Today I'm sharing my fabulous vintage haul from Michigan's Longest Garage
Sale.
Last weekend I was lucky enough to be in Michigan during their yearly
"Michigan's Longest Garage Sale." It covers about 180 miles on
U.S. 12, from New Buffalo to Detroit, MI. We just happened to
be not too far from New Buffalo, so that's where we started. It was
me, Mr. CBD and two of the three chickadees. None of them were as
excited as me, but they were all pretty good sports about it, all things
considered.
The first few stops weren't great, but as we continued on there
were some really good ones. You know what I'm talking
about. Those "that-looks-like-a-real-barn-I-think-we-should-stop"
moments. Priceless.
Here are a few shots of my haul.
For starters, I snagged a really pretty vintage birdcage for a song!
I've been wanting one for a long while now, but they're always too
pricey. This one's the real deal, it even came with
a tall metal stand (not pictured) that I can't wait to use. I'll most likely be painting it white.
Okay, so you knew I had to fit hydrangeas somewhere into this post, right?
I also snagged some vintage Reader's Digest Condensed Books, to use as chalkboard books for my upcoming sale. You might remember how I got this idea from my friend Betsy at My Salvaged Treasures.
I can't wait to put my own set on the mantle again this Halloween. My chalkboard book tutorial can be found here.
You can never have too many blue Mason jars, I always say.
And I even managed to pick up another jewelry display piece. I'm not
totally sure what it is, though. I picked it up in an old barn. Here's
one side, all rusty.
I couldn't help myself and just had to spray-paint the other side with
chalkboard paint. Now I can write cute stuff on it (or just use it as
a magnet board) while I hang my vintage necklaces from it.
I've saved the piece de resistance for last. We got this cabinet at a farm sale along the way. According to the
owner, it was a seed salesman's cabinet. It would travel in the
back of the truck from farm to farm as the salesman sold his seeds to the
local farmers. It needs some work, but nothing that we can't
handle. I can see it as a killer coffee table, or a sideboard,
or even the top piece to a sideboard. What do you think? Yes, I'm thinking white.
One last look at my finds. I also picked up some vintage rhinestone jewelry for a song. And that's
a good thing as I'm preparing for the Geneva, IL Festival of the
Vine on September 7-8th. And the countdown begins. Will I see you there?
Well, that's it until next time, friends!
I hope you enjoyed reading about
Michigan's Longest Garage Sale
and that I've inspired you in some way.
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Wow, great items, Kathleen! I love them all, but the seed salesman's cabinet is really fabulous!
ReplyDeleteamazing! 180miles? how awesome is that?
ReplyDeleteI'm so jealous! I would have bought everything here. That cage is beautiful. I haven't made any chalkboard books in a while, but aren't they so much fun? The metal thingie is going to be perfect for necklaces.
ReplyDeleteThe bird cage is wonderful and the stand! And the seed cabinet, oh that is going to be something! Maybe just some short legs to give it height? What a haul!
ReplyDeleteCarol
good finds for sure they look real pretty together in your pictures
ReplyDeletefor sure the old cabinet will have to be painted white
You got some great things, Kathleen! I love that birdcage! It's a great shape and size. I saw a nice big one at an estate sale but they priced it at $75.00. Too rich for my blood! : )
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