My Style of Black Friday

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What is your Black Friday tradition?  Are you one of those people who camp out in line in the wee hours of the morning to score the best deal? Or do you just watch the news footage of those people from the couch in your jammies?  Well, I spent my Black Friday at one of my favorite places, First Monday Canton Trade Days.

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The weather was beautiful, and in my opinion there is no better way to walk off those extra holiday calories than some good junkin’.

I was expecting larger than usual crowds, but it was surprisingly calm at the south’s biggest flea market.  A few of my favorite vendors were missing, but I still found lots of wonderful stuff. Here are a few highlights.

A petite vintage rubber stamp holder . . . I have seen these used as wine glass holders, jewelry displays, or just enjoyed as they are.  They have a great, unique shape.

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This stool is quite primitive, with lots of rust and chipping gray/blue paint.  What I really thought was unique though was that once upon a time, someone made part of an old wooden spool into the seat.

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I loved this antique paper cutter.  I have seen lots of these around, but never a white one.  It even has hints of turquoise paint showing through the white.

DSC05775One of my favorite finds was a collection of six vintage cardstock punch-outs of Santa in various scenes.  The image is printed on both sides, and on one side Santa’s suit is velvet.  This one of Santa with a reindeer (Prancer, maybe?) was my favorite, so it’s staying with me.

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If anyone recognizes them, I would love to know where they originally came from.  A children’s book or magazine . . .? You’ll see Santa some more in an upcoming post.

Continuing the Christmas theme, everyone needs a rocking horse at Christmas.

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The detail on this guy is amazing, down to his fluffy white mane.

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After getting back home, I did head out with the fam a little later to take advantage of a traditional Black Friday sale at Lowe’s. We came home with a handful of poinsettias, a steal at only $.99 each.

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I also grabbed two real fir wreaths.  I usually don’t decorate with real greens because they are pricey and tempermental.  But these little guys were only $5, so I grabbed two.  One is hanging over my Craigslist shutters that sit on the landing in my stairway.

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And did you spot our Elf?  He’s perched up high to be able to see all the action.

I think my favorite Lowe’s deal though was two more industrial shelves for our garage.  You all have seen glimpses into my garage before . . . it is a disaster. Now, all of my business stuff is contained in one shelf!

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It helps me breath a little easier every time I head out there.

I hope you all found lots of wonderful deals yourselves and have enjoyed your holiday weekend!

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dadriscoll

Saturday 7th of December 2013

Such great finds. I can't think of a better way to spend black friday. Thanks for sharing at Silver Pennies Sundays. x

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