Yard Saling - The Karma Way

For the first time this year, I went yard sale’ing last Saturday.    I was out running errands on Friday and noticed that there were tons of yard sale signs everywhere.   Which led me to the conclusion that this might have been the "grand finale" for the year.  How smart am I?  Lol.

As is typical for me, I didn’t pay any attention to the clock and before I knew it, it was noon.  Dawdle, dawdle - not good.  A lot of sales end at 1 or 2.  Oh well, whatever will be will be.  I set off for an estate sale being held by an 87 year old man.    Upon arrival I chit-chatted with him for few minutes  and then went off to poke around.  He told me that everything was 1/2 off.  Good thing.  His things were kind of pricey.

Vintage Aurora Borealis necklaces and a pair of earrings.

 

This picture really picked up the beautiful colors of the AB beads.

I also picked up a couple of portable radios and then went to pay for my wares.  I spent some time talking (well more listening actually) to the gentleman as he regaled me with tales of days gone by.   After listening for a while, I headed off.   When I turned on my car and saw the time – oh balls!   I’ve missed everything – it was 2:15!

Oh well.  Such is life.  Driving home, I saw a yard sale sign and decided to follow it to see if it might still be on and, although winding down, it was.   I poked around and was guided to a free section.  That’s where I found this!

A beautiful, vintage white frosted glass lamp with handpainted roses.  Gorgeous!  (And, yes, it works!)

(I also got a dog crate but you know what they look like so no pic.)

I wasn’t ready to go home yet so I decided to visit one of my favorite consignment shops, Sister Goods.  It was too late for yard sales but they are open until 5 pm so off I went.  When I pulled up, their small parking lot was cordoned off.  They were just closing down their yard sale!  One of the owners, Mary, saw me and told me that there was a stack of boxes,  full of goodies and  “free for the taking”.  After a few minutes, this is what I came away with…..

Another lamp….and it works!

Beautiful Edwin Knowles serving plate dated 1937.

Odd ‘n Ends.

Craft project supplies.

There was still a ton of stuff left but I was happy with what I had found.   So I hopped in my car and off I went.   Done for the day.

But wait….what is that?  Another consignment shop!  Should I?  Shouldn’t I?  Why not!

Look what I found!    Monogrammed silverplate cream & sugar and a large teapot (made in Bavaria)!

Now that really was enough for one day! 

Moral of this long-winded story?  I could have rushed off to follow my agenda but chose to listen to the stories of the old gentleman instead.   Now I'm not patting my self on the back because I thoroughly enjoyed listening but I do think that you "get what you give".   Karma is a wonderful thing.

I’m linking up to Vintage Thingies Thursday hosted by Suzanne.  Now she’s a lady with good karma!