Action at the Auction

Since it's a five hour drive from Salt Lake City to Driggs, Idaho, I decided to stay the night in Rexburg so I could get an early start Saturday morning. I arrived promptly at 10 AM and was so excited because it was my first auction and oh yeah, to meet Maryann (Dawn Wells). She was very nice and really friendly, chatting with everyone at the sale. While her items were being auctioned she would occasionally yell out some tidbit about the item, "That toothpick was once used by Gilligan!"

Watching the auctioneers in action was really quite entertaining. They were very animated and enthusiastic about each and every item sometimes making outrageous claims, "This set of towels will change your life!"

There were lots of dead animals at the sale. This dead zebra which sold for $1200 was out of my price range.

I had my eye on these two items: the antique mannequinn and the set of slipper chairs. After waiting for two hours for them to come up I was feeling a little anxious and impatient. At that point they split the auction into two groups to get things moving faster. Wouldn't you know it, the mannequinn and the chairs came up for auction at the same time! AARGH! I had to run back and forth on the lawn between the two groups waving my auction number around my head like some type of lunatic. I got the mannequinn but was outbid on the slipper chairs.

My sisters will be dissapointed that I didn't get this collection of fabulous wigs.

I can understand how it would be easy to get caught up in the action and bid way too much for an item. You could really loose your shirt at an auction. This elephant lamp was part of a set that ended up selling for over $200 just because somebody got excited. I swear I saw these at Target last week.

After scoring the mannequin and a beautiful wool blanket I felt satisfied with my purchases and decided to hit the road. It's always interesting to get a glimpse of how the famous live. Besides the zebra rug and stuffed leopard, most of her possesions were just regular stuff like the rest of us would own.

Love, Kelly

And the Winner is......

Congratulations to this month's winner of our drawing: Molly of Fluer de Bee! Molly is one of my sweet customers who encouraged me to start this blog. As the winner of this month's drawing, Molly will receive this adorable compote. I especially love the little fish on the base. I know this compote is right up her alley and it's my guess that it may end up on one of her blog posts. Be sure to check out Molly's blog at: http://fleur-de-bee.blogspot.com/

You may be asking yourself, "How can I become eligible to win a fabulous prize like Molly?" Just sign up to become a follower of Second Hand Chicks. Make sure that you include your e-mail address. Every month one of our followers will win a prize from the merchandise in our store, Second Hand Chic. Next month it could be you...

Love, Kelly

Road Trip Treasures

I'm excited to share my newfound treasures from my road trip to Idaho. "Maryann's Moving Sale" in Driggs (see previous post) was the reason for the trip but along the way, I hit every thrift and antique store I saw.

My neighbors of course, thought I was just a little nutty for piling (displaying) the contents of my van on the sidewalk and then carefully photographing each item. They should know by now that I really am a little nutty.

The two antique mannequins I bought at the auction as well as this beautiful burgundy wool blanket which incidentally belonged to "Maryann's" aka Dawn Well's grandmother.

This little seahorse is part of the floor lamp. I believe the seahorse is an underused element of design.

Check out this just too adorable turquois toy typewriter. I was the kind of child who would have loved such a toy; a toy that would prepare me for an adult life of underpayed female servitude to an overbearing male authority who calls me "toots".

Coming tomorrow......monthly drawing winner; it could be you!

Love, Kelly

Road Trip to Idaho

Here are a few images from my treasure hunting expedition to Idaho this weekend. I found some great merchandise for the shop and enjoyed some marvelous scenery. There will be more blogging adventures to follow like....."Thrift Store Dissapointment", "Action at the Auction", "Antique Store Redemption" and finally, "Road Trip Treasures". So stay tuned fellow bloggers.

"The Spud" drive in theatre in Driggs.

Downtown Driggs.



Downtown Pocatello.

The Grand Tetons as seen from the Teton Valley and Snake River in the forground.

The following pictures were all taken in Downtown Idaho Falls.

Snake River.

More Snake River with Mormon Temple in the background.

Getting out on the road is such a great way to clear your head and reflect on your life. My sweet husband had our daughter Leah clean the house while I was away so upon returning home I walked into a spotless home. Thanks, Poopsie!

Love, Kelly