Early yesterday morning, my Dad and I slipped out of the house
and went to the big yard sale down the street
while sister Lynn stayed with Mom.
It was really fun to share this time with Dad and it was beautiful...
...warm and sunny here in Florida.
I found this pretty little pin with the initials IHP.
I don't know if the pin once belonged to
Miss Irma Henrietta Parker or
Ingrid Helga Pierce or Ilsa Hanna Pepper...
or perhaps Imogen Heap Peabody.
But I like to think the initials stand for...
In His Presence.
And so I bought the little pin for $1.00
I also found these 3 crystal strands... all 3 for 50 cents.
I loved the graphics on the cover of this book of violin music.
As indicated on the bottom...it cost $1.00 back in 1902...
...and that is exactly what I paid for it yesterday.
And just look at this old ironstone platter from the late 1800's...
It was a steal at $3.00!
This rusty, old, heavy machinist tool box
was the very first thing we saw.
My Dad might have wondered why I was bothering to look at it...
but even he did not flinch when I said I would take it...
...for the one dollar price!
The bottom drawer is my favorite...
...skinny with cool compartments.
I can't wait to clean it up a bit.
The old reader is not in great condition
so I won't mind taking it apart for an art project or two.
It has some great illustrations and fun words.
An old green Allspice tin.
An old Jiffy Kodak camera...
to set on the shelf with my other vintage cameras.
Just in case you were wondering about the old photo...
...that is my grandmother..
...my Mother's Mother...Hazel Laura.
Front and center.
(The one with the X on it that says Me!)
Do you know that Nana and I went to the same college?
She was quite a girl...smart, headstrong and full of fun.
Just like my Mom!
Here are the little, child sized Swedish enamelware cups
after I cleaned them all up.
So charming!
First, I found the little red and white enamel dishes
and now these blue and white cups.
Oh what a lucky girl I am.
:)
So that's all for today.
Hope you had a great weekend!
Awesome items! Guess we have to visit a marcket in Florida then...;-)
ReplyDeleteThose are some awesome finds!
ReplyDeletewow....soooooo jealous here! you found some gorgeous treasures there and to be able to do so while feleing the warm sun on your face and in the company of your dad. can't get better than that can't it?
ReplyDeleteyour finds are all so wonderful - the ironstone platter and the metal box are the best! wishing you well with your family...
ReplyDeleteamy of four corners design
I'm happy you went outside,you have found very nice things!.
ReplyDeleteGreat treasures! Glad you are spending some quality time with your parents is warm weather. It is going to snow here tonight and tomorrow. You may want to stay there until it thaws;)
ReplyDelete~Debra xxx
Capers of the vintage vixens
I love the brooch...you got some really great treasures!
ReplyDeleteI love that....In His Presence! And it looks just like He was taking you around garage saling too as you found some wonderful treasures.
ReplyDeleteI am heading to Webster tomorrow. I went to Mt. Dora today. Ahhhh the thrill of the hunt. Have a great week
Hugs
Becky
Hi Laura...beautiful things...you and your momare in my prayers darling...hope your mom is doing fine ....love you...oww that beautiful bottle ...standing here next to me.....thanks again darling...you make me verry happy !! love you...xxx
ReplyDeletewow - all that stuff at yard sales? You are a lucky gal!
ReplyDeleteawww Laura I love all your wonderful finds, thanks for sharing. I live in a small city in Argentina, it's too hard to get those charms here. Yes, you are a lucky girl!
ReplyDeleteHugs!
Fabulous finds and
ReplyDeletewonderful pictures too
Thanks for letting us all see the treasures
Sending Love and Prayers
xo
Pam
Oh I love all of your treasures. They look fabulous. You really did well and I would have taken that tool box too. How fun. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh looks like you had FUN, FUN, FUN ~ wow! What lovely treasures. I am so longing to go to garage/yard sales ~ but it's still tooooo cold ;-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great haul. You did so well. Fiona
ReplyDeleteHi Laura, you found some great things, esp. like the tool box. I was wondering if you saw my blog and your name featured there! If not, I hope you stop by and see what I'm talking about :)
ReplyDeleteOh my!! You had some great luck! I never find such cool and cheap things at yard sales. Being a lover of drawers, those for a $1 are super great. So glad you had some quality time with your dad and hope your mom is comfortable.
ReplyDeleteYou all stay in my prayers.
Annette
Oh my, what beautiful images, better than a magazine. I am definitely a new follower of yours, so much to read. What a gorgeous pin you found. Maybe it means "In (a) heavenly place".
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Dressedtothe9s
Loved checking out your "finds". What fun, and a nice tine with your Dad.
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures. Antique Rose
Nice finds - I especially like the pin and crystals.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your evening.
Hey Laura,
ReplyDeleteLooks like you found the perfect yard sale! I love the pin, and I definitely vote for "In His Presence"....you are so clever!
