Today is the big day and I am enjoying my coffee and the quiet before the chaos begins. I've got a house full of people, a graduate to get out the door for practice, 4 dozen Red Velvet Cupcakes to bake, and a party for 50+ to put the finishing touches on. These and a million other things all before we leave at noon for the ceremony. I'm exhausted already.
Yesterday, I ran out the door with a small list of errands that I needed to complete for the party today. I was at Michael's when I got the call from Brian about an awesome church sale that he had just gone to. After he told me about the things he found, he remembered that he had forgotten to grab an old suitcase that he thought I might like. I put the cupcake wrappers back that I had in my hand and hurried out to my car. Good thing the sale was only down the road.
So not only did he forget the suitcase, he also forgot the awesome old mailbox and pink birdcage. The birdcage has been on my list forever.
I adore the handwritten name on the side of the mailbox. I think I'm either going to use it outside to store garden tools and gloves in or turn it into a planter somehow.
On my way back to finish my errands, I stopped by another sale (Hey, I'm only human!), and found this thing-a-ma-jig. Not sure what it's original purpose was for but it is now holding napkins, straws, small plastic cups for wine, sugar, and lemon. Perfect for today's party! I'll post a pic on IG later.
I stopped at one more sale that had an entire bedroom dedicated to Christmas. Evidently the homeowner had several trees throughout her house decorated with different themes. She had tons of beautiful but newer ornaments but I was able to find one bag of older ones along with a couple plastic deer and a Santa. I also picked up this sweet towel.
It was nice to be able to do a little sale-ing. I didn't find a whole lot but sometimes it's quality over quantity, right?
Linking up with How Sweet the Sound for Pink Saturday.
Off to make those cupcakes!
Have a great weekend~
Erica
Good luck with graduation and have fun with your visitors. Love the pink bird cage. And yes, the name on the side of the mail box makes it special!
ReplyDeleteWith all you have going on, you just needed a little yard-sale therapy!!! Great finds!!!
ReplyDeleteFantastic finds! Go Brian! Take time in the chaos to enjoy the day! :)
ReplyDeleteThe thing-a-ma-jiggy is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteYes! Sometimes you just need a little bit to get that "high"! haha I love the morning glory towel!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to your boy! Have a ton of fun today.
Erica :)
Love that birdcage!!! Good luck with the party!!
ReplyDeleteNice! Especially love the bird cage.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to the graduate!!! Now I'm going to be thinking of red velvet cupcakes all night!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you and your family!! ,
ReplyDeleteLove that mailbox!
A couple of diversions on a busy day...a good thing! Hope the day was lovely and a wonderful celebration!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat finds-especially love the mailbox and suitcase! So glad you fit a couple of yard sales into your errands. That always makes errands a bit sweeter, doesn't it?:)
ReplyDeleteNot bad for a quick run out to a few sales :)
ReplyDeletePretty new finds!! Love that pink bird cage! I can't wait to see your mail box, how cute and spiffy it will look! I have a black tin/metal one I've been wanting to paint and redo. Sounds like such a busy day, hope it all went so good for you!! :) Happy new week! xo Holly
ReplyDeleteMan, you just can't beat that pink bird cage. Great finds!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to the Grad & proud family!