Silly, I know, but I've become a compulsive garage, estate, thrift, antique, flea, online sale shopper. I can't stay away and I KNOW we have more than enough inventory, but I keep thinking "I don't want to miss that special treasure!"
This is an Ebay purchase... I love Mica houses which remind me of my Grandmother.
I got a lead this week from one of my mom's friends who said they're moving to a retirement village and would I like to buy some treasures they can't take with them?? Did I respond: "Why no, I have too much stuff!!!" Are you kidding me??? I never say that! ha!
There's also an antique clock and a clock chamber (minus the clock), plus some vintage clothes.and... Oh well, you get the picture.. I didn't say "no!"
Yesterday, I thought I might be getting this obsessive buying thing under control because I resisted the urge to go to the once a week opening of the Garden Club Thrift store !! Yay me!!
But that restraint didn't last long, because I saw two magnetizing words in the local paper's classified that afternoon---- ESTATE SALE. Oh, I love estate sales and a chance to see what treasures were left behind from the family for, we, the hoarders estate sale shoppers to peruse through. This was an estate company run sale so I wasn't overly optimistic since those are often over priced, but I decided to drive two towns away to shop. Not finding any suckers er I mean fellow shoppers to tag along, I set out on my quest and I scored!!!
| I found great frames and flash cards, a primitive rocker and a cool kitchen stool. |
HELP..... Antique Shoppers Anonymous... I think I need you (or maybe I just need another fellow shopper to tag along so we can "feed our habits")!
Until the next shopping spree or hopefully the next show where we sell all our stuff and have a legitimate reason to shop again!
My name is Betsy and I'm a Shopaholic!!
Oh Betsy...you crazy shopper you.........L.O.V.E. everything you found!!
ReplyDeleteI'm on my way...watch for a big truck with Wisconsin plates!
Kari
It's OK Betsy! We are members of Antique Shoppers Anonymous also! We try so hard on a daily basis but we just can't break the addiction! Just find yourself another place for storage (like me) and you can fill it up too! You will feel so much better!
ReplyDeleteScore? Yes you did and you know there's no 12 step program for this sickness, there's no pill to take, no cure even if some day you try to get out of the biz, you've been bitten for life! See ya next week.
ReplyDeleteBetsy, great buys, oh the furniture and frames! I think you have to buy when you can, because there will be dry times...Got to stock up!
ReplyDeleteCarol
Great vintage furniture pieces! Also, the lace of your cover photo is gorgeous! Is that vintage?
ReplyDeleteWe are hunters & gatherers....it is in our blood...just is!
ReplyDeleteI totally understand! Love to be a member of THIS club!
Kari
(adore all your finds)
OMG what great finds!! Those frames and shelves and chairs, I say, get them when you can I never pass up a great opportunity!!!
ReplyDeleteCarol
Great job Betsy! Love the comments.
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