There is nothing I would not do for those who are really my friends.
I have no notion of loving people by halves, it is not my nature.
~ Jane Austen

Friday, February 19, 2010

Vintage Finds

Yesterday I was running some errands and due to some traffic problems in the local neighborhood I had to take a side street. Well, let me tell you...there was a guy putting up a sign for an estate sale. I stopped and asked when the sale was going to start...mind you I really don't do this type of thing. He offered me a presale look! Look at my goodies!
A pay dirt in vintage lace and 2 French books.

Look at this hankie lot! 30 TOTAL! My lucky day!
On one of my International trips to Finland in July was a memorable one for several occasions. One of the occasions, the group was taking a meeting break...touring their version of farmer's market. The sweet peas tasted like candy...you just popped open the kernel and ate the peas! The flowers were so vibrant! Their growing season is actually longer than ours...with 24 hours of day light. I did have a huge adjustment to the 24 hours of day light when trying to sleep.
I guess I should start keeping a journal on my blog posts of my travels and stories.

Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving such wonderful comments! Wishing you a wonderful Friday!

Sharon

15 comments:

Linda @ A La Carte said...

Wonderful estate sale finds. Love the hankies!!!

Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said...

Hi Sharon! What great finds! My heart definitely would have skipped a beat finding all those goodies!!

Tracy said...

Gorgeous goodies, Sharon!

I adore your blog background. Where did you get it?

Lorrie said...

What a serendipitous find! Love all that lace.

Lorrie

Dorthe said...

Beautifull, beautifull findings,
love them all,
you are a lucky woman.

Dorthe

Ruby said...

Right place, right time! How many times can we do that! Lovely stuff. It's vintage and white but I am GREEN!! ;0

Barbara said...

What exquisite treasures! Really lovin' that lace! I would love to hear some of your travel stories, too!

Hugs,
Barb

GARAGE SALE GAL said...

Hi Sharon,
HUGE SCORE!!! That is so great that you got in before the "sharkies"!!! Wonderful lace and hankies...oh and French books..
Happy Weekend!
Warmly,
Deb :)

Shirley said...

Hi Sharon, I envy your estate sale finds. I would love to hear stories about your travels. It would definitely be my way of seeing the world. Take care.

Patti Edmon Artist said...

If you're still pondering a giveaway, I think a few snips from your vintage lace finding might be in order! Wow, what cool stuff!

Mary Isabella and Kiley too! said...

Beautiful vintage laces. I love hearing about your travels thanks for sharing...m..

Scrap for Joy said...

Wow Sharon...it's lucky that you asked the question. What a dream to be allowed in to an estate sale early! You certainly got some beautiful things. I'm sure you'll be doing some beautiful things with that lace! Enjoy!
Joyce

Hearts Turned said...

Hi, Sharon! So glad I found your lovely blog today! What fabulous vintage finds--lucky you! I'm a vintage girl, too! I'm your newest follower & will be back often to see what you're up to...have a wonderful weekend!

Julia @ Vintage with Laces said...

These are great finds! I just love everything you bought. Enjoy your goodies!
Hugs,
Julia

Cathy said...

Oh, your finds just make my mouth water! You are a lucky girl! :-) Hugs, Cathy