Glass Sphere Necklace
The thrifting season seems to have arrived in Sonoma County with countless estate sales, garage sales and rummage sales filling the Garage Sale Classifieds Section of the Newspaper.
Finally.
I began my thrift weekend Friday at a house packed full of collectibles. I bought just a few items though since the prices were rather high and the type of antiques didn't really fit my style. It was a beautiful display though and still worth attending.
Saturday morning, Keiran and I set out to the Petaluma Live Oak (Waldorf) Charter School Rummage sale at the fairgrounds. We were first in the gate and luckily had time to shop before many people arrived. We both could have stayed there for hours rummaging through the books, clothing and toys. Clothing was priced at $5 a bag. The prices were so affordable and the selection fantastic.
Large Longeberger Market Basket $1
We next went to a Church Rummage sale where nearly everything was a dollar except for books that were 5 for $1. We bought an entire box of items including the Longaberger basket for $12.
Les Bernard Necklace
I found this lovely vintage necklace with a Sterling clasp at the estate sale on Friday. Les Bernard can be quite collectible and definitely a name to lookout for. This necklace was marked "Les Bernard."
Copper Etching $2 from the Petaluma Waldorf Rummage Sale
Blue Topaz Pin marked Sterling.
There was so much interest in this brooch it is now for sale in Little Shop.
Mod Tray by H. Howard
Overall a lovely weekend but the best part was attending the Maker Faire on Sunday.
Coming this week on Apron Thrift Girl -
- Maker Faire Photos
- a Steam Punk Car
- Creating Venues for On-Line Yard Sales
- My Thoughts on Faux Vintage
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love that copper etching. As always, you find the best stuff. :)
Posted by: NellsVintageHouse | May 22, 2011 at 08:18 PM
I'm absolutely in love with the gorgeous blue topaz brooch, it's so striking!
Jem xXx
Posted by: Jem | May 22, 2011 at 08:24 PM
i like it you have made little preview on what's coming next... effective little teaser...!
5 books for a dollar sounds like heaven and a half!....
n♥
Posted by: woolf | May 22, 2011 at 09:31 PM
I love all your vintage jewelry finds, will you be selling that glass sphere necklace? If so I might be interesting in buying it!
Posted by: The Thriftaholic (Leilani) | May 22, 2011 at 09:33 PM
I'm loving the Holt Howard tray. He is definitely one of my favorite names in Christmas items.
And I can't wait to see what this Steampunk car is about!
Posted by: monogirl | May 22, 2011 at 09:34 PM
I need to start looking at baskets more often - I know I've probably have been missing a bunch at the thrift. Nice HH tray too!
Posted by: A La Modern | May 22, 2011 at 10:40 PM
So many beautiful treasures. I'm very jealous of the topaz pin :)
Posted by: Jenny | May 22, 2011 at 11:46 PM
Love the basket...Very Wizard of Oz...I can just imagine To-to jumping out of that, lol!
Posted by: Mama Syder | May 23, 2011 at 12:06 AM
I think I have the same topaz brooch from my mum's jewellery stash!
Love the mod tray
Posted by: Rachel | May 23, 2011 at 03:33 AM
Fantastic finds! That Longeberger market basket for just $1.00 has me amazed! What a steal that was. It's in perfect shape too. I also love the sphere necklace and red beads. Great treasures!
Posted by: Michelle | May 23, 2011 at 04:17 AM
Thank you, Selena, for sharing your finds with us. I don't tell you often enough how much I enjoy that. I do so enjoy your writing style, so informative, and yet so personable. You have a great gift. Thanks again for sharing!
Posted by: ~*~Pamela~*~ | May 23, 2011 at 06:00 AM
Don't you wish you could clone yourself on weekends like this? So many GOOD sales and you can't be at them all at the same time.
Usually there are not a lot of sales on Memorial Day weekend so I won't be as upset by staying home but I wonder if I missed good ones this past weekend. At least when it rained it downpoured.
My deal this week was buying cat litter at Target and getting gift cards.
Posted by: DogsMom | May 23, 2011 at 06:05 AM
Amazing finds as always, I love the copper etching and that price cannot be beat! It's been hard for me to drive by all the garage sales and goodies around these parts...
Gotta resist until I've sold all the bits and bobs cluttering this apartment! ;) I know you can relate.
Posted by: Van | May 23, 2011 at 06:33 AM
The copper etching is my favorite, but ALL of your finds are magnificent! Thanks for hosting the party!!!
Posted by: Sherry@Back2Vintage | May 23, 2011 at 08:21 AM
Stunning brooch, and as usual I like the rest of your finds too.
Posted by: Faith Hope and Charity Shopping | May 23, 2011 at 08:28 AM
Thanks as always!
Posted by: Jil Casey | May 23, 2011 at 08:36 AM
That red necklace is gorgeous. Has that great vintage red...
Posted by: Beth S | May 23, 2011 at 09:40 AM
I did notice down here in Fresno that garage sale activity blew up this month. In our neighborhood, this also coincided with what we call "Big Trash Day" where we're allowed to put anything and everything on the curb to throw away. People come through with trucks to riffle through. I always smile and wave. These are my friends, the people who go through other people's trash and do something with it.
Posted by: Megan | May 23, 2011 at 10:05 AM
Thanks for hosting again Selena. The copper piece is gorgeous, but the topaz brooch made my heart go pitter-patter!
xoxo
Pam ~ One Gal's Trash
Posted by: one gal's trash | May 23, 2011 at 10:35 AM
i LOVE that tray! so beautiful. and the basket is fantastic. you had a great weekend!
Posted by: angelika | May 23, 2011 at 12:39 PM
We are on the opposite sale schedule here--too hot in the summer. The fall is the best time here (: I love this time of year in the wine country for estate sales--cannot wait to see what you get in the next couple months!
Posted by: Shara | May 24, 2011 at 07:02 AM
You always seem to find the most amazing stuff! I wish I was that lucky! Keep up the great work :)
Posted by: Thrift Shop | May 26, 2011 at 04:51 PM