I love garage and estate sales, but it's been so hot here in Florida this summer, that I really haven't had a lot of interest. I was heading out Friday afternoon to do a few errands, when I saw an 'Estate Sale' sign just up the street. Now, I usually feel like the only good stuff goes first thing in an estate sale, but I went with my intuition and headed there. No cars, no lines of people, and no evidence that there was a thing to uncover.
Nothing in the house, but I had a ball in the garage! Neat old hoes, pics, a rake, old push broom, wooden handled screwdrivers, old rulers, old paint brushes, water can, galvanized bucket, neat old jar, nice wood bread board, vintage clothes pins, wood box, whisk broom, a crock and an electric drill.......all for $31!
Saturday morning, Michael and I were heading out to the Fair in Mt. Dora, and we decided to stop by again to ask about an old work bench in the garage. They weren't selling it, but I picked up a couple of old books and another paint brush...$8. As we were leaving, I noticed what looked like a fabric roll covered in plastic in a large garbage pile. I quickly checked it out, much to Michael's dismay, and proceeded to take it with me. He just had to ask if was okay to take it.....yes, help yourself.
Hallelujah, there were two rolls of vintage artist canvas, one primed....great, I've been wanting to paint a floor cloth. So, the third roll.........beautiful vintage, 100% linen artist cloth! I'm a happy girl!
So, the moral of the story is.......don't ever overlook a good trash pile!
Free is Good
I think I'll have fun this week with my new stuff!
