If only I followed my own advice. The advice I use in my books Tagged for Death and The Longest Yard Sale. Yes, even Sarah Winston knows not to buy something at a garage sale without smelling it first. You might look silly opening a drawer, sticking your nose in, and taking a deep breath.…
Fabulous Finds — Guest Mary Titone
Mary thank you for joining me today and sharing this unique story about your dining room chandelier! As a military family stationed in Europe, we took advantage of every opportunity to travel. We also got a lot of enjoyment out of shopping for souvenirs, along the way. That’s why, on a spur of the moment…
Magda Toilet Cream
One day when I was wandering around an antique store in Concord, Massachusetts I found the beautiful little jar below. I loved it for two reasons — it was blue and white and it said Boston on it. I decided to use the jar in the third book of the Sarah Winston Garage Sale Mysteries…
Old Things
I am cross posting this from the Wicked Cozy Authors website. I was looking for a scrapbook I made when I was in third grade that was full of vintage valentines. I didn’t find the scrapbook but I did come across a bag of photos and postcards that were from my grandparent’s farm in Novinger,…
Left Behind
I love going to yard sales — even when I travel but I hate finding things that I’d buy if I was at home. Here are a few things I had to leave behind. This chaise is from a yard sale in Destin, Florida. No way to cram it in my suitcase. I loved…
Bartering on Portobello Road
I’m not a big fan of bucket lists but as a garage sale enthusiast there are events I want to attend. The World’s Longest Yard Sale is held every year in August. It follows Route 127 for 690 miles, beginning 5 miles north of Addison, Michigan and ending in Gadsen, Alabama. Portobello Road market is…
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