And what exactly is Pay Dirt?
PAY DIRT
n.
1. Earth, ore, or gravel that is profitable to mine. (no, this is not the definition I had in mind!)
2. Informal A useful or profitable discovery or venture. (this is more like it!!!!!)
Well, we hit pay dirt this weekend when Dennis and I went junkin' together!!! I always, ALWAYS love going to old country towns and happening upon a store with just good old fashioned JUNK!
The store keeper said that his father opened the store in 1903
and he took over after his dad retired....
and they STILL have a few things that are old store stock!
and he took over after his dad retired....
and they STILL have a few things that are old store stock!
Some of the items were just things he'd collected over the years
and was finally letting go of ~
We really liked the man and his wife and he just loved
that we liked so much of his junk!!
Some of the finds went to Antique Griffin....
and of course some went straight to the studio!!!!!
Take a look at the booty ~
and remember to click twice so the photos will get BIG!
Fort Bragg, 1942....and it's FORTY SEVEN INCHES LONG....FRAMED!
So, what'd'ya think? Yummy huh????
And Sunday we took some of the goodies to our antique space ~
It was a very productive weekend!!!
I hope your weekend was wonderful too
and that you have a great week ahead....
and that you have a great week ahead....
Noah starts school this week, seventh grade ~
I can't even believe it!!
I can't even believe it!!
Thank you always for taking the time to stop by and see me,
hugs and love sweet friends,
Dawn
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37 comments:
Oh my goodness, paydirt for sure! I am very jealous!
Oh my, how fun, and what finds. I always love visiting your blog. I think of you each time I look at my little Thessalonians plaque. By the by I read down the page, and realised I am a GOOB too!
So from on goob to another have a lovely August!
Theresa @ Cottage Violets
Beautiful goodies! You really have an eye for beauty dear Dawn! I love it that you and Dennis junk together! I also love to dig around in junk stores, they are the best:)
Have a blessed evening! HUGS!
Wonderful goodies, I also pick up the same pink jewelery holder like yours, I paid $1.50 and was thrilled.
WOW! What a day you had! Gotta love it!
Have a great week!
Tammy :-)
I love places like that. It must have been off the beaten path!!! They are the best. You made quite a haul. Congrats on you finds.
Dawn, was that *toilet paper* in one of the photos there?
You got a lot of goodies! I bet you felt like an "American picker".
-Danielle
Excellent booty - days like that are what keep us hunting!
Hi Dawn:
It looks like you had a wonderful weekend filled with fabulous finds! Congratulations on all the treasures you unearthed in that shop. Have a creative week, my friend.
xoxo
Donna
When you score, you score BIG Dawn!!! What a lot of booty! I'm so glad you had such a productive and fun weekend.
Good luck to Noah - 7th grade - wahooo!
What a day you had! Congratulations on all the wonderful old treasures you found! I love those days!
Best,
Paula
Very cool! The possibilities are endless!
Thanks for sharing!
KJ
SoCal
Wonderful treasures, Dawn! Did I see Mica in one of the pictures?Have a wonderful week, my friend.
Hugs,
Marie
wow, way good treasures...it would be hard to let go of some of these!
Wonderful treasures! x
So THAT'S what "Ms. Goober" has been up to! I had a feeling you were out scouring the countryside for more goodies! Yes'm you hit pay dirt!
Hugs!
Diane
You made some wonderful finds and I can't WAIT to see what you do with some of it.
If you lived closer, we could SO go junking together! This coming weekend, I am going to shop Wimberley.
Happy hunting,
Teresa <)))~~
Don't you just love it when the flea market fairy sprinkles you with dust? Awesome finds - the mica sheets are to swoon for! I see some serious crafting going on in your future. We made a great score this weekend too, three old railroad carts, a trade for two tires! I am in coffee table heaven right now. Have a sweet day!
I am most jealous! I guess that means you did hit pay dirt! LOL. You found some of the most delightful things! And the mica! how awesome is that!
First of all, before I forget it, my heart goes out to Noah starting school so early in August. This is just me talking, but I would prefer that all children know the joy of getting out of school the first week of June and not returning until after Labor Day. That said, I bet that he's excited about junior high!
Ohhhh, what lovely things you found. Lots of things to stock up with at your shop and some things that I want and will have to look for here...the old chippy laundry basket for one. :D
I went shopping with John yesterday at the flea market and I was delighted to spend just $4.99 and come home with special treasures. Some shopping days are just better than others.
Gorgeous!!! I love dirt. Is that random enough? Sorry just love the garden after weeding. Almost as good as a gorgeous vintage shop like this. Thanks for the eye candy dear! Blessings.
What fun! And such beautiful treasures. Can't wait to see what you do with the stuff you took to the studio! Xo
I'm more jealous than I can say! LOVELY LOVELY THINGS!
xoRebecca
Wowza girl! Now THAT absolutely is what I would call pay dirt!!!! Lucky, lucky you. I know I'm not supposed to be, but green with envy here. LOL :-)
You always find the BEST things!!!
And like the poster above, I though I saw rolls of TP, too! Is it *vintage* TP, Dawn? ;-)
Looks great!
XO,
Anne
Great finds Dawn...
and the shop looks great all stocked up!
Have a great week sweetie!
xoxo~Kathy @
Sweet Up-North Mornings...
Dear Dawn,
uuhhhhh you just found a gold mine---so many wonderfull things, how fantastic a week-end for you, -it all looks so great, --and me jealous ?
no way :) you so deserved this wonderfull find, sweetie.
Have a great week, friend.
Love and hugs, Dorthe
How wonderfully fun!!
Love knowing some of the history of things when i shop.
Have a super week.
blessings
barbara jean
How much fun was that shopping trip!! Your booth looks like fun too - wish I were closer to visit and BUY!!! XO
Everything is perfect Sweet Dawn!!! But my heart is fluttering over that Mica!!!!! I totally am in love:) Love, Jamie
PS-Thank you so much for your sweet and loving comment to me. It means more than you could know. Love, J
You really did! And all the items are so what YOU use for mixed media! Blessings were with you last weekend and I can;t wait to see what comes form the materials you left to work with.
You are so idealistic, and you art shows it!
Smiles, Cyndi
You scored big time, dear Dawn! These are lots of yummy goodies indeed. I wish you great sales at you antique space and a lot of fun creating with the things you kept :-).
Hugs to you,
Julia
I love that group photo. Those are amazing. I also own that exact satin covered storage box. My grandmother kept it in her vanity.
I die! Just amazing goodies...wish I was closer...sigh...I die...
oxo
Marcie
Oh my Dawn - you found some treasures for sure! LOVE the framed picure taken at fort Bragg - and so many wonderful finds! Your little antique space is just wonderful - your customers will be thrilled!
vicki
Wow, ya really hit the jackpot...so happy for ya. A storm hit my pc a few days ago so am so glad to see your blog again, I have missed you. Bless you dear. love, Theory
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