Not too long ago, my dear daughter joined in with some friends to have a yard sale. She gathered up things that have been waiting to be re-homed, and set up for a selling spree with 3 other families.
Not too long after she arrived at the host house, I get a phone call.
"Mom, there is a dresser here that I want you to come see. It is really neat, but I need you to take a look at it."
Okay, I sez......
So I got myself together, drove out to the said house, and looked at the dresser. It was an old dresser, that had some very lovely detailing. It smelled though, which is usually a put off for me. But my daughter really wanted it, to house the mountain of clothes that has invaded her room.
The price was right, and I told her to do a google search on how to take the smell out of the furniture. I was sure there was a way to take the moth ball smell out, as most good antique stores have odor less pieces of furniture.
So this is what came to our house that afternoon.
It has the little wheels at the end of the legs, and little scrolly design on the top corners.
My daughter found out that kitty litter is good for taking out the odor. She bought some kind of cat product and spread newspaper in each drawer, and let it sit for a couple of days. She used Murphy Soap oil, and then a furniture oil to give it a nice finish.
So the moral of this story is, when you have a yard sale with other people, you are most certainly going to do some cross-shopping. I don't think my daughter actually made any profit at this sale, but she did profit by finding a nice piece of furniture. What is the saying, one man's trash is another man's treasure. In this case, it was one girls :-)
These are stacked in my daughter's room. We use them for additional storage space.
It was very clean on the inside, and NO odor!! And the best part, it was only $25! We stuffed other purchases inside and loaded it into the trunk of my car.
I always keep an eye out for a pretty new teacup when we travel. This one caught my eye. It is "Dolly Madison" by Castleton China made in USA!
I had never seen Castleton China before. Castleton was commissioned during the World War by Rosenthal China of Germany to produce Rosenthal shapes and patterns. In 1951 Shenango Pottery purchased all the stock of the Castleton China Co from Rosenthal. In 1970 production of Castleton China was stopped. In 1979 Shenango China Company was bought by Anchor Hocking Corporation. 
Isn't it a beauty?
I've been debating as to what kind of patio furniture would look best. 
or should I just stick with a patio table and some Adirondack Chairs? 
Any suggestions??
I can always find something blue at the fabric/craft shops :-)
I've noticed that these great old sheets are becoming scarce in our area.
I am hoping to make a quilt top using all different colors and designs from vintage sheets. It will certainly be soft and loved.
"For every creature of God is good" 1 Timothy 4:4a
It has the little wheels at the end of the legs, and little scrolly design on the top corners.
So the moral of this story is, when you have a yard sale with other people, you are most certainly going to do some cross-shopping. I don't think my daughter actually made any profit at this sale, but she did profit by finding a nice piece of furniture. What is the saying, one man's trash is another man's treasure. In this case, it was one girls :-)
Joining Susan at Outdoor Wednesday.
The handsome pocket watch belonged to my hubby's grandfather.
We bought several bags of the Russian tea.......
.... Anastasia
I hope the Fathers in your life enjoy their special day.
