Ah, church rummage sales -- is there anything better for a thrifty gal? I know they are prevalent in other areas of the country, but here in the southern part of the Garden State not so much. I probably find two or three a year if I'm lucky.
And lucky I was. Lucky I didn't get barreled over by the large group that decided two minutes before showtime to rise up en masse from their cushy seats on the couches at the other end of the room to the stairwell that headed down into the sale.
Which is where I happened to be standing when I walked in. Until that massive group informed me that the line started behind them. Because I guess the couches were the waiting area?
Whatever. I don't like to mess around with vintage karma, so I stepped back and allowed them to elbow their way past me. I figure if it's meant to be, it's meant to be.
And it was.
Because Christmas balls! In cool original boxes!
And a bag of vintage baby shoes!
And this antique box, with sliding lid and dovetailed sides!
And this bunch of brass napkin rings, which are screaming “project” to me but I haven't figured out which kind yet.
And these made-in-West-Germany Christmas tree candle holders. I think.
And this super dusty vintage globe!
And this unused vintage needlepoint kit -- the bag was torn but had never been opened. I had recently read this post from Goodwill Haunting so I was on the lookout for my own $600 scores!
The best part about church rummage sales? My total cost for all of these items, plus a milk glass candlestick and a purple denim jacket and embellished jean skirt for little Miss VJIMT came to a grand total of $9.25! Gotta love 'em!
Love rummage sales. You found some wonderful treasures. I love the little wood box.
~Heidi
Posted by: Simply Bungalow | 18 October 2011 at 09:59 PM
A great day for you!!
Posted by: Jill | 15 October 2011 at 04:16 PM
Church rummages rock.
http://onegalstrash.blogspot.com/2009/09/yet-another-church-rummage.html
xox
Pam
Posted by: One Gal's Trash | 14 October 2011 at 11:54 PM
We have a huge Church Rummage Sale here in the morning. It is an annual event and it's a good one. The prices can't be beat. I am so excited I probably will not be able to sleep tonight. Looks like you had pretty good luck at your sale, hope I will be as lucky.
Posted by: Helen and Her Daughters | 14 October 2011 at 08:38 PM
Church sales are the best!! I try my best not to miss one in my area if I can help it! I love that little dovetailed box - very cute...
Posted by: Ellen | 14 October 2011 at 07:23 PM
Love the needlepoint.
Posted by: Donna Rosato | 14 October 2011 at 02:10 PM
rummage sales are slowly dying out here, lack of volunteers I understand.
Posted by: Jan Marriott | 14 October 2011 at 01:07 PM