Estate Auction Deals

We are getting old. We were in bed before 10 p.m. on Friday night, and then woke up before 7 a.m. Saturday to do housework. By 9 a.m. it was time to stop the housework and get ready to go to an auction. And not just any auction. An Estate auction. This is where to get the deals around here.

On our short 20 minute drive, we went over a pretty covered bridge...

inside..

Adam and I arrived right as it started and they had wagons full of goodies. Old dishes, antique crates, christmas decor, frames, bar signs and beer advertisements...lots of stuff.
The driveway was lined with old antique furniture. I had my eye on a few pieces.

When we arrived I immediately said:

"I'm getting this door" 

and adam responded with: "there are two old doors still in the garage from the last auction..."

snow on the pretty door...

I didn't get the door.

a hodge podge of mismatched chairs.

and some old frames.

One of the auctioneers showing off this sweet chandy that I also did not buy.

old frames.

cool stuff. weird stuff.

Ready to see what we took home?!

7 dolla each!

Two of the many many chairs...I wanted more...

 Scout inspected them when we brought them in and OK'd them for use.

Inspector La Rue

We were the winning bid on this junky old dresser for 20 bucks. It needs some a lot of work. But I have a plan...

old and falling apart...ready for a makeover!

And our favorite deal of the day, this beauty.

we love her. yes, her.

and she came with a matching mirror.

She needs a little cleaning but that's it. She only has a tiny bit of rough spots, but I think it adds to the charm. The hardware is all original and it sits on cute little casters.
This is my favorite item to date I have purchased from an estate sale or auction. In my next post I will show you where her new home is in the house.

NOT PICTURED: Adam was the winning bidder at $15 on a 85 Bears Superbowl bar mirror. IDK. To me it was not blog worthy but he was thrilled. He also won a few other things bar items

We stood out in the COLD and SNOW from 10 a.m. until about 1:30 to get these deals. But they were worth it! We had fun. I'm so nosy so to me it was interesting to see what some of the stuff went for.

Have you ever gone to an Estate Auction?
Would you stand out in the cold and snow for over 3 hours for deals?
Who else things I should have gotten that door?!

Our kitchen

And finally, although there are a few small details the cabinet installer dude has to finish up, I can show you my kitchen.

We wanted an open feel so we made the dining area and the kitchen all flow to the great room.  I love the layout. It was one of the best changes we made to the house plans. It is perfect.

Counter Stools from Wayfair

The counter stools were a Christmas gift from my parents. Thanks Mom & Dad! We love them.

Range and microwave-hood are both Kenmore

I think my favorite part of this part of the cabinets is the pop out over the microwave.

Adam was worried we wouldn't have enough cabinet space. It does look we have a small amount of cabinets and...I have a lot of dishes....

Fiesta Fiesta!! (some of them are in the dishwasher too...)

But they fit--- with room for more!
We have almost all of our dishes, pots & pans, and small appliances unpacked and tucked away in the cabinets and we still have a few open spots. I was surprised too. Even the pantry has one whole shelf with nothing in it...and we are stocked up on groceries.


And check out the details! A close up of the glaze,  and our fabulous hardware.

Venetian Bronze Square Knob 1" By D. Lawless Hardware

Venetian Bronze Pull 3" by D. Lawless Hardware

I love the knobs and pulls. They are heavy duty without being too bulky and the color and style works perfect with the look of the room.

They were provided by D. Lawless Hardware. Please check them out if you are in the market for new cabinet hardware. Can't beat their prices and selection!
And if you are a local reader-- BONUS their store is located in Olney, Illinois!!*
*more on that later!

Fridge is Whirlpool Gold. Behind the fridge is our utility room.

We chose to have the fridge flush with the pantry cabinets for a cleaner look. It was interesting watching the boys shimmy this thing in. I was doing the nervous-nellie dance for my floors...but they did a good job.

so pretty.

Electrician will be back to finish up this plug too.

Here is a better photo of the color & detail of the island. We wanted the mixed color look of the dark and white and then we opted to go with the glaze on both colors to bring it together. 

I love the decorative feet on the island.

Quartz countertop is by Cambria. I chat more about our choices of countertop and cabinets in this post. 

faucet by Delta. 

Quartz countertops. With sparkles. They are so hard to photograph. But there really are SPARKLES!!

Our DIY farmhouse table and bench.  

And in case you missed it. Another shot of our DIY rustic farmhouse table and matching bench.

One more photo for the road.

Island lighting from the Home Depot.

What do you think of my kitchen? 
Do you like the mix of white & dark wood?
Are you a fiestaware collector? 




I was not compensated at all for this post but I will tell you the cabinet knobs and pulls were provided by the wonderful D Lawless Hardware.