Weekend Treasure Hunting

It’s not often that I spend my Saturday morning looking for treasures at yard sales, thrift stores, etc., but I always enjoy these mornings when I do.  It’s fun to find pieces to add to my glassware collection.  There were three juice glasses in this pattern for .50 each.

Then I found a matching tray at another yard sale.  It was a shock when the owner said that she only wanted a dollar for it.  This is a large piece, just over 12 inches in diameter and in perfect condition.  It will be great for passing around tea sandwiches or assorted pastries.

This blue willow jug was made in England by Soho Pottery c1930.  This piece cost me a dollar and a half. 

It fits right in with some of my other blue and white china.

The bunny figurine is quite heavy and the owner said it was $4, but it had a $2 sticker, so I bought it for the lower price.  It will probably find a home in my sunroom.

My daughter-in-love collects dolphins and I found her this pretty Wyland limited edition figurine called "King of the Sea” for under $2.

The waves are so pretty with lots of detail and icy cool color. 

Seems like I never come home from these sales without at least a couple of books.   This time it was Pillsbury Annual Recipes 2010 and The Eat-Clean Diet (expanded edition 2007).  

This is cheap entertainment at it’s best.  The “best” being that after the fun is done, you have something great to show for it.  I just might have to fit in a few more weekends of treasure hunting during July and August.