I have just returned from one of the most fabulous activities - curb shopping!!! In our area they have what they call clean-up days where twice a year people can put their junk out on the curb, and the city picks it up free of charge. This may not seem like an optimal situation for finding those little things we cannot do without, but you would not believe the things that some people throw away!
It starts out kind of like this:
and ends up:
I was first introduced to this fabulous pastime by my wonderful inlaws when I first moved to Iowa, and they let me tag along again tonight which was tremendously adventageous because I made out like a felon! The above picture is me sitting in the back of their van with half of my haul!
It was crazy fabulous!!!
The mother-lode includes:
a really nice wicker hamper, loads of throw pillows, tablecloths and cloth napkins, AN ELLIPTICAL MACHINE, several books, some great wreath forms, a huge, gorgeous clock! I'm in seventh heaven!
It's like the best garage-saling day ever - except everything was FREE!!!!!
I really need to get to bed, hope you have a great night :)
I love this idea!!! I would love this if it was in our area. I should start it! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWe have fall clean up day here in Utah too. I love seeing people coming by to see what we have left by the curb.
ReplyDeleteLast time he got an EXCELLENT office chair we really needed.
thanks for coming by on yesterdays layover.
Oooh...those aprons are AWESOME!
ReplyDeleteI'm so jealous! I wish my neighborhood did this!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs...Summer
this is amazing!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool! I don't think I would get that lucky to actually find nice things..
ReplyDeleteI am SO jealous! How cool! I especially love those vintage aprons...how about another giveaway, eh? ;)
ReplyDeleteThat is the craziest thing I have ever heard of! I can't believe all the great things you got. I love a good garage sale...and for free?! Even better!!
ReplyDeleteKaty Lin, You should look online at yahoo {dot} com at freecycle. It is a yahoo group. They are all over. Check the city you live in or the surrounding cities to see if there is one near you. People give things away, anywhere from scrap wood to cars, animals etc. It is a cool way to get someone else's trash for free for your treasure. Just thought I'd tell you about it.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Amy ;)