So as I mentioned on Friday, I was going to a huge annual neighbour hood garage sale in a ritzy part of town last Saturday. The 'event' starts at 8am but often times people put stuff out earlier. I was up super early and out of my apartment by 7:30am. I went to the bank to grab some cash (I told myself I would spend no more than $40), hit up Tim Hortons for a bagel BELT (bacon-egg-lettuce-tomato, holla!) and I was on my way. I got there around 8am and it was jammed. I found free parking about six blocks away from the action and was off.
It was a warm, sunny, beautiful day and it was busy. Thousands upon thousands of people ev-ery-where. I spent about three hours shopping before deciding to call it a day. I was pretty disappointed that I only bought three items, but after battling the crowds for that long and barely turning up with anything (and sore feet), I felt like just heading home for a nap and some down time with my book.
I picked up three pieces of jewelery, as you can see in the above photo:
The necklace is from Suzy Shier, a Canadian store that sells cheap clothes and accessories. It was being sold by some women who had boxes and boxes of brand-new packaged costume jewelery (as if they purchased stuff from stores that never sold). It was a dig-through-and-scrounge kind of system and I was happy to find this gem of a necklace as it was one of two they had. I remember seeing this necklace last year at the store, wanting it, but not wanting to fork out the $9, so I passed. I picked up this baby for $1.
The 'charm' bracelet was another item being sold by the 'ladies with a million boxes' and it was the only one I came across (mind you, when you're digging through hundreds of pieces of jewelery, you certainly don't see everything!). It's so pretty and I love the toggle clasp and it was also $1.
The last item is this funky broach that I picked up from a woman selling stuff on her front lawn. She said it was her mothers' and it was at least 10 years old. I was torn when she said $2 and I (ha!) negotiated her down to $1.
And that is everything. Yes. In three hours I spent $3 which was a little good and a little disappointing I didn't find more but considering the tickets I have now incurred, probably for the best!
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{ endless records }
As I mentioned, I headed to one of the largest garage sales this past weekend. It was a great morning (yes, morning, as we arrived there just before 8am and left just after 11am - and didn't even see half of it) and I walked away with some really great items.
{ looks like these guys scored an amoire }
{ lots of people -and dogs- everywhere }
{ amazing jewellery }
{ my maxi dress was dragging so I tied it in a knot }
{ street music }
{ my sis scoping out some records }
{ custom street signs for sale }
{ more jewellery }
{ very successful - that silver bag is packed }
What I got:
{ small mirror with a big frame - I plan on spray-painting this silver }
{ these are clip-on earrings I plan on making into brooches }
{ black fur muff }
{ suede belt }
{ new hand-made headband -and hats- from this one lady, unfrotunately, she doesn't have a website }
{ silver picture frame }
{ long pearls}
{ nautical brooch}
{ True Religion jeans ... for $5!!! - obviously my fave item }
Every year, at the end of May, a large (wealthier) area of town puts on a neighbourhood-wide 'garage sale'. And I'm not talking just a few houses here and there, no, we are talking full on selling, every corner, every parking lot, every drive-way within a 10x10 block radius.
This year marks the 25th anniversary, so I'm excited to see what's in store. Speaking of stores, even they participate in the sale, bringing their baked goods outside and offering up freshly brewed coffee. Last year I went for the first time and it was mayhem-but totally worth it. I walked away with a few CD's, a couple clutches, some napkin rings and more... for less than $20. Awesome.
On Saturday, I am meeting my sister at (cringe) 6:45am to get a head start on the day. Since the garage sale starts at 8am, and parking is horrendous, she's ensuring we are there with plenty of time to spare. You know what they say, one person's trash is another person's treasure!
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