Home – Auction Finds

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The child’s toy washing machine was cute and sweet. It was a mini version of mom’s old wringer washing machine, but this one had logo of a little cartoon figure holding a tennis racket. With…

April 8, 2011

sherry

Didn’t I see that at Marshalls?

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A couple years ago when I used to shop until I dropped, two of my favorite stores were Marshalls and T.J. Maxx. They both sold quality merchandise at a price that was kind to my…

March 11, 2010

sherry

Buying auction items I can actually use

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At auction this week, I didn’t see much in the way of vintage on the tables, so I bought for my house. Functional and utilitarian items that could make my life easier. I was standing…

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I collect art, but I’m not someone who has the means to pay $500,000 for a Charles White or $12 million for a Rembrandt. I’m one of the “rest of us” who want beautiful artwork in our homes but can’t afford to pay big bucks for it.

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