tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post1588557252806446491..comments2024-02-02T07:13:37.313-06:00Comments on Like Merchant Ships: 10 Yard Sale Entertaining EssentialsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-80625934190457458102009-07-12T20:30:11.338-05:002009-07-12T20:30:11.338-05:00I love all of these ideas!I love all of these ideas!Angel Funkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00682669563980879219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-79326267484263995672009-06-18T08:04:55.843-05:002009-06-18T08:04:55.843-05:00Great ideas - I love tag sales, but haven't vi...Great ideas - I love tag sales, but haven't visited too many recently. I was thinking of keeping a little notebook in my purse with a list of all kinds of things that are good to be on the lookout for. (Include sizes of clothing for people in your family, the model name and # of certain appliances, etc.) My #1 thing to look out for is books, but of course that's for me to keep. A friend used to pick up odds & ends, mismatched plates so that when she made cookies, she didn't care about having to get the plate back. Silverware is sometimes a good thing to keep an eye out for too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-59601818231557351832009-06-17T22:15:07.692-05:002009-06-17T22:15:07.692-05:00Fabulous. Simply fabulous. I'm crazy about th...Fabulous. Simply fabulous. I'm crazy about the blue AND sad that I gave away (Goodwill) my silver pieces similar to what you've pictured...:-(Lylah Lednerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04436702227303638509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-365585066551613562009-06-16T10:20:13.314-05:002009-06-16T10:20:13.314-05:00Love all the things you have found at garage sales...Love all the things you have found at garage sales and that you can use them for entertaining and bringing meals to others!Melissa @ The Inspired Roomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09711494549892860307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-6281745869227580572009-06-15T23:43:19.651-05:002009-06-15T23:43:19.651-05:00L O V E this post!!
you've given new life to ...L O V E this post!! <br />you've given new life to my old thoughts on garage sales. I tend to avoid them thinking that more stuff = an unhappy me. I don't know that I would have thought of using garage sale finds to bless others. I tend to use the disposable containers to deliver my meals. now I can make good use of other's castoffs. thanks for the inspiration!!Kristyn Knitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00023484055988696554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-49475244225382500982009-06-15T20:48:02.730-05:002009-06-15T20:48:02.730-05:00What great advice, I've got some new ideas to ...What great advice, I've got some new ideas to add to my garage sale list! Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13418652149272984177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-23424481688047727462009-06-15T20:26:34.671-05:002009-06-15T20:26:34.671-05:00Love your finds! My favorite thrift store find fo...Love your finds! My favorite thrift store find for outdoor dining is four enamelware divided plates, two green, rimmed in black, and 2 light yellow, rimmed in black. I always enjoy these plates, and I think I only gave ten cents, or perhaps twenty-five cents, each.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03209391691014087419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-55850648786190560992009-06-15T20:21:44.063-05:002009-06-15T20:21:44.063-05:00Meredith, oh you know I love this subject too. Jus...Meredith, oh you know I love this subject too. Just recently I've picked up some melamine plates & glasses to use outdoors & in the past, lots of linens and tablecloths for just a few dollars. So much fun to see what all you can find out there for next to nothing to add to the entertaining stash. I hope to do more of it this year! Loved both yours and Sandy's lists.Rhoda @ Southern Hospitalityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16741881774379561710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-1973042529757940062009-06-15T17:29:52.025-05:002009-06-15T17:29:52.025-05:00Getting ready to serve dinner to my family and fri...Getting ready to serve dinner to my family and friends at a concert at our local park, I found six matched and three mismatched Corelle salad plates at the St Vincent de Paul--on 10 for $1.07 day no less! They worked great for kid portions at the picnic and were light & easy to pack there & back in our bike trailer. And now all of them are added to the "kids' dish shelf" for daily use and will supplement my Fiestaware for cake plates at parties.Tubo Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13648885392472180009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-63856715138610876582009-06-15T16:44:42.474-05:002009-06-15T16:44:42.474-05:00Just discovered your wonderful blog today! I love ...Just discovered your wonderful blog today! I love it!Robin's Nesting Placehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05894844125547373328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-28225128356203865982009-06-15T16:18:55.765-05:002009-06-15T16:18:55.765-05:00Those chairs are wonderful! You have much more pa...Those chairs are wonderful! You have much more patience than I...Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02085413093222573852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-12432509987672007292009-06-15T15:48:44.742-05:002009-06-15T15:48:44.742-05:00At yard sales, I love to find old china and silver...At yard sales, I love to find old china and silverplate--teacups--etc.<br /><br />I love the idea of grabbing inexpensive things for taking food in. Why didn't I think of that?<br /><br /><a href="http://damselindisdress.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">http://damselindisdress.wordpress.com</a>The Damsel In Dis Dresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05208040949986947201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-20038151585131290752009-06-15T15:30:03.051-05:002009-06-15T15:30:03.051-05:00Oh, and you always 'work' the cobalt girl ...Oh, and you always 'work' the cobalt girl - Loving your vases sister Meredith! <br /><br />You'd lose your mind in the goodwills 'round here - There must be at least 40. Estate Sales/garage sales galore here - People are reducing like never before - and I'll do my best to try and catch the best from their stash that I can USE!!!Workin' MAMA!https://www.blogger.com/profile/17074507460374554898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-61963936163750565522009-06-15T15:25:35.961-05:002009-06-15T15:25:35.961-05:00As always, YOU ROCK!
You have posted several item...As always, YOU ROCK!<br /><br />You have posted several items that are right up my alley: Yard Sales and DISHES -<br /><br />I got very lucky this weekend at the good will - I scored a roller 3-tiered cart for all my canned veggies in the pantry - THEY HAVE A PLACE NOW! My husband actually made a nice favorable comment about how neat it looks in there b/c of the rolling cart that was 4.99... I'm up for a bargain these days - <br /><br />Meredith - what I am about to say I trust will not leave our company and will be kept top secret:<br />"I LOVE DISHES and it SHOWS" -<br />Every color under the sun - Sets to mix and match - I have no faves. They are all my faves.<br /><br />Being a daughter of the south, my mama taught me to never serve on a paper plate - "What message are you trying to send your guests? Do you want them to feel welcome?" she'd say -<br /><br />It's been Ceramic stoneware/China/whatever's pretty on my table always - The wicker plate thing looks classy for outdoors, but if I tried that, I wouldn't be able to sleep at night I bet... You always have the best ideas - thanks for always being a blessed inspiration -<br />PS - I just scored hotel table cloths/linens and napkins at a hotel laundry surplus place here-<br />8 -120 inch round white ones for 2 bucks a piece - brand new -<br />I'm having a southern tea party next spring and I'm scoring deals along the way -<br /><br />You are invited - :)<br /><br />latrice...Workin' MAMA!https://www.blogger.com/profile/17074507460374554898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-51728341551588908672009-06-15T14:53:53.079-05:002009-06-15T14:53:53.079-05:00What a wonderful list! Such good ideas and enjoyab...What a wonderful list! Such good ideas and enjoyable to read as well :)<br /><br />I just picked up a beautiful silver serving platter and ice bucket at a yard sale this past weekend. It's amazing what you can find isn't it?Sarah @ Fiddledeedeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18227709842197462129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-22435526879312228252009-06-15T14:48:32.728-05:002009-06-15T14:48:32.728-05:00That's a wonderful list Meredith! I love mixin...That's a wonderful list Meredith! I love mixing and matching dishes and real napkins are so easy to find. I always find them for pennies on clearance at Target and most of the time they're so much nicer to use than paper.<br /><br />ManuelaManuela@A Cultivated Nesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08282273791971364124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-37584778732544350492009-06-15T11:06:49.533-05:002009-06-15T11:06:49.533-05:00Lynn Marie, you might find this from the archives ...Lynn Marie, you might find this from the archives helpful: <a href="http://www.likemerchantships.org/2008/01/how-i-store-serving-pieces.html" rel="nofollow">this article shows how I store most of my big platters, bowls, etc</a><br /><br />I have to confess, I've been throwing larger stuff like baskets into my pantry ever since John was born. I have an upcoming series later this week showing my pantry and how I'm organizing it for better utility.Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08455517419708043340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-3136848974481113102009-06-15T10:47:02.837-05:002009-06-15T10:47:02.837-05:00Great list of items. Here is my question for you -...Great list of items. Here is my question for you - how do you store them? My house is small and doesn't have a lot of storage so can you share how you store all the finds you have until you use them?LynnMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00638947118932466226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-2936172786588690282009-06-15T10:16:59.463-05:002009-06-15T10:16:59.463-05:00This is a great list. I've thought so many ti...This is a great list. I've thought so many times that I should make a list of what to look for before I hit the yard sales instead of just seeing what I find. I am always on the lookout for girls clothes since we don't have any girls to pass along hand-me-downs. I also keep an eye out for notecards and stationary - I find packs of beauiful notecards for a quarter.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10142994274994642731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-44194741778053483702009-06-15T10:14:30.298-05:002009-06-15T10:14:30.298-05:00There is a running theme in your list...it all has...There is a running theme in your list...it all has to do with blessing OTHERS. Feeding OTHERS. Taking gifts and food to OTHERS. Providing for OTHERS. Showing hospitality to OTHERS. You truly have a God given gift to BLESS OTHERS. And you are a good steward in how you make that possible. I know you hear it all the time...but truly, you ARE an inspiration. Thank you for continually sharing your thoughts and ideas with your readers.Michelle @ Give a Girl a Fighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16020971191511530538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-92018602168654881882009-06-15T09:49:51.339-05:002009-06-15T09:49:51.339-05:00I may very well let you come and clean out my atti...I may very well let you come and clean out my attic, Meredith. I have some of this stuff galore, which I rarely (never) use. And I don't have the energy to have a yard sale!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-19731153035962690302009-06-15T09:44:34.651-05:002009-06-15T09:44:34.651-05:00Great, great list. I've forgotten about my 10...Great, great list. I've forgotten about my 10-cent paper-plate holders!<br /><br />I've always LOVED your blue/white dishes, too. So it made it even more fun when I got to eat off of them at your house!<br /><br />Great list Meredith! It's been FUN!Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08910644413175366761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-71529928082690053702009-06-15T09:11:12.964-05:002009-06-15T09:11:12.964-05:00Ribbon, pie plates, dinner plates that are pretty ...Ribbon, pie plates, dinner plates that are pretty but that I don't REALLY love (to give a plate of cookies on-- that way I don't mind if I don't get it back), baskets for scones and muffins.<br /><br />Large enameled tin buckets and bowls for holding watermelon, beer on ice, or what have you.<br /><br />I love finding somewhat battered old tablecloths. They look good outside on the tables, are not too good to get ketchup spilled on , and have a charming aspect when grouped together...<br /><br />Nice post!Leilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03432158981260636910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-2912618780358948432009-06-15T08:45:36.110-05:002009-06-15T08:45:36.110-05:00fabulous list. gorgeous scores you got there!
nico...fabulous list. gorgeous scores you got there!<br />nicola<br />http://whichname.blogspot.comNicolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02044553646998556989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-17105868483396319562009-06-15T08:37:53.013-05:002009-06-15T08:37:53.013-05:00Great post! I'm not sure I ever thought of be...Great post! I'm not sure I ever thought of being so cohesive in my searches, but I like this idea a lot.<br /><br />I collect hammered aluminum trays. They used to be the gift of choice for brides years ago because aluminum was hard to process back then. These are great for entertaining-as large chargers/placemats on the table or for buffets, to hold plate and cup at the same time. The silver color can be fancy enough for holidays or casual enough for a bbq.<br /><br />We scrapped styrofoam cups at our church and have a large assortment of mismatched and novelty mugs. I can't even guess how much styrofoam we've avoided using and the mugs are great conversation starters for new people holding the "I LOVE MY BOYRFIREND" or "IF IT"S GOING TO BE, IT'S UP TO ME" mugs!<br /><br />My Grandma had a huge collection of Fire King mugs (we had a huge family then). At family gatherings, their was always a mug to use not a paper cup. I collect Fire King mugs and my kids drink their hot and cold drinks out of them because they are small enough for them to hold onto.Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08071728508673942664noreply@blogger.com