Just before the rain and a high of 41 returned to our forecast today, we were able to enjoy a really nice weekend here in the ever weather temperamental sate of South Carolina. 

Of course the beauty of a pretty first weekend of spring is that people start setting up for yard sales.  

My parents were in town for the weekend as well, so along with Audley, we took off and hit up the first yard sale of the season, which happened to be just around the corner from our house!

We discovered a treasure trove of goodies as we browsed; antiques galore, especially dolls and dishes.  My mom actually found a doll that was made very similar to one that she shared with her sister as a little girl; one that was left outside and melted in the rain.  

She thought it might have been made of chalk or something similar, but never knew.  Did anyone else ever have a dollie like that?

As for dishes, what a variety!  From mid-century barware to 1930’s Depression glass and collectable plates galore, there was plenty to choose from.

My mother found several pieces marked with a “W” which is our family monogram.  When inquiring about the background, the woman who owned all of the beautiful wares (and had passed away a year ago) was a “Woolworth”.

As in the 5 & dime Woolworths. 

How cool is that?

While I often browse more than I shop at yard sales (I need to have one myself!), I did actually purchase some neat goodies at this one.

I absolutely loved this hymnal from 1893 that I picked up for a dollar.  It was so neat to thumb through the book and realize that some of the hymns we still sing in worship on Sunday are well over a hundred years old!

The pretty red, white and blue tablecloth the book is laying on is a vintage 1960’s beauty that I grabbed for $5.  I thought it would be perfect for a Memorial Day or July Fourth picnic cloth.  Hopefully I will be able to clean it up nicely. 

I loved this set of pink depression glass bowls from the 1930’s.  I wasn’t going to get them, but my sweet hubby talked the owner down from $75 to $40 ( yes, you can bargain at yard sales).  I must admit, they are beautiful and still look nearly perfect.  I wondered if they had ever been used.

I also picked up this really pretty mid-century cocktail pitcher with the original blown glass swizzle stick for $5!  I was so excited because it fits just perfectly with my bar car that I restored a couple of years back.

Momma discovered a old camera from the 1950’s that she had to have.  She also purchased a couple of the table linens and two antique pewter items;  a pitcher monogrammed with a “W” and a tea pot stamped with 1886 on it.  

In researching the latter on Ebay we found similar pots selling for over $400 dollars!  I would say she really lucked out!

I don’t know how many more casual weekends we will be able to enjoy this spring, but I sure enjoyed this one without any demands.  Hopefully we’ll get to hit up a few more yard sales or flea markets soon!