I was raised on a thrifty mentality. One aspect I associate with the Midwest is great thrift stores and garage sailing. Maybe it's because it was so much apart of my childhood. My mother would pull an atlas out on Friday nights and map out our route for the early morning sales. "It's like a treasure hunt," she would tell us. You didn't get too much spending money but nevermind that, you didn't need much. Beginning in my early teens, any clothing I bought came from a thrift store or was passed down through older family members. What appeal did new clothing have on the rack when a dozen carbon copies lined up behind each piece? How did that compare to the fun of a treasure hunt? Over the years my "style" of thrifting has evolved in many ways. And while I no longer rely on it for my source of everything, it still presides over other ways of shopping. It was instilled in me as an adventure and still feels so today.
With this in mind my mother and I set out early morning Saturday because if a country town of a few hundred people decide to all put on yard sales, I'd recommend stopping by. You'll get the best finds, the best conversation, and the best deals around.
Fabulous finds!! I love the books and the corn pans!! Thanks for sharing the photos and have a wonderful day. : )
~ Wendy
http://Crickleberrycottage.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Wendy McDonagh-Valentine | 06/18/2012 at 08:51 AM
Wow! What amazing garage sale finds! These are terrific! How I love that book cover, it is so sweet! Love all the dishes too. Wish we could go scavenge together, you make great finds!
Posted by: heather | 06/18/2012 at 09:21 AM
that plate in the fifth picture is just perfect. Amazing treasures!
Posted by: Julia | 06/18/2012 at 12:27 PM
Oh yes... absolutely wonderful finds.x
Posted by: Trish | 06/18/2012 at 03:15 PM
Such amazing treasures! And I wholeheartedly agree, the midwest is the BEST for finding thrifted treasures. I am headed to Iowa/Illinois next week and that is one of my favorite things to do! ♥ Aja
Posted by: Aja | 06/19/2012 at 02:00 PM
NICE thrift finds!
I'm a hardcore thrifter. I can really appreciate each and everything you scored!
Especially the cookbook. I love dated cookbooks.
XO
Posted by: Cory | 06/20/2012 at 10:52 PM
wow great finds! I'd love to go to a garage sale! :)
Posted by: Ester | 07/03/2012 at 02:30 PM
Fun!!
Posted by: Taryn Kae Wilson | 07/05/2012 at 08:32 PM
I use nikkor 18-105mm (+ND60) and most of my pictures are taken with this equipment:)
Posted by: Julia | 07/08/2012 at 05:12 AM