Antiquing at Home…Thanks to My Left Brain!

I saw an ad for a three-day estate sale nearby that claimed to have a ton of mid-century items. Fabulous!! I was so excited and all set to gird my loins and head over this morning and BAM my left brain spoke up. It reminded me that I have plenty of things to list as well as bits and bobs scattered around the house that I’m not really appreciating. I did NOT need to spend more money on store inventory right now.

Gosh, that was harsh, but true. I still have boxes of vintage lab glass acquired a few years back and clothing that I haven’t wanted to deal with, plus a plethora of vintage silver charms and sundry other things.

BUT I was in the mood to hunt (many of you know the feeling) so I compromised and decided to look around our house for personal belongings that I could let go of. Once you get started on a mission like this, it actually becomes surprisingly easy. And it did feel good, though I didn’t get to the backlogged items I should have! 😩

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Here’s what I found. These two little sterling silver items (a mini jar and box) were in a display case, but I don’t have any attachment to them so I put them together in a lot.

This Native American-inspired sterling silver thimble once belonged to my grandmother who collected thimbles for a time. While I treasure it, I have many things from her that mean more to me…like the quilts she made and the letters she sent.

This sweet Victorian-era sterling silver personal creamer was one I bought for myself a few years back. I did use it for a time and then relegated it to display status. I still adore it, but decided I could let it go…maybe…I may change my mind on this one!!

I decided these vintage wood fleur de lis dominoes (not a complete set) were not worth listing so I’ve offered these in my local Buy Nothing FB group.

I bought four delicate glass champagne coupes (possibly in the Libby Rock Sharpe line or in a Fostoria pattern) from my neighborhood thrift store several years ago. They literally hold about five tablespoons of liquid! I’ve never listed these because I dread preparing them for shipping but they are so elegant. We’ve used them a time or two, but don’t need them. Not sure what I’ll do yet with these.

All in all I’m glad my left brain took over today. I really need to be more disciplined in my biz. It’s too easy to buy stuff and then not deal with it! So I’m going to try and keep plugging away at what I already have. Researching, listing, sorting, donating. Lots more to follow! Including a mid-century Thomas German hot chocolate pot, four cups and creamer. (I’m embarrassed to say that I bought these about five or six years ago!)

Wishing you happy hunting, wherever it takes you!!

Karen