Thursday, August 07, 2008

World's Longest Yard Sale

We weren't able to make a trip of it this year, as we did last year, but Route 127 in Ohio is less than an hour from us, so we made the drive over this morning and spent a few hours treasure hunting. Here are my finds from today. Above, a vintage angel picture and tin..... Great vintage buttons.....
More old roses, of course!! In the form of a pretty plate, crochet~trimmed hanky, and stationery box.
I also spotted this vintage candy box below, for $1. I decided to open it before I bought it, to make sure the inside wasn't in too bad of shape.....
OH!! Look at what was inside!! (below)I couldn't believe it!! Vintage figural Christmas lights. I'm pretty sure they are actual old lights and not repros, but I'm still researching. What a find!!

Cute old Christmas card holder, still in pacakage, a vintage Christmas sugar bell decoration, and a pink and blue snowman!!
HUGE Empire light-up Santa face!! This guy will go over our garage this Christmas.

Oh so sweet pink-and-green snow couple (with snowbaby). Not vintage, but precious!!
And guess what, we're going back to hit more sales tomorrow morning!! If I find more treasures, I'll be sure to share photos!!

22 comments:

Cheryl said...

What fun!! Such wonderful treasures you found!

Anonymous said...

Ooooh - I LOVE the vintage angel framed print!!! You got some great goodies!...Donna

THE HOME THAT LOVE BUILT said...

Nice finds there!!

Blessings
Brook

Joanne Kennedy said...

You are so lucky! I've only seen shows about it on tv. I've always wanted to go.

You got some fun things. I love vintage christmas things!

Hugs,
Joanne

nikkicrumpet said...

Wow...so many treasure is one trip! What a lucky day you had. I love it when things come together so beautifully!

Anonymous said...

Fabulous Finds!!

Anonymous said...

Hi Becca! More really pretty eye candy! Love the rose plate and table scarf?/doily? Very nice finds! Have a great weekend. Sincerely, Jeannette

vickie said...

Wonderful finds, Becca. I've been to that sale once, it was so much fun. I hope to go again sometime.

CIELO said...

Yumm.... sounds like a treasure...


cielo

Kim's Treasures said...

Oh how cool! Love the Christmas light bulbs! I would love to do this trip some time!
Have a great day!
Kim

Merci-Notes said...

Great treasures! the christmas are my favorite,,, i think! :)
We had a neighbor who has moved but they would put up such a Santa Face on their side load garage wall. It was magical!
I hope that you take a photo this Christmas to share with us :)
Pretty Please!
With kindness,
Mary

Anonymous said...

Do you know how excited I was when I seen you at Pickets place or Dot?? I just knew you had to be one of my all time favorites lady's from RMS...I use to drool all over my keyboard when you would post pics there. So I am so glad to be able to visit you here. hugs and smiles aka Happytobe

Vintage Linen Treasures said...

Don't you just LOVE those old roses? I sure do. Great Christmas items, too. You're so lucky to have the world's longest yard sale so close to you!
Patricia :o)

Unknown said...

Hi Becca,
Love those vintage lights! What great finds you have!
~~Liz~~

Southern Lady's Vintage said...

Hi Becca!! I love all of the vintage Christmas items that you found!! What luck!

The French Nest said...

Wow! What fabulous finds! I am especially in love with the vintage Christmas ornaments - what a find! What bargains did you find on your second trip?

Kate

Nikki via The Scarlett Rose Garden said...

What a great haul! I can't beleive that candy box was filled with those lights!!
The little snowman family is TOO cute.

Lynn said...

oooooooo lucky you, I especially like the rose plate and hankie, oh and chocolate box filled with ornaments :)

Cindy@Cutepinkstuff said...

Woweeee! You raked it in! I wish I could see your face when you opened the candy box and found the Christmas ornaments! Thanks for stopping by to see all the felines!

Tricia said...

The Christmas items are my favorites. I have the same Santa figural light bulb. I have the large Santa that my mother put on our chimney at Christmas. It is not in good shape though. Congratulations.

Anonymous said...

I really wanted to go to the 127 Sale now that I live on the east coast. My family flew in from CA that weekend so it was not possible. Maybe next year:) Great finds, love all the vintage Christmas goodies!!!

Anonymous said...

Oh, you are so lucky to have that sale near you! I have wanted to go for a cuple of yrs now. I hope to get there one day! Love your finds!

Debbie