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9 DECORATIVE MUST-BUY ITEMS AT RUMMAGE SALES

By Kathryn Weber a pitcher or cutlery, lots of silver finds phone or a mid-century radio. STYLE & DECOR
Silver items: Whether it’s a tray, more fun than a pink princess
W weekends are full of dainty silver coffee spoons will make too, making for some kitschy fun
hen the weather is nice, its way into a garage sale. A set of Many old electronics still work,

neighborhood yard sales. your morning cup of joe more elegant in the home. Seek out phones,
And while these are great places and special. radios, speakers and turntables for
to pick up bargains on items like Maps and globes: Old maps and fun accents regardless of whether
toys, baby accessories and exercise globes have a magnetic kind of charm. they work or not.
equipment, there are some household Their weathered appearance makes Suitcases and travel items:
and decorative items that you’ll them appealing in your decor, and There’s hardly a decor web board
definitely want to keep an eye out who can resist spinning a globe and that doesn’t have some kind of
for. You’ll find that some of these can seeing old borders and boundaries old suitcase re-purposed into a side
add a unique and vintage character to that no longer exist? table or as a unique accessory. Satin
your home. Books and encyclopedia sets: lined and heavy, these trusty travel
Pyrex serving ware: Besides There’s a special allure of an old book companions have a timeless appeal
being a huge throwback on popular that beckons you to open it in a way that’s perfect in a guest room or
sitcoms and TV shows, colorful a new book never could. With their living room.
Pyrex can be found in a variety beautiful binding, whether linen or Glassware and serving pieces:
of styles, shapes and colors. Many leather, old books have a place on Unique Depression glass or Jadeite
have glass lids and can nest inside any bookshelf. The same is true for a glassware can add a fun punch of
one another. Store your leftovers in vintage set of encyclopedias, some of color and a touch of nostalgia in the
Pyrex and they go from the fridge to which may contain removable images, dining room or kitchen. Look for
the oven, making reheating a snap. called plates, that can be framed. unique pieces like juicers, salt and
Old Pyrex coffee pots are charmers, Tools and implements: A set pepper shakers, or storage bowls
too, so watch for those. of old gardening tools can make a to perk up your dish cabinets. Old
Appliances: If you’ve ever yearned whimsical decor item perfect for the serving platters or mixed china plates
for a pot of percolated coffee, a tag patio. Of course, older tools are also can make a beautiful arrangement
sale is the place to pick one up for a often a treasure to hold and work on walls. n
song. You can also find waffle irons beautifully so they could make their
and heavy duty electric skillets. These way into your home for decor or for ©2018 Kathryn Weber.
appliances will add some vintage your own use. Distributed by Tribune Content
charm to your kitchen. Old electronics: There’s nothing Agency, LLC.

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