YARD SALE SATURDAY AND ASBURY PARK SUNDAY = FUN WEEKEND

            

Well, it's official....yard sale season has finally taken off at the Jersey Shore. My favorite kind of weekend comes with so many ads and listings that a plan of action must be considered, and that is the way we approached our treasure hunt. There was a fantastic estate sale with the most tempting vintage wicker pieces...which I was not looking for and did not need...but oh, the temptation..you know what I mean. As I opened the kitchen pantry though, I found this set of Bennington Pottery dishware. Now, anyone who has been reading this blog knows that I have a personal love affair with the state of Vermont, and that dishes are my downfall, however, what you might not know is that I have been visiting Bennington Potters for at least 30 years now, salivating over their hand thrown dishes, and never able to afford a set for myself. You know that moment when you can barely believe your eyes...that, am I reading this correctly moment? A full set of 6 perfect dinner plates, 6 cups and saucers, a bowl, a creamer, and a few other pieces for $28.00. Feet doing to happy dance, I grabbed half while my husband grabbed the other half for me, and I was giddy. The pottery doesn't appear to be making this black on gray pattern any more, so you know where I will be looking to fill in this set. Seriously...happy...grinning ear to ear! Look for a tablescape using these dishes in the near future.

             In addition to the estate sale, where I found some other items to be revealed in another post, I found these books all for a dollar or under,  some pyrex pie plates for 25 and 50 cents, the perfect pink pyrex plate being worth more than the plain white one...obviously. I also found another pressed glass cake plate which is shown in the middle of the other two, creating quite a tower. Any wonder why I love yard sale Saturday's so much?

             On Sunday, we took a short drive down Ocean Ave. through Shore towns and landed in Asbury Park. I thought it would be fun to have a quick twirl through the Antique center there. They had some fun new things, but nothing that I was looking for (vintage hammered aluminum made by Arthur Armour or Wendell August...just sayin') and then went to the arcade next door. At the back of the arcade is a new store that called out to me like the sirens calling to Jason. Like a strong magnet it pulled me in. The store, Foolish Ginger is owned by the sweet proprietress, Erica. I love her aesthetic! The gift items are environmentally considerate and the colors are just dizzying. I bought two of the ramen bowl sets for my daughters birthday, thinking they would make awesome rice bowls with fish or whatever on top. The bowls are big with handles and have teak chopsticks that fit through little holes on the side.  Everything here was tempting to me...the jewelry and the tee shirts, the bags and  even the light fixtures were appealing. Speaking of light fixtures, the chandelier in the front of this building is a sight to behold... the handblown fixture is held up and together by copper tubing....just stunning! As we were leaving the building, I just couldn't stop myself from snapping one last picture of this antique grain rocker. The chippy green paint is just fabulous. The entire weekend was full of inspiration from the new to the antique and the vintage to the handmade....my mind is a whirlwind of ideas!

           This post is being linked to Susan's blog, Between Naps on the Porch for Met Monday...and my finally feeling inspired. I am also linking this to Smiling Sally's Blue Monday...mostly because I love Blue Mondays and I am sure there is some blue in this post.

         You can find Foolish Ginger in the The shoppes at the arcade on Cookman Ave. in Asbury Park.

♥, Susan 

 


 

 


 
   

Comments

[Cindy]

That looks like so much fun! I have never been to New Jersey, but now I am tempted. I love your new dishes, they sound like an amazing find!

[Atticmag]

Wow did you ever SCORE with those plates! Estate sales are so much fun aren't they? Love browsing through a "real" home.

And the lighting with the copper tubing is a real work of art. And how woderful is that chippy paint on the grain rocker!

Hope you'll stop by Atticmag and see what Allison found on her latest antique jaunt :D

Jane T.

[Allison]

Looks like you had a great weekend! How nice you found the dishes.

Thanks for stopping by Atticmag, and for leaving your nice comment.

Allison

[Debbie]

WOW!! What a delightful post!! I love the dishes and the pressed glass cake plates!! That shop is so cute!!
Debbie

[Sally]

I saw several pieces of lovely blue; in fact, I'm sure I'd have bought them if I'd been with you! Happy Blue Monday.

