coasts...I think we would be competing for the same things at sales. Wow!!!! GREAT finds! Really neat! You have such a good eye for artwork...Congrats on your successful weekend!

[Jeanie]

We hit the jackpot at a sale on Friday. Someone was moving out of a beautiful Victorian house and was selling all their books. We scored BIG TIME! We burned the midnight oil to get them all listed on Amazon. Can't wait until they are available - lots and lots of art books and specialty books. We also scored two pair of like-new Dansko clogs. For myself, I bought a brand new Helen Kaminski straw hat for $10. Sounds like a lot, but those things are super-pricey new! My old one is 19 years old. Time to get a new (for me) one.
Adore the Vera napkins!!!!

[Jacki]

Your killing me. That print looks fabulous with that new chair you just got. Love the size

[Jackie_Let's GoThrifting!]

Those are great crafty finds. Of course, love the owl glasses. I found some really great owl decor a few days ago, very retro. I have to take a few pictures and post them.

[Rusty Rooster Vintage]

Hello! First timer joining the party. I love the owls and the Russian dolls. I'm very jealous of that chain! I would rust it up and use it in my projects. Great finds. Nice to meet you.

[Shara]

I love everything--especially the painting. Awesome thrift weekend--congrats!

[angelika]

the painting made me gasp. so beautiful - what a find! i can't believe the amount of estate sales you attend. they are just not as common in Canada (at least not in BC where i live.)
i'm also curious about comments regarding posting books on Amazon. i gather that when i buy a used book on Amazon, it's from folks like you who have purchased them and are reselling. - can you explain how that process works? (but not this week, this week you are spending time with your children!! :-)

i found a fabulous eddie bauer straw-like hat for $2 that i'm going to wear to death this summer. also a Ty collectible teddy bear (tie-dye looking with a peace symbol on its chest) for my niece, just $1. gotta love thrift shops.

[Beth S]

Love that piece of art, too! Looks so whimsical. And, of course, love the Vera. I don't think I've come across one of her designs I haven't liked!

[Ann]

Is that a carrom board in the background of your first photo? I have fond memories of summers spent with our carrom board and just had to have it when my mother moved out of our family home!! Love your blog.

[Selena Cate]

Yes Ann, that is a Carrom Board (although I didnt know the name until you said it here :-) Keirans Snoopy Sweater sold for $31. I gave him half the proceeds. He decided to spend $10 on the vintage carrom board on the last day of an estate sale on Sunday. He was so proud to buy it with his own money.  We all look forward to learning how to play this intriguing game.
xoxo Selena

[Alyssa]

Sounds like a fabulous and fun weekend! All of your finds are wonderful, but I'm bowled over by that lithograph. It's really gorgeous. Funny thing - there were a ton of owls at a local thrift shop this past week, too.

[mo]

I had that very set of Russian dolls from my childhood until last week when my dog found and ATE them. I still have the tiny one but that is it. I love that dog but sometimes...

[Nikki]

Love that art piece! I bought a large abstract painting from the 60s this weekend. I still need to photograph it.

[monogirl]

Selena, I hope you don't mind me posting a second link. I just wanted to make sure folks could catch the results of my Live Thrift Share. Thank you again and again for hosting Thrift Share Monday!

[Betty]

It sounds like you had a great weekend. Thanks for hosting the party again so we can all share.

[woolf]

and i thought i was a thrifter... ha ha ha...
i've really enjoyed your spirit here, 'sista'.
n♥

[Wendy]

I like that painting!