Yard Sales 6/8/13

Last Saturday, we decided to get up early and hit the yard sales. We checked craigslist and saw there were a lot in our area, so we made a list the night before.

We got up and didn't even stop to have breakfast. And it's a good thing we left early, because the temperature went into the triple digits that afternoon! So by the time we got home, it was already really hot (and most people were giving up for the day).

This was the first thing we picked up. It was bundled with another item (which I'll get to) so it ended up being free. That's something I can't argue with!

This camera came from the same yard sale. I'm not sure if it works yet, but look at this complete set of items!  The camera (of course), flash, three extra lenses, two extra lens caps, an unused roll of film, instructions, and bag. I don't even care if it doesn't work, this one's a beaut! I love those old school camera straps.

This Pabst Blue Ribbon neon sign comes from a different yard sale. The woman actually gave it to us for free once she saw we were interested in it. It's broken, and she said she'll never get to fixing it. We're going to have to look into places to get it fixed because this thing is awesome.

As you can see, top/middle part is what doesn't light up. (Not the best photo, apologies.)

Happy Thrifting!
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Globes

Quite suddenly we started a collection of globes. We both admired them, and then ended up finding ones we liked for good prices all at once. Not that that's a bad thing - they've all found good spots in our apartment - it's just silly how quickly it happened!

This is the first time I've grouped them all together and let me tell you it is a beautiful sight (for me).

On our way to some estate sales one weekend, we came across a moving sale. Picked this baby up for two bucks. Looks like it was a kid's - there's a pencil line all the way around it (planning a trip perhaps?).

This one comes from an estate sale. Can't go wrong with the classic style.

We got this one from an antique store right in town - Route 65 Trading Post. The globe spins, as well as the entire thing, and it has a clock/thermometer/hygrometer on the bottom section. Very heavy and very cool (if you're into globes).

We found these bookends at the Antique Trove. And yes, they spin.

I was beyond excited when we found this globe lamp. I had been previously looking at them online and figured if I was ever going to get my hands one one, it'd have to be from ordering it. Little did I know, we'd find this beauty at the Antique Trove! It has the most perfect glow.

There you have it! And who knows, we'll most likely acquire some more globes in the future (I definitely want a large one on a stand).

Happy Thrifting!

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