Estate sale finds

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I found some goodies the other day, wanna see?
I know, I know, it's a tacky necklace...but...can you see the possibilities for embellishing it? It's huge!
This basket motif was a brooch; it's very grungy patina'd.
And I adore this one; it's engraved on the back, "Made in Czecho".
A sweet, fat little blue bird, in perfect condition.
A sweet Robin square that Jeanelle found at the sale and got for me.
A hankie...
more hankies...
and a whole bunch more!
This is one of my favorites -- I love the tiny embellishments, all hand done!
I had to grab this whole pile of old wrapping paper for the cute graphics:
 I love the "male" themed paper.
But this one of the kids playing is my favorite of all!
More old paper -- an unused pad to use in ephemera journals.
But this was my favorite find of all:
an old box of stickers!
I'm keeping some of them, and selling the rest.
I don't know why this stuff makes me so giddy!
In the bottom of the little box, some glass pieces that have fallen off of jewelry, an old, very small ring, and a string of wonderful, tiny mother-of-pearls buttons!

I'm linking up with a party full of lots of thrifty finds today:

Comments

Susan said…
Great finds! I understand giddy! I get so excited going to estate sales and buying old stuff. I was too snowed in last weekend to go so this weekend can't come fast enough. At least I got to enjoy your finds. Love the old stickers!
January 24, 2012 at 4:52 PM
Tami Hacker said…
I would have been thrilled, no 'giddy' to have found these goodies too! I love the Mother hankies!
January 24, 2012 at 5:38 PM
Dee in N.H. said…
Wow! Giddy is right!! Loving that stuff, especially that Necklace!! Lots of possibilities there! Can you separate the center and the square? I immediately thought how beautiful that would be as a frame for a special little picture! And as a bonus, you would still have that gorgeous center! Oh boy, I'm feeling a bit giddy too!! LOL!
January 24, 2012 at 6:17 PM
GardenOfDaisies said…
OH how fun! Stickers and wrapping paper and vintage jewelry!! I can't wait to see what you do with these.
January 24, 2012 at 6:30 PM
GardenOfDaisies said…
OH and I almost forgot the most special of all... those embroidered pieces! WONDERFUL!!
January 24, 2012 at 6:30 PM
Wendy said…
I understand being giddy about such great finds! As for the big gaudy necklace, I would wear it! I love it as is! You have some really great finds this week. And those hankies are to die for!
January 24, 2012 at 7:01 PM
carol fun said…
Such wonderful finds!!! I love all the hankies and the wrapping paper but the stickers sent me over the moon! I remember stickers like this from my childhood and how I adored getting them on my papers at school. Oh my -- this has taken me down memory lane - thanks for the walk!
January 24, 2012 at 7:03 PM
Unknown said…
WOW you scored some great finds! I would have bought everything you did! Does that little bird have a hole or a few holes in the top? My mom had a pair just like that and they were salt and pepper shakers! I love that basket! For some reason I really like the pieces of jewelry that have the plating worn off! Thanks for sharing!
January 24, 2012 at 7:10 PM
Kathy said…
Wowza - great finds! I love those stickers. They would make me giddy with delight, too.
January 24, 2012 at 10:42 PM
The Junque Seeker said…
Love it all! What a great day for you!
January 24, 2012 at 10:56 PM
Unknown said…
The necklace and the wrapping paper are lovely.
I wish we had estate sales where I live!

I'm having a little giveaway on my blog, I'd love if you could enter!
Ciara xx
www.atrickleofmeaning.blogspot.com
January 25, 2012 at 2:17 AM
Shortbread and Ginger said…
Wow - what great finds, especially the stickers, they are amazing.
Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger
January 25, 2012 at 2:46 AM
Michele's Treasures, Teacups, and Tumbling Rose Cottage said…
What loot! Good for you! Love that little bluebird. Thanks for sharing. ; )
~Michele
January 25, 2012 at 5:59 AM
autena said…
I understand perfectly why you get so giddy with these. Makes sense to me! Thanks for turning me on to Coastal Charms too!
January 25, 2012 at 6:53 AM
Tammy at Tammy Loves Dishes said…
What fun finds! Just looking at your photos has made me a little giddy, so I can totally relate. The little bluebird is so sweet. Love those darling hankies, too.
January 28, 2012 at 7:21 PM
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