I just got home from Shelley's. I bought a sign back from her that I sold her about 5 years ago! We do this a lot!
Sending prayers for your Mom and family. Take care,
Blessings,
Susie
wowie!!! that was a great sale!
ReplyDeleteWow what a great gathering of items you found. I do not think it will warm up here for yardsales for a long time. Rain tomorrow turning to snow tomorrow night. Maybe I need to move to Florida!!! ~~Sherry~~
ReplyDeleteGreat finds!!! What fun, and to spend time with your father--priceless. Thanks for sharing,
ReplyDeleteJeanette
indeed, you did find some special items and also with your dad. storing up a few more memories with your dad. isn't your aunt a sweetie. Bestest,Denise
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you had a ball getting out with your dad! I love all of your great finds...the bracelet is beautiful and I love the tool box. I would have really liked to have found those white enamel cups! Hope the rest of your weekend was lovely.
ReplyDeleteXO,
Jane
Oh my what wonderful finds...
ReplyDeleteBlessings...
xoxo Gert
wow girl, you hit a great sale! love everything you got but my fav is the pin. my thoughts and prayers remain with you and your family, and with your mom.
ReplyDeletehugs,
shelley
Laura you uncover the best stuff. I can see so many uses for the tool box...great find!
ReplyDeleteI love the old photo. Look at how cute those girls are dressed!
Your yard sale treasures are great. Your time with your father is priceless! How wonderful for you. sandi
ReplyDeleteYou got some fabulous things, Laura! Yard sale season can't come quick enough for me!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like the sale of my dreams! Your
ReplyDeletewere very lucky to come across such beautiful
things!
Jane
Flora Doora
What a great yard sale. I would have bought those same things. How nice to have a morning with you Dad. How lucky you are.
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing. Love all your finds. Charmaine
ReplyDeleteOh what fun you had! I love those kind of sales where you walk away with not ONE amazing find but a whole trunk load! So happy for you!
ReplyDeleteBeth
That must have been the best yardsale ever! I am IN LOVE with the enamelware cups and the In His Presence pin...perfect!
ReplyDeleteIn love with everything! I cannot wait for the yard sales to start here in the Midwest.
ReplyDeleteLucky Girl,
ReplyDeleteYou hit the jackpot. What great prices! I love that camera. I've been looking for one. Maybe, I'll be lucky soon.
Take Care,
xxx Liz
Oh you lucky chickie... It pays to get up early and head out for some fun, doesn't it? I can never convince myself of that when I'm all cozy in my little bed....
ReplyDeleteWarm blessings,
Spencer
Great finds Laura. Glad you got to have some fun shopping.
ReplyDeletexx
C
LOVE your finds! When you have something rusty like the toolbox, what do you use to clean it up? I have two items that are tin or metal...I like some rust but want to clean them up just a bit. thanks!
ReplyDeleteSuch fantastic finds. I love tag sales. And extra special that your Dad was with you for these special items. Are you giving him the toolbox? Just love, Love, LOVE the enamel cups and the crystals. You sure have an eye for treasures.
ReplyDeleteBlessYourHearts
Incredible ~ first thing that came to my mind when I saw that ring was "In His Presence"!! What lovely, lovely finds, Laura!
ReplyDeleteBlessings ~
Dawn.
What a haul!
ReplyDeleteHazel is so striking, even through the years in black and white. Wowie!
Awesome finds. Love that rusty machinist tool box. too cool.
ReplyDeleteWhat fantastic treasures Laura. I bet you staggered back up the street with all your finds. I love the In His Presence pin - all old jewellery is so special I always think.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous day, I have loved looking at your wonderful treasures, it will be nice to see what you do with them, you always make things look so pretty.
ReplyDeleteHugs Lynn xx
une bien belle chine,avec de beaux souvenirs.
ReplyDeleteBon courage ma chère Lynn pour ta maman.
Amitiés,a kiss of France
manon
What a wonderful things and for small prices.Very nice.
ReplyDeleteYou got some nice things there. I always grab crystals if I spot them. following your cool blog now!
ReplyDeleteLaura, is your $1 pin a "steel cut" piece? I found something similar a couple of years ago in a bow shape for $4 and when I looked them up online discovered they're worth easily $40 and up.
ReplyDeleteYour find is extraordinary for $1! So pretty!
Diane
Such awesome finds!!!! I love the cups!!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice week my friend
GREAT finds and to share the shopping with your DAD, AWESOME! Love the pin and what you say the initials stand for:) Enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteWhy doesn' my neighborhood have cool stuff like that???????? I willl have to be more diligent I think... You nabbed some great things.... Love the enamelware cups.... Maryannexo
ReplyDeleteNothing like that at yard sales here...what a stash!! I love those cups,my Mom had some like that only red wish I had them!!!!Lots of love my sweet Laura...x0x0
ReplyDeleteHi Laura, the pin is just amazing. I love your idea for the initials, just perfect! Having that photo is just priceless. Sounds like you had a wonderful day!
