Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Sweet finds at the Yard Crawl


These came from a huge box of vintage alphabet blocks I picked up.

So earlier this week I showed you some of the strange and unusual things I saw at the Yard Crawl.  Today I can't wait to show you some of the things that came home with me.  Now I bought a LOT of stuff - mostly for my booth.  So there is no way I am showing it all, but here are some of my favorite purchases.


3 old wooden ladders - might just have to keep one for myself.

I bought a bunch of little tables but these two are my favorite. 


Seven of these folding chairs from an old church choir loft came home with me.


Love this huge globe.


These two great finds were actually picked out by my husband.  He did a great job.  An old hitching post and a vintage laundry wringer.


Here is a close up on the hitching post - cracked but full of character.


And the washer - wouldn't this be awesome hung on the wall in a laundry room?

 
My first ironstone and my first fiesta ware. 

I love this old tool caddy but have no idea what these symbols are - anyone out there know what they might be? 


Like I said, this is only a fraction of what I bought.  I also bought a bunch of old soda crates, a big stack of frames, a bag full of old furniture hardware, and lots of other miscellaneous stuff.   Now I have a basement full of awesome junk waiting to be made over.  And I am counting down the days until next year's Yard Crawl. 

What about you - would you have bought this stuff?  And, seriously, any thoughts on those symbols?

Linking up to Junker Newbie's Would You Buy It Wednesday and Southern Hospitality.

24 comments:

itsstilllife.com said...

Love each thing you found and showed us. Sounds like you had a great time.

Ellen said...

Looks like you found all kinds of good things!! Love the huge globe on the stand and that hitching post is just wonderful... cracked and all!

Jill said...

Really love the globe and the folding chairs!...and the ladders!!

alwaysbackroads said...

Great finds. Love the hitching post. I think the tool box might have come from a farrier - the marks might be cattle brands. Just an idea!
Donna

Heather at Happy Chippy Junk said...

I think they are cattle brands too!! I am swooning over the globe...darling!!!

Celina said...

Great finds! LOVE the globe! Yeah, for Fiestaware!

Shannon @ DoveNest28 said...

I would have loved to have the folding chairs! But great finds all around.

Kim 'The Hillbilly' said...

um, yeah, I would have totally loaded up my truck! Great finds! Interesting toolbox, wish I knew what it meant! Worst case senerio make something up! lol

imsteelefullofscrap said...

Oh my I would have grabbed it all hid as much as I could in the trunk of the car and the rest in a corner in the basement love your finds!!!

Grammy Goodwill said...

Was this the Yard Crawl on Rt. 11 through Middletown, VA? I lived in Winchester for 30 years before moving to Roanoke. One of my friends lives along Rt. 11 and posted on Facebook about this.

Bargain Hunting Treasure Seeker said...

You got some GREAT stuff! I've been looking for some old ladders for my booth to drape vintage tablecloths over.
Be careful! You might get addicted to Fiesta now that you bought some! :) It sneaks up on you-LOL!

Laurel said...

WOW...lots of fun stuff! Love the globe, the chairs and the ladders. Lucky you :) Laurel

Jake said...

OMGosh! What great ginds. But that globe? That globe is to die for!

Coley said...

great finds! Just found ladders like that too, can't wait to repurpose them! And those symbols on the tool caddy are most likey cattle brands.

Brittany said...

you found some great stuff to re-do! i've never heard of a yard crawl!

Lauren @ My Wonderfully Made said...

Don't think I could have passed up a thing, especially those folding chairs -- oh man would those be fun to have! No clue on those symbols . . . I'll go with the cattle brand :)

Linda (Nina's Nest) said...

Love those ladders - how fun! The tables are wonderful, too. Linda

Tammy at Tammy Loves Dishes said...

You have found the coolest stuff! Love the ladders and the hitching post.

outjunking said...

Hi,
I am your newest follower. Love the ladders. I have been looking for one for my booth all summer you lucky girl you got 3. I would love for you visit me at outjunking sometime.
:)
Lisa

Candy said...

Great stuff! I got a globe this week too and was tickled pink!

Modern Cameo

BerryMorins Bits & Tips said...

I love the globe and dishes. I'm hoping I'll find some plates at my local thrift store this weekend.

Junker Newbie Stephanie said...

LOVE everything! Nice work :-)

BTW - your link had the most "likes" on my linky party and I'm spotlighting you on Tuesday!

Stephanie
http://junkernewbie.blogspot.com/

Amy said...

I think the symbols on the wooden tote might be Hebrew. Just a thought. Cool site!

Erica said...

I love everything you found! I especially love anything ironstone!

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