Vintage Mugs $1 for All
You know those estate sales you attend where you really wish that you knew the person or could talk to them? Or perhaps you felt a connection to the person as you walk around their home picking up craft supplies and vintage pyrex bowls. Friday I had none of that.
Friday took me to a different kind of sale on a hill overlooking Santa Rosa. The people that were waiting in line with me were faces that I had never seen before. When we were let in the house they only allowed 12 people. The other surprise was the Security Guard that was walking from room to room keeping an eye on people. Why all the fuss? The house was filled with swords, knifes, gun supplies, statues of weapons and any other gun/weapon related thing that you could imagine. Not only that but there were mirrors above the bed, adult themed board games, books on sex art and interesting videos on a similar subject. I did buy some VHS tapes to ReSell that consisted of old war movies but other than that I didn't buy much.
I left the sale quite quickly and headed over to a fun estate sale in Sebastopol that was more my style. I found the mugs above. I'm thinking I prefer vintage kitchen wares instead of weapons and fabric rather than whips and handcuffs. LOL.
Most of the vintage fabric was moldy but these seemed to have escaped any bad odors.
The following day Keiran and I went thrifting together and found a desk for Cerys.
Vintage Wooden Desk $10 Vintage Red Lamp $3
napoleon dynamite watch $1
I'm probably the only one on the planet that hasn't seen this movie. Still I bought the watch thinking that it might be collectible. Should I see the movie?
I didn't have a lot of energy this weekend and this was reflected in my thrifting. With a very full office of inventory, no energy and the children home for the next two weeks I bought very little. When I'm tired, it's nice to naturally slow down. That's the beauty of this job.
I wanted to say thank you for the votes last week. I'm excited to share that I have over 100 votes so far. I really appreciated the help in getting Thrifting on the list.
Thanks for the feedback on Dream Share. I will start this next month. I'll try to do it around the 8th of every month.
I also wanted to say thank you for the compliments on my banner. xoxo Selena
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I -love- the cups and desk, Cerys' room is so pretty! Your estate sale story reminds me of an estate sale I randomly strolled into in a trailer park. The first drawer of a dresser had pornos. The guy hosting the yard sale walked in and I slyly closed the drawer! haha!
Posted by: Van | April 10, 2011 at 10:31 PM
so i will add to the list of people who complimented you on your choice of painting by numbers, er, banner. it is a stunner!!!
n♥
Posted by: woolf | April 10, 2011 at 10:46 PM
That desk is fabulous. Is that a drop leaf on the side?
There is an antique store near me with a vintage porn cabinet. It has lots of signs telling people what's in there so no one is surprised!
Posted by: monogirl | April 10, 2011 at 11:11 PM
I love that desk!!! Was it an estate sale find? Very nice -
Posted by: Tina | April 11, 2011 at 12:01 AM
Wonderful finds - that desk is gorgeous. Also, wanted to say I think your new banner is fab-u-lous.
Posted by: Elizabeth | April 11, 2011 at 01:34 AM
ND is one of all time favorite movies and, oddly enough, I also found items this past week (bracelets that say "Vote for Pedro" (I once had a long-term boyfriend named Pedro and the movie made it a long-term joke among my friends). Anyway, it is definitely a "you have to have the right sense of humor to get it" type of movie, but I love it!
Posted by: Gina | April 11, 2011 at 02:45 AM
What a wonderful desk - I love it!
Posted by: Faith Hope and Charity Shopping | April 11, 2011 at 03:02 AM
Hey Lovey....!!
I'm GLAD you had a decent weekend Treasure Hunting....!! I LOVE the cups you found....I actually collect those so if you're going to list them will you let me know....My preference is for the floral ones as opposed to the stripey ones though....!!
Cerys' desk looks WAY COOL....I WISH my desk looked HALF as stylish & organised....!
Have a WONDERFUL week....!
Cheers for now,
Tamarah :o)
Posted by: shabby*vintage*junk | April 11, 2011 at 03:42 AM
Looooove the desk.
