This week my mom and I went to an auction. I have been to many auctions, and my mom goes all the time, having been an antique dealer. This was a small outdoor auction of mainly stuff you might see at a yard sale or in a dumpster, and a small selection of nicer stuff. I spied this large picnic basket amidst the box lots soon after we arrived. It was filled with smaller ugly baskets, most of which I threw out. It was one of the most expensive things I bought, for about $13, and it's in great condition. I'm thinking about whitewashing it for a soft romantic look, and staging it with some linens and plates. It could also look great with a plaid wool blanket and an antique thermos.
I got a big haul of glassware for almost nothing. All these pieces cost me around $10 total.
Included is this little collection of lead crystal toothpick holders, a couple votives, a few shot glasses and some super-delicate juice glasses.
My favorite piece is this aqua butter dish. Love the color.
Not included in the $10 are these crystal chandy drops that I bought for $12 a lot. There are 29 large drops and 73 smaller ones - 102 drops for $24. Now I am on the lookout for a big chandelier to bling up with my crystals.
The day after the auction we went to the flea market. More junk! I bought an extremely ornate picture frame for $15. The frame has a piece of plywood backing all ready to be turned into a chalkboard. I am thinking about gold leafing it like Miss Mustard Seed did to hers.
I also got an ornate silver S&P set for $3, a pair of candlesticks for $5 and a beaded bag for $10.
One last thing, last weekend I picked up another gold mirror for $12. The one in my living room had been intended for the bedroom but never made it up the steps. Maybe this one will. Maybe.
Actually, my mom remarked that I have way too many ideas for one house, and that I am going to have to open a shop. Hmm.
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Beautiful Junk Saturday!
10 comments:
What great finds! Love the frame & crystal drops especially. Thanks for coming by and checking out my lovely chair & good luck finding one of your own.
You really did well, Tracy. I love your idea for a chalkboard for the frame, it's great that it came with the backing!! Love the candlesticks and glassware, too. These are all things I would have swooped up had I been there. The picnic basket is going to work for so many thing!! I know you had fun!! :-)
XO,
Jane
Really, all of that glass ware for $10! Yep, I'm thinking your mum is right :)
Thanks for linking to the party Tracy.
LOL I think that all the time, ' I either have to find a shop or add on to my house!'
I most recently thought this when I discovered some lovely wallpaper for $1 a roll which I bought with no actual room that I want to paper. A $25k addition to the house so I can use $6 worth of wallpaper? Why not!
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Hello, New follower, and yes we love all the treasures we find! You did find a lot of goodies, love the 102 drops, can't believe the price, so expensive here ane hard to find!
I just love all the great treasures you found! especially love the candlesticks and the silver S&P set.
Drooling over all your amazing loot! Glassware, candle sticks, ornate frame and mirror!!! Love!
Xx Patience
Wow!! You got some amazing stuff!!! I love it all...but I'm CRAZY over that ornate frame. It will make a great chalkboard, :)
nice post thanks for sharing God bless you loves from holland..
The whole auction idea is intimidating to me. After seeing the amazing amount of goodies that you bought, I soooo want to get over my fear.
The cake stand is my fave, although the soon-to-be chalkboard is also cool. Wait, I really love the glasses...:)
You do need a store!
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