Today is a scorcher. Hot enough that only a fool would be out garage sale-ing today.
But I took one for the team and went ahead and went out for a few minutes this morning.
Side note – Tim Hortons’ sour cream glazed donuts don’t do well in a hot car for very long. Yes, learned that one the hard way. Add them to the list of things not to lock up in your car on a hot day.
I did find a few things that sort of, maybe, made all the sweat worthwhile though.
I found a bushel basket that is taller than it is wide, so I’m not sure if it’s really a bushel basket, but let’s just call it that.
This is going to make an appearance on my fall front porch in a few months. Last year, I searched high and low for one this shape, so when I saw one at a garage sale, I jumped on it. Or sweated on it.
I found two Carol Brady-ish yellow daisy pillowcases with hand crocheted trimming on them.
There is nothing like laying your head down on a crisp pillowcase on a hot night. They just don’t make them like they used to (do I sound like I’m 90 years old?).
I bought the suitcase thinking it was just a great box. Thinking that maybe it used to hold a piece of office equipment or something weird. It was only a dollar, so I just grabbed it. No sniff test or anything.
When I got home and opened it, I was surprised to see this girlie lining in it.
It’s a little dirty on the inside, but it does not smell, so I will use it along with my other suitcases to keep myself from looking like a hoarder.
Did you brave the heat today in the interest of saving all things vintage?
And where do I apply for my official fool certificate?
Polly McCormick
ca-ute suitcase!! love that lining! i am so hot i cannot stand myself. grossssss
Vicki@MorePowerfulBeyondMeasure
I love you, a bushel and a peck. A bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck…ha! You did good! Love the case and all! Hot enough to melt donuts is hot!! Stay cool! Best, Vicki
Carlene @ Organized Clutter
I love old suitcases. Stacked or open filled with goodies. Very cool bushel basket.
Debbiedoos
Oh my how adorbs…you did take one for the team. The donuts, sorry, they did not do well LOL! We don’t have Tim Hortons here, however lots in Buffalo and they are so good!
Mary@mydogsmygardenandmary
Really like all your items. I went last week when it was hotter than you know what here. Got some great finds will I will do a post on. I really like that basket and yes your right it will look great for fall. I am getting anxious to decorate for fall. I’m tired of all this heat and we are only 1/2 way through summer.
Stay cool and have a big glass of ice tea.
Mary
Betsy@My Salvaged Treasures
Ooh, love all your pretty goodies, especially that basket. No fool certificates being given out for hunting down good stuff. I braved it later in the morning and am patting myself on the back:-)
Diane
I love the look of your basket. What a great find and the suitcase is really cute too!
Vickie @ Ranger 911
Oh, you are brave. There has been a sale going on for 2 days at the end of our block, but it’s so hot and humid I wasn’t even tempted to go. You found a wonderful basket and the suitcase is so pretty inside! Yes, I think it was worth your time.
Shara
That is a green bean basket. It is tall and narrow because the weight of the green beans won’t hurt the one underneath like it would if you put peaches or tomatoes in it. Also, You can hold it in one arm and pick with the other hand. I’m no farmer, but I am the daughter of a produce man.
Lottie
Love all your great finds, especially the lovely yellow pillowcases!
Tazas y Cuentos
Great finds! I love old suitcases and this is wonderful.
Besos!
Melinda
Great finds.
Too hot here also. We did the indoor
kind of shopping.
:o)
Musings from Kim K.
I’m smiling at your Carol Brady pillow case reference. They are fabulous. The lining in that suitcase is simply divine. You did good. It was definitely worth the sweat. While I was at work, my husband hit two estate sales and scored some vintage Halloween. I’m a happy lady!
Merri Jo
Your suitcase is darling! I’ve been eyeing baskets like that–a woman at the local flea market sells them as “French orchard baskets” for $29!–great score even worth sweating for😉. It was so pickin HOT here in IL, I didn’t even attempt going to several big sales….maybe tomorrow
NanaDiana
You brave, brave girl! I love your basket- I have seen them a few times here and there and never picked one up. Now I wish I had. I love good old pillowcases, too…especially on hot sticky nights. Hope you have a wonderful weekend- xo Diana
Kathy Moreland
Cute finds. Love all of them. I haven’t yard-saled in a while. But the thrift stores and consignment shops around here have taken my money. 🙂 Have a great weekend!
Jayne
You find the best things and in the heat! I cannot stand the heat but I made it to an estate sale and bought some major pieces of furniture and then had to go back with one of my sons to move it and even though the house is on the CT river there was no breeze or relief at all! My son look at me and exclaimed “Mom you can REALLY sweat!”. Kids are great at pointing out the obvious and embarrassing aren’t they?
Debbie
LOVE the suitcase! How fun would that be to decorate with the lid open! I’d say your shopping trip was worth all the perspiration. As long as you didn’t sweat all over the donuts….it’s all good.
xo
Jane
You are braver than I…..no garage sales in the heat for me! Love your finds, the suitcase was a great deal!
Jane
Melissa
The pillowcases are so pretty. That would have been a very frilly bed! : )
I love the suitcase. The inside of that one is really cool. The patterned fabric is gorgeous!
Style Sisters
You scored! I think it was worth the sweat! Haha I had to laugh about the Carol Brady pillow cases!! Love that! Come link up your post at my party Centerpiece Wednesday http://thestylesisters.blogspot.com/2013/07/centerpiece-wednesday-85-and-wrap-up.html
Karin
JunkStuffTreasures
I also braved the oppressive heat last week for a few sales. And, of course, I found some treasures! Can’t let the weather stop us from scoring!