Monday, May 5, 2008

One Man's Trash... Yada, yada, yada




You've all heard the phrase, "One man's trash is another man's treasure," right? Well, I'm here to tell you, very often one man's trash is just, well, trash. And when you go to a semi-annual rummage sale that draws shoppers from around the state, you have to wade through a lot of trash to find some treasure. But we did find some treasure, Robin and I, and I will show you some today, and save some for later in the week. Here goes:


A hand-painted vase. As we have already established, I am a sucker for anything with flowers on it.






Two creamware vases, one country simple and the other a bit more elegant.





A small alabaster bird bath, with three out of it's four carved birds intact. I already have one of these, but I couldn't resist this smaller version.







A small green glass candy dish that proved, on closer inspection, to be merely painted green. But it's still lovely, and I'm sure I'll find a use for it somewhere.





And the first picture, at the top of the post, show the newest additions to my milk glass collection.



I'll show you a few more things tomorrow. Happy Monday, dear bloggers!

30 comments:

  1. Good Haul, Mary!

    That green glass is so pretty. You say it is painted? Hmmm..... ideas are springing forth.....

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  2. Great finds Mary! I especialaly like the milk glass items and birdbath. So cute with the little birds:>)

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  3. I love that birdbath! Beautiful.

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  4. Good morning, Mary

    The thrill of the hunt! Looks like you were able to find some lovely additions to your collections! Enjoy them!
    :0)
    Tara

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  5. What fun. I love finding treasures! Happy Monday!

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  6. Ummmm, you found some GREAT items...my mother had an alabaster birdbath the whole time I was growing up...I wonder what in the world happened to it. It was a larger one, tho, so I KNOW you didn't get my mom's birdbath!! haha
    Good, good shopping!
    bj

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  7. Glad you found some great treasures. I just love yard sales, , rummage sales, and flea mkts.
    Have a great sunny day, Janie

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  8. Wonderful new treasures! You did good. Can't wait to see more. ~Adrienne~

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  9. Wow! You really did find some gems. Sometimes I wonder how people can part with items like these. I love the creamware vases and the milk glass collection!

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  10. Mary, I'm at work, but I just had to sneak in a peek because you always make me smile. I know I will find lovelies when I come visit. Thanks

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  11. Oh Mary, what treasures! I love that curved cornucopia shaped vase. That is simply awesome.

    Do you rotate collections, or do you have very big closets? HA!

    I'm thinking you need to add on to your house.

    Suzanne, the Farmer's Wife

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  12. Hi Mary,

    I'm a sucker for milk glass so I'm fond of those pieces you found!

    Michelle

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  13. I love the vase with the flowers and lattice on the top. I love anything with flowers on it.

    You really did well on your treasure hunt!

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  14. Mary,

    Looks like you found some great things! Love the milk glass, and the bird bath. Thanks for sharing your treasures. Can't wait to see the other treasures.

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  15. I love milkglass. I found a few pieces at a little consignment shop and bought all 3 for under $20.00. I don't purchase for investment, I buy something because it touches my heart.I also love your white vases.I hope I did'nt offend you with my comment on the cute little dog. It was just so cute!

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  16. Great finds, Mary! I love the alabaster bird bath and the green candy dish.
    Hugs,
    Donna

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  17. Love the bird bath! I can't wait to see your other treasures later this week.

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  18. Hi Mary!

    I love green so I would have fallen for that vase :-)

    Great findings..you are lucky! Can't wait to see more tomorow!

    Happy week ahead!

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  19. Great finds Mary :) I love the creamware :) Happy Monday!

    Hugs,
    Dena

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  20. It's me again...I was just wondering if you have posted your lovely, country bedroom in Blogland yet? Oh, it's so pretty and these ladies would so love seeing it....

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  21. Oh what fabulous finds.
    Love the white milk glass and the sweet green candy dish
    Alison

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  22. I am crazy about the cream ware you found. I love cream ware and white ironstone and vanilla icecream. I think that makes me pretty boring. :)

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  23. While I little desire to own much more than I already have [dusting-ugh!], I LOVE looking at glassware, so I would love the rummage sale. Or I could mosey up the road to my mother in law's dining room and look at the tons of it she has. Beautiful finds you made!

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  24. You always find the prettiest things. I love glass.

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  25. I wouldn't have been able to pass by the alabaster birds either. Hope that you made enough room in those closets!

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  26. Some beautiful scores there Mary, you did well sweetie! Love the vases especially!
    Amanda (aka Cottage Contessa)

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  27. LOTS of pretty finds, Mary! That small alabastar birdbath is a charmer! Glad you we able to find treasure 'neath the trash! Happy Days :o)

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  28. You find the most charming beautiful treasures.

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  29. OOOOOO and ahhhhhhhh! Love the bird bath!!

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  30. I love your finds and of course especially the milk glass. I'm running out of room for mine but I continue to bring home more. I hope you have lots of room for yours.

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