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Monday, April 25, 2011

Never Buy More Than You Can Carry If...



Garden ornaments are finding their way inside our houses.

One, I found this weekend, is not going outside any time soon. He is too regal.

Look at David.



 I went to a garage sale Saturday and that lady had many wonderful things. She could not have been thirty years old and she must have been selling three hundred cook books {not to mention design and garden books}. I had trouble carrying David and a large urn I bought down a hill and into the street but was quite determined to succeed. Never buy more than you can carry if you are alone and parking is horrid.

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All this stuff on the table, plus five Henckel knives, were thirty-five dollars. The seller was just glancing at what you had and announcing one lump sum. I can do that!
I got two Pottery Barn pillow covers, several PB kitchen towels, a table cloth, two books, a white quilt and a duvet cover and shams. The large white urn is now in the window seat.


This pillow cover appears to be vintage.


The pillow looks very pretty on the living room sofa. It even has touches of PINK in it. I still like pink darlings.

I am not keeping all these goodies. Some will be sold this weekend or be placed on consignment.
I am partying here:

Nifty Thrifty Tuesdays


grace surrounds us
Olive
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39 comments:

  1. DianeApril 25, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Wow! What a score!

    I adore the pillow cover. It is beautiful! You should definitely keep that.

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  2. Katherines CornerApril 25, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    Great finds! I enjoyed my visit to your lovely blog. I'm following you now! I invite you to visit my blog Katherine's Corner. The latest giveaway prize is a gorgeous dress. Hugs!

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  3. Lakota [Faith Hope and Charity Shopping]April 25, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    Gorgeous cushion cover, really lovely.
    Lakota x

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  4. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleApril 25, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    You found some great things and got a lot for thirty five dollars. Love the tall silver vase, too.

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  5. LynnApril 25, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Looks like you truly hit the Mother Lode! That pillow is fab and I had to peel my eyebrows off the ceiling at the mention of Henckel knives for $35! Enjoy:@)

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  6. RhondaApril 25, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    NOw, that's my kind of garage sale and my kind of items. You got some beautiful things!!
    It's amazing how much we can carry when we have to!
    Rhonda

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  7. Julie MarieApril 25, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Hi Olive, what wonderful treasures!!! I have sometimes paid teenagers that are helping at the sales to carry things to my car... works for me!... xoxo Julie Marie

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  8. JaneApril 25, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Great finds! She must have been really cleaning out her house. Love that urn!!
    Jane

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  9. UnknownApril 25, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    wow- what an eye you have! love it all, especially David!
    great job girl!

    Karen

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  10. UnknownApril 25, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    Oh my goodness! What lovely finds! I love all you bought!

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  11. Blondie's JournalApril 25, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    I love it all, Olive!! We should go thrifting together...you can get the great deals for us and I'll carry everything!! lol!

    XO,
    Jane

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  12. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeApril 25, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Wow, you really did hit the jackpot. I love David, and all the linens are fabulous. Great books too. Thanks so much for linking to TTT. Hugs, marty

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  13. AnonymousApril 25, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Wow Olive! You really scored! I love that gorgeous pillow! That's amazing the girl was so young and had so many cookbooks! :)
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  14. Susie @ Step inside my homeApril 25, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    Beautiful finds at the garage sale you attended on Saturday. The pillow cover is gorgeous...is it crewel? Great colors. All that for $35 - screamin' deal! ~Susie

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  15. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeApril 25, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    Great find! Love your room, so pretty!

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  16. Korrie@RedHenHomeApril 25, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Ooh, I am jealous of your wonderful finds! Can't wait to go to my first garage sale of the season!
    Thanks for stopping by Red Hen Home.

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  17. SueApril 25, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    I lurve that pillow!! And the vases and the garden ornie are not shabby, either. How fun to shop this way. If the rain would ever stop here, the sales would would begin in earnest. I am hankering for some good buys like yours. :-)
    ~ Sue

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  18. middle childApril 25, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    You got a wonderful deal!

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  19. FaricaApril 25, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    What great finds! Thanks for visiting my blog!!

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  20. Nita StacyApril 25, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    What a great haul. I love that vintage pillow cover. The silver urn would have come home with me for sure. And the white urn is fabulous and yes, I think David needs to stay inside.

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  21. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageApril 26, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    Oh my! Love the pillow! You did very well all around, I'd say!

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  22. Susan FreemanApril 26, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    What wonderful finds ~ even if you did have to carry such a big load!

    Love,
    Susan and Bentley
    xxoo

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  23. Carol at SerendipityApril 26, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    Olive,

    You really scored. David is wonderful and worth the price of everything you bought. Good job.

    Carol

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  24. foreverdecoratingApril 26, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    All I can say is great Score!

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  25. SouthhamsdarlingApril 26, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    What wonderful finds! I love the pillow case and also love that garden ornament, David! I wish they had garage sales over here in England. All we have is car boot sales, where it is mostly a load of junk!!

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  26. LindyLouMacApril 26, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    You always find such brilliant things :)

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  27. Pam KesslerApril 26, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    I love that pillow. Are you having a garage sale yourself this weekend? If I start now maybe I can get down there in time.

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  28. Sunny Simple LifeApril 26, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Oh I want to go to the yard sales in your neighborhood. I haven't found one that great yet this year.

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  29. PicketApril 26, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Oh my word girl...what treasures and what a price!!! Love that pillow and I'd love to have grabbed some of those cook books and decorating books! Thanks for coming by girl...have a fantastic week....Picket

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  30. Designs on 47th StreetApril 26, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    Now this was a GREAT sale! My oh my! And I have to say...you are a brave soul to let loose some of these treasures. Yes, we do have to sometimes, don't we? I love what you found.

    Donna

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  31. lvroftiquesApril 26, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    Oooohhhh Olive I'm jumping with glee for you!! What a SCORE!! Of course you knew I was gonna love that bust of David *winks* And the pillow looks perfect on your sofa! I hope you'll be keeping it because it really works! And the henckels too?! I'm green and gleeful! LOL! Vanna

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  32. Nancy's NotesApril 26, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    Oh my heavens, Olive, you did terrific! I can't seem to find treasures like you do, way to go!

    Nancy

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  33. Becky from FloridaApril 26, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    What finds you have found Olive! Love them all! I probably would have made a day out of it.

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  34. Linda@Coastal CharmApril 26, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Olive,
    You found soooo many awesome items here...love that vase and that pillow cover is soooo PRETTY!!! Thanks for sharing at my party.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  35. laxsupermomApril 27, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Wow! What an incredible deal! The henckel knives alone would have been a bargain. Love that pillow cover! So Pretty! Thanks for sharing.

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  36. KathyApril 27, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    What a beautiful collection you walked away with! Great day's thrifting! I love it all, especially that beautiful pillow.

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  37. MelissaApril 27, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    I like the David but I love the pillow...what a lovely find.

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  38. SusyApril 28, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Love, love, love the pillow! A little pink does a girl good (:

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  39. RachelMay 6, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    What great finds!! I love the pillow cover and the bright and colorful towels (or is the table cloth? Behind the silver vase)!

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I adore your comments. They are like finding unexpected chocolates. olive

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