Sunday, September 27, 2009

5 White Pumpkins, 17 Metal Drawers and a Fruitcake



It was beautiful yesterday on our drive up to the lake....



The foliage is changing color and autumn is upon us in all its glory...



We stopped at a farm stand where we found the white pumpkins I love so much...
....you know how I feel about orange!



Not far past the farm stand we saw a sign that said BARN SALE.....
....Miraculously, Rob agreed to make the turn and follow the signs to the sale..



There really wasn't too much there but I spied this old set of metal drawers marked $3 and I knew I had to have it...
I also knew Rob would make "that face"...
So while he was looking over the old John Wayne videos...I gave the elderly gentleman the $3 for the 17 drawers... (so what if one is missing...no problem!)



It all worked out fine after a few negotiations (with Rob)...
As a bonus (?) one of the drawers even came full of rusty nuts and bolts!



My ever so cooperative and agreeable husband also stopped at one of my favorite antique shops along the way and I found this old tin...Smith's White Fruit Cake....how appropriate...

It was a happy fall Saturday and after we arrived at the lake house, I kept up my end of the bargain and we even got a lot of outside work done!

Hope your weekend was good....Getting ready for another week of work!
Take care, Laura :)
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24 comments:

  1. LisaSeptember 27, 2009 at 9:24 PM

    Oh white pumpkins! They are great! I know they will look lovely in your home! You found some really great treasures!
    Hugs, Lisa

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  2. Julie MarieSeptember 27, 2009 at 9:25 PM

    Hello Laura, what wonderful finds! I too love white pumpkins (and orange ones!) The countryside is beautiful... Happy Autumn! Bisous... Julie Marie

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  3. SheilaSeptember 27, 2009 at 10:46 PM

    $3.00 for 17 drawers? Uhhh can you say SCORE! I can't wait to see what you do with them :) Have a great Monday.

    Sheila

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  4. The Green PeaSeptember 27, 2009 at 11:20 PM

    Hello Laura, I really think the white pumpkins are pretty. Soooo cottage like! sandi

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  5. mimi charmanteSeptember 27, 2009 at 11:48 PM

    I found my set of 33 drawers - one missing as well - a year ago and absolutely love it! It too was filled with rusty odds and ends and it was such fun exploring it all with my 7 year old!
    Great find,
    xx

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  6. The Feathered NestSeptember 27, 2009 at 11:59 PM

    3 dollars???? Laura, you are the junkin' queen!!! I love those white pumpkins...I feel the same way about orange, I just. can't. take it :) I hope you have a great week sweetie, xxoo,
    Dawn

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  7. PearlSeptember 28, 2009 at 12:37 AM

    White pumpkins? I've seen these before and wanted some last year so I'm on the hunt. Looks like you had a fun wkend. Have a great week.

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  8. Julia @ Vintage with LacesSeptember 28, 2009 at 1:08 AM

    I love the large white pumpkins. I had only found small ones yet. The metal drawers were a super bargain and the tin is very pretty! Julia :-)

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  9. manon 21September 28, 2009 at 2:01 AM

    tes courges blanches je les imagine dans le champs!
    et le meuble chez moi!!!!
    amitiés

    manon

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  10. LiLi M.September 28, 2009 at 2:27 AM

    Great haul! It was such beautiful Summer wheather up here, spend the Sunday at a big car boot sale! Have a great week!

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  11. Beth GalesSeptember 28, 2009 at 5:58 AM

    So neat! I can't wait to see what you do with the drawers!

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  12. Brabourne FarmSeptember 28, 2009 at 6:53 AM

    I love the old metal drawers - what a great find. Your photos of the lake are beautiful - would love to see more. Leigh

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  13. Susie~From My Home To YoursSeptember 28, 2009 at 7:33 AM

    Thanks for sharing the lovely pictures of the fall scenery, just beautiful. We sure don't get those colors here in Florida! I can't imagine how thrilled you were to find that awesome metal set of drawers...love them! Have a wonderful week
    Susie

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  14. cheryl kuhnSeptember 28, 2009 at 7:33 AM

    oh my gosh, what a steal on the drawers, you are a lucky, lucky gal!!

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  15. UnknownSeptember 28, 2009 at 11:56 AM

    You had me at the white pumpkins. And then the "Too Die For" filing cabinets. Only, $3.00. What a steal. Can't wait to see what you are going to fill with.

    Can I ask what part of the country you are in? You are always finding the most amazing stuff.

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  16. TrouvaisSeptember 28, 2009 at 12:07 PM

    Fabulous metal drawers...can see it on thick industrial wheels for coffee table or with jute or grainsack tufted cushion for "window" seat. Keep the measurements of the space in your pocket for every flea jaunt...I'm sure come up with a great addition. Maybe a sign with an old 5 and 2. Glad you're back! Trish

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  17. Reginas CottageSeptember 28, 2009 at 1:57 PM

    Hello Laura
    Your white pumpkins are wonderful.The picture from the lake is amazing.I like autumn with all the wonderful colour,it's really wonderful.
    Have a nice week,
    Regina

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  18. Musings From A French CottageSeptember 28, 2009 at 2:01 PM

    What wonderful treasures. I LOVE those drawers!! Such an incredible deal and oh, so perfect. I too am a big fan of the white pumpkins. Glad you had a fun trip to the lake!!
    Blessings,
    Kathleen

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  19. RostroseSeptember 28, 2009 at 2:42 PM

    THREE Dollars! Of course it was necessary to buy them!!! (I really would like to see "that face" of your husband - I'm sure it is similar to my husman's special "hopping-face" ;-))
    I like the white pumpkins - I've never seen them in such a WHITE white!!!
    Hugs, Traude

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  20. CaroleSeptember 28, 2009 at 3:42 PM

    You scored again Laura....you must have radar! I bet I know where you bought that tin....though I have no idea what the name of the place is. Maybe you'll be able to use drawers when you set up your studio.
    xo,
    Carole

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  21. Julie@beingRUBYSeptember 28, 2009 at 5:41 PM

    Wow Laura
    $3 for those fabulous drawers!! I love them and have a thing about small drawers. PS I'm also not too fussed on orange, lovely to see these white pumpkins, not sure we have those here!! Have a great week x Julie

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  22. sueSeptember 29, 2009 at 9:15 AM

    $3????!!!!? Round here, they'd be about $150. You are a lucky lucky lucky girl.

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  23. JenniferOctober 1, 2009 at 2:46 PM

    May I come bargain and decor hunting with you? Great finds and designs! Jennifer

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  24. grumblebunnyNovember 4, 2009 at 12:21 AM

    $3, you say? THREE DOLLARS, YOU SAY. *cough* I need to breathe and calm down.... okay. I've seen similar metal drawers, in similar condition, selling for $400-$500 here in San Francisco. Of course, this is where people also pay $50-$75 for an old apple crate or gym basket. Bay Area prices are mad. Mad, I tell you.

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