Mr. Barn Sale & Erin's Find-of-the-Week Award

Mr. Barn Sale was open for business again yesterday. Maeve and I searched through fifty water-logged cardboard boxes filled with junk to find these treasures. All of the stuff in this picture was coated with dirt and dead bugs before I cleaned it up.

I bought a tin filled with old buttons, Hazel Atlas milk glass egg cup, small depresssion glass pitcher, glass juicer, "Pennsylania Dutch Country" souvenir pitcher, strange glass measuring cup, cake carrier, embroidered pillowcase and woven red/white/blue picnic basket.  After I made my pile of stuff that I wanted, Mr. Barn Sale nervously said that he needed $5 for the basket and $3 for the cake carrier.  As if I was going to argue with him. I don't think he cared about any of the other stuff, since he charged me $10 for everything. Yeah!

I also found this Dansk Designs 13.5 inch enamel paella pan for five dollars at an estate sale. I was attracted to the large size, the aqua color and the funky handles. I wasn't familar with Dansk, so I did some research and found this website. Most of their cookware was made in France, but this is apparently one of the earlier Danish-made styles, probably from the 1950s.

My sister, Erin, took pictures of her finds from the past week. Erin paid around $20 for everything pictured here.

She gets the Find-of-the-Week Award for the lavender dollhouse made from shutters. Five bucks! The woman who sold it to her said that her great-grandfather made it for her when she was little. It looks like it has been updated over the years, and the roof needs some work - Erin is going to add shingles. It has little pieces of carpeting and linoleum that were probably extra pieces leftover from updates to a real house.

   

Comments

[Rosemary]

Wow,
I think you should both get the award for the best stuff at the lowest prices.
How great!
Rosemary

[Emmeline]

If I had lived in America i would have gone crazy... -all these beautiful things, and so cheep too? I really like your site. Nice pictures and a lot of funny things to read about! Have a nice day!!!

[Amy]

I just love all your finds. There's nothing better than going through old dusty bug ridden boxes, they are quite often the best finds!

[tracy m]

Wow! I totally want that paella pan- the color and design are amazing! Man, if I saw a sign that said "barn sale" my heart would just about jump from my chest in excitement.

[tammy g.]

Now that is the sweetest dollhouse...what a great idea to use shutters. I can't believe the woman sold it for only $5! Especially since her great-grandfather made it for her. I'm sure your sister will love it just as much, so good for her.

[linda t]

I have that very same picnic basket! Makes for great storage! What a doll house! And what a deal!

[Claudia]

You got some really great deals...love em!

[Jen]

Love that enamel pan- the color and shape and what a haul your sister had. I would love that dollhouse too.

[Mary]

I'm swooning over the paella pan. Sounds like a fantastic day! I guess it's the ability to look beyond grime & bugs that sets us thrifters apart!

[Audrey]

I just discovered your blog this week and it is at the top of my favorites. I love your stories, your 'finds' and your humor. Keep up the good work!

[joslyn]

great blog. love your treasures.