My brother-in-law, Tyler, is an auctioneer and Buttons, one of my favorite bloggers, always writes about going to auctions. Truth is I've never been patient enough to actually go to an auction. This weekend I did it. Kelly and I went to an auction. It was fun.
We got a pretty good deal on things and had fun. We went for a nice drive and a burger afterward. I have to say I was pretty excited to get the loot put in place. It was a perfect day with my husband. Maybe we will have to try an auction again. What are some of your favorite stories from auctions?
We ended up getting some pretty cool stuff. Sorry for the bad photo. We got some red kitchen utensils that reminded me of my Grandma. A fish (Don't ask. I don't know what we were thinking. It was our first go at bidding.) We got some old blue glass Ball jars and an old lantern, every cabin should have those. Then an old Norwegian sled (since winter is about 9 months here sleds for decoration only makes sense). And best of all an old goat cart. I have always wanted a goat cart for the porch. It isn't in the greatest shape, but it isn't falling apart either. As you can see, I had the perfect place for it.
I haven't been to an auction in years . Being raised on a farm our family always went to auctions ,now a days Hubby (AKA) Papa and I love going to antique shops and spend the day jumping from one shop to another and having lunch as a treat as well whilst we are out . Wonderful stuff you have there , glad you had a nice time awesome photos to . Have a wonderful day !
ReplyDeleteI've never been to an auction. Sounds like you had fun! And that little goat cart looks sweet on your porch!
ReplyDeleteI have had fun going to a few, but like second hand stores better.
ReplyDeleteYou did get some awesome things...your porch looks perfect. We go to the storage unit auctions and find them quite interesting.
ReplyDeletelove the cart! and you can never have too many blue ball jars. i love auctions, but havent been this year yet. i just want to come sit on that porch and read a book...have a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteOh how I would have loved to share that auction with you, we would have had so much fun. I am sure you will be going again I know it is a little addictive. I am going to another one this Saturday stay tuned :)
ReplyDeleteGreat finds red utensils are what my Gramma had too. I love that cart and it looks perfect on you porch. I am so jealous your brother in law is an auctioneer? Very cool.
I am going to have to come sit on your porch someday and see that little cart. B
My brother-in-law is an avid auction attendee...even goes the day before to scope out what he'd be interested in;-) I've never been to one and I am afraid I'd bid against myself getting caught up in the enthusiasm!! XOXO
ReplyDeleteOh...I love that goat cart, and you do have the perfect spot for it! I like auctions too, (although right now isn't the "right time" for me to go to them) I think I must have inherited that from my Dad...he finds all kinds of things at auctions, and shares them with us.
ReplyDeleteWell, your auction was sure worth the effort!
ReplyDeleteI've never been to an auction, but this sure makes me want to go.
Excellent auction. So many people found some really great things there! Thank you for having it.
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