Yes, I went to another auction last night. I know, I know, it might be starting to become a problem. But don’t worry, I am not actually a hoarder and these things are not for me. Okay, some of them are for me. But more on that another time…

There are lots of pictures and they are taken in the garage. It was too much big stuff to try to bring it in. So, I froze my tush off to take a few pictures before time got away from me.

So here is a run through…

Berry Baskets and a tool box…

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A creel, net and knife (the knife was just part of the package). These are going right into my Adirondack styled guest room. Not the knife though, I don’t think you need a knife in the bedroom.

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A Trumeau mirror. Yes, it is upside down but I am not going to complain that my husband unpacked the truck for me.

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I am a sucker for an old box. This one is huge and white and chippy, sigh.

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Love this, I don’t know, lets call it a bookcase. It is made of old chippy wood and a zinc back and roof. A true one of a kind. I went to come home with her.

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An amazing coffee table made from rough hewn lumber.

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Some interesting old light covers.

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A mantel.

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Two amazing old benches.

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Another old box, less lovely but still cool. She was filled with lots of cool stuff.

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An old cart and an extra wheel was included in case I get a flat.

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This time I got the mortar and the pestle, a rolling pin, a galvanized scoop and a pulley.

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Some tin stuff and some amazing old spools.

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Another great old box. Can you tell I have a weakness for old boxes?

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Some other fun stuff.

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And some more. The bells ring so beautifully.

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I think if I bring this Victorian letter holder back to the original black, she will be beautiful once again.

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A lovely rabbit and squirrel.

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And just to show you, sometimes I get caught up in the moment and way overpay for something that is actually quite ugly. Ugh.

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So, I know I still have not put together my giveaway yet, but I promise I have not forgotten. The good news is now I am going to add something from this lot to make it even better. Stay with me, I promise it is coming!

Have a great weekend. I am off to straighten up my house and that it is off to dinner for Mom’s birthday.

Happy Birthday Mom!

Oh, and I will be sharing this at a few of the parties on my sidebar.

Take care,

Laura

January 22, 2011 — Laura Putnam