Don't Hate Me Because They're Beautiful...

I had a really, really good day on Saturday.

First, I went to the post office to mail and Etsy sale. Then, I went to a little store where they make homemade tortillas - corn and flour.

I had decided that since I had to get out early, I'd hit some garage sales and maybe visit a few places that are not open after 5 on weekdays. 

A new double bed is on my list...preferably a nice antique style one...with a pretty headboard that I can paint white. 

It was triple digits hot here, so I stopped in at a drive through convenience store for a 44 oz. iced tea. When I got to the window, there was a nice, smiling young man who presented my giant tea and said,"This one's on me."

I was surprised and touched - seriously, that random act of kindness made me shed a few sweet tears as I drove away. (I was going to get cash, but since I didn't purchase anything...)

First I went into a place that keeps regular business hours - named "Hoarders" of all things.

Well, they can keep their junk along with the name. It was WAAAAY overpriced for a junk store. I walked out empty handed.

Then, a block down was another place with junk in the windows and more junk outside. I decided to investigate.

So, I walk inside, and there's junk everywhere. 
The lady who owned the junk looked like a version of Ma Kettle.

Some of it was good junk, just not my style, and it wasn't cheap, either. (Think $10 for a piece of milk glass.) Then, I spied two crates full of books.

One crate had a price tag on it - $5.

They were both very well made - reinforced corners, and lovely weathered wood.

And did you see the authentic industrial stamped lettering on the sides?



Google told me Wagner is a trophy and engraving business. These may not be older than 1984, but they have the look I like!

I asked the lady if she would mind emptying them out, that I would buy them from her. She didn't take debit cards, so I told her I'd go to the convenience store a couple of blocks away to get cash while she emptied them. 

When I got back, a couple I had seen at Hoarders was there, and they wanted my crates, too. I was glad the lady told them they were taken!

Then, I spotted the table they're sitting on at a garage sale - it was also $5. 

I found more small goodies I will share in another post!

Industrial living room...I can hardly wait! 

Word for the Day:
2 Timothy 2:20
Now in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver but also of wood and clay, some for honorable use, some for dishonorable.

Possibly Linking With:
Sunday
http://thoughtsfromalice.blogspot.com/	Sundays at Home
Monday
http://modvintagelife.blogspot.com	Mod Mix Monday
http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com	Make it Pretty Monday
Tuesday
http://knickoftime.net/	Vintage Inspiration Party
http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/	Vintage Inspiration Party
http://mysalvagedtreasures.blogspot.com/	Vintage Inspiration Party
http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/	Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
http://www.cedarhill-ranch.com/	The Scoop
Wednesday
http://savvysouthernstyle.net/	Wow Us Wednesday
http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/	What’s it Wednesday
http://lavendergardencottage.blogspot.com	Cottage Style Party
http://tarnishedroyalty.com/	Drop it or Swap it Party
Thursday
http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/	Under $100 Link Party
http://staceyembracingchange.com/	Creative Inspirations
http://www.jannolson.blogspot.com/	Share Your Cup Thursday
Friday
http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/	Feathered Nest Friday
http://www.missmustardseed.blogspot.com/	Furniture Feature Friday
http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/	Frugal Friday
http://www.thecottagemarket.com/	Junkin’ Joe
http://melissasantiques.blogspot.com/	Thrifty Things Friday
Saturday
http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/	Party Junk

http://southernhospitalityblog.com  - Monthly Thrifty Treasures