Monday, July 18, 2011

summer treasure hunting...

I took some time off from soaking up some sun by the lake on Saturday to do some summer treasure hunting for my booth and my Etsy shop.

That means the campground was sold out and my the beach was going to be very crowded.

Want to see what I found?
I think I might have trouble parting with some of these treasures.

I have big plans for this chalkboard...

Hope I don't fall too in love with it.

I found this old wire dish rack to display some plates in my booth...
This one definitely gets a NFS tag.

These two white chippy pieces may have to just stay right here on my summer porch...

Love the color on this old oil can...
It might look cute on the shelf over my squeaky porch door!

I found this old sign and instantly fell in love...
Definitely a keeper...for now!

I also found a few old books...
I am thinking ahead to Halloween...
And Christmas...
Love the color of this old book from the 1800s...
As well as this one...

All so hard to part with.

I can hear Jim now...one thing in, two things out.
Silly rule.
Isn't summer a good time to break the rules?

Guess I should have stayed at the beach...
Those rules are easier to follow.

Thank you for visiting and enjoy your week!
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22 comments:

  1. VictoriaJuly 18, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    Hehe Sandi, rules ARE made to be broken ya know:) I love all your finds! Those chippy scrolly things are gorgeous and the chalkboard...wowsers!

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  2. Paula ~ castleandcottagesignsJuly 18, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Great treasures Sandi! Yes, that is a silly rule, I've never been able to follow it..mine says 'one thing in, two to the attic for a bit' lol:)

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  3. SandiJuly 18, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    You found some treasures Sandi!! I am always one to break the rules so you can join me now! hee hee
    Blessings~

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  4. Anne LorysJuly 18, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Oh my, I think I gasped when I saw your chalboard! I think I need that, name your price! ;-)

    Great stuff!

    XOXO,
    Anne

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  5. IdoJuly 18, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    Oh my, what beautiful finds, love the chalkboard, I couldn't part with anything!
    XXX Ido

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  6. UnknownJuly 18, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    sweet post. wow..you hit the jackpot mon amie! I am LOVING that chalkboard! AS IS! are you selling iti???

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  7. TaraJuly 18, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    You found some great things! Love the chalkboard and old sign. Hopefully SOMETHING will make it to the booth! If not, maybe next time!

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  8. Heaven's WalkJuly 18, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Oh my gosh, Sandi! Those treasures are amazing! I think it was a great idea that you went hunting that day instead of basking! lol! Do you want me to send you some of my junk so that you can show hubby that you're getting rid of something....?? hehehe!

    xoxo laurie

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  9. Patti @ Pandoras BoxJuly 18, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    Must have been hard to leave that beautiful beach to go hunting for treasures...what pond is your camp on? My friend was on Sandy Pond in Plymouth and I have great memories spending time there in HS!

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  10. Susan EvelynAndRoseJuly 18, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    Oh, what treasures you found Sandi! I wouldn't part with that plate holder, either. Time well spent away from that beckoning beach...
    - Susan

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  11. hilary@oldhousetrueloveJuly 18, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    i would have a hard time parting too... def. keep the old sign! ; )

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  12. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageJuly 18, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    That's the trouble with selling a style you love. I want to keep everything! That chalkboard is beautiful, and I love those metal pieces too!

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  13. Hanlie JoubertJuly 18, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    love the chalk board! i do a lot of chalk board painting in our house and the kids love it :)
    have a wonderful day
    Hanlie

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  14. CindyJuly 18, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    I love what you found! I adore that red sign, how great is that?! I would keep that one if it was me, it has such a great color, too.
    The books are all wonderful, I like it all!
    Hugs, Cindy

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  15. NanaDianaJuly 18, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    I think I would have a hard time parting with ALL those items. Rules? What rules? xo Diana

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  16. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresJuly 19, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    Yep! I would say they are all keepers. While everyone else loves the white stuff -- I love that red oil can. It would definitely fit in with my surroundings. Be a rebel! :) Have a great week. Tammy

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  17. Susan McShannon-MonteithJuly 19, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Love all the goodies especially that to die for chalk board.
    Stay cool!
    Susan

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  18. www.MaisonStGermain.comJuly 19, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    WOW I would definately keep everything you found. Seriously.......lol
    ~Debra xxx
    Capers of the vintage vixens

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  19. Faye July 19, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Oh you really found some treasures! I love that chalkboard and the chippy white things....and the oil can, the old sign...it's all good!!
    Faye

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  20. AnaJuly 19, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    Oh Sandi,
    AWESOME treasure finds...I too would have a very hard time letting them go. Maybe you could break the rule just this once, hee, hee, hee.

    Hugs and Kisses,
    ♥Ana

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  21. AvaJuly 19, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    I think I'd keep all of them !!! I think your blog is one of the loveliest I've seen in some time , so glad to be following xx Ava

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  22. Miss Gracie's HouseJuly 29, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    GORGEOUS chalkboard!!
    Rene

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