[beansieleigh]

Oh my gosh, Susan! I'm feeling as excited for you, as YOU are!! I'm so glad you stumbled on such a wonderful treasure!!! The dishes look beautiful! Love those pyrex plates too! Happy Blue Monday! ~tina

[Becky K.]

Those dishes!!!!! A stunning find!

I am so very happy for you!

I have to begin heading out to yard sales as I need to have a total of 150 punch cups by Fall. It is always good to have an excuse to visit these fun places.

Have a great day!

Becky K.

[Cindy]

Lucky-lucky you! You had a banner weekend and totally scored. I need a weekend like that :)

[Karen Young]

What a wonderful weekend you had. I love those dishes.

Hugs Karen

[Pie]

Lots of blue there. I love the dishes!

Happy Blue Monday.

Mine is here.

[barbara]

Nice work on the Bennington Pottery - I love that pinch-me-I-must-be-dreaming feeling!

[georgiapeachez]

You truly have the best yard sale mojo of anyone I have ever known. It's astounding really.
xo, suzy

[Pat --Mille Fiori Favoriti]

Hi Susan!
Wow you fund some beautiful treasures! How uncanny is it that you would find a set of pottery dishes from the very place you've been visiting for so long? The dishes must have known you'd give them a good home and used ESP to call you over :-)

I love the bargain books ad the pretty pressed glass and Pyrex.

"Foolisg Ginger" looks like an interesting shop. My kids love Vietnamese Pho and those bowls with chopsticks would be perfect for that ...does she do mail order? I'll see if she has a web site.

xxoo Pat

[Pat --Mille Fiori Favoriti]

PS You definitely win with the the "best celebrity that lives nearby" in answer to my question. "The Boss" ! Wow!

[Jenn Raley]

Great post and a very happy blue monday to and for you! That's awesome. Looks like you had quite a nice weekend outing! Congrats on the dish find! How awesome is that! Jenn

[Kim]

Oh wow, I won't blame you the stuff are so pretty. Happy Monday!

Blue Monday~Blue Jars2

[Melody]

Wow! You had a good weekend too! Happy for you that you found the pottery.
For over a year I've been trying to complete an Angelic Inspiration
I found a 60's doll complete with rollerskates...another time a 50's hankie with poodle motif....Of course she's gonna be and 50's poodleskirt wearin angel, but the wings were my grail. I've been lookin for a 45 of Earth Angel (will you be mine) record to creatw her wings. We've looked hi and lo. We found one for $10 and I thought that was a little steep, so we kept lookin. A few weeks ago we were at OVAM and in a box of about 10 records we found one. The whole box was 30, we had the other records, so they called the vendor..I got the thing for $3...yiipppeee. Now I'm finishing my Earth Angel.

[Jennifer]

I'm nuts for yard sales - we call them treasure hunts too:)

[Nancy]

Susan,

I loved this post. Love your pressed glass cake stands...especially the square one. That shop looks really cute too! I sure want to go garage-sale-ing now. I asked three of my kids if they'd go with me this Saturday!

[jeanne]

Susan, your post is so terrific and I love all the very nice finds in your thrifty search. The dishes are the most amazing price. Lucky you. I love them too.

Have happy days.
Hugs, Jeanne

[Betty @ She's Sew Pretty]

Wow! What a find!! I can't wait to see a tablescape with those dishes. Don't you love the feeling of finding something you've always wanted for a fraction of the cost!

[Brenda Kula]

Foolish Ginger. What a wonderful name! I've been to a few garage/estate sales. But haven't found a darned thing. So disappointed. But I'm so happy for you that you found your treasure.
Brenda

[Jenna Ericson]

I LOVE the new pottery... and I want the "Made in New Jersey" tee shirt. :D

[Joy]

I have only had time to hit a few sales but I love to find some nice bargains! I love that handblown chandelier. How pretty and unique. Hope you have a great week.

[carolee]

Wow - you really scored some treasures! Every time I hit the yard sales here in PA, I find only junk...old baby clothes, scratched fiberboard furniture, hideous figurines, tools and such, lol...I need to check out your neck of the woods! Haha...

~ Carolee

[marco island]

the things are so nice. they're irresistibly nice! if i was there, i could have bought a lot of things. i love the pyrex dishes.