And the heat didn't help any either. Everyday was in the 90's with very high humidity. Last Thursday was also very stormy, scary weather, but that sure didn't stop any of the crowds.
Look at that traffic!!--but everyone was very patient and very courteous with each other.
Lots of great booths everywhere we went too.
And I was right--Flower Power IS still alive!!
Right down to the VW Bus!!
You'll see everything here!! We saw alot of freshly churned ice cream, but this one was a first for me.
Yes, he was churning the ice cream, and he was earning his living that day. Poor thing--it was so incredibly hot out!!
So you're probably wondering what I brought home with me-----so am I. I bought so much stuff, that I can't even remember. It's kind of like Christmas for me going through all of the bags here. I haven't even finished looking through them yet. I"ll show you some of what I've gone through.
I have a weakness for vintage fabrics, lace, and crocheted doilies. I've crocheted alot of thread doilies in my day, so I can appreciate the time to it takes to make just one of these. I have enough fabric now to last me for 2 lifetimes!
Hey , look at this --more lace : ) Also, some great deeper cigar boxes, and you'll always see the old sewing machine drawers at the Highway 127 sale--they make great shadowboxes!
This is just a fraction of all the hardware that I found. And those porcelain doorknobs were only $1.00 each, which is very unusual at this sale. Usually all of the vintage doorknobs are pretty high in price.
And handwritten letters--I absolutely LOVE this lost art--handwritten letters! And look at that shorthand book. I took 3 years of this in High School. Boy, that really paid off, didn't it?
There's more, but I'll continue on in my next post. And I wanted to thank everyone for their help with my laptop problem. I'm going to have to say that MAC won out. Actually, my son Nick has one, and he's coming for a visit in a couple of days too : ) So we'll talk. But for right now, they're suppose to send us a brand new one--I'm still not holding my breath. All I know is that I really miss the speed of the laptop. I've been working on our old home computer, which is very very slow, and you have to be very patient with it (kind of like blogger--I'm having a heck of a time this morning trying to do this post!) , but I have to say that I'm kind of losing my patience. But it's been good to us, and you know what kind it is? Well, it rhymes with the word Bell : )
Beautiful photos and interesting vacation Diane.
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Well I have been sitting on your step waiting for you to come home so I could see all you bought and how things looked. it looks just wonderful, and seeing the fun things you have is so much fun. I do love those doorknobs and hardware, also the vintage jewelry so pretty so much fun I know after you rest your mind will be just full of what to do with all you found.
ReplyDeleteI also took shorthand and I thought it a struggle, but I also have a book of it. Reading was so much easier than writing it.
I would be so tired after a vacation like that, but filled with great memories and ready to do it again in a couple weeks.
I also understand how much fun it is go go through the bags once you get home, one forgets all the good stuff and then there it is.
I love this yard sale. Many years ago myself and five girlfriends rented a motor home and took this trip. We had a blast. You found some great items. I love all the photos. Brought back some wonderful memories.
ReplyDeleteAwww I'm so jealous,LOL. That yardsale is so much fun,but you're right it gets really hot! Looks like you got some great stuff,that book with the letters is my favorite. And those doorknobs what a great price. Glad you're back. You were missed.
ReplyDeleteI was there as well, a little further north near Lawrenceburg and Frankfort, KY. Yes the Thursday storms were scarry. Went again Saturday and Sunday. HOT was the word for those 2 days. Got some great ephemera.
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Welcome home, Diane! Sounds like you had a LOT of fun and made a lot of great memories too. Going through your bags of purchases must be awesome! Hugs, Terri xoxo
ReplyDeleteWhat fun! I bet you had an amazing time! I love the handwritten letters too! Can't wait to see what your creative heart comes up with next :)
ReplyDeleteOh, what fun, Diane!!! Been thinking about you, and wondering what treasures you were finding, and DYING to see your post ... so you've made my day by sharing all this eye candy here. The Flower Power had me laughing ... admittedly, I still love me some flower power and seeing VW buses, ;). The doilies and vintage materials are so awesome, as are the hardware pieces and sewing drawer. But the vintage letters grab my eye and heart, reminding me of days gone by and weekly letters from my Grandma in that elegant handwriting that was the common thing in her day. What a dying art that breaks my heart to think about.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you've made it home safely, and . . . hopefully have a resolution in the works for your laptop fiasco.
Wishing you a week of restfulness, filled with creative daydreams of ideas in using some of your great finds! Welcome Home!
Oh, Lucky You!! I'll arm wrestle you for those handwritten letters... so lovely!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week and enjoy all of your goodies!
looks like a good time! laughed out loud reading about your computer issues!
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Hi Diane-Welcome back. How did you ever decide what to buy! Six days worth of shopping. Yikes!
ReplyDeleteWow, how much fun did you have!?!! These photos are great! I just know you are going to do all kind of fun things with those treasures you brought back. By the way, I will be sending something your way tomorrow(O: I am so in love with my new piece!!(((((O:
ReplyDeleteHi Diane....If you are getting a MAC....you can get a refurbished for less on the apple store website and they come with the very same guarantee as a new one....I have one and love it and my son, a professional, buys them for his work...he is in advertising. If you ever go MAC you'll jump for joy after you have learned....it is so fast and user friendly!!! When I dropped mine, I dinged the lid and they picked it up and it was back in 24 hrs and I live in the country.....all free ...with APPLE CARE which I highly recommend. As you can see I am now a MAC fan....it is sooo worth the difference in money....or paying it out doesn't hurt so bad because it is such a pleasure to use. What great goodies you got!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your yard sale pics...You found some great stuff...but I'll have to say the horse was my favorite photo...it probably was a better job for him than dragging a plow. I look forward to seeing how you use some of your finds in future projects.
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Such wonderful finds. I'm sure you'll be incorporating them into your extraordinary art pieces. Looks like a great experience.
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Welcome Home....sounds like you had a wonderful time finding really neat things...can't wait to see what do with all of them...
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Dear Diane, I can see ,you had a wonderfull trip, and wonderfull experiences, too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely bunch of goodies you brought home, I wish you happy creating with some of all the great things.
XO Dorthe
SO glad you are back safe and sound. It's hot here, too. I would take 90s in a minute. It would seem so cool!
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of COOL, you found so many wonderful things and every one of them would be something I too would look for. Wonderful finds. And welcome home!!
Hi Diane,
ReplyDeleteOh wow, your trip sounds like you had a wonderful time.
oohh, all those pretty laces and old hand written pieces are great buys, i'm sure you'll have plenty of fun creating art with them!
Hugs,
Anna
You've obviously had a wonderful and interesting time and Thank You for sharing ~ I love the vintage laces ~ very pretty!!
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Thanks for sharing the photos - looks like you got some good finds. Can't wait to find out what you've got to tell us in your new post. And good luck to you with your new computer. Theresa :)
ReplyDeleteYummy finds, Diane!
ReplyDeleteNow, get some rest...
I love all your finds and your photos! My family had a Bachman's pretzel tin just like the one in the picture.
ReplyDeleteHi Diane,
ReplyDeleteGosh it seems like so long since I have visited all my fav blogs. Had to take a bit of a break, the summer has been far to busy for me. Looks like you had a wonderful vacation and love all the beautiful goodies your brought home with you. Hope all is well.
Hugs,
Debby
Oh! I want to go to there! I love the table with all the red and white:)
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ReplyDeleteoh my, freshly churned ice-cream and handwritten letters... a good day.
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