I Do!

Okay, you may want to get you a cup of tea because I'm going to tell you a little story and you know how I love to tell you little stories.
Once upon a time, on our way home, we saw an estate sale sign! Follow yonder sign I told Mr. Precious and he of course obeyed me! :) There stood an olden very sad little house whose contents were being sold to those with money in their pockets and purses.
When I walked into the door the lady in charge told me if I found something over $20 I could have it for half price. I really liked the sound of that and commenced to scout the place out looking for a special treasure.
As I was walking through the rooms of the olden house and peering into each and every corner I saw something sparkly but it was almost hidden. It had a dinner plate sitting on top of it so I lifted off the plate and look at what I found...
And then, and then...as I was paying for my most sparkly bowl my tiny most gorgeous baby blues spied something else...

Whew! We made it home and now I'm surrounded by my new treasures! My stuff. I think I'm stuffed at the moment! :)
I'm joining Cindy at My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday.
Be a bunch of sweeties,
Shelia ;)
I'll leave you with a little Note Song~
Second Hand Rose
Father has a business strictly second hand
Everything from toothpicks to a baby grand
Stuff in our apartment came from father's store
Even things I'm wearing someone wore before
It's no wonder that I feel abused
I never get a thing that ain't been used
I’m wearing second hand hats
Second hand clothes
That’s why they call me
Second hand Rose
Even our piano in the parlor
Father bought for ten cents on the dollar
Second hand curls
I'm wearing second hand pearls
I never get a single thing that's new
Even Jake the Plummer, he's the man I adore
Had the nerve to tell me he's been married before!
Everyone knows that I'm just Second hand Rose
From Second avenue
I'm wearing second hand shoes
Second hand hose
All the girls hand me their second hand beaus
Even my pajamas when I don ‘em
Got somebody else’s ‘nitials on ‘em
Second hand rings
I'm sick of second hand things
I never get what other girlies do
Once when strolling through the Ritz a girl got my goat
She nudged her friend
And said "Oh look there my old fur coat"
Everyone knows that I'm just
Second hand Rose
From Second Avenue
From Second Avenue NU!
~sung by Barbara Streisand
Everything from toothpicks to a baby grand
Stuff in our apartment came from father's store
Even things I'm wearing someone wore before
It's no wonder that I feel abused
I never get a thing that ain't been used
I’m wearing second hand hats
Second hand clothes
That’s why they call me
Second hand Rose
Even our piano in the parlor
Father bought for ten cents on the dollar
Second hand curls
I'm wearing second hand pearls
I never get a single thing that's new
Even Jake the Plummer, he's the man I adore
Had the nerve to tell me he's been married before!
Everyone knows that I'm just Second hand Rose
From Second avenue
I'm wearing second hand shoes
Second hand hose
All the girls hand me their second hand beaus
Even my pajamas when I don ‘em
Got somebody else’s ‘nitials on ‘em
Second hand rings
I'm sick of second hand things
I never get what other girlies do
Once when strolling through the Ritz a girl got my goat
She nudged her friend
And said "Oh look there my old fur coat"
Everyone knows that I'm just
Second hand Rose
From Second Avenue
From Second Avenue NU!
~sung by Barbara Streisand

