Auction Finds

Good morning! Well it's been a hectic week here.I been helping hubby finish up his house flip he's doing for a real estate agent.I've been mostly cleaning but let me tell you the house is huge! When you have to sweep then mop hardwood floors like 5 times to get all the dust from the construction up it is tiring..Plus I've been doing alot of running this week..I did fit in some pleasure though and wanted to share my finds with you....This water can with the long spout I found at the antique mall.It was on sale so I got it for only $22 I've wanted one for a long time but they are hard to find in good shape for under $50 so I was happy!!!! I went to auction yesterday.I'm not much on auctions, I go occasionally.I'm the type who likes to be able to grab what I want and go.Sitting through all the glassware and junk bores me and waiting hours only to be outbid drives me nuts.When I seen this auction preview though I had to go.They had a good bit of primitives,firkins,blue decorated crocks,wood bowls,early tin candle molds,old baskets,yelloware,pewter and tons of early country americana!! Hubby told me if I see something go ahead and bid a little more than I usually do.Things were going high though and truth be told I'm holding on a little more because I worry a little about the economy.Plus I know spring is coming and I'll be out every week and will come across the things I want eventually for the prices I want to pay or I'll be able to barter when I set up at fleamarket with other dealers...Plus a good bit of the stuff I already have,I would like more but not if I have to pay more than it's worth.Like I have 5 firkins in my collection.The firkins at auction went for around $160 and dealers bought them.I would not pay that for myself much less expect to be able to resell it.Anyway on to the things I did buy.....Oh I adore high button childs shoes! I bidded these a little high but I really wanted them....

The doiley was in a junk lot..The wood shoe last/forms are rare because you never find a matching pair plus they are childs size so sweet!..Below is assortment of things..

The punched tin latern is a big one..I've been wanting one, now I just have to figure out were to hang it.It is electric and not old...Little oiler..Wood handle chopper..Turks head tin pudding mold(I plan to sell it) ...and a what is it? piece hubby bought.If you know what it is let me know...

I also bought a box with old valentines..paperdolls and a victorian poem book..But my camera batteries died so here is one of the valentines..Now I just need to find some places for everything.I haven't had much zest for decorating lately..I have about 2 boxes of stuff I need to rearrange and find places for.I think tuesday when I get my spring stuff out it will inspire me a little.Plus I need a me day with all the running plus trying to keep up with general home stuff I haven't had much time to play...Note to self schedule a Play day...LoL

My dear friend Robin http://primitivehutch.blogspot.com/ recently had a giveaway.She had a surprise second prize for the people who helped spread the word and I won!! Here is what she sent a little raggedy doll and cross stitched valentine pillow which I love..Thanks Robin! Stop over and visit her she is such a nice person!

I want to welcome all my new followers.Take some time to look around and get to know me.I'm getting real close to 200 so I'm going to start planning a spring giveaway.Warm Blessings!~Amy