A few of my favorite things! Much loved home treasures found second-hand

Every day I carry with me a $2 pocketbook that I found a tag sale in Danielson over two years ago. My wristwatch is from a yard sale in Brooklyn and it was still boxed, brand new and unworn — a true bargain at just $1. One of my favorite jewelry items is a vintage necklace comprised of unusual looking old coins linked by chain.... It is something I've held on to for over 10 years now. I picked it up at a yard sale in Rhode Island. It cost me under $1. Who would have guessed?

My home is decorated with flea market, auction and yard sale finds. Here are some photos of things I love that have become part of my everyday surroundings -- just a few of my favorite things in my home!

Two auction finds...
The small porcelain floral basket (left) was among other items in a box lot —
and the blue carnival glass fruit bowl was a win at $5...

The strawberry pitcher was discovered at the annual Moosup neighborhood yard sale.

My husband was the lucky high bidder for this dining room set at $125
• from an auction •

The braided rug was a $50 find from a Craigslist ad
— and there was a smaller rug with it too!

The chair pads match my dinnerware and were found on eBay for $5 each


Breyer is mostly known for making horses, but I found this wonderful
Deer family for $12 (for all) at the Rocky Hill Flea Market last summer.

Tiffany style table lamp
• just $5 from Danny's Auction •

An original original Henri Peeters painting, framed
• from an auction - $15 •


More art in my home / framed prints
• yard sale finds at $1 each •


Katie's "Tigger" rocking chair
• $2 from the auction •

You never know what you might find!