1960's Culver Glasses
At 4:45 a.m. on Friday morning, I arrived at an estate sale. I walked on the porch, using my iphone for light in search of the list. When I couldn't find the list I realized that I was first on the scene. This happens so rarely that my first thought was that I was missing a better sale somewhere else. I rummaged up a piece of paper in the van and signed my name. Climbed back in my van and waited for others to arrive.
While it sounds a little obsessive or maybe insane to wait that many hours for an estate sale to open I did have my sights set on this fabulous cabinet.
The minute I stepped in the door, I asked where the garage was. I then sprinted through the house, down some stairs at the back of the house, around a corner through a covered area, into the garage where I quickly scanned the room in search of this cabinet. Once I spotted it, I slapped my Sold sticker near the price and breathed a sigh of relief. Apparently five others had made a run for the garage as well with hopes to score this. If I had been number 3 or 4 on the list, this would not be sitting on my front porch as I type this.
These are the experiences and memories that I love about thrifting. Of course I prefer them when they go in my favor. There is always the item that got away.
De Simone Tile from Italy
Vintage Globe & Pottery Owl
Another vintage globe to add to my collection. This was came from the Sebastopol Flea Market on Sunday. The little owl came from the estate sale on Friday.
Overall it was a great Thrifting weekend.
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It pays to be first in line. Whatever it takes to get the job done!
Posted by: maria | July 30, 2012 at 06:50 AM
Those are AMAZING! I love reeading about your finds! Quick question - where do you find listings for estate sales in your area? I never seem to be in the loop!
Posted by: Meghan | July 30, 2012 at 07:06 AM
I would have camped out over night to be first in line if it meant bringing home that cabinet, lol... Completely gorgeous!!! Enjoy it! :)
Posted by: Wendy@ Salt and Wine | July 30, 2012 at 07:15 AM
I love that cabinet - it'll be interesting to see what you do with it!
Posted by: Jill | July 30, 2012 at 07:20 AM
Gosh I sure hope you had coffee while waiting! That is so early for me, I would have had an easier time not going to bed at all, lol. I really like the cabinet, is it wood or metal? Great finds, I remember seeing a picture on Apartment Therapy of a collection of globes on top of a big closet and it looked so cool.
Christine
Posted by: Christine | July 30, 2012 at 07:31 AM
I first look in the newspaper, then on Craigslist. Most Estate Sale companies though have sign up sheets to receive emails about upcoming sales.
xoxo
Selena
Posted by: Selena Cate | July 30, 2012 at 07:49 AM
Nice finds! I love the Culver...and I would have made a dash for that cabinet, too. :)
Posted by: Heather @ Tatter and Fray | July 30, 2012 at 08:53 AM
Lovely items this week! That cabinet is fabulous. I'm so glad you got it.
Posted by: Vintage Scapes | July 30, 2012 at 10:17 AM
I would have ran for the cabinet too! I love the globe too!
Thanks for hosting us, Selena!
Posted by: Alicia | July 30, 2012 at 10:20 AM
Love the cabinet...worth getting up that early. So wish I had room for globes in my place I love them.
Posted by: Atomic Moxie | July 30, 2012 at 11:27 AM
This is really early! I'm linking up. The cabinet is great.
Posted by: mini matriarchin | July 30, 2012 at 12:27 PM
Love the stuff you find. Thank you for continuing to host your party. Very much appreciated.
Denise
Posted by: Denise M | July 30, 2012 at 01:24 PM
O.M.G Selena....That cabinet is divine....Do you have any idea as to it's age & what is was originally used for & are you going to sell it....? If I was in the US I would buy it from you in a heartbeat....!!!!!
Have a a GREAT week....!!!
Cheers,
Tamarah :o)
Posted by: Shabby Vintage Junk | July 30, 2012 at 01:48 PM
Those drawers are fabulous, but 4.45am?! That's dedication!
I'm linking up for the first time, I found you via A Living Space.
Posted by: Make do mum | July 30, 2012 at 01:56 PM
Oh my, I love that cabinet!
Posted by: Helen and Her Daughters | July 30, 2012 at 04:24 PM
Wow! You really ARE an early bird! Tres serious! Love the cabinet. Ever get down to Treasure Island? I gotta get up to Sebastapol.Thanks for letting me share. See ya! Beth
www.EdibleComplex.Etsy.com
Posted by: Beth | July 30, 2012 at 07:01 PM
Oh that cabinet is absolutely fabulous.
At estate sales, do they hand you stickers with your number on it or something? I have heard people talk about putting their sold stickers on stuff. Competition at most estate sales seems fierce.. wouldn't people try to pull a scam & pull them off?
Posted by: Sir Thrift-A-Lot | July 30, 2012 at 07:54 PM
that cabinet is amazing! are you going to resell it or keep it?
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I love the tile. It is so striking!
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