Friday, February 5, 2010

friday's finds

I will be honest, my trip to Chicago was fairly unsuccessful. At least when it comes to finding deals. I guess even the thrift stores have the big city mark-up. But, I was thinking we could have quite a prosperous business by buying in WI and selling in Chicago.

However, the trip was very successful in being to catch up with friends. To say we ate well would be an understatement -- Ethiopian, Greek, dessert cafe with the most incredible bread pudding. I honestly don't know how I didn't gain weight.

In spite of the disappointment in Chicago, I really scored in Sheboygan last weekend. D and I went to Kohler for their Winterfest activities; so I, of course, had to stop at a couple Estate Sales. I was really excited because they were both on their 2nd weekend, and everything was 75%. The downside is the original prices were so overinflated that I cannot believe anyone paid full price.

I found a couple more pieces of milk glass, an apothecary jar and the Robin Hood book. Dave also had some success by finding some $.50 poker chips. (He may be unwilling to admit he likes these sales, but he always finds something he cannot leave without) Everything we bought was $.25-$1. My crystal decanter was a bit more at $8 from a local consignment shop.


Here is some more milk glass and a Fenton plate from another Estate.


Okay, so is it possible to have too much of one thing? I think I might need to go to milk glass anonymous. I found these pieces and the antique blocks at my local thrift store, for less than $2 each. I was SO excited to find a hand blown glass cheese dome for $4. I don't really care about the wood plate and may just re-donate. I also love the twin plates I found in Chicago for $1 each. Too bad those were my only finds in the big city.


Lastly, I also found a little present for the hubs. I was thrilled to have spotted this at the Goodwill near mom's house. All the pieces, and only $2!

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