Saturday, September 20, 2008

Auction Day!

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Today was Auction Day at this lovely Heritage Farm House.


We were fortunate to have wonderful weather and sunshine all day!


We sorted, organized and catalogued thousands of items into 800 lots over the last week.

The sale started at 8:30 am and went until 4:30 in the afternoon. There were three Auctioneer's rotating every hour or so. My job was to be one of the "Finders". We need to find the next item to be auctioned and bring it to the front for the Auctioneers. Small or Large . . . we need to bring it! (I have a whole new appreciation for keeping an Auction running smoothly ~ much easier to sit and bid, LOL).


My husband and children came by to stay for a while and took some pictures. That's me hoppin' to it . . . no dilly dally here.

Between all the running I did manage to win 14 lots (shhhh . . . you lose count after a while, LOL).

I bought some wonderful things. Linens and Irish Crochet.



Vintage Hankies, Fabric and Net Lace

Purses, Vintage Clothing and Hats.

I 'll take better pictures of my treasures tomorrow.

It was a great day !

9 comments:

Nancy said...

Hi Karen...Oh, you look like you were having a great time...what a wonderful old house! Perfect place for an auction.
You are like me...You've just gotta have it!! Your treasures look wonderful...

Hugs, Nancy

Unknown said...

WHat a cool looking farmhouse. That auction looks like it was fun to go to! It looks like you got some fabulous finds!

Jenn said...

Looks like you got some fabulous new things to play with! Love that house too... Gorgeous.

Edie Marie's Attic said...

Hi Karen!
What beautiful purchases! You always find the best! Nice photo of the old farmhouse. I love old farmhouses, most are so charming.
Great post on the mazes, wow I'd hate to get lost in one! Thank goodness for the watch tower!
Stop by, I'm having my 100th post giveaway!!
Hugs, Sherry

Brenda said...

Hi Karen,
Love the farmhouse - you obviously found some lovely things!
Sounds like it was a fabulous day with that nice weather. Take care.

Brenda

Clare and Mike said...

Hi Karen, what a wonderful place and a great auction - I would love to attend such an event! Clare X

Draffin Bears said...

Hi Karen,

What a great day you must have had!
I love all the treasures you got and the beautiful farmhouse.

Hugs
Carolyn

landofnodstudios said...

Wow what a beautiful farm house. It looks like you where one busy runner. I'm sure it was worth it though how else are ya going to see the goodies before anyone else does and by looking at your winnings you didn't do to bad. All the more for your Nov show.
Hugs Deb

Reflections from the Stone Nest said...

You got some great stuff! love those purses and all that lace! Beautiful-l-l-l! Looks like you had a fun day...


Kitty