You can tell my our attire, we were ready to work! We had already pulled out some of our treasures we no longer use and want to sell.
It was hot and windy and we were very, very sweaty---see my fingers barely touching Bonnie's shoulder as we posed for this photo.
Yes, indeed, getting ready for a tag sale is hard work and today, we needed some muscle. We needed big, strong men to hoist the heaviest of our treasures into a trailer.
Lucky for us, we had help on the way!
Yippeeeeee! Here comes our muscle! Bonnie's husband, the happy looking fellow in the truck, and his two buddies came to fill up the trailer.
We were thrilled they helped us out----I think we owe them a hot dog and cookies!
After working a couple of hours, the trailer was filled. The boys took off ahead of us and we finished putting items back in order.
We were going to meet at Bonnie's and work on another project.
On our way to Bonnie's house, we saw this sign calling out to us! "STOP, oh you poor hardworking girls! You need a little refreshment and nourishment!"
If you think we looked bad in the first photo, you should have seen us by the time we hit HI BOY'S. That is why you only get to see the yummy ice cream we wolfed down!
The project we spent some time completing was putting together planters--- using some of our vintage wares.
You can see, we used ice cream buckets, a metal bread box, some granite ware, baskets---even an old mop bucket.
We had a lot of folks buy these at our sale last year, so we assembled more for this year.
When I showed THE STONE RABBIT the photos of the planters, he agreed the flowers made the containers look better.
He loves to be surrounded by beautiful florals. He thinks they make him look better, too.
Dana
Dana,
I love your sales!
I found some yummy stuff last year.
I really, really like the creative shabby planters you girls put together.
Poor Bonnie, you give her a big sweaty hug for me!
Jill xoo
Posted by: Jill | June 13, 2008 at 10:44 AM
You all worked hard. Let us know how the sale goes.
The Stone Rabbit has very good taste.
Posted by: Beverly | June 13, 2008 at 10:44 AM
You have certainly been busy, Dana! I love the planters you put together.
Pat
Posted by: Pat | June 13, 2008 at 05:35 PM
You ladies look adorable! Best of luck with the tag sale, Dana! That ice cream looks soooo good too.
Hugs, Pat
Posted by: Pat | June 13, 2008 at 08:08 PM
I love to come here because I smile every time I do!! Loved your post - especially about only being able to show the ice creams by that point in the day - and stone rabbit looks dashing amidst the flowers!...Donna
Posted by: An Enchanted Cottage | June 14, 2008 at 11:11 PM
Can't wait for your tag sale. I missed last year because I FORGOT. It won't happen this year. See you soon, especially excited now that I've seen a bit of what's in store. Sharleen
Posted by: sharleen | June 15, 2008 at 10:14 AM
Dana,
Wonderfully creative planters! And good luck with your sale. They are lots of work but worth it.
By the way; I've added you to my blog roll. Thanks for kindly having The T-Cozy on yours!
Warm regards,
Susan
Posted by: Susan | June 16, 2008 at 07:18 AM
Dana, I just love reading your blog. And how come there are no yard sales around here like yours? I would buy every one of your delightful flower filled old planters! Love em. ~ Lynn
Posted by: Lynn @ theVintageNest | June 16, 2008 at 07:51 AM
P.s. I forget to tell you how much I love your patriotic prints. I have never seen those before. They are wonderful.
Posted by: Lynn @ theVintageNest | June 16, 2008 at 07:52 AM
What a day! I wish we had a HI BOY'S ;)
rue
Posted by: rue | June 17, 2008 at 03:51 PM
Wish I could make it to your sale! Those planters are simply gorgeous. xoxo
Posted by: Betty Jo | June 18, 2008 at 06:32 PM
I love your flowers and all the neat little planters. xoxo, Joanna
Posted by: Joanna | June 19, 2008 at 09:04 PM