This one is about as sturdy as they come and is marked G.C.U.R. Indiana on the back, but after searching online, I didn't find anything about what they meant.

Chair number 2 is slightly more beat up, but has more details and carvings that sets it apart. I'm loving how similar, but totally different in appearances the chairs are that I have been coming across for the kitchen. I knew I wouldn't find a set of 4 matching chairs so 4 mismatched chairs all painted the same color is what I set out to find and I'm so happy with the outcome.

This side table I found for $8 and all it needs is some paint. I think I'm going to go with black and use it in my living room next to the couch.
THIS is what you call a GREAT find and it isn't even for me. I already have a KitchenAid stand mixer, but for $20 (when they retail for $350) you can't pass it up. And I knew that neither my mom or sister have one. All the attachments were even included. This one is a professional series that actually came out of a restaurant that closed.
I found these 2 necklaces for $1 a piece.
This whole bag of greeting cards was 25 cents. There are probably 40 cards totally and cover the whole range of greeting card topics. That just over a penny/card. Usually I spend $2-3 for a card. This will last me awhile!
I love picking up old cook books at yard sales. This has some good combinations that I'm excited to try. I have marked a few that sound really good. Old cook books sometimes are more entertaining to flip through than use. This one is both. Quite a few of the recipes call for MSG as an ingredient!!! I think I'll be substituting that one!
75 cents for an assortment of sewing notions, ribbons and elastic.
50 cents for an interesting old jar that actually has a glass lid. Branded Improved Gem. Made in Canada.
This great picnic basket cost me $5 and I have already used it a few times to carry food around. I love it! So spacious.
My neighbor had a yard sale and we scored some GREAT books for 10-25 cents each. Thanks, Cindy! :)
Magnolia is on a puzzle kick. We found 2 for 25 cents each.
Then we found 4 more for 25 cents each.
We have a couple of the Preschool versions of these Brain Quest cards. Now we are set for elementary school. For $1 each.
You are amazing!!! you have such great ideas and a great eye for things!! I wonder where you got that from (Dad).....?
ReplyDeleteseriously, you find the best things! I cannot BELIEVE you found a mixer for $20!
ReplyDeleteG.C.U.R Indiana -- Governor's Commission on Unemployment Relief. The G.C.U.R was the Indiana agent of the Federal Relief Administration (created during the Great Depression).
ReplyDeleteJen - great find on the mixer. It looks just like the one I have and ya know I paid more than $20 for it. Now the real question is who currently has the highest bid, Janet or Brooke?? Love and miss - Julie
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