Last month I went on my first estate sale adventure and I was slightly bummed I got there late because I missed out on some great items. I watched men load gorgeous pieces of furniture into trucks while I waited for my turn to go in. When I finally got in, women were running around like crazy with their finds and still continuing the hunt. I can imagine most (if not all) weren't collectors but flippers. I guess you can say I'm a little of both, there are certain things I'm looking for and there are things I can't pass up to make a buck or two.
These are some pictures of what I bought
I love gift wrap. Especially vintage gift wrap. Mmm, yummy.
Christmas in July.
I have fuzzy memories of my Uncles having these cards. Pretty awesome, wish there were more!
This is super freaky... It's labeled Drop Dead Drugs and has a poem.
Moldy candy perhaps?
Not a diary but close enough. Opened right to the month/year I was born!
I kinda wish packages still had fun models like this.
Vintage Pyrex cups. 2 more are brand new still in shrink wrap.
I actually had this Barbie. Sadly the Barbie isn't in the box but her outfit is!
Barbie outfit and accessories.
Vintage pillowcases.
Vintage toys. I happen to collect banana toys (and eggs).
Vintage bottles are cool to look at
This took me an hour to sort. There are some fun Holiday ephemera in here!
This little catalog/magazine is pretty interesting... It has gift wrap ideas.
Envelopes and envelopes of negatives. I need a negative scanner more than ever now.
Looks like the parents were wearing masks, I really want to have this printed!
Vintage Estee Lauder acrylic case!
Wedding album with pictures!
Vintage napkins. These are so lovely!
I love these! I put the doubles in my Etsy shop
Labels: Antiquing, Art, Estate Sale, Free Adventure, Thrift Scores, Thrifting, Vintage Christmas, Vintage Estee Lauder, Vintage Greeting Cards