Garage Sale items purchsed for hom decor projects

Thrifty to Nifty

Decorating on a budget by repurposing thrift store treasures

Home Decor Treasure Hunting Part II

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The last few weeks have been quiet around here, project wise.  That is because it is the start of garage sale season in Wisconsin.  I love to go to garage sales, yard sales, rummage sales or whatever else you may call it.  You can read about the history of my treasure hunting here.  It short, it has evolved mainly from shopping kids toys and clothes to home decor.  My house is decorated with thrifty finds.

This is the second big shopping excursion I have done. The first one looked like this.

First major garage sale outing

First major garage sale outing

You can read more about it here.  In that post, I said I was going to take some time off from thrift shopping in order to work on and transform the new finds.  Well, I was very motivated to get my things set up in the garage.  During the nice weather, the garage becomes my workshop.  I set up a painting table, bring out my supplies and set my potential projects up.  (I’m a very much a visual person) I was ready to go.

Work Space in the Garage

Work Space in the Garage

And then it happened!!  The weather changed!  It became freezing out again.  I can’t paint in my garage when it’s so chilly.  Believe me I tried. I was so discouraged. I attempted to paint but the drying time between coats took forever.  So I threw in the towel and pouted.

During the week, I worked around my home… changing out my home decor in hopes to hurry in spring.  It was productive, but I wanted to get working on my projects instead. The hubby was also growing tired with the projects “living ” among us.   So to drown my sorrows, this past weekend I went treasure hunting.  Oh joy!  Here are my finds.

Garage Sale Treasures

Garage Sale Treasures

So that’s it, folks, no more shopping for me .  I have some wonderful items to work on and the weather is warming up.  I’ll be able to get out there and get working on some amazing home decor pretty soon.  I can’t wait! Have you been out on the hunt? What have you found?

 

 

 

Comments

  1. Oh, my goodness, those WINDOWS! Love them! I keep searching for old windows around here, but the only places I have found that have wanted $30-50 each. Given I’m just starting my DIY endeavors, that seems like too much $$ to spend for something I am likely to mess up! 🙂 A good friend, however, just gave me 3 of hers and I am so excited to do something with them — though I don’t know what, yet! I’ve been on Pinterest pinning away; even created my own “window” board! I can’t wait to see what you do with those!

  2. I’ve had to turn My porch into a workshop/paint booth.We had nothing but rain! Awesome haul!! visiting from Talented Tuesday’s.Smiles.Cindy

  3. Oh my goodness, look at those treasures! I need to go junkin’ with you, lady! Your post was the most clicked link at the Talented Tuesday Link Party last week – make sure to stop by and grab a button (and link up your latest)!

  4. Hello, I am pleased to say that this post was in the top six most clicked on Fridays Blog Booster Party#7. It will be getting special mention on Friday.
    Thanks, Kathleen

  5. I’m still waiting to see more 🙂 Thanks so much for taking the time to link up with us over at the #HomeMattersParty – we hope you had a wonderful holiday weekend, and that we see you again this Friday! Feel free to bring a friend 🙂

  6. Oh my goodness…I love that star & chest from your second haul! I can’t wait to see how you incorporate them into your design! 🙂 #FridayBlogBooster

  7. What fun you are having. I can’t wait to see some of your transformations. I love to see people enjoying their creative ventures, they can bring a lot of satisfaction.
    Thanks,
    Kathleen
    Remembering to leave from another page to help your statistics
    Fridays Blog Booster Party#7

  9. You seem to be having so much fun! I’ve never been “junking” but I have a friend who stocks a shop with her finds, and I used to buy all my furniture from her.

  14. I want to crawl through all of those marvelous things in your car! Can’t wait to see the transformation!

  16. So funny Mary! Looks like you have found some amazing pieces….love the van load. Way to funny!!!! But you know the more you bring in the more projects you have to do right?
    And no, I have not gone garage sailing yet! I have gone twice to thrift store but came home empty handed.