Yes, it is that time of year again…

Saturday was St Mark Presbyterian Church 10701 Old Goergetown Rd.  It was bad.  I had been to this one once before (years ago) and it was bad then as well.  I came away with a 50 cent broken pitcher.  It is a fairly small area and the stuff was crappy.  Directly from St Mark’s Nora and I drove over to St. Elizabeth’s yard sale/rummage at 917 Montrose Rd.  Mostly individuals were set up selling yard sale type items.  The sale raised money for Haiti.  Nora bought a cute wool rug but there wasn’t much of interest…EXCEPT…these…

I saw this patio set from across the parking lot.  They were just unloading it as one of the donated items.  An older couple had already spotted it and were waiting for prices when we walked up.  When she said $5 for the ottomans, $10 for the chairs, and $20 for the love seat, I got pretty excited.  I walked away with all the pieces.  3 chairs, 2 ottomans, and the love seat.  $60 total!   It was a bargain!  The set is made of aluminum.  Which means it is lightweight and I can move it around by myself.  AND it will never rust!  I don’t even need to repaint it.  It just needs a bit of cleaning.  The pics here are of the front porch.  I put two of the chairs and an ottoman in the back yard.  I found these pink cushions elsewhere at the sale.  They are not from this set but they fit perfectly!  I thought I should get them because it will make finding/making new cushions that much easier if I know what exactly I am looking for.  It will be a bit of a challenge figure out the cushions…any ideas?  What era is this set?  1950′s or 60′s is my guess.  I looked up “vintage aluminum patio set” on ebay and the prices for these (although there wasn’t anything quite like these) were outrageous.  Like buy it now for $1,800!  Even for the ugly ones!

I am really happy about this purchase because more seating for the outside was like number two on the furniture want list.  Number one remains a dining table, chairs and sideboard.  Number two is now two twin beds for the boys and a low dresser for their closet.

These came from a garage sale on Friday.  More of my plates for 25 cents each!  YAY!  I needed those.  The fisher Price doggie was 50 cents and the crocheted potholder was free.  I also hit 2 estate sales today (Sunday) which I never do (on Sunday).  They were awful.  Over priced and full of crapity-crap.  Good thing I made out yesterday with the patio set!

Last week was St Peters Episcopal rummage sale in Poolesville.  Starts on a Thurs night which was kind of nice (April 7, 8 and 9).  Mila and I were waiting in line to get in at 5pm.  People actually ran when the tape was lifted.  It was a bit weird.  It was a fairly quick drive through the country back roads.  Everything is so beautiful right now with the trees in bloom.  Maryland farmland is just so lovely.  This was a decent sale.  A couple small tents of furniture outside.  Some small vintage finds.  Prices were fair/good. The Pyrex, flour sifter, vintage hat and one other glass item that I forgot to take a pic of because I already put it on the mantel (I will get a pic when I finish redoing the mantel for Spring) came from here.

Also last week was the rummage at St James Episcopal Church on Seven Locks in Potomac (starts Friday morning April 8).  I had actually been to this one before and had the same luck.  Not so good.  You would think because of the area that it would be good…not so much.  We arrived about 15 mins late because we had to sit in traffic (the roads were wet) but I honestly didn’t think we missed much.  I bought the clothes pins (which may not even be old) for $2 and the size 5 Jessica McClintock will be nice for Mila’s dress up box ($6 is pricey, it was not in pristine condition, it is having an oxi-clean bath now).  I might skip this one in the future.

Also noticed that St John’s Church 9120 Frederick Rd in Ellicott City was this same weekend (April 8 and 9).  Maybe I will try this one next year?

A few upcoming sales:

April 16 Gaithersburg indoor Flea Market (9-1)

April 23 Mt Airy Lions Club Flea Market

May 7 Urbana Flea Market (the neighborhood sale is usually this weekend as well)

May 14 Outdoor Baby Bazaar in Gaithersburg

May 17 (7-11am) “longest yard sale” at Harry Grove Stadium in Frederick.   This was last year’s date, not sure what the exact date is for this year?

June 11 Gaithersburg Outdoor Flea Market

E and I went to a couple rummage/yard sales.  FUN!  Total spent?  $11.

LOVE the Fisher Price record player from 1971.  It has all the records too.  $5!!!!!

**I think I am going to have Darling spray paint this picnic basket either pink or aqua (I already have this same basket in a larger size that I use as a picnic basket).   I am going to use it for storing car toys for Mila.**