What’s the best garage sale find? If it weren’t for garage sales (and stuff I’ve pulled out of trash), then I’m afraid I wouldn’t have anything in my house.
A few highlights…
Two beautiful wooden tables (that were originally two sides of a dressing table) with two drawers each table–bought at a “house fire” sale (slight smoke colored when I bought them, but it came off when I stripped them) for $10 for the pair.
An oak cabinet about three feet high with beautiful trim and a double door opening in front. It was painted a horrible white color (with chipping paint). I stripped it, then repainted. Cost: $3
A writing desk, bought at the same “house fire” sale. All it needed was some cleaning. Cost: $5
London Fog heavy duty coat for Hallboy (will fit him this winter). Bought this summer for $2
Portable sewing machine that I’ve used to no end for many years. Cost: $10
Many, many, many yards of drapery fabric in a deep red color that I used to make drapes for my diningroom and my bedroom (and still have leftover fabric). Cost: $5 for the entire bolt.
Antique Oak diningroom table and chairs, that can seat 8 (10 if we cram) wit the leaves in. Cost: $200 (probably the most expensive thing in my house, aside from the appliances), but worth every penny.
Matching side buffet to the diningroom table (bought at another sale, and months before the table), with two drawers and an incredible wooden design on the two doors. Cost: $20
1950’s kitchen table with one leaf and three chairs with red vinyl seats. Cost: $40 (I’ve seen one similar to the one I bought, at other places for around $200) I later found another chair almost exactly like the three during trash pick up day. Cost: Free
Walnut dresser with four drawers. Antique wheels on the bottom of the legs. Cost: Free (pulled it out of the trash).
The list Hallgirl 1 has for her stuff is impressive. (Couch and chair were $12, dresser was free, etc.)
