Tag and Backyard Sale Spoils

So the sale came and went. Everyone had a great time, sellers sold and customers bought, the shop was busy, and the weekend was a success! I spent most of the time manning the shop so I did not have time for "1st dibs" but on the second day I did have time to go out and do a little shopping of my own.

OK, so I did have first dibs on one piece that is in fact my favourite "purchase". It was going to be a purchase but ended up being an early birthday gift from one of my bosses (Thank you, Suzanne!). It's an heirloom piece, a vanity made in Germany in the 1930's. Hopefully baby Margot will grow to appreciate the good things in life and I will be able to pass it on to her. I have the perfect spot for it in the master suite. Now the quest for the perfect vanity stool begins...!

There was another lamp that I had seen and loved but it sold on the first day. However, I managed to snag this one before someone bought it on Sunday. It's black painted metal and I just love the detail in the base. I have not decided yet where it is going but at this point I am thinking "desk".

And speaking of desk - I eyed this little beauty all weekend. It has some tear and wear but I confess that it was part of its appeal. Right before the end of the sale, I finally broke down and figured that if it was still there, it was because it wanted to go home with me... I was thinking about it for the office/guest room but it has a very delicate look to it - it is not a large desk, so maybe in the library. We will have to see.

I found these fabulous pillows that one of the interior designers was selling and, if you can believe it, they are the perfect match to the print fabric I have and that I will use in the master suite!

Also for the master suite, we purchased this great driftwood full-length mirror. It was a bargain and it will go fantastically in the wall across from the walk-in closet!

The weekend before last we made some purchases as well, at a tag sale in our street. My first find was this rocking chair for Margot's room - it was a true bargain and I love the distressed look. I have the cushions but I will need to re-cover them.

Then I saw this from the corner of my eye - a solid pine chest of drawers. It had my name written all over it - I just love the rusty old pulls too!

Last but not least, this cabinet was another bargain. It is over 100 years old and I have a feeling this was either part of something else, or it's a marriage of sorts. Either way, I liked its quirkiness and I think it will house kitchen linens in the small back hallway, just off the kitchen.

Not bad, eh? Very soon I will be able to post on what goes where, including our furniture that is now in the garage and the attic - oh yes, and I think the basement as well. The move to the main house is imminent (I am so excited I can hardly contain myself) - next post or so, I will share my ideas for the master suite and the nursery and I may need some help with suggestions so stay tuned.