Little House fan Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 I never really understood why people were so excited to post pics of their findings at shows, but now I know! Only other mini fans would appreciate this kind of bargain shopping! At the TBME show in Largo, FL, here's what I found: -The desk, chair, student desk and accessories as a set for $5! -The cola case, 4 chairs like the checked one, and the butterflies for 50 cents each! (The butterflies will be cut out, "mounted" and framed for a "butterfly collection" in my library.) -Then I also got House of Miniatures tester bed kit for $5 too. -Love, love, love the fabric for reupholstering some Mahogany furniture. ($3 a piece) -The gorgeous hand thrown pottery was a door prize! (Shared with me by a friend). Not bad, huh? There was some amazing craftsmanship on display including 2 attic pieces and an amazing bakery shop done at a Bluette workshop. I might have to pay our local club a visit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 You really got a lof of great finds there, any plans on where what will go just yet??? Hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welcomehomeminis Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Caroline, Congrats. The fabric is really great. That's my favorite thing to look for at the minis shows—scale fabrics and trims I just don't normally have access to. Wonderful prices, too! (That never seems to happen to me at the three I go to. ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinyJudi Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Ohhhh, what nice things. Can't wait to see how you use them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DinkyDigs Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Wow! You hit the jackpot!!! I just love the little school stuff! Jeannie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hallowell Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Congrats on some great minis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little House fan Posted November 16, 2008 Author Share Posted November 16, 2008 It was so much fun and the deals were the icing on the cake! I am going to make the library of my townhouse into a schoolroom for the children of the family too. The coca cola, pottery, chairs and tester bed are going in my country Westville. I wish I didn't have real life work to do right now!!! The small world is so much more fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corwin Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Good haul!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justmesue Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 I loved my first mini show! Sounds like you have lived that same excitment! WOW, what a feeling! You got some excellent mini bargains as well! Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eglefther Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Wow WTG Great finds. I haven't gone to my first mini show yet but you are an inspiration to attend one now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liggysasha Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 I haven't been to a show yet either. I was actually driving past the Largo area yesterday as well with my family. I did make a comment to hubby that he could drop me off and pick me up again in a few hours. Strangely he said "no"!!!! (OK the toddler and baby were crying at that point from having been in the car for 3 hours). What a great haul. So have you got plans for everything already? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracibobs Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 im glad you enjoyed it i missed out on this one yet again but I AM GOING to the one in jan come heck or high water see i was a good girl i said heck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Wow some great stuff. The desk is wonderful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Neat stuff! Congratulations! I love bargains like that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missymew Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Great buys! I especially love the fabric. I'm also into fabrics and trims. I often purchase fabrics from the Craft Pak. Emma stocks such very nice fabrics. -Susanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little House fan Posted November 17, 2008 Author Share Posted November 17, 2008 Great buys! I especially love the fabric. I'm also into fabrics and trims. I often purchase fabrics from the Craft Pak. Emma stocks such very nice fabrics. -Susanne I fell in love with the fabric... I kept trying to put it back but kept pulling it back out without even thinking about it. I was on the way to the parking lot and went back for a second piece. It has rich victorian colors and just a hit of gold throughout. I might even use some as wallpaper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little House fan Posted November 17, 2008 Author Share Posted November 17, 2008 im glad you enjoyed it i missed out on this one yet again but I AM GOING to the one in jan come heck or high water see i was a good girl i said heck There's another one in January?!!! Sign me up! Where is it? I live in the St. Pete area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liggysasha Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 I think it's Sarasota in January and Orlando in February - I might have them the wrong way round though! Florida Shows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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