Steal of a Deal

A few weekends ago, I had the bargain itch, so I woke up sleepy Will and we headed out to an estate sale across town. Now, as I recently learned, an estate sale is totally different than a yard sale. While a yard sale takes place when people are moving and is composed of household stuff on the lawn for people to peruse and buy, and estate sale is the total liquidation of someone's life. Usually these take place in someone's house after they've passed away or moved to a nursing home. Estate sales have tons of antiques, which I consider to be treasures, and they're tons of fun to attend... to me, that is.

So, Will and I headed out to the estate sale a little late. It was around 10:00 when we arrived, and the sale ended at 12:00. So, I got right to work sorting around, and here are some of the gems that I came out of the morning with:

A beautiful old tablecloth....

detailed with lovely crochet work!

I saw these antique "12 Days of Christmas" glasses at a party once,

and wished that I could find them!

Now here they are!

And since I went on Saturday...

they were 1/2 off... 12 for $3.00... wow!

Oh they are so fun!

And the find of the day:

The Pampered Chef apple peeler/corer/slicer

Retail price: $31.50

I got this one for $2.50... woohoo!!

I do so love a bargain! Sometimes there's not much to find, but on this day I felt like I had scored big. I am loving learning to become a bargain-hunter... it is such a thrilling experience! Just thought I would share my spoils. Let me know what you find!!

Hope all of you are having a wonderful week!