I get really excited when I see one of these signs!
My heart starts beating rapidly! I get all fidgety! I check my purse for all the needed things, money (cash & credit), my phone with google app (to identify items & their value) and spare bags to put everything in!
I’m simultaneously asking my husband to take the quickest route available! I need to get there now! Forget about being late, I want to be there an hour early if possible!
Inevitably when we arrive my heart sinks because there’s already 15 people (even more desperate) in line ahead of me!! Of course, I’ve got really excellent taste so they’re obviously going to get all the good stuff I wanted first!
So, I moan, “I’m late!”
I stand in the back of the line jealous of everyone who’s ahead of me. I’m slapping mosquitoes off of my legs and thinking, ”I should definitely add bug spray to my necessities.”
For 20 minutes we all wait together, we’re antsy but polite to each other. We all know though when that magic announcement is made, “we’re open!” The race is on! It’s every man (or woman) for himself (herself)!
So when the door is officially opened there’s a mad rush inside and outside, people scatter left and right! They come in pairs, with a plan, one heads towards household items and the other is off to the garden and garage area.
I’ve already resigned the good things are gone but this is where my persistence and willingness to dig and go where no one has dared to go before, comes in handy. Occasionally, I’ll find the unnoticed item in the corner or I’ll dig in a box out of sight under a table. Eureka!!! I’ve discovered treasure! Somehow, no one else knew it was treasure, not even the ones in charge! It’s an irresistible bargain! I proudly tuck it into my bag and guard it with my life! I promise to protect it and give it a new loving home!
In this case, at this sale, I looked up!
I couldn’t believe my eyes! $2.00! For an almost 90 year old embroidered piece of handiwork. Signed and dated in perfect little stitches!
It gets even better friends because when I took it off the wall and looked behind it there was an old black and white photograph, of I’m guessing Lava and Peg! I make up my own story of who the 3rd person is.
There’s even the original label from where they had the embroidery framed, in Odessa Texas.
Treasure and a bit of history!
By the way, does anyone know Lava and Peg? I’d love to learn more of their story!
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What a beautiful find Kimberley!
I would love to be there with you, rummaging through and finding treasures like that.
And I always have bug spray handy too!
LOL Sally you're so funny! Definitely bring along the bug spray when I see you in the spring, we'll be properly equipped for the sales! Love Kimberley
I’m looking forward to our time together Sally. Looks like we have a plan when you’re here in April.
We sure do! I can't wait for us 3 to have a girls day out! Love Kimberley
That's such a cool find! And a beautiful description of the event. I love your writing!!! Xoxo Ariya
Thanks Ariya! Ditto to you because I also love your writing! Love Mims
Just love the way you tell a story! What a fascinating find and looking forward to hearing more stories on treasures!
Hi Paula! Thank you for your encouraging reply, I'm so glad you're enjoying my thrifty escapades! I've just published a new blog so there's more for you to read. Blessings Kimberley
Thank you for bringing your experience at the estate sale to life - I can just imagine your expression when your eyes alighted on your embroidery !! And I love that you value it’s history and the real people behind it as much as the item itself.
Hi Dawn! Yes, you've really captured the most important part of the find, its past story and in this case, all of the homemade love stitched into it! Thank you for your lovely comment and for visiting my blog. Much love, Kimberley
Sounds like fun Kimberley! So exciting this ‘finders, keepers’ hunt for special gems .. no idea about Lava and Peg?? Loving reading your blog! Your writing is just so refreshing! Keep doing it!!!
Love Sue x
LOL Thanks Sue! It is fun to sift through the piles of forgotten and make a special find. I hope we can learn more of Lava and Peg's story! My friend Jeannie is doing some searching! I'll definitely let everyone know if she learns anything more! Love Kimberley
Can’t wait to share this 1937 find with my Facebook friends. Hope we get more to the story.
Loving your blog!!
Hi Jeannie! That would be awesome! Thank you for sharing my blog story on your Facebook! I hope it draws answers to the past and also brings new friends here in the present! Lots of love, Kimberley
Never seen a sampler like that made of only straight/running stitch. Lovely
It is very pretty and knowing that there's a history behind it, of hands lovingly stitching it and then presenting it as a gift just drew me into it all the more! The picture on the back combined with the stitched signatures and date made this find priceless! Love Kimberley