Did you know that there is a 675-mile yard sale? It runs along Highway 127 from Gadsden, Alabama, to Hudson, Michigan. It happens each year during the first weekend in August.
This year was my second time to tackle the yard sale. Traveling with husband Tim and friends Janice and Roy, we explored the sales around Fort Payne and Mentone, Alabama. And did I find some treasures! Pink gloves for $1 and a pink shadow box for $10. The shadow box needs some work, but will make a great display case when I’m finished with it. I also bought a turquoise Mason jar for $12 for my recently remodeled turquoise kitchen. Then I found a matching jar in a larger size ($17) and a smaller size ($5) to complete the set. I plan to fill them with crazy shaped pasta and M&M’S and set them on top of my cabinets. Lots of fun!
But my prize purchase of the trip was my yard sale hat. Actually it’s new and was found in a unique store called “The Gourdie Shop” in Mentone. It’s khaki canvas with yellow trim around the bill and an enormous flower attached to the side. I couldn’t look goofier in it and I couldn’t love it more. I doubt I’ll wear it much, but I enjoy gazing every day at my yard sale hat, hanging on my bulletin board. It reminds me of laughing with people I love, exploring new places, tomato pie and raspberry crepes at the Wildflower Café, blueberry milkshakes, and Mason jar hunting.
What do you gaze at throughout your day? I suggest putting an object in your view that makes you smile. Something that takes you away for a moment to a less stressful place. Something to remind you that life is full of treasures.
What is your “yard sale hat” and what does it remind you of?
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“Live a happy life! Keep your eyes open for God, watch for his works; be alert for signs of his presence. Remember the world of wonders he has made” (Psalm 105:3-5 MSG).
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Becky! That was an awsome weekend! Contrary to your belief, you look great in the hat. Very fitting, only you could pull it off! I will always enjoy the memory of that great weekend, and I look forward to creating the next one with you! Another story to be penned by you and enjoyed by all of us who wish we could write so beautifully! Love Ya! Janice
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Tim and I were talking last night about how much we loved that trip. I’m with you…let’s start planning the next! Thanks for your kind words. I’m BLESSED that you’re my friend.
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Thx!
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Thanks for the post Ms. Alexander. I am the lucky guy who is married to Sharon Barron.
She so much wants each of her creations to be special and unique that she is always careful
to try to avoid making any two items that are similar. I thus very much doubt that you will
ever see another”Yard sale hat” like yours.
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I bet your home is unique and creative!
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Oh I love that hat! Sadly my aunt and me didn’t get to make it to that this year! Hopefully next year!
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The hat is FUN, for sure! Thx. 🙂
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Love, love, love the hat! Love the Gourdie Shop too!
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It is full of treasures, for sure!
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Sharon Burke is one of the most creative people I have ever met. She can make something out of anything. I wish I had just half of her creativity! Enjoyed the article!
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Thank you!
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Becky, Thank you for the wonderful article about the ” Yard Sale hat”
Those are hats made from recycles truck canvas from Brazil.
Each one is different and I thought they would sell to men.
I decided I really liked them so much that I made Flowers (that are my
little one of a kind art creation.)…..so I have the first one I made
and it is GREAT for the bad hair ( Sat ) mornings when I have to jump out
of bed for a grandchild’s soccer game ! ! !
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That makes my yard sale hat even more special!
Hey, everybody, you can check out “The Gourdie Shop” at http://www.gourdies.com/ .
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Oh I forgot I am asking a good price for mine too.
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Becky Janice keeps telling me about your trip. Theyreally enjoy some of the things “you crazies” do together.I know you will look pretty in that hat. But if you will come by my house sometime I bet I would have a lot of yard sale items you might be interested in. Love you and your writings!
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Haha. And we wouldn’t have to drive to Fort Payne to find the best deals! Love you, too. 🙂
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Becky, I can definitely see you wearing that hat! My house is full of “Yard Sale Hats”–items that remind me of good times with family and friends…those that I love. My home will never make the cover of a decorating magazine, but I’m surrounded by things that bring a smile to my face everyday. Thanks for reminding me how precious that is! Love your posts, Pam 🙂
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That’s awesome, Pam! Have a fantabulous day!
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