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?
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!
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
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!
Jane
You are braver than I.....no garage sales in the heat for me! Love your finds, the suitcase was a great deal!
Jane
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
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?