June 5, 2013

A great way to start the morning...

I hit an 50% off estate sale on my way to work Tuesday morning. I was literally in and out in less than 15 minutes.  My cell phone snapped a few shots of my stash. 

 A small box of vintage Christmas ornaments and handmade stockings were rescued.
Even more exciting was the box of strombecker dollhouse furniture that was waiting for me in the upstairs bedroom. 

 Here's a better shot of the furniture once I got home.

Yep.  Definitely better than a morning cup of coffee.  It was a great way to start my day.
    
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28 comments:

  1. vivianJune 5, 2013 at 7:07 AM

    well, that estate sale stop was certainly meant to be for you! perfect little pieces of furniture! who could have possibly loved it more!?
    have a great day Kim! only 3 days til the weekend!
    xoxo

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  2. Perfectly PrintedJune 5, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    I rarely see dollhouses or dollhouse funiture at sales...I saw one this last weekend and as I got closer realized it was plastic! And new! Not what I was looking for. You sure did hit the jackpot at this estate sale! I love the felted Christmas stockings!

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  3. JodeeJune 5, 2013 at 8:23 AM

    Oh my word! That furniture is fabulous! Great find!

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  4. BucksCountyFolkArtJune 5, 2013 at 8:27 AM

    You got to do this on your way to work?! Talk about luck and great timing!!

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  5. UnknownJune 5, 2013 at 8:59 AM

    When great things like this happen to me, I call it a "God Smooch"! You know - He sure does know us! Happy Day!

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  6. JbooJune 5, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    Wow -- great finds! That doll furniture is so cute -- love it!

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  7. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~June 5, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    Oh wow! Great finds! Love all that doll house furniture, I'm sure you can put that to good use! :) xo Holly

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  8. ImagiMeriJune 5, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    Wow, what a lucky haul! Wish we had estate sales like that out here........just lots of kokopelli's and mauve decor items......yuck.

    Hugs,
    Meri

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  9. Pam KesslerJune 5, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    Did you just about feint when you saw the dollhouse furniture? Looked like you spent your 15 minutes wisely!

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  10. GARAGE SALE GALJune 5, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    Loved the birthday party post! What FUN and so creative!!!
    NICE score for your doll house! All that sweet furniture!
    Warmly,
    deb

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  11. AnonymousJune 5, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    Oh fun! Love the little fridge. I did good this week, too! ♥

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  12. Cheryl G.June 5, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    Oh my!
    Look at that great furniture!
    You have the best luck and eye for that!

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  13. vintage greyJune 5, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    Lucky girl you!! So happy you found all that sweet doll house furniture! Those stockings are so cute!! Happy day to you! xo Heather

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  14. Pam~ Virginia RetroJune 5, 2013 at 2:08 PM

    Woo-Hoo! Aren't you glad you got an early start to work? Great finds, can't believe you found that excellent dollhouse furniture, it had your name on it!

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  15. GardenOfDaisiesJune 5, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    Oh my gosh, look at all that wonderful doll furniture! So glad it found it's way to your house where it will be loved.

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  16. LeeJune 5, 2013 at 4:59 PM

    Love the furniture~lucky day for you!
    I always enjoy your posts....but I need to stay away from those estate sales. Must not bring more stuff home...Ha!

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  17. Corey June 5, 2013 at 5:10 PM

    So, so cute! Love the Christmas stuff, too! I'm going to an estate sale tomorrow with vintage toys, but I think it's more action figures, etc. But I hope there'll be something for me!

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  18. NellieJune 5, 2013 at 5:31 PM

    What a delightful way to start your day! You were really fortunate!
    xo Nellie

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  19. NanaDianaJune 5, 2013 at 5:52 PM

    What a great sale, Kim. Can you believe that box of doll house furniture? WHAT a find!!!! xo Diana

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  20. Shirley HatfieldJune 5, 2013 at 7:32 PM

    You are a lucky duck! The good dollhouse fairy was smiling at you this morning! No better way to start the day...except for maybe an ice cold Diet Coke! =D

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  21. laurie -magpie ethelJune 5, 2013 at 7:46 PM

    Perfect way to start the day! I would still want a cup of coffee to go along with this start..but this score would certainly give me a happy wake up call!

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  22. A Little CreationJune 5, 2013 at 10:43 PM

    Oh Yeah!! An unplanned quick sale is the best way to start the day. That was some garage sale feng shui.
    Chris =]

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  23. BarbaraJune 6, 2013 at 9:00 AM

    Ack! That furniture!

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  24. Pink Roses and TeacupsJune 6, 2013 at 10:07 AM

    Wow, what a happy find!! Enjoy playing with it!!

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  25. KJ@letsgoflyakiteJune 6, 2013 at 3:41 PM

    Oh my!!!! I wish my mornings started like that - what amazing finds, I don't have any estate sales on my office commute :( I can't wait to see all these little goodies in Kim K vignettes.

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  26. KJ@letsgoflyakiteJune 6, 2013 at 3:43 PM

    PS I was thinking of you today, when I read about this new craft book. It looks very interesting.
    http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/giveaway/kids-craft-book-author-interview-giveaway

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  27. ~Lavender Dreamer~June 6, 2013 at 9:24 PM

    Wowza! You hit the jackpot my friend! I know you were on cloud nine all day!

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  28. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasJune 8, 2013 at 8:37 AM

    Kim,
    What a stash of goodies you were able to snag!! Congrats!!

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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