I walked through the leftovers and discarded stuff after working an auction last week. I picked up (1) 2 leaded crystal ice buckets, (2) a milk glass pedestal bowl. (3) an adorable little lamp that fits on my kitchen counter, and (4) a Rowenta Toaster. Also not pictured is a large framed mirror, a bird feeder and 2 baskets. I'm thinking the ice buckets, which are small, would be pretty filled with cookies and given as gifts at Christmas. And I knew Rowenta was a good brand! I did an online search to find it is $80 new, made in France and has a warming basin on it's top to hold a whole loaf of bread. One man's trash, right? Funny thing is, this stuff was paid for in the box lots, but left for the trash. But free for me. Free is fun! ♥
You mean you had stuff you never took pictures off your way?
ReplyDeleteOh the dismay..hahaha
You could really have a little gold mine there
Take all the stuff that is spare
And slap them up on ebay
Then call it a day
To you they are free
To others a fee
And then you win
Filling your money tin
Wow! Great stuff. This auction gig would (almost) be worth it even if they didn't pay you!
ReplyDelete@Pat: Beat me by one lousy minute? You son of a...
ReplyDeletePat ~ that's a great idea from you!
ReplyDeleteI'd never want to keep all that I find
so might as well hit a gold mine.
and see what I can get for it
When I'm rich you'll have a fit!
ha.
aw...I love it when you guys fight for first place....now where's Brian.... lol...
ReplyDeleteLucky for Pat that I'm not the jealous type...
ReplyDeleteUsually...
Very impressed with the treasures!
ReplyDeleteNobody wanted them? Crazy
Wow you are indeed sitting on a gold mine. Love you CT on your previous post.
ReplyDeleteQMM
Christine ~ they bid and win a box of stuff and pay for it...but they pick out what they want and leave the rest. The discarded stuff always amazes me. Lots of junk...but still nice things to be found.
ReplyDeleteThanks QMM...and I missed your entry this time around!
ReplyDeleteFree is great and you got great stuff!!! Love that milkglass bowl!
ReplyDeleteAmazing treasures, Betsy! Love all of it.
ReplyDeleteOh what treasures... Love little lamps and have then in every room.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea using the ice buckets for Christmas Goodie Baskets.
Don's brother had a lot of milk glass...still packed in our garage. He's been gone almost 5 years, but it's hard for my dearest to go through his things.
What a cool toaster...love the idea of a warm loaf of bread...Yumm!~
Love it all! I'm shocked that anyone would throw those things away!
ReplyDeleteThat stuff is great! What a nice benefit. I can't believe people threw that away.
ReplyDeleteI think your job has some really cool bonus points!!
ReplyDeleteFree is so fun! I saw your post title as "Auction Treasures" and had to pop right over to see what else you got. :-) Love the milk glass bowl!
ReplyDeleteAmazing finds!!!
ReplyDeleteTracyJo ~ I know...pretty amazing, isn't it? I'm always surprised.
ReplyDeletePoor Poor Fox just could not beat me
ReplyDeleteAnd I did a big old rhyme for all to see..haha
Never know could get something and it sells high
Then you can move on up and have a bigger piece of the pie..haha
Oh you've got that right - FREE IF FUN FOR SURE!! Good for you Betsy - it's all just lovely and looks right at home in your home.
ReplyDeleteFree... fun... indeed! Love the pedestal.
ReplyDeletenice score...i like that lamp, really cool...nice perk to your job!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations ! ;-)
ReplyDeleteRegards from France Betsy...
Pierre
Oh...
ReplyDeletenice perks for your job!
I enjoying hearing about & seeing what you get by "dumpster" diving. ;~)
Free decorations for the home & gifts too!
Take care,
Mommy 2
P.S. I read your blog everyday...
but don't always get a comment to you...sorry...I will try harder.
lovely lol
ReplyDeleteI love this kind of treasure.
lol
Free is excellent. I think you should be on a TLC Show...you're better than the American Picker guys!
ReplyDeleteI think those are some beautiful treasures that someone else missed. I like the Rowenta toaster/bread warmer, maybe I need to check out their toasters someday when I need a new one.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with Pat in that you should grab as much as you can and then put it up on ebay. I am sure there are many people who would be thankful to be able to have a chance to purchase these treasures.
Just let us know when you start your ebay site.
God bless.
Indeed, free is fun - and even more fun when presented in your impeccable style. I do love toasters : if the dark winter ever does set in, just give me a decent toaster and a bottle of malt.
ReplyDeleteWhy do people throw such wonderful things?!?!!? Yay for you for rescuing them!! They look amazing!!
ReplyDeleteTake care
x
Awesome toaster, and cute little ice buckets. Makes me want to go to an auction.
ReplyDeleteAnita ~ lol...oh, now that would be fun!
ReplyDeleteLOVE FREE and love what you got!!! I am always surprised at what people leave behind!
ReplyDeleteBraces!?!?!? Really??? COOL!
Hi Betsy .. wonderful bits and bobs .. amazing and so pleased you're making good use of them. They all look so fresh .. and your ideas make wonderful sense too .. cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteabsolutely nice I love speacially the number 2! lovely!!!love these ! gloria
ReplyDeleteFree is always good! Those are great finds!
ReplyDeleteTreasure trove indeed - love that milk glass stand. You do display things so nicely in your home.
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