Saturday Sales

I knew of one estate/garage sale (that was how it was billed) near me Saturday and headed out with the family in tow.  Well, we also stumbled upon four more sales within the same neighborhood.  Pleasant surprise.  Here's the haul:

Rather large, very 70s looking crewel picture. Keeping this for myself! It cost all of one dollar. I asked the garage sale proprietress if she knew who had made it. She said, "My great-aunt, and I'm selling it because I know she won't be here today."

 An old feed sack apron, modeled by my daughter.

Old Bingo game, fold-over stationery from Current (I have a soft spot for vintage Current as my mother  always bought it back in the 70s), old alarm clock that so far is working, raffia letter holder, bunch of vintage floral and fruit seals-- never found any of those at a garage sale before.  Neat!

So a not too promising morning turned out pretty darn good.  I'll take that any day of the week!

Happy thrifting out there!

Great-Grandma's Dolls

My great-grandmother made these two dolls many, many years ago.  I have to guess when-- 1930s?  Maybe sooner?  Maybe later?  The fabric and styles suggest 20s or 30s to me.

They're about 24 inches long, and each even has her own undergarments.

I'm impressed both pairs of shoes are still with us.

A little hard to see, but all three buttons are different.  I imagine Grandmother was using odds and ends here.

My sister has a smaller doll made by the same great-grandma.  I'll have to post about that someday.

Linking to Mockingbird Hill Cottage and "A Favorite Thing" since a handmade doll from a great-grandmother is a very special thing.

Have a great weekend!

Poppies Are Popping

I mentioned last year that a friend of mine gave me some poppies from her yard when I moved into my house.  Well, I'm still here and so are the poppies-- doing well as usual.

This week went by fast for me; how about you?  Happy Friday!

Wacky Answer

Yesterday's (5-15-13) Wacky Pack wasn't too tough: Gerber Barley Cereal for babies.  And, yes, they still do make that.  Been many years since I bought baby cereal or wiped up baby food from the baby, high chair, floor...  Can't say I miss that part of motherhood!

Hawaiian ATC

Inspiration Avenue posted a theme of "Sad Girls With Flowers In Their Hair" this week.  I found this clip art image at The Graphics Fairy.  Although this girl doesn't look too sad, she definitely is not smiling-- and she has flowers in her hair.  Sold! So I whipped up yet another ATC.

Have a good one!

Wacky Pack Wednesday

Since we just celebrated Mother's Day, I thought this was a timely Wacky.  I think all of us mothers have been here.  Yes, they still make this, but once again, the packaging has changed quite a bit.  Why do modern marketers shrink the logo or image?  Seems to be a current trend.  Hmm...

Have a "neat" day!

TT/Letter S

How can you resist Shirley Temple for the letter "S" at Tag Tuesday?  She was so popular as a child actor that the royalties she received from her merchandise outgrossed her income from her films.  Shirley has had quite a life, and is now 84 years old.

I have this postcard that was sent to my mother from her dad in 1942.  It shows Shirley Temple's footsteps and signature at Grauman's Chinese Theater.

Happy Tuesday, folks!