My grandaughter has me smitten with the Disney Animator dolls. I see a lot of them at yard sales and the swap meet-- I try my darn-est not to buy them... but every now and then, I get weak and pick one up. This
Aurora doll was only $2.00 and will clean up as good as new (when I get around to it!)
The printed painting of the fat cat was .25¢ I couldn't resist it! The silver painted urn, jewelry and book were only $4.00... such bargains~
The little book was printed in 1923 and has fabulous photos on every page illustrating carpentry and how to construct buildings with "modern construction."...and it
smells like an old book... *swoon*
My backyard is getting quite full of pirate treasure, but that doesn't stop me from hauling more home. I imagine pirates had a lot of stuff--- that's my story and I'm sticking with it. The fabulous tin box was only $1.00... how could I pass that up?
I am always on the look out for skulls and skeletons all year long. I think it just adds a little bit of spookiness to my backyard, especially at night time. I got all of this for $5.00 for the lot. *score*
I also found five super large lanterns for only $2.50 each. They were originally solar powered lanterns with faux candles inside-- obviously, they no longer work. I'm going to take them apart, give them all a new coat of black paint and put them back together and place either a real candle in each one or a large battery operated candle in each one.
Small, inexpensive odds and ends...
Ah, pulleys... I love me some pulleys! The two small pulleys were only $2.50 each! The large pulley was $5.00. Score.
I got these two heavy plaster planters for $5.00 for the pair. They will look fabulous sporting a new color of either silver or gold.
I also got another table... what are we at now?....seven? eight... This wooden table and benches was only $30.00. Had. To. Have. It. I think it really finishes off this little area next to the pirate bar. Cute.
At a church rummage sale I bought two carved wooden birds. How cute are these! Only six bucks for the two.... I also bought two more urns and a pile of pirate treasure.
A treasure filled weekend for sure!
big hugs,
Cheryl
I am always on the look out for skulls and skeletons all year long. I think it just adds a little bit of spookiness to my backyard, especially at night time. I got all of this for $5.00 for the lot. *score*
Lots of great finds for your pirate area! Love the birds. My grandgirl is 13 now and isn't into dolls!
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Cheryl I am absolutely smiling wide!!! What a happy post. I love that you are transforming your backyard into a pirates cove of treasure.
ReplyDeleteYou sure have an eye for what works in the Cove! You can NEVER have too many skellies.
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You had me at the cat painting but those Tuscan-style plaster planters sent me to the moon! What great finds!
ReplyDeleteIt all looks so fun and pretty ♥
ReplyDeleteI am always amazed at all the fun stuff you find and the great ideas you have for them! The tin box is cool and I love those lanterns as they are, that seems to be a great deal for those pulleys and that table is just perfect there that's for sure :)
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