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A potpourri of simple delights

June 26, 2011 by Barb 17 Comments

Early Saturday morning I packed up my camera in my backpack, put together a little snack and headed out the door. With a feeling of excitement I headed towards town and the BIG garage sale. What treasures might I find today? What new vase or vintage urn awaits?

My favourite ‘junque’ store was letting vendors use their parking lot for the day. I think it was a nice gesture on the store’s part because what the people in the parking lot were charging for their treasures was a fraction of what you would pay inside for a similar item! What FUN! I had all the time in the world and $80.00 in my pocket!

What did I buy? A rather odd assortment: an old window, several chipped and banged up enamel pots, some bejeweled serviette rings, a blue Medalta bowl,a monstrous metal flour bin (how am I going to explain that one to hubby?) and an old wooden box which I have already put my herbs in.

On my way home I just had to stop at our fabulous country store – it’s like a magnet and it’s only 10 minutes from our house. I tried to pass by but I couldn’t. So on the day I thought I was just hunting for ‘junque’ I ended up buying these cute little nesting tables! I swear, I couldn’t have walked away! I had the perfect little corner for them in my kitchen. When I added my bouquet of globe flowers and the sun shone in on it all, I couldn’t help but smile, I felt contentment.

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  1. A Pretty Life in the Suburbs says

    June 26, 2011 at 12:51 pm

    Jealous!! What finds! I absolutely love that herb box and your nesting tables!
    Jo

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  2. Jan n Jer says

    June 26, 2011 at 1:14 pm

    This is my idea of a perfect fun day! I love the wooden box n watering can also. Love all the photos!

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  3. rebecca says

    June 26, 2011 at 1:36 pm

    ooh, I want to do some saturday shopping with you. what amazing finds! :) thanks for linking up this week, your photos are gorgeous!! Rebecca

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  4. texwisgirl says

    June 26, 2011 at 2:00 pm

    yup, love those tables and that simple sweet bouquet you put on them! wonderful!

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  5. Sivinden says

    June 26, 2011 at 5:37 pm

    I like your arrangement with the yellow flowers on the table(s). Many other beautiful flower photos as well.

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  6. urban muser says

    June 26, 2011 at 5:38 pm

    wow, sounds like a great day! i love digging through other people’s “junk” :)

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  7. Changing Lanes says

    June 26, 2011 at 6:17 pm

    you are talking my language!

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  8. Andrea says

    June 26, 2011 at 6:49 pm

    I go shopping with you! wonderful photos

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  9. Sherrie says

    June 26, 2011 at 3:59 pm

    Hi!
    What great finds! Love those little nesting tables. Have a great day!

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  10. bailey-road.com says

    June 26, 2011 at 10:09 pm

    You’re a good shopper! I love the herb box and the flowers on the nesting tables!

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  11. Mama.Mommy.Mom. says

    June 26, 2011 at 4:46 pm

    I love nesting tables! Those are so pretty! I’ll be happy when the kids are a little older and a set of nesting tables doesn’t equate to more things to climb on!

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  12. Nancy @ A Rural Journal says

    June 26, 2011 at 10:57 pm

    I think you did great at the sale, Barb. Just the type of things I would buy. And the tables are lovely. Wouldn’t prolly fit my decor, but looks great in your home. :)

    Thanks for linking up to YSB today. I appreciate you being there!

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  13. Ali says

    June 27, 2011 at 2:05 am

    OK the tables and flowers… just gorgeous!!!! love mornings like that although it’s hard to get out without being spotted sometimes!

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  14. Nadege, says

    June 27, 2011 at 4:45 am

    I love that little table set. Great set of images, looks like you had a great time.

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  15. amatterofhowyouseeit.com says

    June 27, 2011 at 11:30 am

    Love the image of the tables under the window holding your beautiful globe flower arrangement.

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  16. Sallie (FullTime-Life) says

    June 27, 2011 at 8:50 pm

    Two wonderful summery posts with the sunny yellow globe flowers; I like your method of junquing — have a certain amount to spend and all the time in the world to do it! Good idea. (Of course since I live in such teeny tiny spaces, my collecting days are pretty much over — no space. I love to see what others do though!

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  17. lisa says

    June 28, 2011 at 12:14 am

    Now this is my kind of day!
    I love those nesting tables Barb, and it looks like you chose a perfect place for them. Such beautiful light.

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