Love/Hate Relationships

I spent my Valentine's Day evening at the auction. You know I have a love/hate relationship with the auctions I've attended, but this one had lots of stuff that appealed to me.

Mr. VJIMT was working late, so I bribed the children with pizza and guilted the teenager into playing Monopoly with his little sister as a Valentine's Day present to her. And to me.

Those of you following my Facebook page saw a few things I didn't get, like the pink birdcage and stand (the photo quality was too small to post here, since it was from the online catalogue), and this Mad Men era ombre bowl serving set. I am definitely having non-buyer's remorse over this one.

I also didn't get these fans.

Or this box of Putz houses.

I really didn't want more Putz houses, as I still have some listed in my Etsy shop from the last time I bought a lot at the auction, but I was enamored of the spun cotton snowman that was perced on top.

This lot of santa candy containers went for about $50. Not to me; I have plenty of those to sell too.

But I did get a birdcage! This one actually appealed to me more than the other, and after I lost that bidding war this one went practically unnoticed. It's headed to Clover Market in April, unless Mr. VJIMT takes a shine to it.

I also picked up this local college pennant to take to the market.

And this adorable little stuffed terrier (?), bulldog (?), who's all of 5 inches tall.

It would have been fine had I stopped there, but somehow I managed to come home with more bizarre stuffed animals, like the scary ones I got TWO YEARS AGO that have yet to be listed. 

These guys have Etsy 365 Project written all over them. And have me leaning towards the "hate" part of the relationship!

Comments

[Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces]

I've never been to an auction before...and you are definitely making me want to go!! Awesome goodies...

[Melissa]

That looks like a pretty cool auction. Ours are mostly just full of farm equipment and tools, never anything neat. So I jumped onto your project, kind of. I'm just starting my Etsy shop so I'm trying to beef up my listings everyday. It's kind of a pain, but it seems like a good habit to get into. Thanks for the inspiration!

[Annette]

This is when I really understand the "hate" part. Is there a special security place in your home that you keep some of the "things" that make their way into your trunk?
The bird cage is cool!

[Mad Maine]

Oooh, love the ombre bowl set. And that is a really neat bird cage you got, cool door! I spent Valentine's Day out getting stuff too, but at Goodwill. I really made out with some scores this time too :-)

[Linda Emery]

Those stuffed animals are really something... I suppose someone could think of SOMEthing to do with them... but it beats the heck out of me what that would be! Good luck!

[barbara]

You know, there's something oddly appealing about those old stuffed animals. Kind of charming. I've come home with much worse.