You lucked in with all your finds! Lucky you!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat finds in the hill country! Love those little salt cellars.
ReplyDeleteOh such beautiousness!! Those items are gorgeous! You're so fortunate to have found them!!
ReplyDeleteThe little egg dish is cute but I love the chickens and the table cloth....but my favorite is still your rooster canister. Trish
ReplyDeleteLove it all but I especially love the salt cellars...I wonder how old they are? To me they are so unusual. Come say hi :D
ReplyDeleteI LUV your most wonderful finds!!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch neat salt cellars and spoons and I love your bowl. I am wondering with the size if it might be a rose bowl? They are usually more rounded so maybe not but that is what I thought of when I saw it. I love it by the way!
ReplyDeleteYou silly Pickle...oh girl you had this olden lady laughing out loud..Len just came into my office to see why...Now girl I think your bowl is what's called " Sandwich" glass you can look it up online and read all about it there...Love ya Sister friend...Hugs and smiles Gl♥ria
ReplyDeleteGreat finds, love the salt cellars!!! amazing price for them!
ReplyDeleteSo glad no one tripped you on your way out and you were able to come home with both treasures! Lovely!
ReplyDeleteYou may have gotten the treasures, but WE got the story! And what a story it was! LOL! Oh, I loved this. And I want those salts!!! Are you sure they got the right Shelia when they hopped into your hot little hands??? ;-)
ReplyDeleteXO,
Sheila :-)
I'm not sure which was better the story or the treasures! I love all you finds but the salt cellars and spoons were my favs. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSandy
You did very well in that shop. I'd love to go there. I can just imagine the deviled eggs on your new plate!! One of my favorite things to eat in the summer.
ReplyDeleteOhhhhhhhh you lucky gal! What fabulous finds :)
ReplyDeleteLuLu♥
Hi Shelia! What a great post! It's funny too, because I was just over to CollectIn Texas Gal's blog noting that you can NEVER have too much "STUFF"!!.. LOVE those canisters and your new egg dish! Your crystal bowl is beautiful too!.. Now that song.. I have never heard that one before, and I know a LOT of songs! (Well, at least I THINK I do!) I had to search it on the internet, found it, and LOVE it!.. had me dancing in my chair, it did! ~tina
ReplyDeleteHi Shelia *hugs*
ReplyDeleteOh I wish I had been to those antique stores with you. You found fabulous deals...well not only deals but I love them.
The cute salt and pepper shakers and the deviled egg plate are soooooo nice. Love the colour and they do go so well with the cannisters.
Love the crystal too...everything is beautiful. You are lucky to have room to put out and keep lovelies like that....I'm not quite so fortunate.
Enjoy the weekend. This is our Memorial weekend and I'm off to NY state to the cottage...and Marc and I are to a wedding tomorrow... Beautiful weather...nice.
*hugs*..keep well
Judi
OUCH!! next time you go out hunting, Take along Chloe Dawn to protect you. You are all knowing and can spot a find and those folks know it... I had such a visual of you clinching that bowl and hurrying the sales lady along.
ReplyDeleteYou have such an eye for spotting the perfect find.
Ha! those chickens, too cute... Wonder if you place some eggs on the plate would they smile? You can find cork stoppers at Michaels or a craft store. I think hardware stores carry them too.
I too adore Fiona and Twig blog.
Thank you for the visit and sharing your joy, it came radiating through the post. I love your stories, they have so much expression.
You found so many lovely things. Those salt cellars are so pretty and what a lovely tablecloth. Your estate sale adventure really paid off. ;-)
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed seeing all the words to the Second Hand Rose song - very funny.
ME, too, but I'm trying my best to get rid of most of it, sugar! LOL LOL
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Connie
Hi Shelia, so many pretty pretties! I love the green rooster things. The green is so lovely....and such a pretty mossy color; one of my all time favorites.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your things and have a great weekend.
Hugs, Barb ♥
You ALWAYS find the neatest treasures!! LOVE the egg plate cause deviled eggs are so YUMMY! Also, I can see why those ladies wanted your beautiful glass piece.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a wonderful weekend.♥
Hey girlie.....just wanted to let you know, I did model my cute little outfit for you, my diva bathroom snapper, um huh, outta sight, outta mind.....LOL!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you made it home, Shelia!!! ;) I love them all and that egg platter...OH HONEY!!! Your eggs will look so good against that green! Good Job, Girl!!!
ReplyDeleteNancy
Oh, Shelia, you had me in tears from laughter. All of your finds are definitely ones to fight for. I can't even say I have a favorite. I guess I must say I was coveting the table cloth. But those cranky S&P shakers are adorable, too. You did so good. Glad you got away safely.
ReplyDeleteCan we all just take a minute and say SCORE!!! You did a wonderful job my friend. Especially love the little salt cellars! Now how do I talk my honey into going to Kerrville today ;-)
ReplyDeleteBTW - definitely angry chickens!
Yes, score you did!!!!!
ReplyDeleteShelia, sometimes the cut crystal pieces like the one you found actually has the signature of the 'cutter' etched into the glass ... it is not always obvious to the naked eye, use a magnifying glass to check it out. That is a gorgeous piece. Love the salts also. You did really good ...
ReplyDeleteHave a fantastic weekend.
TTFN ~ Hugs, Marydon
Oh, I adore those chicken canisters! If I ever visit you, you might want to keep an eye on those pretties! I love Kerrville. Haven't been there in years. But it was such a sweet town.
ReplyDeleteBrenda
Kerrville and the Hill Country are some of my favorite places to antique. However, it's been 4 years since we've been there. You found some great goodies - I especially love your pressed glass piece. I have a soft spot for those sparkly things. Have a great weekend. Sally
ReplyDeleteThis is so strange, Sheila. I bought a "box lot" at an auction this weekend and the egg tray was in it. Unfortunately, minus the salt and pepper shakers. I had figured out that area (flat) was for S&P shakers, but had no clue it would have been what you have! Too bad...I missed out!
ReplyDeleteI think I might have participated with the evil ones if I could have gotten those little salt cellars from ya!!! Gorgeous...'ve been looking for itty bitty spoons for my crystal cellars for some time...lucky you!
ReplyDeleteLove this post Shelia!!!
LOVE your new stuff! The chickens aren't angry, they're just trying to look mean to protect the deviled eggs! And, those salt cellars are really neat-have fun!
ReplyDeleteLove that sparkly goodness Shelia. You did good girlie. And I just read in a book somewhere that every house should have a little sparkle in each and every room. Great job. And those little angry roosters are just darling!
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Kim
Hi Sheila,
ReplyDeleteOh I just love everything you found! They are all so fun. The salt cellars are wonderful and I can't believe the price. Glad you made it out safely without being rolled in the parking lot for all your wonderful loot!
Valerie
Fun, fun, fun! The egg dish is really beautiful as are all of your sweet finds. I had a great time reading your post detailing the excitement of your shopping trip!
ReplyDeleteKindly, ldh
Shelia -- you'll have those chickens smiling and singing show tunes in no time!
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous finds you found at the estate sale! Someone's precious treasures, no doubt. And your little egg plate is darling. I don't think the hens look angry - I think they are concentrating hard on laying those eggs for the plate!
ReplyDelete~Adrienne~
Shelia, your thrifty finds are awesome. Love the hen egg plate. You can buy those corks to fit the s & p's. Love the grape tablecloth too. A great find for the money. The crystal bowl is pressed if the cuts feel smooth. If they fell sharp it is cut crystal. It is truly beautiful. The salts are a great find too. You hit the jackpot with the little spoons too. Your dh is a real keeper to take you shopping for these treasures.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Jeanne
You are TOO funny! I can just imagine you trying to get to the cashier and out the door ASAP! I'm glad you were able to get out safely with treasures in hand!
ReplyDeleteLove the crystal and the sweet little sugar bowl. I have a little salt cellar that looks like your crystal pieces.
Correction! My salt cellar is crystal but not the same as your crystal like I thought. Just wanted to make that claification.
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