I loved Napolean Dynamite. It definitely is a different movie not appreciated by all types but it celebrates being different. Not being "normal" which I think you might like from what I've learned about you from your blog.
Posted by: nancy | April 11, 2011 at 04:44 AM
hi selena, it's been a long time since i've been able to share here. even when i don't, i often read along and enjoy your posts. thanks for hosting this!
as for your finds, those mugs are right up my alley!
Posted by: ana @ i made it so | April 11, 2011 at 04:47 AM
the desk is so beautiful and only $10! Lovely fabric finds too. Thanks for hosting!
Posted by: my thrifty closet | April 11, 2011 at 06:34 AM
I love your new banner.
Thanks for hosting this party.
I lost my house due to foreclosures. I had to sell or giveaway my teak furniture, kitchenware and moved to a different state. I've learned to streamline my life. These days I focus my thrifting on clothing items only. In the event I had to move again, I figured I just pack and shove them in a car and drive away.
I truly enjoy reading and browsing other thrifters blog. Thanks again.
J.
http://adimpleate.wordpress.com
Posted by: Adimpleate.wordpress.com | April 11, 2011 at 07:01 AM
Love the desk! I also love ND, but it is a different kind of movie. It's worth noting that he does shop at the thrift store! It also implies that if you live in Idaho, you are somehow in a time warp where 80's bad hair and moon boots are ok...lol.
Posted by: Michelle | April 11, 2011 at 07:27 AM
I really like the desk and the mugs. :)
Napoleon Dynamite is one of my favorite movies. The first time I watched it I didn't like it too much, but then little things from the movie start to stick out in my mind. I watched it a second time and loved it.
Posted by: Monica | April 11, 2011 at 07:37 AM
I would have felt very uncomfortable at the "weapons" estate sale. I don't blame you for leaving quickly! You scored at the other sale, though. Love that desk!!!
Posted by: Sherry@Back2Vintage | April 11, 2011 at 07:45 AM
Yikes! I think I would have stepped in and out of that weapons/adult themed estate sale pretty quickly. :/ Not my cup of tea (says the girl who picks up childrens toys and books)!
Posted by: manateestoybox | April 11, 2011 at 07:53 AM
Oh what a lovely desk you bought! I am on the lookout for one like that too, with drawer space and lovely lines. What a score!
Posted by: Grace | April 11, 2011 at 07:56 AM
That is a fabulous desk! It goes great with your home's style. And what a great price! I'm heading to southern CA this summer and hope to find a few decent estate sales while I'm there. You've proven that CA has some of the best bargains I've ever seen!
Posted by: Erica | April 11, 2011 at 08:06 AM
Cerys, you are one lucky girl, that is the coolest desk ever!
Posted by: Lisa G. | April 11, 2011 at 08:08 AM
I'm with the others - that desk is amazing. What a find. We've just moved stuff around to give my girl a new desk for studying but I wish I'd found one like yours - such character! Love the new banner too. It's from the paint by numbers you found recently I think? Bx
Posted by: Barbara | April 11, 2011 at 08:37 AM
We had those mugs! Only in golden tones. Happy thrifting!!
Posted by: Ellen Patton | April 11, 2011 at 08:38 AM
The thrift store scene alone is reason enough to watch Napoleon Dynamite. Not many movies that include thrift store shopping :-)
Too funny about the adult-themed estate sale. That kind of set-up would creep me out way more than any hoarder's house.
Love the desk!
Posted by: Nostalgic in Maine | April 11, 2011 at 09:08 AM
The desk is gorgeous! and I love the lamp too. xo A
Posted by: amy zimmer | April 11, 2011 at 09:26 AM
PS I like the swirls under the desk, DH gave me the demo!
Posted by: amy zimmer | April 11, 2011 at 09:27 AM
Cerys' desk is great! And I want to add to the Banner Love - such great colors! That first sale sounds rather creepy!
Posted by: Vicki K | April 11, 2011 at 09:40 AM