What I Got at the Red Barn Sale And Why

The Red Barn sale never disappoints.  

This year I came away with a few fun finds.  I'll show you what they were and then tell you why I look for these items at sales like this.

Books

Cute retro hard covered books are always useful in decorating.  Sadly others agree so sometimes they are expensive.  When I see a pretty one that's cheap I snatch it up!

Vintage Cans

I use these vintage cans as pops of colour in my kitchen.  

You can put a pot inside with a cute plant or just leave them empty.  

Serving Utensils

Do you ever find you don't have enough serving utensils when you host?  

When I see some pretty pieces being offered up for $2 or $3, I grab them.

Trays

You know I love trays.  To corral items, to inject colour, to use when serving.

When they're Hudson Bay trays, I love them even more!

Stools

Cute little stools are always handy spots for plants or to set a drink.

Often you need to add height in decorating so this is an easy way to lift something up.

Blankets

I use lots of blankets around the house for colour and as fillers.  Wool blankets are especially fitting for my living room look but they are so expensive.  So when I find one for $10...it's SOLD!

Extras

And they there are those extra items that just catch your eye or fit a need.

I got these 2 suitcases to use as a coffee table with my new couch.  I haven't decided how to set them up at the right height yet so for now one is acting as a side table.

The Unexpected

And finally, my favourite, the unexpected find.  

This is my very favourite treasure.  

It was $5 and honestly I feel so excited about it.  

I can imagine it in so many spots!!

 I realize it looks awful now, but once I've chosen where to use it 

and after it gets a make over, it will be fantastic.  

What would you do with a $5 black metal hanging shelfy rack?