ReplyDeletexo,
Debra
Such great treasures! You are a lucky finder...love that photograph!
ReplyDeleteOh yes Laura, you truly was a lucky girl,- so many wonderfull things for almost nothing!!!
ReplyDeleteI woun`t even tell you what those things would have been paid for here in DK....
xo,Dorthe
I love it all !!
ReplyDeleteOh, don't you just love sales like that!
ReplyDeleteLoving the enamelware...so sweet. I have a red polka dot enamelware teapot that I bought at a Paris flea market when I was a student there a hundred years ago. It makes me smile every time I look at it. :) Love your blog, and will visit often. cheers...
ReplyDeleteYour artfully photographed images
ReplyDeleteare so dreamy. You have such a gift.
Thanks for sharing.
Love all your finds. You have such an amazing eye. Your photos are beautiful as always.
ReplyDeleteHappy Weekend,
Heidi
I knew you would unearth treasures. They are wonderful. Love the old tool chest and can't wait to see what you will do with it!
ReplyDeleteLaura, you might need a U-Haul on the way back, well, depends when you get back. Knowing you, I know you will find more great things.
Miss you, love, Evi
P.S. Tell Lynn I hope to get "Hope" on her way tomorrow.
Just want you to know I am thinking of you, Laura!
ReplyDelete((hugs))
Great finds. Especially love the tool box and bling with IHP. I agree with In His Presence! Beautiful.
ReplyDeletei love all your treasures, what exciting finds! i'm feeling inspired to go to a garage sale or a flea market.... i haven't been in a while. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDelete~Cheryl
What a lucky girl you are to find all those treasures. Love the vintage camera, I'm fascinated by all them from vintage to modern ones.
ReplyDeleteIt's just amazing how you find the best stuff for such incredibly low prices, Laura. You definitely have a gift. How nice that your Dad went with you, too.
ReplyDeleteHi Laura, I just got the issue of Artful Blogging and saw your gorgeous photos and article!!! How fabulous that must be to see it in print for so many people to enjoy:) Congratulations!
ReplyDelete~Debra xxx
Capers of the vintage vixens
Wonderful treasures, all of them!
ReplyDeleteoh those little cups are just darling and I love the way you have photographed them!!
ReplyDeleteTrish
Wonderful finds...especially love the pin and the little Swedish cups and I'm sure the best part of all was spending time with your dad.
ReplyDelete~jermaine
these are amazing...i could even afford it with my currency which is at least 10 x weaker than the dollar...enjoy your treasures...looking forward to see what you do with them..
ReplyDeleteWow! Florida sure has great yard sales!
ReplyDeleteLove the pin and the crystals!
I've been thinking of you all.....
What fun to visit your blov and see all your wonderful finds!
ReplyDeleteGoodness Laura, just as I got over swooning at the finds (especially the book and the metal box, I nearly fell off my chair when I found out your grandmother's name. My nana's name is Hazel too :)
ReplyDeleteStill thinking of you
xxx
Wow Laura, I need to go yard salin' with you! What finds! Love the enamel cups from Sweden, and that platter! Great job, xoxo tami
ReplyDeletewow!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeletelove the old book!
♥♥♥
sleep well
Rosa
I love yard sales or as we call them here, garage sales. I also love the 'IHP' pin... what a find. x
ReplyDeleteOh my dear Laura- you made wonderful purchases! I love the pin- and especially love your interpretation of the initials. Love those precious enamel cups. This post brings back some precious memories for me. My parents would winter in Florida- and I would visit. We would visit the yardsales and flea markets. That time spent with your Father is your most precious gift--
ReplyDeleteVicki
I want to shop with you! Wonderful finds at bargain prices!
ReplyDeleteHi, Ive just discovered your blog and now Im totally hooked! Your got some fantastic bargains - i would love to go across the pond and take a shopping trip with you! Scarlett x
ReplyDeleteAwesome articles on I can not believe you were able to find a sale! It was raining this weekend so there were too many sales for me to go to.I never find something as fresh and cheap at yard sales.
ReplyDeleteLaura, that was quite a yard sale! I would have had the same kind of fun as you coming up with what the initials could have stood for. I am praying for you, your Mom, and family.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful "hunt" you must have shared with your dad. So happy you were able to take a break and get a breath of fresh air. I have been in your shoes and there is nothing easy about it. You are all in my prayers. ox
ReplyDeleteI definitely like your take on the initials "I H P" best of all, Laura! You really scored with all your fabulous finds. But where on earth do you store all these terrific treasures? ;)
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/
These are just beautiful,Lovely display's
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