Wow – Did I Score!!!!
This past weekend there was a fabulous neighborhood Garage Sale that took place in the neighborhood behind our home. I would say 60% of the neighborhood took part in the event and I had a blast going from house to house to see all the great finds waiting to be found!
This Garden Bench is the perfect addition to a part of the garden that is a work in progress……not sure exactly what I will do with this bench – but for $5.00, yes, $5.00 I certainly can find a place for it!
Sweet Ornate Silver Dish $.50
Picked up this sweet galvanized bucket for $.50 – great to collect my girlz eggs!
When I came across a table filled with silver, I just about fainted! All of these pieces were purchased for $5.00 each – no kidding! I always love finding charming ways to display my floral cuttings in. So these will be perfect!
Saving the my favorite find best for last – was these darling silver platter. This round footed platter was also just $5.00 can you imagine that? It is really quite heavy & is marked on the bottom, not sure what the significance of the mark is – anyone out there know?
Well whatever it’s worth or history, this beauty is now adoring my kitchen counter snack area!
xoxo, tracie
Comments
Markus
French Farmhouse 425
Cher
XO,
Jane
You really got a bargain on the silver. I would love to raid your snack area!
Eileen
Great finds!!
p.s. did you receive my email regarding your custom inspiration holder? it's ready! let me know when i should open the shop and list it for you. ok?
Maura :)
In regards to your search for info
on the markings on your platter, this site is helpful
http://www.925-1000.com/british_marks.html
It also has a forum for shared
information tho I'm not sure how active the exchange of info is....
Looking forward to hearing what you
find from your markings research!
PS you may have come across this tip before, but in case you haven't a surprisingly effective/gentle/inexpensive way to clean old silver is toothpaste.
BTW, I did the same thing and posted about it. I thought of you when my mother, who went with me, picked up a couple of flower stands made of wrought iron. They looked just like something that belonged in your garden. :o)
I wanted to tell you that I'm so sorry I haven't been able to link up to your garden parties this last two weeks. It kills me! :o) Sigh..
I've had lots of company non-stop for two weeks and could just barely do my usual posts. But I have lots of great material for this Thursday. Praying I don't have any more unexpected company..much as I love them. :o)
xo
Donna @ Comin' Home
Blessings My Friend,
~Emily
The French Hutch
Wow you certainly did score!
You can't beat those prices *winks*
I love all the pretty silver! Vanna
Wow, those finds are so nice. I love the silver tea pot and the footed server.
Well actually, I think every piece is an excellent score!!
All the Best,
Christine
We did much the same thing on Saturday, but I mostly brought home plants.
*hugs*Deb
Thanks for dropping by Bittersweet.
Yes, I agree it is interesting and exciting to witness the different blooming times from far away places.
Jill 00
You certainly did find some wonderful treasures at amazing prices. Yahoo! So happy for you - the silver pieces are amazing - love the bench - I cannot have enough or too many places to sit and to enjoy the garden!
Thank you for sharing this with A Return to Loveliness,
God Bless,
Kathy
Love everything you bought but I would arm wrestle you for that adorable garden bench. :)))
KAT
treasures said…
You found a great neighborhood garage sale too! Gorgeous finds! Love all that silver! So funny that we both went to neighborhood garage sales behind our houses this weekend and posted about it :).
Enjoy your treasures! I'll be linking at your party this week!
Have a great day~
~ Julie
Vanessa
Blesings,
Sandi