Senorita bonita...

Last weekend, while feeling exhausted from the Halloween rush (and the actual day wasn't until Monday!) and missing my old haunts for antiquing and junking, I looked online to see if there was anything interesting going on in town.

I found an ad for a multi-estate sale being held at a warehouse downtown. The ad talked about 5 diverse estates, with lots of sporting goods, outdoor gear, vintage art, couture fashions, and miscellaneous collections. Although the only thing that appealed to me was the "miscellaneous", off I went. I had never attended a multi-estate event like this, so I figured it would be a bit of an adventure.

And indeed.... an adventure it was!

I walked into literally thousands of items for sale! I have to admit it was a bit overwhelming; but once I got the lay of the land, I zeroed in on the area that contained my miscellaneous "stuff." I received a wonderful surprise when i found out that all items were 50% off! yay!

So I went a tad bit crazy.... not tooooo much.... just a bit. I kept telling myself that all (well, maybe most) would be resold through my Etsy shoppe. I wasn't going to keep much (really). My justification knew no limits.

I loaded up the trunk of my Saab with several boxes, smiling the entire time. I drove all the way home (26 miles), still smiling. I got home and inspected my loot ((more smiles)). Then I decided I would start sorting items between "Keeping" and "Selling." WAIT!!! Keeping?!? Wasn't I supposed to be SELLING?

One of my favorite finds was a box full of vintage dolls, in various stages of disarray and disrepair. But oh, they looked so beautiful to me! I knew in my heart that there are many doll collectors out there (I'm not one of them) who would give them a new home.

Like these senoritas with their mantillas, frilly laces, abanicos (fans), and painted faces....

 

 

... this is Carmencita... she is wearing her Sunday best and has just come home from church...

 

... and her cousin Lucrezia... who is considered by many to be the pueblo's most beautiful widow.

Carmencita has the beautiful olive complexion from her Moros ancestry (papa's side) ... while Lucrezia has the porcelain white skin from mama's side.

The lovely cousins are a sight to behold!

 

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And look at this little mid-century lovely... she is so cute!

Her dress is ivory silk and has such beautiful details.

 

 

This redhead is just darling! Of all the dolls I purchased, she is in the best shape overall; just a bit of dirt here and there. Maybe a little hair comb/brush... But just look at that gingham dress!

 

And let me not forget my little senorita... not quite as detailed in the face as the cousins, but still a little beauty in the making.

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So you see why it's hard to "SELL" all?

 

I'm sharing my pink Senorita with Beverly at her Pink Saturday party... always a fun time! Stop on by if you are a lover of all things pink.

 

Comments

[Mrs. Tricia k.]

Wow Mercedes, Looks like it was well worth your drive!!! Tons of adorable fun finds!!! Good for you!!! I'm soooooo addicted to those darn estate sales!!!
I hope you have a beautiful day and congrats on winning the handbag giveaway!!! Good for you again!!!
Mrs. Tricia

[Cassandra]

Hello! I just wanted to stop by to let you know you where the winner of my handbag giveaway! :) When you get a chance please email me your address at [email protected] Thanks :)

[tabitha]

wow those doll are amazzing... never have sales like that here. great finds you lucky lady
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